ConTejas Code

Tejas Kumar

ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space. From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Isaac Akinsete: How to Optimize Health & Longevity as a Desk Worker

    3일 전

    Isaac Akinsete: How to Optimize Health & Longevity as a Desk Worker

    Links - Codecrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Isaac on Instagram: https://instagram.com/isaac11890 - Contact: https://tej.as Summary Sitting 8+ hours a day is destroying your biomechanics. Here is how to engineer your way back to health. In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with professional footballer and CrossFit coach Isaac Akinsete to reverse the physical damage of the developer lifestyle. We dive deep into the anatomy of "tech neck," why stretching isn't enough, and how to trigger the EPOC "afterburn" effect to burn fat while sitting. Whether you have a full gym or zero equipment, Isaac outlines the exact protocols to maximize longevity, fix tight hip flexors, and optimize mental and spiritual health. In this episode, we cover: - The Desk Worker Protocol: A complete zero-equipment circuit routine for hypertrophy and cardio. - Mobility vs. Stretching: Why static stretching won't fix your posture. - RPE Explained: How to train for fat loss vs. strength without burnout. - CrossFit vs. Gym: Which is better for the average coder? - Mind & Spirit: The role of positive self-talk and faith in elite performance. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:22 Isaac Akinsete 00:09:10 Mythbusting: Does lifting weights stunt growth in kids? 00:11:52 Am I too old to start working out? 00:14:15 How to find the right workout intensity (RPE Scale) 00:20:55 What sitting for 8+ hours actually does to your body 00:26:08 Mobility vs. Stretching: Why stretching isn't enough 00:30:12 How to fix "Tech Neck" and Hunchback posture 00:42:50 Can you out-exercise a sedentary job? 00:47:11 Do under-desk treadmills and walking pads work? 00:53:36 Designing a workout routine for desk workers 00:55:36 The "Zero Equipment" Home & Hotel Workout 01:04:15 High Intensity Circuit Training & The EPOC Effect 01:11:17 Traditional Gym vs. CrossFit 01:16:05 Rapid Fire Questions 01:22:25 Faith & Fitness: Treating your body like a temple 01:29:53 The psychology of self-talk 01:34:50 Outro oAVv7QV7tdStFFrhiZzZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 36분
  2. Faris Aziz: How to Get Promoted, Build Resilience, and Lead with Empathy

    1월 19일

    Faris Aziz: How to Get Promoted, Build Resilience, and Lead with Empathy

    Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Become a guest on the podcast: https://forms.gle/wMqBmVhuzL46Ha3P7 - ZurichJS Discount: https://conf.zurichjs.com?utm_source=contejas&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=zurichjs-conf-2026 - Faris on X: https://x.com/farisaziz12 - Faris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farisaziz12/ - ZurichJS: https://zurichjs.com - SmallPDF: https://smallpdf.com What does it take to become an Engineering Manager at 21? How do you rebuild your identity when a chronic illness takes away your physical strength? In this episode of ConTejas Code, I sit down with Faris Aziz, a Staff Engineer at Smallpdf and the lead organizer of ZurichJS. At just 25 years old, Faris has lived a career’s worth of highs and lows. From failing his first coding bootcamp module to building a career ladder for a fintech startup, and from ranking as the 2nd fittest CrossFit athlete in Switzerland to being bedridden by an autoimmune condition, Faris shares the mindset required to navigate extreme volatility. This conversation moves beyond technical skills into the "internal garden"—how emotional regulation, sleep, and nutrition directly impact your ability to lead others. Faris breaks down his philosophy on "Peace of Mind" as the primary metric for promotion, why invisible work builds character, and how to steward authority without intimidation. Whether you are an aspiring manager, a developer looking to level up, or someone navigating a personal setback, this episode offers a blueprint for resilience and professional excellence. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:33 Getting into Tech at 19 00:08:12 Failing (and Surviving) Bootcamp 00:11:00 Building a CrossFit App During Lockdown 00:13:38 Getting Hired Without Writing Code 00:18:49 Accidental Managers: Leading at 21 00:22:19 Choosing a Pre-seed Startup Over High Salary 00:28:53 Red Flags in Leadership 00:33:41 Tending the Garden: Balancing Work & ZurichJS 00:42:51 Health Crisis: From Top Athlete to Bedridden 00:48:51 Emotional Regulation & Bio-Hacking 00:59:36 Mindset: Gratitude vs. Bitterness 01:07:44 Invisible Work & Building Character 01:11:18 How to Get Promoted: Giving Peace of Mind 01:17:28 Confidence vs. Arrogance 01:21:42 Owning Mistakes Confidently 01:25:38 Stewarding Authority (The Kent C. Dodds Example) 01:28:06 Don't Just Be an Engineer: Solve Business Problems 01:35:02 Managing "Diva" 10x Engineers 01:40:12 Organizing the First ZurichJS 01:46:30 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 49분
  3. Passkeys: A Deep Dive into Authentication

