

COMPRESSEDfm
Amy Dutton, Brad Garropy
A weekly podcast about web design and development with a little zest from Amy Dutton and Brad Garropy
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Sep 7, 2021 • 49min
25 | Starting Your Own Podcast
Amy and James continue their creator series for designers and developers, explaining some of the things that they learned while starting their own podcast.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!ZEAL is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.ZEAL believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, ZEAL looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersDatoCMSDatoCMS is a complete and performant headless CMS built to offer the best developer experience and user-friendliness in the market. It features a rich, CDN-powered GraphQL API (with real-time updates!), a super-flexible way to handle dynamic layouts and structured content, and best-in-class image/video support, with progressive/LQIP image loading out-of-the-box."For more information, visit datocms.comShow Notes0:00 IntroductionJS ChallengesAdvent of CSSAdvent of JSAdvent of SVGs2:47 Gear for Starting Your Own PodcastRode MicroEpisode 14 - Building the Perfect Desk Setup6:45 Why podcast (vs another medium)?8:29 Types of PodcastsInterviewMonologueAmy PorterfieldCo-HostSyntaxShop Talk Show10:27 Our Why14:26 Sponsor: DatoCMS15:20 Creating Show Segments17:57 HostingBuzzsproutCreating ZEAL PodcastAnchorTransistor.fmSimplecast20:36 Cover Art21:06 Creating a TrailerSubmitting to different podcatchers22:36 Finding SponsorsCreating a ProspectusField of Dreams25:26 Sponsor: Vercel26:38 WorkflowSquadCastScreenflowDescriptChris SevAuphonicForecastMailChimp33:14 Things We Want To DoWrite Accompanying Blog PostsMake clips for social35:17 Things I Wish We'd Done DifferentlyLine up Reviews on iTunes36:33 Sponsor: ZEAL38:02 Grab Bag Questions38:21 What have we learned? Future goals, ambitions?42:11 How important is consistency on publishing dates?Seasons vs Episodes45:05 Amy's Pick - Book: The Ride of a LifeTime45:42 Amy's Plug - SelfTeach.me on Twitch46:04 James's Pick - Portable Light47:03 James's Plug - @jamesqquick on TikTokJames Q Quick's NewsletterCaptain Marvel Website

Aug 31, 2021 • 42min
24 | YouTube for Designers and Developers
Amy and James talk about starting their own YouTube Channels: the gear and workflows they use, how it has helped their careers, and how growth looks different for everyone.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!ZEAL is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.ZEAL believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, ZEAL looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersDatoCMSDatoCMS is a complete and performant headless CMS built to offer the best developer experience and user-friendliness in the market. It features a rich, CDN-powered GraphQL API (with real-time updates!), a super-flexible way to handle dynamic layouts and structured content, and best-in-class image/video support, with progressive/LQIP image loading out-of-the-box."For more information, visit datocms.comShow Notes0:00 Introduction3:41 What is your whyEpisode 20: Learning and Building in PublicSimon Sinek: Start with Why6:38 Why YouTube over another medium?8:14 Just get startedClarity comes in doingExample: First Pancake10:36 GearEpisode 14: Building the Perfect Desk SetupScreenflowQuickTimeSnagItiMovie13:00 Sponsor - Vercel14:13 Amy's Recording Workflow15:58 James's Recording Workflow17:45 Amy's Editing / Post Production WorkflowDescriptPremiereEpidemic SoundAfter EffectsEnvato Elements19:10 James's Editing Workflow21:28 Growth on YouTube25:47 Sponsor - DatoCMS26:41 YouTube Policies and Growth Metrics30:41 Sponsor - ZEAL32:10 Grab Bag Questions - Creating in a series vs. One-Off Videos35:54 Picks and Plugs36:18 James's Pick - Portable Screen Cleaner38:20 James's Plug - jamesqquick on Twitter and #100daysofcode39:28 Amy's Pick - Astropad40:31 Amy's Plug - selfteachme on Twitch

