177 | An Epic Vision for Learning how to Code

In this episode, Amy, Brad, and Bekah welcome back Kent C. Dodds, who shares exciting updates about his latest project, Epic Web.dev. Kent discusses the philosophy behind his comprehensive web development course, the importance of understanding foundational technologies, and the motivation behind creating Epic Web Conf. He also dives into the benefits of building your own authentication systems and the decision-making process behind the Epic Stack. The conversation is filled with insights on balancing different technologies, creating cohesive learning experiences, and the future of web development education.

Sponsors

Convex

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Show Notes

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:09 - Sponsor: Convex
• 2:09 - Overview of EpicWeb.dev
• 3:09 - Journey from PayPal to Epic Web
• 8:14 - Teaching Approach and Workshop App
• 10:47 - Building your own Authentication System
• 16:59 - Decision-Making and Epic Stack
• 21:35 - Launching Epic Web Conf
• 27:26 - Consistency in Teaching and Conferences
• 35:03 - Future Plans for EpicWeb.dev
• 43:16 - Picks and Plugs
  • Kent
    • Pick: Brandon Sanderson’s books - Particularly the Mistborn series and his involvement in the Wheel of Time series.
    • Plug: Epic Web Conf - An exciting web development conference happening in Park City, Utah.
  • Bekah
    • Pick: Primal Buffalo Chicken Stick
    • Plug: @opensauced on Twitter/X
  • Brad
    • Pick: Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
    • Plug: @bradgarropy on Twitter/X
  • Amy
    • Pick: The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
    • Plug: Two Week Build