The Weekly Dev's Brew

Jan-Niklas Wortmann sits down with Mark Techson, a tech educator and engineer, to explore the intersection of education and technology. They discuss the importance of teaching methods that empower learners, the challenges of coding, and the evolving landscape of tech interviews. Mark shares insights on leadership in tech, the magic of modern development, and his journey with the Angular framework. The conversation also touches on personal passion projects, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of transparency and communication in tech.takeawaysTeaching should be in service of the learner.It's important to empower students to feel confident.Don't be afraid to explore solutions in coding.AI is a powerful tool that can enhance productivity.Understanding architecture and design patterns is crucial.Transparency in communication builds trust.The browser has evolved into a powerful tool for development.Passion projects can lead to unexpected opportunities.Leadership skills are essential in tech environments.Preparing for tech interviews requires discipline and practice.Our fantastic GuestMark Techson Mark loves to teach and code.He is an award winning university instructor and engineer with a passion for creating meaningful learning experiences. With over a decade of developing solutions across the tech stack, speaking at conferences and mentoring developers he is excited to continue to make an impact in tech. Lately, Mark has been spending time as a Developer Relations Engineer on the Angular Team.YouTubeX(formerly Twitter)InstagramLinks and ResourcesResource RFC (Part 1 and Part 2)Jason Lengstorf and CodeTVThank you very much for listening! We are also pretty much on all social media platforms, so make sure to like and subscribe!Homepage - https://www.weeklybrew.dev/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/weeklybrew.devInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeklydevsbrew/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklybrew.devYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklydevsbrewLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/the-weekly-dev-s-brew

Tired of tech podcasts that sound like AI-generated hype machines? The Weekly Dev's Brew cuts through the noise with honest conversations about web development—no buzzword bingo required.Each week, we sit down with the actual builders of the web—from library maintainers and framework creators to thought leaders and CEOs—for authentic discussions over virtual coffee.This isn't another echo chamber of recycled hot takes and framework drama. Instead, we're bringing you the insights, stories, and ideas from the people creating the tools you use every day, delivered with the same chill vibe as your morning coffee ritual.New episodes drop weekly. Come for the conversations, stay because you're done with algorithmic recommendations and engagement metrics.The Weekly Devs Brew - Your morning companion for web dev insightsThank you very much for listening! We are also pretty much on all social media platforms, so make sure to like and subscribe!Homepage - https://www.weeklybrew.dev/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/weeklybrew.devInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeklydevsbrew/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklybrew.devYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklydevsbrewLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/the-weekly-dev-s-brew