Aug 24, 2021 • 49min
23 | IRL Freelance Proposal
In this episode, Amy submits a freelance proposal to James for review. They discuss the terms, value-added, and review a mood board for James's rebrand.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!ZEAL is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.ZEAL believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, ZEAL looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersDatoCMSDatoCMS is a complete and performant headless CMS built to offer the best developer experience and user-friendliness in the market. It features a rich, CDN-powered GraphQL API (with realtime updates!), a super-flexible way to handle dynamic layouts and structured content, and best-in-class image/video support, with progressive/LQIP image loading out-of-the-box."For more information, visit datocms.comShow Notes0:00 Introduction0:55 Sponsor: ZEAL2:23 What we've been up to4:06 Recording live from Twitch4:39 Context / Writing ProposalsThis Proposal7:08 Pricing StructuresEpisode 6: Freelance - Part 1Episode 7: Freelance - Part 2Episode 18: Amy Gives James a Design Consult9:01 Business progressionidentifying problemsobjectiveshow you'll measure successGoogle AnalyticsFathom11:43 Sponsor: DatoCMS12:37 Value to the OrganizationScope Creep vs Scope Seep16:40 Benefits of BrandingNathan Barry Show - Episode 41: Jack Butcher – Build Once, Sell Twice: Earn $1M a Year Selling Digital Products18:58 Methodology and PhasesWhat to expect on the projectSchedulingFactors that affect completion22:01 Joint AccountabilitiesCommunication24:10 Terms and ConditionsFeesPayment TermsProject SchedulingExpiration Date25:53 Sending EstimatesHarvestStripeFreshbooks27:38 Sponsor: Vercel28:51 Reviewing the Mood BoardLink to James's Actual Mood BoardFigJamWhimsicalPinterest29:41 Reference ImagesWes BosSupabaseAmplicationSimon Hoiberg on InstagramAnia KubowCoder CoderThomas WeibenfalkJack McDadeJason LengstorfJosh Comeau31:55 Inspirational PiecesDribbbleBehance35:20 How do you create a custom font?FontselfFont SquirrelCreative Market38:26 Looking at Color and StylesStatamic45:23 Picks and Plugs45:32 James's Pick: Chicago Med47:39 James's Plug: James Q Quick on TikTok47:53 Amy's Pick: Notion.soMarie PoulinAugust BradleyWilliam Nutt48:50 Amy's Plug: SelfTeach.me on Twitch

Aug 17, 2021 • 42min
22 | Hiring a Designer or Getting Your First UI / UX Job
In this episode, Amy and James talk about all the components that make up a good designer. If you're hiring, how to interview a designer and what to look for. Or, if you're trying to land your first design job, what to expect in the interview processSponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!ZEAL is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.ZEAL believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, ZEAL looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersDatoCMSDatoCMS is a complete and performant headless CMS built to offer the best developer experience and user-friendliness in the market. It features a rich, CDN-powered GraphQL API (with realtime updates!), a super-flexible way to handle dynamic layouts and structured content, and best-in-class image/video support, with progressive/LQIP image loading out-of-the-box."For more information, visit datocms.comShow Notes0:00 Introduction5:10 Interviewing as a Designer / Hiring a Designer5:43 Job TitlesGraphic DesignerUIUXProduct DesignerMarketing Designer9:23 Career PathsJuniorSeniorArt DirectorCreative DirectorThe Making of a Manager by Julie Zhou12:46 Sponsor: DatoCMS13:39 Components that make up a great designer14:20 Design Process15:32 Visual Design16:49 Consulting and Communication17:49 User Experience Design18:05 ImplementationFree Code Camp20:18 Leadership and Mentoring21:07 Sponsor: ZEAL22:20 Business and Sales22:54 User Research23:35 Group FacilitationSprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days24:16 Product Thinking25:22 The importance of a Portfoliolooking for a specific kind of workwhat to do if you don't have work you can includebarteringDribbbleBehance30:06 Sponsor: Vercel31:21 Specific interview example33:59 Is it worth having a design degree?Episode 2: Amy's Origin Story36:15 Soft Skills: Are they a good culture fit?36:32 Resources for leveling up UI / UXRefactoring UIShift NudgeLearn, Build, Teach Discord ServerBeginnerTailwind.com38:59 Picks and Plugs39:30 James's Pick: Headphone Stand, USB Charger Combo40:12 James's Plug: James Q Quick on Twitch40:24 Amy's Pick: Wireless Charger from Anker40:52 Amy's Plug: SelfTeachme Twitch ChannelWeekdays, 9am - 10am CST

