The Frontend Masters Podcast

(Video Podcast available on Spotify and Youtube) Episode 3 is with Jen Kramer, our primary CSS teacher who has experience teaching at the Harvard Extension School and beyond!  This episode is a comprehensive look at Jen's career trajectory, from her initial steps in biology to her current influence in web development and academia. For modern-day developers, this episode offers invaluable insights into the evolution of web technologies. We discuss the transitions from table-based layouts to the advent of CSS and how various shifts have happened (Bootstrap, flexbox, etc.) to create best practices in today's web development landscape. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of effective teaching methods for mastering new technologies and how interdisciplinary skills can be a unique asset in the tech industry. Check out Jen’s Frontend Masters courses online here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/jen-kramer/ Follow and connect with all things @frontendmasters across social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontendMasters About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! https://frontendmasters.com/

Explore Steve Kinney's journey from teaching to UI engineering, with insights on humor, music mishaps, and career transitions in tech. Dive into the influence of teaching on problem-solving skills, the challenges of career changes, and building trust through decisiveness in decision-making. Embrace challenges and innovation in education, advocating for creative tools, technology accessibility, and personal growth through experimentation.

Brian Holt, a front-end engineering veteran and educator, shares his career journey from Reddit, Netflix, and Microsoft to becoming a product manager. Topics include burnout culture in tech, the evolution of React and the transition to hooks, qualities of effective teaching, and the significance of happiness in the career journey.