    1월 12일

    Passkeys: A Deep Dive into Authentication

    Links - Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Clerk: https://clerk.com - Auth0: https://auth0.com - Arctic (OAuth Library): https://arctic.js.org - Lucia (Session Library): https://lucia-auth.com Why do we still use passwords in 2026? In this episode of ConTejas Code, we tear down the complex world of digital identity. From the horror story of getting hacked at a hookah bar to the mathematical elegance of public-key cryptography, we cover how the internet knows who you actually are. Let's break down the history of web authentication, explain why "logging in" is so much harder than it looks, and demystify the new standard taking over the web: Passkeys (WebAuthn). Whether you are a developer looking for an implementation playbook or just curious why your banking app requires a fingerprint, this deep dive explains the difference between Identity, Identifiers, and Credentials—and why you should stop rolling your own auth immediately. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to ConTejas Code 00:01:06 Sponsor: CodeCrafters 00:01:42 Why Authentication Matters (High Stakes vs. Low Stakes) 00:07:30 Storytime: Getting Hacked at a Shisha Bar 00:19:48 The Vocabulary: Identity, Identifiers, and Credentials 00:27:45 The Three Factors (Something You Know, Have, Are) 00:34:28 Real World Analogies: House Keys, Speak-easies, and Hotel Cards 00:41:10 A History of Web Auth: From Basic Auth to the "Social Login" Mess 00:49:15 Authentication vs. Authorization vs. Accounting 00:57:00 The Problem with Passwords & MFA Fatigue 01:00:40 How Passkeys Work: Public Key Cryptography Explained 01:07:00 Under the Hood: WebAuthn, FIDO2, and The "Ceremonies" 01:13:40 Synced vs. Device-Bound Passkeys 01:16:30 The Playbook: How to Design Auth for SaaS, Mobile, and B2B 01:21:00 The Golden Rule: Don't Roll Your Own Crypto 01:23:00 Libraries & Tools You Should Use (Clerk, Auth0, Arctic) 01:28:40 The Minimum Viable Security Checklist 01:32:30 The Future of Passwordless Identity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 37분
  4. How to Engineer Your Way to Quality Health

