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Supper Club × Developer Experience with Shawn Wang

Jul 1, 2022

Shawn Wang, a developer experience advocate formerly at Temporal and Airbyte, dives deep into the significance of developer experience (DX). He highlights how streamlined tools and documentation can boost productivity and job satisfaction for developers. The conversation includes insights on the importance of learning in public and how sharing knowledge fosters community engagement. Shawn also examines the nuances of React and how effective API design can enhance development processes, making tech a more efficient landscape.

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Episode guests

Shawn “swyx” Wang

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Enhancing Developer Experience

14min

The Importance of Developer Tools and Retention in Tech

3min

Navigating the Complexities of React and Developer Experience

4min

Enhancing Developer Experience through API Design

9min

Learning in Public: Experiences and Insights

17min

In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Shawn Wang about his thoughts on developer experience, why DX is important, and the importance of learning in public.

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