

Adventures in Angular
Charles M Wood
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Mar 17, 2022 • 46min
Kendo UI and Building Components with Carl Bergenhem - AiA 343
To build or to buy, that IS the question. In this episode, Charles talks with Carl Bergenhem about the BIG updates in Kendo UI, as well as how to navigate the tricky waters of building your own components. “I think the first thing to look at is what you’re trying to accomplish. There might be hyper specialized scenarios, but when it comes to picking something off the shelf, it depends on what kind of UI you’re building.” - Carl Bergenhem In This Episode1) What you NEED to know about Angular’s updates this year 2) The BEST questions to ask before you commit to buying vs. building your own components 3) How to build Angular UI components without worrying that they’ll disintegrateSponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksTwitter: Kendo UI ( @KendoUI )What’s New in Kendo UI for Angular With R1 2022PicksCarl- Lost Ark - Free to Play MMO Action RPGCharles- “Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza”Charles- Death on the Nile (2022) - IMDbCharles- BoardGameGeekCharles- Conferences | Top End DevsSpecial Guest: Carl Bergenhem.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsRaygun : Raygun now offers Real User Monitoring of Core Web Vitals. Start your 14-day free trial now.Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Mar 10, 2022 • 41min
Choosing the Right Tooling with Jared Youtsey - AiA 342
Your toolbelt needs some upgrading. In this episode, Charles sits down with Jared Youtsey, a developer who’s taken productivity to the next level and will show you how to do the same. “Having the right tooling in place makes a big difference in productivity.” - Jared Youtsey In This Episode1) Why having the correct tooling is HUGE for productivity 2) Jared’s go-to tools for adding jet fuel to your efficiency and accuracy 3) How to implement snippets and autofill to make your life easier (especially if you hate typing)SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinks10 Tips for Faster Angular DevelopmentIntro to CSS Media Queries | Jared Youtsey | EnterpriseNG 2020 #ngconfPicksCharles- Dice Forge | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- St. George, Utah Parade of HomesCharles- Worskshops | Top End DevsJared- It Takes Two | PlayStationSpecial Guest: Jared Youtsey.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 8min
Angular On The Desktop - AiA 341
If your Angular needs a home, look no further than your own desktop! In this episode, the group talks to Sam Basu to learn ALL the deets about integrating Angular into your desktop properly. They lay out how PWAs CAN work (if done correctly), the big differences between cross-platform vs. one basket, and why 2022 is gonna be a GOOD year for Angular. “The desire to see ‘web stuff’ on native is nothing new, and it’s good to have choices in Angular.” - Sam Basu In This Episode1) How PWAs ARE an option for Angular on desktop this year (follow these tips to do it right) 2) Why the answer to “How do I integrate these tools?” is only TWO words long 3) The BIG differences between integrating cross-platform vs. all into one basket 4) Exciting Angular developments this year that you DESERVE to know ASAP (including .NET MAUI…you’re welcome!)SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksModern Developer RamblingsPicksCharles- 7 Wonders Duel | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Encanto | Disney MoviesCharles- AirmeetCharles- Workshops and meetups at topenddevs.com!Sam- Let’s break bread to connect and get more people involved with technologySam- Jack Ryan | Amazon PrimeSubrat- “Business Connected” episode about digitsSpecial Guest: Sam Basu.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsRaygun : Raygun now offers Real User Monitoring of Core Web Vitals. Start your 14-day free trial now.Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Feb 17, 2022 • 60min
How to Run Your Toolchain in the Browser - AiA 340
This ain’t your granddaddy’s browser. In this episode, Charles and Subrat sit down with Eric Simons, a developer who’s on the forefront of expanding for what’s possible for your toolchain in browsers. They lay out a BIG trend you oughta know, how these programs can help you level up your security, and how the “Google Docs” approach gives a hint for some remarkable developments coming this year and beyond. “Browsers have gotten a lot more pliable and robust over the past half decade.” - Eric Simons In This Episode1) A BIG trend that’s need to know about Angular and beyond (and how it’ll affect you) 2) Why these programs will help you step up your security while maintaining continuity 3) How these toolchains are applying the “Google Docs” approach to all kinds of use cases 4) The COOLEST upcoming developments that are “barely scratching the surface” for what’s possible in 2022 and beyond (including desktop AND mobile!)SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- Wavelength | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- topenddevs.com for authoring, coaching, and moreCharles- JS Remote Con is comingEric- Vite: HomeSubrat- You Don't Know JS Yet: Get StartedSpecial Guest: Eric Simons .Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsRaygun : Raygun now offers Real User Monitoring of Core Web Vitals. Start your 14-day free trial now.Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Feb 3, 2022 • 16min
Is Dependency Injection Broken? - AiA 339
Well, it depends. In this episode, Charles sits down with Aristeidis Bampakos, a Greek developer at Google who knows a thing or two (or seven) about how to use dependency injectors right. They talk about why DI’s could be a blessing OR a curse, how the “component hierarchy” can affect your whole structure, and the ONE thing you should know before you give up on your injector. “We must never forget that Angular is cross-platform. The actual way Angular works with injection is when you provide the service. It’s like using a recipe!” - Aristeidis Bampakos In This EpisodeWhy dependency injection can be a blessing OR a curse (it all depends on YOU)How the “component hierarchy” affects the entire structure of your Angular workThe BIGGEST difference between using the injector vs. the component in Angular (and how to know which to use) Before you get frustrated and create a workaround for your injector, consider THIS first (and the lightbulb may turn on)SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksAristeidis- Assassins’s Creed ValhallaAristeidis- Prioritize your health!Charles- Weekly date nights, puzzles with the kids, and putting family firstCharles- Get involved with your local community!Charles- Calico | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- IRONMANSpecial Guest: Aristeidis Bampakos.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsRaygun : Raygun now offers Real User Monitoring of Core Web Vitals. Start your 14-day free trial now.Top End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Jan 27, 2022 • 38min