Aug 10, 2021 • 53min
21 | Getting Your First Dev Job
In this episode, Amy and James talk about the interview process and how to land your first job in development, covering topics like what to expect, whiteboard interviews, questions to ask, are portfolios important, and tips and tricks.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!ZEAL is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.ZEAL believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, ZEAL looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersDatoCMSDatoCMS is a complete and performant headless CMS built to offer the best developer experience and user-friendliness in the market. It features a rich, CDN-powered GraphQL API (with real-time updates!), a super-flexible way to handle dynamic layouts and structured content, and best-in-class image/video support, with progressive/LQIP image loading out-of-the-box."For more information, visit datocms.comShow Notes0:00 Introduction0:47 Sponsor: ZEAL4:30 Learning ResourcesWes BosScott Tolinski at Level Up TutorialsUdemyColt Steele Bootcamp9:56 Pay attention to what you enjoy mostThoughts on niching down12:52 Sponsor: DatoCMS13:45 Be active in the communityCode Connector GroupKyla Gregory on TwitterLearn Build Teach Discord Community17:50 Learning and Building in PublicEpisode 20 - Learning and Building in Public19:39 What to Expect in an InterviewBehavioral QuestionsCome up with 3 Projects or Experiences to AnswerAsk what to expect in the interview processOliver Jumpertz on TwitterAnswering "What's your greatest weakness?"Confidence within the Interview23:00 Whiteboarding26:59 Talking through how you thinkBloggingYouTube Channel29:31 Do research on the company you're interviewing withKnow the basics of what the product is or what the company does30:06 Come with questions prepared!Team Structure?Built-in support system and mentorsCareer paths and opportunities for growth within the company32:26 Grab Bag Questions32:42 "What would you like to see from a candidate?"36:50 "Are portfolios important?"James Cox40:38 Sponsor: Vercel41:52 "Am I ready for a real developer role?"Ask for feedback47:11 Picks and Plugs47:29 Amy's Pick: Collapsible Wagon49:02 Amy's Plug - SelfTeach.me on TwitchMonday through Friday, 9-10 am CST50:23 James's Pick: Fear Street on Netflix51:00 James's Plug: James Q Quick on Twitchjqqmemes.com

