Kent C. Dodds

Kent C. Dodds, a passionate educator and entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey from programming at PayPal to developing successful educational platforms like Epic React. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to solo work and the importance of work-life balance. Kent reflects on the significance of taking mental breaks for clarity and performance, and he highlights his approach to teaching through project-based learning. His story emphasizes resilience, growth, and the joy of teaching, making it a must-listen for aspiring developers.

In this enlightening discussion, Kent C. Dodds, a key figure in the React community and creator of the Epic Stack, shares his expertise on migrating from Postgres to SQLite. Kent highlights the simplicity and efficiency of using SQLite to solve common database challenges, balancing tech projects with family life. He dives into performance management with Lightstream and LiteFS, emphasizes enhancing user experience, and explores the future of educational podcasts. Tune in for valuable insights into modern web infrastructure!

In our first-ever mailbag episode, testing experts Debbie O’Brien, Gleb Bahmutov, and Kent C. Dodds answer your questions about testing. Links https://kentcdodds.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentcdodds https://github.com/kentcdodds https://twitter.com/kentcdodds https://kentcdodds.com/s/test https://glebbahmutov.com https://twitter.com/bahmutov https://www.linkedin.com/in/bahmutov https://github.com/bahmutov https://www.cypress.io/blog/author/gleb https://twitter.com/debs_obrien http://youtube.com/c/DebbieOBrien https://debbie.codes https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-o-brien-1a199975/ https://github.com/debs-obrien Tell us what you think of PodRocket We want to hear from you! We want to know what you love and hate about the podcast. What do you want to hear more about? Who do you want to see on the show? Our producers want to know, and if you talk with us, we’ll send you a $25 gift card! If you’re interested, schedule a call with us or you can email producer Kate Trahan at kate@logrocket.com Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form, and we’ll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket combines frontend monitoring, product analytics, and session replay to help software teams deliver the ideal product experience. Try LogRocket for free today.Special Guests: Debbie O'Brien, Gleb Bahmutov, and Kent C. Dodds.

Kent C. Dodds, a web development educator known for his work with React and JavaScript testing, dives into the fascinating world of AI. He discusses the emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP), its advantages over traditional REST APIs, and his vision of creating a personal Jarvis. Kent shares insights on the impact of AI on education, the evolution of JavaScript frameworks, and the challenges of organizing the Epic WebConf. His passion for blending technology with teaching shines through, making this conversation enlightening and engaging.

In this engaging discussion, Kent C. Dodds, a notable instructor and creator of developer resources, shares powerful insights on mental models for senior engineers. He emphasizes the importance of decision documents to clarify trade-offs and introduces second-order thinking to foresee future pitfalls. Kent also delves into using AI effectively in development while maintaining a strong foundation in core competencies. Finally, he advocates for blind code reviews to bolster team knowledge and proposes pragmatic approaches over rigid practices. A treasure trove of tips awaits!

Kent C. Dodds, a web development educator renowned for his expertise in React and web architectures, dives into the evolution of web development. He discusses the shift from multi-page to single-page applications and introduces the PESPA architecture for improved user experiences. Key topics include React Server Components, TypeScript integration, and the tools like Tanstack that aid in optimized data handling. Kent also shares insights on navigating these advancements and highlights community engagement through events like Epic Web Conf.

UX expert Kent C. Dodds discusses common pitfalls in web development, emphasizing honesty in UI design. Topics include deceptive web design practices, the value of web standards, enhancing user experience through server-side rendering, and optimizing app performance for better user experience.

In this episode, Tim Neutkens discusses the release of Next.js 13.4, Chris Ferdinandi explores the transitional web and the future of JavaScript frameworks, and Kent C. Dodds talks about the importance of type safety in fully typed web applications.

Kent C. Dodds talks about his project, the Epic Stack, a stack curated by Kent aimed at giving devs the tools they need without overwhelming them with too many options. They discuss the guiding principles behind their tech choices, advantages of using ReMix as a web framework, and the key features of ReMix. They also touch on the future plans for the Epic Stack including encouraging contributions and providing educational content.

Kent C. Dodds, a web development expert, explains why he prefers Remix over Next.js, highlighting its productivity and effectiveness. The podcast covers topics such as testing libraries, transferable knowledge, web platform APIs, advantages of Remix, challenges of abstractions, and the dichotomy of stewardship in open source frameworks. They also discuss React, Next.js, Vercel, and collaboration within the React team.