    1월 5일

    How to Engineer Your Way to Quality Health

    Links - Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters - Why We Sleep: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 - Matthew Walker's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aIVAabjRjnmiouX0zCzF3 - Sleep latency paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33865376/#:~:text=Oral%20magnesium%20supplementation%20for%20insomnia,insomnia%20symptoms%20in%20older%20adults - Glycine for sleep: https://glowable.com.au/blogs/news/glycine-the-calming-nutrient-for-soothing-anxiety?srsltid=AfmBOor_YWMUUsqdS9AJjfSJLQb1F0CSEKrbw-0AhjCVkXCcHdjPGtWq#:~:text=of%20Pharmacological%20Sciences%20found%20that,often%20closely%20linked%20to%20anxiety - Dr. Andy Galpin's podcast: https://performpodcast.com/ - Detachment paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19592515/#:~:text=Results%3A%20%20Higher%20PEAT%20scores,of%20depression%20and%20negative%20affect - Quantified Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheQuantifiedScientist In this episode, we learn how to engineer better health outcomes for ourselves to live fitter and healthier than ever before drawing on the latest research. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:24 Episode Outline 00:12:08 Sleep Architecture: Deep and REM 00:24:17 How to Sleep Well 00:34:31 My Routine with Sleep 00:39:25 Using Temperature to Sleep Well 00:41:55 Eating before Bed 00:45:14 Getting more Deep Sleep and REM Sleep 00:52:49 How to Eat Well 00:56:05 How to Lose Fat 01:02:35 How to Gain Muscle 01:07:47 Vices: Alcohol, Nicotine, etc. 01:10:28 Loneliness and Social Connection 01:18:34 How to Develop Quality Social Connections 01:25:54 Maximizing Productivity and Work/Life Balance 01:33:36 Psychological Detachment 01:36:33 Dealing with Getting Sick 01:42:08 How to Avoid Jetlag and Travel Well 01:46:14 Heart Rate Variability: Managing Stress and Recovery 01:50:53 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 53분
  5. Pratim Bhosale: How to get into AI from Backend Engineering

    2025. 07. 07.

    Pratim Bhosale: How to get into AI from Backend Engineering

    Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/CodeCrafters - Pratim on X: https://x.com/bhosalepratim - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this conversation, we explore the journey from backend development to becoming a Google Developer Expert in Golang. We discuss the significance of microservices architecture, the importance of search technologies, and the development of Cargo Chat, a tool for searching codebases. Pratim shares insights on building effective search pipelines, Matryoshka embedding models, and the integration of hypothetical documents in search processes. The conversation concludes with a discussion on a mental health journaling app that connects personal reflections with religious texts for encouragement. Chapters 00:00 Pratim Bhosale 02:19 Introduction 05:16 The Shift to Backend Development and Golang 08:16 Becoming a Google Developer Expert 11:20 Understanding Microservices Architecture 14:19 Building Innovative Tools: Cargo Chat 17:12 Search Technologies and Their Applications 20:15 The Search Pipeline and Embedding Models 29:49 Building a Vector Database 33:13 Local First Movement and Security 34:14 Understanding Hyde: Hypothetical Document Embeddings 36:48 Matryoshka Embedding Models 41:59 The Search Problem in AI 43:57 Developing a Mental Health App 48:02 Comparing Approaches to Vector Search 52:56 Developer Experience and Product Growth 01:02:52 Understanding Developer Experience Levers 01:04:32 Making API Products Click 01:07:40 The Role of Developer Advocacy 01:11:06 Navigating Career Paths in Tech 01:13:58 Finding Your Niche in Developer Relations 01:20:18 Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout 01:24:01 The Importance of Mentorship 01:27:07 Emerging Technologies and Trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 32분
  6. Shivay Lamba: How to run secure AI anywhere with WebAssembly

    2025. 06. 23.