Aug 3, 2021 • 45min
20 | Learning and Building in Public
In this episode, Amy and James talk about learning and building in public: the best ways to get started, some of the benefits, fears, and considerations.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!Zeal is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.Zeal believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, Coding Zeal looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersShow Notes0:00 Introduction4:15 Documenting vs CreatingCreative Elements Podcast with Ali AbdaalBlog Post by SwyxeBook buy Swyx6:41 How do you get started? What do you share?8:04 The Curse of KnowledgeHashnode9:55 Sponsor: Vercel11:12 Preventing documentation from being a second job14:56 AccountabilityEpisode 9 - The Tech Behind SelfTeach.meTwitter Thread documenting my progress on SelfTeach.meJames's Crash Course on Svelte and SvelteKit (YouTube)Amy's Video Series on Building out the Compressed.fm Audio Player (YouTube)19:57 Fears around sharing in publicQuote from Swyx's article: "People think you suck? Good. You agree. Ask them to explain, in detail, why you suck. You want to just feel good or you want to be good?"James's video on Promise.all in JavaScript24:08 Sponsor: ZEAL25:32 Examples of People Have Done a Great Job Learning and Building in PublicSoftware Social PodcastCatherine PetersonZach WilsonLaurie ono TechChris Sev29:36 Grab Bag Questions30:04 Learning and Building in Public when you're a career changer#100DaysofCode Hashtag on TwitterSam SycamoreArticle about making a rap videoAuth0 Rap VideoCafe con Tech - Mattias's Podcast35:47 How do you learn in public without being cocky?35:59 How do you learn and build in public without turning it into even more work?Maggie Appleton and a Digital GardenEpisode 18 - Amy Gives James a Design Consult38:37 What do you share in public?39:24 How do you deal with haters?42:07 Picks and Plugs42:20 James's Pick: Water bottle from Walmart43:51 James's Plug: Learn Build Teach Discord Server44:14 Amy's Pick: Anker 60W ChargerAnker Charger with Portable Power45:02 Amy's Pick: The Compressed.fm Newsletter

Jul 27, 2021 • 32min
19 | Figma for Everyone
In this episode, Amy talks about Figma and how it's perfect for project collaboration -- whether you're a designer, developer, project manager, or stakeholder; everyone can benefit.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!Zeal is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.Zeal believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, Coding Zeal looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersShow Notes0:00 Introduction3:07 What is Figma?3:26 History of Design ToolsPhotoshopDifference between vaster and rectorSketchAbstractZeplinInvisionSketch CloudFigmaCollaborationComponents10:42 Sponsor: ZEAL12:16 Figma - Platform Agnostic13:40 Adobe XD15:28 Variants16:22 Shared Libraries17:48 Commenting System and Collaboration18:46 Developer Handoff Tools, including exporting CSS19:43 PluginsAnimaAnia Kubo on YouTube20:21 Sponsor: Vercel21:36 More Figma PluginsSuper TidyGoogle Sheets Sync23:07 Prototyping and Interactions23:23 FigJamHow Figma Uses FigJam24:20 Structuring a Project within FigmaCover with a thumbnailThe project's designIconographyDesign System and ComponentsArchive Page27:02 Learn More about FigmaScott Tolinsky, Playlist on FigmaLevel Up TutorialsFigma's Education VideosJesse Showalter, Figma Playlist28:26 Grab Bag Questions: Message us on Twitter at @compressedfm28:44 Picks and Plugs28:57 Amy's Pick: Parse Hub30:33 Amy's Plug: Compressed.fm Newsletter30:56 James's Pick: iPhone Mount31:50 James's Plug: James on TikTok at jamesqquick

Jul 20, 2021 • 41min
18 | Amy Gives James a Design Consult
In this episode, Amy and James have a discovery call to discuss James's current website and branding. They talk about his current branding, the long-term direction James wants to take his website.SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!Zeal is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.Zeal believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, Coding Zeal looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersShow Notes0:00 Introduction0:46 Purpose of a Rebrand2:51 Assessing the Current Brand Assets8:52 Brainstorming Infrastructure11:20 Sponsor - ZEAL12:49 Visual InspirationJason LengstorfWes BosJosh w Comeau20:26 Physical Collateral and Digital Asset Consideration23:48 Sponsor - Vercel25:00 More Visual InspirationSuperbaseAmplicationEpisode 5 - Design EpisodeCoder Coder on YouTubeAnia Kubow on YouTubeCode Stacker on YouTubeSimon from Feed Hive on Instagram28:49 Creating brand consistency29:12 Different sections of the websiteJoel Hooks and the Concept of a Digital Garden32:27 Question - Handling Nitpicking and Too Many Chefs in the Kitchen33:48 Leading the ClientEpisode 6 - Freelancing (Part 1)Episode 7 - Freelancing (Part 2)34:44 Pricing37:14 Picks and Plugs37:31 James's Pick: Camera / Phone Mic - Rode Vide Micro38:15 James's Plug - James Q Quick on YouTube39:24 Amy's Pick - Fuse Reel Side Winder40:10 Amy's Plug - Compressed.fm Podcast Newsletter40:38 Official auth0 Rap Music Videoauth0 Official Channel on YouTube

