The freeCodeCamp Podcast

Software engineer Jessica Chan shares her journey from data entry to success in web development. Topics include running a BBS, imposter syndrome, creating tutorials, and transitioning from freelancing to building a brand.

A chat with Scott Hanselman covering remote team leadership, his educational journey, software insights from 980 podcast interviews, and a side of punk bass. Topics include arcade gaming, remote work challenges, tech evolution through daily objects, lifelong learning in tech, algorithms' impact on content curation, intentional career choices, and diving into C sharp development.

Software Engineer Alison Yoon discusses transitioning from fashion to coding with freeCodeCamp. She shares insights on learning coding through challenges, working in the UK, and leading Korean translations. The episode covers her journey from fashion to software engineering, working at Octopus Energy, and the importance of language learning and localization.

Adrian Twarog, a Software Engineer, shares insights on transitioning from IT to web development, diving into his AI tutorials and design fundamentals. He discusses the challenges of staying at the forefront in Perth, Australia. The conversation delves into creating engaging YouTube videos, mastering coding fundamentals, and the role of AI tools in modern web development.

Colby Fayock, a developer, designer, and prolific freeCodeCamp contributor, shares insights on his journey from designing for local bands to software development. He discusses his transition from art school to coding, his experience as a male model at ThinkGeek, and his current role as a developer experience engineer. Colby also touches on using AI tools in his work and shares links to his design projects, music, and more.

Dr. Chuck, a software engineer and Computer Science professor at University of Michigan, discusses the importance of mastering programming skills over algorithms, challenges international students face in higher education, significance of auto expiring data for privacy, and limitations of AI in problem-solving. He also shares his love for racing budget-friendly cars and emphasizes the importance of human creativity in addressing future challenges.

Suz Hinton, software engineer and security researcher, discusses her career journey from flash ads to Microsoft, her passion for hardware and embedded development, transitioning to infosec, battling burnout in tech, and finding joy through hobbies like reading about computer history and watching gaming documentaries.

Quincy Larson interviews Jerod Santo, host of The Changelog podcast, discussing open source AI models, Relicensing, and the challenges facing open source. They cover Jerod's life as a remote dev in Omaha, generating news for the Changelog show, and commissioning music albums. Insights on open source community, Rust adoption, and the future of learning are shared.

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.

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.