

Ladybug Podcast
Emma Bostian, Kelly Vaughn
Back after a two-year hiatus, engineering leaders Emma Bostian and Kelly Vaughn return for Season 7 of the Ladybug Podcast, giving you a deep dive into all things engineering leadership.
With nearly 1 million total listens, Ladybug Podcast covers tech, career, and code, bringing unique viewpoints from a variety of guests and co-hosts.
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With nearly 1 million total listens, Ladybug Podcast covers tech, career, and code, bringing unique viewpoints from a variety of guests and co-hosts.
Check out our website!
Episodes
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Feb 8, 2021 • 48min
Get to Know Your Co-workers: Non-Developer Tech Roles
There are a bunch of people you’ll work with as a software engineer -- many will be other developers, but many have other jobs as well. In this episode we’ll talk about the other people you may work with: the designers, project managers, marketers, and more and how to best work with them. Let’s dive in.
Show Notes
[3:29] Product Management
[7:37] Design
[11:34] UX Research
[13:53] Management
[18:57] Marketing
[20:50] Sales
[22:06] Business Development
[22:53] Technical Writing
[25:28] Account Management
[29:16] QA Engineer
[32:22] Scrum Master
[34:35] DevRel
Resources
Growth Hacker Marketing - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18454317-growth-hacker-marketing
Project managers vs. product managers - https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/product-manager-vs-project-manager/
Google Optimize - https://optimize.google.com
LB Episode With Amal - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/engineering-management?rq=engineering%20management
The Manager’s Path - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33369254-the-manager-s-path
Crucial Conversations - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15014.Crucial_Conversations
Resilient Management - https://resilient-management.com/
Testing episode with Angie - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/testing-101?rq=testing
Kim Maida’s episode about dev advocacy - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/developer-communities?rq=developer%20advocacy
Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/63-non-dev-jobs.md

Feb 1, 2021 • 56min
Web Security
It’s more important than ever to build secure web applications, but many developers forget to account for web security. In this episode, we’re joined by Tailor Herrarte, an Infosec Engineer, Cybersecurity Career consultant, beauty ambassador & content creator who goes by the moniker The Digital Empress. Today we're discussing types of web security, the dangers of lacking said security and a few things you can do to keep your site secure. Let’s get started.
Show Notes
[2:20] All About Tailor
[12:33] Content Security
[27:36] Connection Security
[30:35] Data Security
[35:02] Integrity
[39:40] Clickjacking
[43:28] Questions from Twitter
[52:09] Shoutouts
Resources
Tailor’s Website - https://thedigitalempress.com/
Tailor’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalempress
Tailor’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_zhS3gcMQrruGcv6WVm_w
The Ultimate Guide For Getting Into Cybersecurity For Beginners - https://thedigitalempress.com/store/p/the-ultimate-guide-for-getting-into-cybersecurity-for-beginners-ebook
Proton Mail - https://protonmail.com/
Dashlane - https://www.dashlane.com/
LastPass - https://www.lastpass.com/
OnePass - https://1password.com/
Security Plus - https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security
MDN Security - https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Security
Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/62-security.md

Jan 25, 2021 • 0sec
Coding Bootcamps: What You Should Consider Before Signing Up
Episode Notes
Coding bootcamps aim to help students gain the skills they need to land their first job in web development in months instead of years. Today we’ll be diving into some of the benefits and drawbacks of coding bootcamps, and we’ll explore our personal experiences learning from them and teaching at them.
Shownotes
[3:01] Our Bootcamp experiences
[9:58] What are bootcamps
[21:05] Benefits and drawbacks of bootcamps
[42:29] What comes after the bootcamp
[46:31] Shoutouts
Resources
Sidney's video on bootcamps - https://youtu.be/TTu8KQ1BdGs
General Assembly - https://generalassemb.ly/
Emma’s DeCoding The Technical Interview Process - https://technicalinterviews.dev/
Launch Code - https://www.launchcode.org/
Savvy Coders - https://savvycoders.com/
Ladybug Learning how to Learn Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/learning-to-learn
Georgia Tech Masters Degree - https://www.cc.gatech.edu/
Coursera Degree Programs - https://www.coursera.org/degrees/bachelors
Emma’s Technical Resume Course - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/writing-a-tech-resume
Ladybug Portfolio Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/technical-portfolios?rq=portfolio
200 Black women in tech to follow - https://hackernoon.com/200-black-women-in-tech-to-follow-on-twitter-2020-list-1uck31a9
Ladybug Technical Resume Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/resumes?rq=resume
Ladybug Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakPieAEGG42zBuaf-qZCBA
Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/61-bootcamps.md