Jul 13, 2021 • 50min
17 | All Things Automated
In this episode, James and Amy talk about all the things they've automated. James in particular has several workflows within AirTable for generating stream graphics, sending out tweets, and generating his email newsletter.SpnosorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!Zeal is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.Zeal believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, Coding Zeal looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersShow Notes0:00 Introduction4:01 Automating Overview6:48 CI/CD PipelinesDeploybotPublishing as soon as a commit is made to the master branch on GitHub10:49 Sponsor: Vercel12:08 Automations with IFTTT and Zapier15:12 Checklists16:37 Using AirTable forms to Create Stream Graphics using CloudinaryLearning Quick StreamsStream with James Q Quick and Amy Dutton24:25 Serverless Functions Overview25:42 Integration with Sanity.io28:46 Determining what to Automate30:25 Sharing content from the Learn Build Teach Discord Community Listen to commands within the Discord community and saves the content to AirTable Flag for sharing to Twitter Flag for sharing within the Email Newsletter Node Chron for automatically tweeting34:38 Sponsor: ZEAL36:17 Button within AirTable for collecting and formatting email newsletters38:29 Automating Tweets to promote the stream39:18 Grab Bag Questions39:51 Grab Bag Question #1: What tools do you use to automate tasks? Do you program as many automations as possible? And do you use IFTTT?Hazel from NoodlesoftEmptying my computer's trashRenaming filesGeofencing42:29 Picks and Plugs43:01 James's Pick: Tripod from Amazon43:49 James's Plug: James Q Quick on YouTube44:30 Amy's Pick: Creative Elements PodcastEpisode with Ali Abdaal47:09 Amy's Plug: SelfTeach.me on YouTube

Jul 6, 2021 • 39min
16 | Live Streaming for Beginners
In this episode, Amy and James discuss Live Streaming: why do it? how do build a following? planning? editing? engagement techniques? best time to stream? and tooling?SponsorsVercelVercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.For more information, visit Vercel.comZEAL is hiring!Zeal is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.Zeal believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, Coding Zeal looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.For more information visit softwareresidency.com/careersShow Notes0:00 Introduction3:11 Why Livestream?Debugging in VS CodeSelfTeach.me Channel on YouTube6:02 Sponsor: ZEAL7:41 How do you build viewers?9:32 What do you do post-production, post-marketing?11:07 Do you plan everything out about what you will talk about?12:56 Any advice for someone who wants to begin streaming their learning journeySplashley17:09 Sponsor: Vercel18:20 How did we learn how to video edit?19:43 How do you decide whether something should be a stream or a YouTube video?21:26 Scripting vs Outlining24:57 What are your favorite engagement techniques?Helping people feel part of somethingAdapt based on the feedback and engagement within the chatCommands within the Twitch channel29:00 When do you think is the best time to stream?29:23 What are some of the special terms and lingo when streaming?31:29 Handling audio on the stream with Loopback31:57 ToolsStream YardOBS[Stream Labs(https://streamlabs.com/)Chatterino34:50 Picks and Plugs35:03 Amy's Pick: Set AppSip - https://sipapp.io/iStat Menu - https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/Bartender - https://www.macbartender.com/GlyphFinder - https://www.glyphfinder.com/Sizzy - https://sizzy.co/TextSniper - https://textsniper.app/37:02 Amy's Plug: SelfTeach.me on YouTube37:37 James's Pick: Stream Deck38:27 James's Plug: James Q Quick on TwitchLearn more about the gear we use: Episode #14: Building the Perfect Desk Setup