    Shivay Lamba: How to run secure AI anywhere with WebAssembly

    Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - WebAssembly on Kubernetes: https://www.cncf.io/blog/2024/03/12/webassembly-on-kubernetes-from-containers-to-wasm-part-01/ - Shivay on X: https://x.com/howdevelop - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Summary In this podcast episode, Shivay Lamba and I discuss the integration of WebAssembly with AI and machine learning, exploring its implications for developers. We dive into the benefits of running machine learning models in the browser, the significance of edge computing, and the performance advantages of WebAssembly over traditional serverless architectures. The conversation also touches on emerging hardware solutions for AI inference and the importance of accessibility in software development. Shivay shares insights on how developers can leverage these technologies to build efficient and privacy-focused applications. Chapters 00:00 Shivay Lamba 03:02 Introduction and Background 06:02 WebAssembly and AI Integration 08:47 Machine Learning on the Edge 11:43 Privacy and Data Security in AI 15:00 Quantization and Model Optimization 17:52 Tools for Running AI Models in the Browser 32:13 Understanding TensorFlow.js and Its Architecture 37:58 Custom Operations and Model Compatibility 41:56 Overcoming Limitations in JavaScript ML Workloads 46:00 Demos and Practical Applications of TensorFlow.js 54:22 Server-Side AI Inference with WebAssembly 01:02:42 Building AI Inference APIs with WebAssembly 01:04:39 WebAssembly and Machine Learning Inference 01:10:56 Summarizing the Benefits of WebAssembly for Developers 01:15:43 Learning Curve for Developers in Machine Learning 01:21:10 Hardware Considerations for WebAssembly and AI 01:27:35 Comparing Inference Speeds of AI Models Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1시간 34분
  7. DevRel deep dive: what it is, how to do it, how to measure it

    2025. 06. 09.

    DevRel deep dive: what it is, how to do it, how to measure it

    Links - Codecrafters (Partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ - Mary Thengvall, The Business Value of Developer Relations: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=In%20a%20talk%20given%20at,5 - Matthew Revell, “What is Developer Relations?”: https://developerrelations.com/guides/what-is-developer-relations/#:~:text=Most%20companies%20invest%20in%20DevRel,because%20they%20want%20to%20affect - Quinton Wall, Does Developer Relations Belong Under Marketing or Engineering?: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/does-developer-relations-belong-under-marketing-engineering-wall-z9gic#:~:text=For%20early%20stage%20companies%2C%20Developer,the%20detriment%20of%20developer%20experience - Mike Stowe, A Brief History Of Developer Relations Programs: https://influitive.com/blog/brief-history-developer-relations-programs-developer-communities/#:~:text=When%20I%20joined%20Constant%20Contact,across%20one%20of%20these%20companies - R. Scott, Developer Relations: A Growth Engine from Day One: https://www.delltechnologiescapital.com/resources/devrel-day-one#:~:text=%E2%80%8DDeveloper%20Relations%20is%20at%20its,%E2%80%9D - Matt Bernier, The intersection of DevRel and Product Management: https://developerrelations.com/talks/intersection-dev-rel-product-management/#:~:text=The%20Barbican%2C%20London%2C%20UK - Develocity.io, Measuring DevRel Success: Effective Metrics for Impact: https://develocity.io/measuring-devrel-success-effective-metrics-for-impact/#:~:text=impact%20on%20user%20engagement%20and,2 - Jake Prins, 10 Ways to Build a Developer Community: https://www.apideck.com/blog/ten-ways-to-build-a-developer-community#:~:text=in,seminar%2C%20or%20webinar - Francine Hardaway, DevRel: Marketing, Product Management, or Neither?: https://medium.com/influence-marketing-council/devrel-marketing-product-management-or-neither-77d6c4666f7f#:~:text=Most%20developer%20relations%20programs%20wrestle,sourced%20by%20DevRel%20are%20invaluable Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:28 The Core Thesis of DevRel 00:12:41 History of DevRel: From Apple in the 80s to Today 00:19:08 The Value of DevRel & Success Stories (Stripe, MongoDB) 00:25:08 The Critical Role of the Feedback Loop 00:27:03 The Danger of Ignoring DevRel Feedback 00:34:33 Where DevRel Sits: Marketing vs. Product & Engineering 00:37:22 The Gold Standard: A Product Engineer with a Megaphone 00:49:37 Measuring DevRel Success: Beyond Vanity Metrics 00:52:00 Key Metrics: Community, Satisfaction, & Monthly Active Developers (MAD) 01:01:31 Practical DevRel: How to Build Community 01:03:37 Practical DevRel: Content Strategy & "Carving the Turkey" 01:06:50 Practical DevRel: Improving the Onboarding Experience 01:11:00 Practical DevRel: Events, Public Speaking & Internal Advocacy 01:17:20 Start of Q&A with Africa's DevRel Community 01:18:02 Defining AI Engineering vs. Machine Learning 01:20:01 Defining DevRel: It's High-Quality Customer Relations 01:26:32 Q&A: Is Developer Experience (DX) the same as User Experience (UX)? 01:29:14 Q&A: How AI is Changing UX/DX with Model Context Protocol (MCP) 01:35:32 Q&A: Biggest Opportunities for DevRel in AI 01:38:25 Q&A: Necessary Skills for AI DevRel (Communication is #1) 01:44:22 Q&A: Where to Find Developers for New Niche Tools 01:48:08 Q&A: What's Most Exciting in Tech Right Now? 01:53:22 Q&A: Advice for New Developers in the AI Era (Build and Ship!) 01:58:00 Q&A: How to Balance Technical Work with Community Management 02:00:57 Q&A: How to Form Meaningful Professional Relationships 02:05:56 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2시간 7분
  8. Dev Agrawal: How to be notable, event sourcing, and SolidJS