Jan 18, 2021 • 43min
Getting Started with Next.js
One of the hottest new technologies in the frontend ecosystem is Next.js. Why is it so awesome? And what can you use it for? In this episode we’ll be talking all about it.
Show Notes
01:45 - What is Next.js
7:05 - What are some of its benefits
23:09 - SSG vs. SSR
27:38 - Routing
38:17 - Shoutouts
Resources
Ladybug YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakPieAEGG42zBuaf-qZCBA
Chris Enns https://www.lemonproductions.ca/
Teenage Bounty Hunters https://www.netflix.com/title/80244296
DEV Toast Post https://dev.to/ekafyi/a-bite-of-toast-the-new-jamstack-meta-framework-4nel
Toast GitHub Repo https://github.com/toastdotdev/toast
Next.js Documentation https://nextjs.org/
Next.js E-commerce Starter https://nextjs.org/commerce
Gatsby https://www.gatsbyjs.com/
Nuxt.js https://nuxtjs.org/
Nest https://nestjs.com/
Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/60-nextjs.md

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 9min
21 Web Development Trends We're Watching in 2021
Season 5 is finally here and we are so excited to kick it off with a new host, Sidney! We have finally said goodbye to 2020, so what can we expect to be the new trends, the hip tech. We can't predict the future but we can tell you our predictions for trends in 2021.
[3:47] 1) Working Remotely
[6:50] 2) Cloud Security
[11:36] 3) Decentralization of tech workers
[14:54] 4) Framer motion
[16:50] 5) Metaframeworks
[21:42] 6) Headless CMS
[23:39] 7) Online IDEs
[26:37] 8) Low code
[29:15] 9) TypeScript
[33:16] 10) Progressive Web Apps
[36:20] 11) Styled components
[38:47] 12) AI/ML
[41:56] 13) Alternative interface development
[45:37] 14) Minimalist web frameworks
[47:04] 15) New CSS Libraries
[50:24] 16) Static site deployment tools
[52:25] 17) Responsive design
[54:58] 18) Deno
[57:13] 19) Ecommerce
[59:46] 20) Server-side rendering
[1:01:50] 21) System design
[1:04:23] Shoutouts
Resources
A Software Engineer's Guide to Seniority - https://www.gitcuteguide.dev
Jarvis Johnson’s Twitter Hack Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMG_KN7GMXI
2PM's book list for 2021 - https://2pml.com/2020/11/02/essential-reading
Ladybug Animation Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/micro-interactions-and-animation-libraries?rq=animation
Ladybug Working Remote Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/working-remotely
Ladybug Microinteractions Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/micro-interactions-and-animation-libraries
Scott Tolinski’s Framer Motion Course - https://www.leveluptutorials.com/tutorials/animating-react-with-framer-motion
Ladybug Podcast Content Creation Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/creating-digital-content
Code Sandbox - https://codesandbox.io/s
Ives' Twitter - https://twitter.com/CompuIves
Cloud9 - https://www.cloud9.gg/
Codespaces - https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/remote/codespaces
Nacelle - https://getnacelle.com
Scott Tolinski's Styled Components Course - https://www.leveluptutorials.com/tutorials/styled-components
Styled Components - https://styled-components.com/
Ladybug CSS Part 2 Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/css-part-2?rq=flexbox
Ladybug Systems Design Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/systems-design
Tiny Habits - https://www.tinyhabits.com/
Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/e598a02a814f551cf8091729fe3b7b8944262979/transcripts/59-21-trends-2021.md

Nov 23, 2020 • 37min
Python
Normally, we talk about frontend development -- but there’s so many other niches within programming out there. Today we’re going to talk about Python what it’s used for, why it’s great, and how it’s different than JavaScript.
Shownotes
01:16 - Our experiences with Python
03:37 - What is Python?
15:50 - What is it used for?
23:37 - How is it different from JavaScript?
32:35 - Resources for learning more
34:15 - Shoutouts
Resources
The Zen of Python
Level up with JavaScript
I'm a Snake Video
Coursera
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python
Hitchiker's Guide to Python
Practical Business Python
Transcript
Here is the transcript for this week's episode.

