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Host Sean Smith

Front end developer and CMS specialist focused on author experience and an accessibility advocate. Also loves coffee and photography.

https://caffeinecreations.ca/

Host Mike Mella

https://belikewater.ca/

Host Mike Mella

Web designer, developer, and strategist helping organizations stay current on the Web.

https://belikewater.ca/

Host Amanda Lutz

https://www.amandalutz.com/

Host Amanda Lutz

Amanda is a full stack web developer who can discuss technical concepts with non technical people. She is also teaching the next generation of developers at Seneca College.

https://www.amandalutz.com/

Season 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07

Season 07 Episode 0

The Joy of Self-Taught Coding

Sean was interviewed on the Craft Entries podcast. Listen to a snippet of the episode here.

Jul 24, 2024 2:37 Show Notes

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Season 07 Episode 01 – Jan 30, 2024
36:27 Show Notes

When to Say No

Business

In this episode we discuss when and how to say "No". We talk about when developers need to say no as well as when a client should say no.

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Season 07 Episode 02 – Feb 13, 2024
42:51 Show Notes

How can I communicate better with clients?

Developer Business

In this episode we discuss various project management tools, and the pros and cons of each. Additionally how best to communicate with clients.

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Season 07 Episode 03 – Feb 27, 2024
40:27 Show Notes

What to do when work is slow - with Mitchell Kimbrough

Developer General

In this episode we talk with Mitchell Kimbrough, founder of Solspace, about strategies to help with when work is slow.

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Season 07 Episode 04 – Mar 12, 2024
42:30 Show Notes

Motivation, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome, with Kevin Nicholson.

In this episode we discuss motivation, burnout, and imposter syndrome including our experiences and strategies on how to handle

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Season 07 Episode 05 – Apr 02, 2024
32:52 Show Notes

How to spin up a website quickly using a boilerplate

Developer

In this episode we discuss the advantages of using a boilerplate to start a new website build and what to include or not include when establishing a boilerplate.

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Season 07 Episode 06 – Apr 16, 2024
44:40 Show Notes

In this episode we reminisce about how things used to be done and how much web development has changed in the last 25 years. From under construction gifs to the rise and fall of jQuery we cover it all.

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Season 07 Episode 07 – Apr 30, 2024
40:46 Show Notes

How to submit a support request with Ben Croker

Developer

In this episode we talk to returning guest Ben Croker about how to write a good support request.

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Season 07 Episode 08 – May 14, 2024
50:31 Show Notes

Online Learning and Keeping up with Technology with Ryan Irelan

Developer General

In this episode we talk with Online educator Ryan Irelan about online learning and keeping up with technology in web development.

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Season 07 Episode 09 – May 28, 2024
37:38 Show Notes

Unlock your ADHD superpowers with Chris Ferdinandi

Developer

Chris discusses how ADHD has impacted his career as a web developer and provides resources to other developers.

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Season 07 Episode 10 – Jun 11, 2024
39:53 Show Notes

Rebroadcast: 11 Things to avoid doing on your website

Developer Business

Rebroadcast of a season 5 episode - 11 Things to avoid doing on your website - We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website and why they are not a good idea.

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Season 07 Episode 11 – Jul 02, 2024
17:46 Show Notes

Raw and Unedited

General

The season finale is a raw and unedited episode. In this episode we express our gratitude towards our clients.

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