    2025. 06. 02.

    Dev Agrawal: How to be notable, event sourcing, and SolidJS

    Links - CodeCrafters (partner): https://tej.as/codecrafters - Dev on X: https://x.com/devagrawal09 - Xolvio: https://xolv.io/ - Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_ Previous Episodes - Taylor Desseyn - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l6GpkHNlZw - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xN7YeNpkCf4qJ3kUkVVuh - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/taylor-desseyn-how-to-build-a-genuine-high-quality-network/id1731855333?i=1000684664112 - Event Sourcing - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtmPTigdpos - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32dmiUBZclkXNWT1YcUJHr - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/event-sourced-architecture-a-deep-dive/id1731855333?i=1000696976876 Summary We discuss the journey of becoming a notable developer, the importance of intentional networking, and the role of content creation in building a professional presence. Dev shares insights from his experiences in DevRel, the challenges of the industry, and the significance of event sourcing in modern applications. We then discuss the intricacies of event sourcing, exploring its implications for software architecture, performance, and testing. The discussion highlights the importance of projections, caching, and the separation of command and query responsibilities (CQRS) in building efficient applications. Real-world applications, such as Git and Redux, are examined as examples of event sourcing in practice. Finally, we explore Solid.js and its comparison with React, focusing on fine-grained reactivity, the challenges of adopting new frameworks, and the evolution of web development practices. They explore the unique features of Solid.js, including its compiler and async signals, while discussing the broader implications for developers transitioning between frameworks. The conversation also touches on the importance of full stack development and the mindset required to excel in the field. Chapters 00:00:00 Dev Agrawal 00:04:16 Becoming Notable in Tech 00:14:24 Intentional Networking and Building a Presence 00:24:27 The Role of Content Creation 00:34:29 DevRel Insights and Career Transitions 00:44:05 Understanding Event Sourcing 00:43:37 Caching and Performance in Event Sourcing 00:48:42 Real-World Applications of Event Sourcing 00:51:31 Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) Explained 00:54:24 Event Sourcing in UI State Management 00:57:25 Overcoming Resistance to Event Sourcing 01:00:22 The Challenges of Transitioning to Event Sourcing 01:04:34 Storing Events and Schema Management 01:07:16 Testing with Event Sourcing 01:08:51 Introduction to Solid.js and Its Advantages 01:13:12 Understanding Fine-Grained Reactivity 01:15:06 Challenges in Replacing React 01:16:30 The Unique Model of Solid.js 01:18:22 The Catch-22 of Learning React 01:19:52 Comparing Fine-Grained Reactivity in Solid and React 01:23:50 The Role of Solid's Compiler 01:25:57 Exploring Solid.js 2.0 and Async Signals 01:28:55 Server-Side Rendering and Async Signals 01:35:08 Partial Pre-Rendering and Edge Workers 01:37:41 Becoming a Full Stack Developer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space. From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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