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The freeCodeCamp Podcast

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May 17, 2024 • 2h 6min

#124 AI is Overrated – Why ThePrimeagen Ripped Out GitHub Copilot Out From His Code Editor

The Primeagen, a software engineer who left Netflix to stream full-time, talks about his journey, love of challenging video games, and thoughts on AI creating more developer jobs. He discusses his transition to live coding, childhood gaming experiences, and the importance of mastering fundamentals over shortcuts in tech.
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May 10, 2024 • 1h 58min

#123 How to Become a Pro Designer in 2024 with Gary Simon [DesignCourse Founder]

Gary Simon, creator of DesignCourse.com, talks about rural upbringing, early client work, designing logos, and helping his wife's business online. Quincy Larson interviews Gary live, unedited, discussing his guitar skills, web design evolution, freelancing strategies, business transitions, marketing skills, client acquisition, skill development, and artistic endeavors. They touch on fearlessness, spirituality, and personal achievements.
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May 3, 2024 • 1h 45min

#122 From Construction Worker to Teaching MILLIONS of Developers with John Smilga

Former construction worker turned prolific programming teacher John Smilga shares his journey from Soviet Union to teaching millions through freeCodeCamp. Topics include overcoming voice challenges, language immersion in China, transition to software development education, building a successful business teaching code, evolving software development roles, and living in the shadow of conflict in Ukraine. Reflects on plans for relocation and remote work in Latvia.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 48min

#121 Ben Awad is a GameDev Who Sleeps 9 Hours EVERY NIGHT to be Productive

Ben Awad, a game developer, discusses social media challenges, self-learning programming, meme cryptocurrencies, user engagement strategies, coding tutorial imperfections, programming tools, accelerator programs, tech hub cities, and startup challenges in an entertaining and informative podcast.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 2h 35min

#120 CTO Andrew Brown Passed Dozens of Cloud Certification Exams

Quincy Larson interviews Andrew Brown, CTO-turned co-founder of ExamPro.co. They discuss Andrew's journey from fixing computers in the 90s to creating a cloud certification exam website. Topics include advice on learning DevOps, Andrew's love for Tetris Attack, and using AI tools due to Muscle Tension Dysphonia. They also chat about competitive gaming, Star Trek, and the importance of tech certifications.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 10min

#119 CSS Artist Kass Moreno talks Art and Code

Senior Front End Developer and CSS Artist, Kass Moreno, shares her journey from architecture to CSS art with freeCodeCamp founder. They discuss childhood in Mexico and Texas, career pivots, challenges in sales, inspirations for coding, and the intricate details of creating photorealistic CSS art pieces using single div elements and linear gradients.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 55min

#118 Indie Game Dev Jabrils talks about AI, Anime, and How to Build Games

Indie game dev Jabrils discusses AI in game development, childhood gaming memories, balancing authenticity in content creation, collaborating with artists, and the value of curiosity in pursuing passions.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 57min

#117 Learning How to Learn with 100Devs Founder Leon Noel

Quincy interviews Leon Noel, Founder of 100Devs and head of engineering at Resilient Coders, discussing his journey from startup success to helping people learn to code through 100Devs charity. Topics include dropping out of Yale, involvement with Resilient Coders, building a Discord server for coders, and the importance of community support in tech education.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 54min

#116 She wrote code you use every day – GitHub dev and Electron JS pioneer Jessica Lord

Explore Jessica Lord's transition from architecture to tech, her role in creating Github's Electron team, and insights on open-source development. Learn about her childhood in Georgia, Code for America fellowship, and experiences at GitHub. Delve into the evolution of Electron and the challenges of organizational changes in tech companies.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 14min

#115 From 36-year-old Mom to Developer with Phoebe Voong-Fadel

Phoebe Voong-Fadel shares her inspiring journey from working in her parent's restaurant to becoming a software developer at 36. She discusses her self-study path in coding, balancing motherhood with learning, and the challenges of transitioning careers. Phoebe's story highlights resilience, financial considerations, and the importance of supportive environments. She reflects on overcoming imposter syndrome, completing coding certificates, and landing her first developer job. The podcast also explores her work in educational research and offers advice to parents looking to enter the tech field.

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