Getting the Right SignalR with Andrew Evans - AiA 338
Here’s your SIGNAL to try SignalR. In this episode, Charles and Armed sit down with Andrew Evans, a software developer who’s keen on Microsoft’s newest toy. They discuss the best way to integrate SignalR with Angular, how SignalR is different from Socket IO, and the future of web sockets and modern apps. “With these new web standards, I would just leverage whatever tools work best for you, your company, and your customers.” - Andrew Evans In This EpisodeWanna try Microsoft’s new toy? Andrew lays out how to connect SignalR with Angular How to know if adding SignalR is right for your setup (and the most common bugs to watch out for) The BIGGEST differences between Socket IO and SignalR (and what they mean for high-end developers) Andrew talks about the future of web sockets and how they’re changing modern app architectureSponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksConnecting Microsoft SignalR with Angular | by Andrew Evans | MediumPicksAndrew- “Dune” Book SeriesArmen- Feeling Good by David BurnsCharles- Fluxx | Looney LabsSpecial Guest: Andrew Evans.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Jan 13, 2022 • 28min
Getting Rid Of If Statements with OOP - AiA 337
IF you don’t want to use If statements, THEN what? We’ve got you. In this episode, Charles sits down with Yiu Pang (Leo) Chan, a software developer whose expertise in Angular has helped hospitals weather the COVID storm on their systems. They talk about Leo’s go-to tips for building a robust dashboard, the biggest way Angular changed Leo’s game, and Leo’s #1 choice for building stacks in 2022. “OOP summarizes things very well and gives the user quick insight to see how it’s performing. It’s a brand new approach that’s helped me brainstorm more creatively.” - Yiu Pang (Leo) Chan In This EpisodeLeo’s go-to tips for building an intuitive and powerful dashboard How COVID forced Leo to think beyond if-statements and go beyond the norm The BIGGEST way that Angular and OOP changed Leo’s game and simplified his workflow Leo’s #1 choice for building stacks in 2022SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksGet Rid of if-statements in your Angular App with OOP | by Yiu Pang (Leo) Chan | ITNEXT 2PicksCharles- Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCharles- Call Charles at (801) 877-3287Leo- Rich Dad Poor DadLeo- Micro Frontends in ActionSpecial Guest: Yiu Pang (Leo) Chan.Sponsored By:Coaching | Top End Devs: Do you want to level up your career? or go freelance? or start a podcast or youtube channel? Let Charles Max Wood Help You Achieve Your DreamsTop End Devs: Learn to Become a Top 5% Developer. Join our community of ambitious and engaged programmers to learn how.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Jan 6, 2022 • 50min
PWAs ft. Patricio Vargas
Ever feel like a damsel in distress held captive by app limitations? Never fear! In this episode, Charles and Sani sit down with Patricio Vargas, a software developer who’s an expert on PWA’s and enriching the customer experience. They cover why PWA’s have “superpowers”, a user statistic that will scare the connection issues right out of you, and why Clubhouse fell from grace (and what others apps can learn from it).“One of the reasons Angular is great is because, with one command, all the setup is done for you. It’s super fun!”Patricio VargasIn This Episode: Why Patricio believes PWAs are “applications with superpowers” and will continue to become more popular Patricio shares a startling statistic that’ll make you think twice about keeping your customers connected How Apple is missing the PWA train for iOS and web browsing The panel dissects why Clubhouse lost its appeal and what other apps can learn from it The #1 problem with QR codes and Patricio’s idea to smooth out that kinkPicks!Charles’s “Family Business” boardgame hunter.io business email finder loom.com Community.com Patricio’s “Risk” boardgame Postman Collections Connect with Patricio: https://twitter.com/devpato/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Dec 16, 2021 • 47min
Subrat and Chuck Catch Up - AiA 335
Subrat and Chuck sit down and discuss what they're working on and where they're heading going forward. They've both changed work situations and are doing new things. They also talk about the stuff going on outside of work.PanelCharles Max WoodSubrat MishraSponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsPicksCharles- [Upper Deck Legendary: A Marvel Deck Building Game]( )Charles- Dotcom Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Growing Your Company Online with Sales FunnelsCharles- Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Converting Your Online Visitors into Lifelong CustomersCharles- Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels with Your Dream CustomersCharles- Think and Grow RichCharles- The Wheel of TimeSubrat- The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy AnswersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.

Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 5min
3 Fundamental Pillars You Need to Succeed as an Entrepreneur - BONUS
Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club. Use coupon code "GREAT"Mani has summarized hundreds of business books that outline how to build, grow, and operate a business and he shares his expertise with Chuck and the listeners in this special episode.Chuck and Mani discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. They talk about their businesses on a regular basis and Chuck's been getting a lot of requests for entrepreneurship help.He and Mani talk about the 3 primary things that add momentum to your business and help you keep the momentum up when setbacks come your way. Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club. Use coupon code "GREAT"Special Guest: Mani Vaya. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/adventures-in-angular--6102018/support.