Nov 16, 2020 • 50min
Creating Digital Content
Blogs, YouTube videos, podcasts, e-books, and online courses are all types of digital content. If you’ve ever wondered how you can get started creating digital content of your own, then look no further. Today we’re joined by Sidney Buckner, a Software Engineer and YouTuber, to discuss how we got started creating digital content, how much you can make from publishing content, and more! Let’s get started.
Shownotes
03:00 - What kinds of content do we create?
06:08 - Pros of creating digital content
14:19 - Cons of creating digital content
19:01 - Online courses
24:27 - YouTube
37:38 - E-books
41:17 - Blogs + podcasts
44:17 - How to monetize your digital content
47:13 - Shoutouts
Resources
Sidney’s Twitter
Sidney’s YouTube
Sidney’s Periscope Q&A
Sidney’s email list
Sidney’s Instagram
Ladybug Blogging Episode
Emma's blog
Emma's blogging book
Ali's blog
Ali's blogging advice
Fiverr
Canva
Payhip
Leanpub
Podia
Blurb
ConvertKit
MailChimp
How I Made $40,000 Off A Book Before I Published It
Tube Buddy
Kelly Stamps
Black Tech Pipeline
Black Tech Twitter
Pariss Athena
Ladybug Side Project Episode
You are a badass book
Transcript
[](https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/57-digital-content.md)Here is the transcript for this week's episode.

Nov 9, 2020 • 49min
Productivity Tips and Tricks
If you often find your days spiraling out of control, you’re not alone! Ensuring you have a productive workday isn’t always easy. There are many ways you can structure your day, and everyone has a different method that works best for them.
This week on the podcast we’re giving you a rundown of our favorite productivity hacks you can use to improve your everyday life, both at work and at home. Let’s dig in!
Show Notes
2:30 - Take care of your physical and mental health
11:33 - Scheduling your day and week
15:46 - Prioritizing your work
21:40 - Motivation
28:04 - Communication
37:13 - Taking notes & to-do lists
39:48 - Forming habits
41:59 - Batching
43:11 - Balancing work and life
45:20 - Shoutouts
Resources
The Power Of Habit
Atomic Habits
Me & White Supremacy
Brain Science Mireille Reece
Get Things Done
Ashley McNamara: The Thing About Burnout
Becoming Super Woman
Why We Sleep
Notion
Todoist
Asana
Radical Candor
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
Transcript
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Nov 2, 2020 • 54min
Git & GitHub
Git is both simple and complex. You can usually get through your workday by memorizing a few commands, but under the hood there’s so much more to it. Today we will dive deep into Git with a special guest, Monica Powell. Let’s dive in!
Shownotes
2:08 - Monica's introduction
2:44 - GitHub & other remotes
7:50 - Common Git commands
22:23 - Branches
31:26 - Debugging
36:01 - Workflows
41:43 - GitHub features
47:12 - Contributing to open source
50:33 - Shoutouts
52:40 - Where can you find Monica on the internet?
Resources
Monica's Egghead profile
Understanding Git
Git Lens
Bisect conference talks
Ladybug Testing 101
Ladybug Hacktoberfest episode 1
Ladybug Hacktoberfest episode 2
Monica's portfolio
Monica's Twitter
Egghead.io
Working In Public
Transcript
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Oct 26, 2020 • 58min
A Beginner's Guide to Freelancing
Did you know that over one-third of the world’s workforce freelances at least part-time? As freelancing becomes more popular, you may be considering giving the freelance lifestyle a shot. This week on the podcast we’re giving you an introduction to freelancing, from establishing your rates and building a portfolio to finding your first freelance client and managing the project. We close with some final tips, including how to avoid scope creep and how to take time off as a freelancer.
Shownotes
01:40 What is freelancing?
06:28 Benefits of freelancing
10:06 How to establish your rates
13:59 Building a portfolio
20:34 Finding your first client
38:53 The project management process
51:24 Parting tips
53:56 Shoutouts
Resources
Start Freelancing Today
Portfolio Episode
Fiverr
FreshBooks
QuickBooks
Basecamp
Trello
Asana
Monday
The Foundling
Rare Birds Book Club
Transcript
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