Will Vincent

Carlton Gibson and Will Vincent discuss Django's history, trends in 2023, HTMX + Django, scalability, using Django as a front-end framework, building web apps with a small team, Alpine and HTMLX, the Django community, and using Ginger templates with Django.

Will Vincent, the author of "Django for Beginners" and "Django for Professionals," shares his insights on teaching Django effectively. He discusses the obstacles beginner programmers face and emphasizes empathy in teaching. Vincent also explores the evolution of web development education, particularly the importance of project-based learning. Additionally, he highlights Django’s user-friendly nature and its supportive community, as well as the benefits of attending tech conferences to strengthen connections among developers.

Former board member of the Django Software Foundation, Will Vincent, shares insights on creating merchandise for Django conferences and the challenges faced by the nonprofit organization. He discusses his career journey, programming perspective, and mentoring experience. He also dives into sales strategy, traffic sources, and balancing learning, creating, and marketing. Additionally, he talks about creating and updating PyTest courses, the value of AI in programming, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of having a dedicated workspace.