General Musings with Kevin Powell Kevin Powell

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The post by Chris that I mention: https://frontendmasters.com/blog/weve-got-container-queries-now-but-are-we-actually-using-them/

In this podcast episode I discuss how he's come to realize that not everyone is as entrenched into the world of CSS as I am, and wonder a little bit about how to raise the general awareness of new features.

In today's episode, I talk about why I think it was so hard for me to make the decision to reduce my workload for YouTube content, even though, looking at that decision now, it was a really good one!

If you'd like a bit more context, I talked about the decision more in this video on my main channel [https://youtu.be/S6Sh9byMpZQ].

I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Travis Neilson, who's channel DevTips [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIe-61Y8C4_o-zZCtO4ETQ] inspired me to start my own channel.

Our conversation explores their experiences in the web development industry and their approach to creating content. We discuss the pressure to conform to trends and algorithms, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the challenges of keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies.

We also touch on the role of AI in design and development (which you might be able to tell, I used for these show notes 😅), highlighting the need for strong articulation skills to effectively communicate with AI models.

Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of experimentation, continuous learning, and pushing the boundaries of creativity. The conversation explores the future of software engineering and the evolving job market, touches on the idea that while technology is changing, the skills and problem-solving mindset of a software engineer will always be valuable.

We also reflect on the early days of their YouTube channels and the personal connections they formed with their audience, and the importance of a balance between work and personal life.

Travis reflects on his decision to leave the DevTips YouTube channel and the impact it had on his personal life. He discusses the importance of genuine relationships and the joy of being loved rather than praised. Travis shares the unexpected story of how he regained ownership of the channel after five years and his plans for its future.

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In this episode, I talk about how I've started to see Cascade Layers used in the wild, and I talk a bit about how much support is enough support before you start shipping features in production.

My primary YouTube channel where I teach frontend development, with a strong focus on CSS: https://youtube.com/@kevinpowell  

✉ My newsletter: https://www.kevinpowell.co/newsletter 

💬 Come hang out with other dev's in my Discord Community: https://discord.gg/nTYCvrK

The Veritasium video I mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhgwIhB58PA   [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhgwIhB58PA]

In this episode, Kevin discusses the importance of being open to different learning methods and not getting stuck in one's preferred way of learning. He emphasizes the debunking of the learning styles myth and advocates for a multimodal approach to learning. Kevin shares his personal experience of scheduling learning time and how it has helped him become more organized and efficient. He also talks about the challenges of creating online courses that cater to different learning preferences. The key takeaway is to be willing to try different learning methods and not dismiss them outright.   

My primary YouTube channel where I teach frontend development, with a strong focus on CSS: https://youtube.com/@kevinpowell

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* All of Una's Talks: https://una.im/speaking/  [https://una.im/speaking/]
* Give Una a follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Una  [https://una.im/speaking/]
* More on anchor positioning: https://12daysofweb.dev/2023/anchor-positioning/ [https://una.im/speaking/]

Una Kravets, a developer advocate at Google, discusses her journey into front-end development and her passion for CSS. She shares how her background in design led her to explore the world of front-end development and how she found a perfect blend of logic and design in CSS. Una also talks about the rapid evolution of CSS and the exciting features that have been introduced, such as container queries and scroll-driven animations. She emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with new CSS features and encourages developers to experiment with them. Una also highlights the collaborative process of working on new CSS features and the role of community feedback in shaping the specifications. Una and Kevin discuss the importance of revisiting browser support matrices and using progressive enhancement in web development. They also talk about the adoption of new CSS features, the role of teaching in their careers, and their hobbies outside of work.