The Frontend Masters Podcast

Frontend Masters

An interview-style podcast featuring popular open-source contributors and influential educators in the developer ecosystem. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Frontend Masters teachers' careers and how they got to where they are. Learn tips for improving your successful development career and becoming an educator through sharing your expertise with others!

  1. 4 FEB

    Technical communication makes you a 10x engineer | Will Sentance

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Will Sentance - the beloved creator of "JavaScript: The Hard Parts" and one of Frontend Masters' most popular instructors! Will is so much more than a JavaScript expert. He's a passionate educator, former Codesmith CEO, Oxford Visiting Fellow, Lego enthusiast, and someone who genuinely believes everyone deserves access to great education. In this warm and honest chat, he shares his story, his teaching philosophy, and what excites him about the future of learning.  WILL'S ADVICE: "Find something in your day-to-day life you want to solve with code. The learning you'll get from solving real problems is worth 1000 tutorials." Will Sentance is the creator of "JavaScript: The Hard Parts" (one of Frontend Masters' most popular courses), former CEO of Codesmith, and current Visiting Fellow at Oxford University researching AI's impact on education. LEARN FROM WILL: Watch "JavaScript: The Hard Parts, v3" on Frontend Masters: https://frontendmasters.com/courses/javascript-hard-parts-v3 #softwareengineering #javascript #coding #AI #techeducation #careeradvice Frontend Masters Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us: Advance your skills with 250+ in-depth, modern software engineering courses across frontend, backend, data, cloud, and AI taught by engineers who build real systems at scale. frontendmasters.com

    1h 21m

  2. 20 GEN

    The dev behind Vercel's fancy websites Matias Gonzalez

    What if the secret to landing your dream job wasn't grinding LeetCode, but building software for fun? Matias went from creating Counter-Strike levels as a kid in Buenos Aires to becoming a creative developer at Vercel—and his path was anything but traditional. Starting with graphic design, teaching himself Blender's old game engine, and eventually building an emoji programming language "just for fun," Matias proves that curiosity beats curriculum every time. In this conversation, we dive deep into:  - How childhood game modding led to a career in creative web development  - The process behind building award-winning websites (Next.js Conf, Daylight Computer)   - Why WebGL and shaders are underutilized on the web - Building a multiplayer racing game in React (yes, really)  - Going from zero to teaching Frontend Masters courses  - The "useless projects" that became career-defining skills - Why WebGPU has him excited to play again   The golden thread: Keep experimenting with what excites you, not just what seems useful. That random shader experiment? That weird Webpack project? They might be exactly what lands you your next opportunity. Perfect for developers who feel guilty about their side projects, designers wanting to code, or anyone who thinks their unconventional path isn't "right" enough. #webdevelopment, #creativecoding, #webgl, #react, #vercel, #careertransition, #softwaredevelopment Check out Matias’s Frontend Masters Course: https://frontendmasters.com/courses/winning-websites/ Frontend Masters Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us: Advance your skills with 250+ in-depth, modern software engineering courses across frontend, backend, data, cloud, and AI taught by engineers who build real systems at scale. frontendmasters.com

    24 min

  3. 25/11/2025

    WebDevSimplified’s Story: From Agency Dev to YouTube Giant

    This podcast interview with Kyle, creator of Web Dev Simplified, covers his journey from discovering programming late in high school to building a successful YouTube education channel and transitioning from agency work to full-time content creation. He shares insights on learning, career decisions, teaching philosophy, and the impact of AI on programming education. #webdevsimplified #webdev #webdevelopmentCheck out Kyle’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/WebDevSimplifiedFrontend Masters Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMastersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us:Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! frontendmasters.com

    27 min

  4. 13/11/2025

    Software Engineer on the GitHub Copilot team, Sabrina Goldfarb | Episode 27

    Sabrina Goldfarb works at GitHub on billing systems and the Copilot AI tool. She made a career change from video editing to software engineering and started her tech journey with Frontend Masters' HTML/CSS bootcamp about eight years ago, which sparked her passion for coding.Sabrina co-founded Circulart, a fintech startup collecting data from emerging market central banks. She balances her GitHub work with managing the startup's technical architecture, crediting AI tools for making this possible by condensing what used to take a week into a day.She's passionate about teaching and giving back, driven by remembering her own eight-year struggle to break into tech. She advocates for creating your own opportunities and being persistent. Learn AI alongside coding fundamentals. Security and code understanding remain important, but AI proficiency is now essential. She encourages automating repetitive tasks and staying open to new technology. Check out Sabrina’s Practical Prompt Engineering Course: https://frontendmasters.com/courses/prompt-engineering/ Frontend Masters Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMastersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMastersInstagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! frontendmasters.com

    28 min

  5. 21/07/2025

    Ben Hong on Open Source, Vue.js, Angular, and Productivity | Frontend Masters Podcast Episode #26

    Ben Hong (Vue.js & Angular core team member) joins the podcast to discuss his journey into tech, open source contributions, and teaching. Learn how he got started in open source, his thoughts on Vue.js vs. React vs. Angular, and why community-driven projects matter. Ben also shares his passion for productivity tools like Obsidian, his experience with public speaking, and advice for developers looking to grow their careers. Whether you're interested in frontend frameworks, documentation, or career development, this episode is packed with insights! Follow Ben: @bencodezen#Programming #WebDev #TechTalk Check out Ben’s Frontend Masters courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/ben-hong Frontend Masters Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! frontendmasters.com

    18 min

  6. 09/07/2025

    XState Creator David Khourshid | State Machines & Startups | Frontend Masters Podcast #25

    In this episode, David Khourshid, creator of XState, shares his journey from piano performance to programming, revealing key lessons for developers and founders. Learn why being a great coder doesn’t mean you’ll succeed as a CEO, how state machines simplify complex app logic (and when to avoid them), and the surprising link between music and code. He also discusses building Stately.ai, the challenges of visual programming, and why burnout makes sabbaticals essential. Whether you're into React, state management, or startup growth, this episode is packed with insights. XState: https://xstate.js.org/ | Follow David: @davidkpiano#Programming #Startups #WebDev #TechTalk Check out David’s Frontend Masters courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/david-khourshid Frontend Masters Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMastersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMastersInstagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us:Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! https://frontendmasters.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=home_link&utm_campaign=podcastepisode25

    29 min

  7. 18/06/2025

    Richard Feldman on AI, Programming Languages, and High-Quality Software | Frontend Masters Podcast Episode #24

    In this episode, Richard Feldman (creator of Roc, Elm educator, and Zed engineer) discusses AI’s focus on "vibe coding" over high-quality tools, why functional programming’s real value lies in ecosystems—not dogma—and how frustration with slow compilers led him to design the Roc programming language. He shares Zed’s pragmatic use of AI for code "rough drafts," lessons learned from teaching Elm and Rust, and why prioritizing outcomes always beats out industry hype. He shares some Java war stories, JSX’s early controversy, and why Zed’s performance-first approach defies today’s norms. Tune in for deep dives on language design, where he sees AI’s potential, and the myth about using "boring" tech.Check out Richard’s Frontend Masters courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/richard-feldmanFrontend Masters Online:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMastersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMastersInstagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMastersAbout Us:Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! https://frontendmasters.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=home_link&utm_campaign=podcastepisode24

    1h 41m

  8. 30/04/2025

    Jon Kuperman | Building the Future of JavaScript

    In this episode of the Frontend Masters Podcast, host Marc Grabanski chats with Jon Kuperman, a seasoned developer, educator, and TC39 delegate. Jon shares insights into his journey from juggling enthusiast to JavaScript language contributor, his experiences at companies like Twitter, Brave, Adobe, and Bloomberg, and his passion for teaching and accessibility. He also dives into the complexities of evolving JavaScript, the challenges of browser development, and the future of reactive programming with signals. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of frontend development, open source, and the collaborative process behind shaping the future of JavaScript. Check out Jon’s Frontend Masters courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/jon-kuperman/ Frontend Masters Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us:Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! https://frontendmasters.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=home_link&utm_campaign=podcastepisode23

    34 min
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Descrizione

An interview-style podcast featuring popular open-source contributors and influential educators in the developer ecosystem. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Frontend Masters teachers' careers and how they got to where they are. Learn tips for improving your successful development career and becoming an educator through sharing your expertise with others!

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Frontend Masters
  • Anni di attività
    2023 - 2026
  • Puntate
    30
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti adatti a tutti
  • Copyright
    © Frontend Masters
  • Sito web del podcast
    The Frontend Masters Podcast

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