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Ladybug Podcast Emma Bostian, Sidney Buckner, Kelly Vaughn, and Ali Spittel
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We're Emma Bostian, Sidney Buckner, Kelly Vaughn, and Ali Spittel - four seasoned software developers working in different sectors. Since there's a major lack of technical podcasts out there, we've decided to start one. Just kidding -- there's already a ton! But, we wanted to add our voices to the space and share our experiences and advice. We'll have great discussions around how to start coding, the hot technologies right now, how to get your first developer job, and more!
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All About Agile
The definition of Agile is the ability to create and respond to change. Ultimately dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain or turbulent environment. I think we can all say with confidence that in the world of software development, being agile and agreeable to change helps you learn faster, connect with others better, and makes coding more fun.
Today we are talking about the agile framework of software developers, its significance in the workplace and the familiar steps an agile process takes to go from a project’s concept, to the physical minimum viable product.
Show Notes
[03:00] What is Agile?
[04:43] Agile Software Development
[15:44] Agile Manifesto For Agile Software Development
[16:00] 4 values
[19:33] 12 Principles
[34:07] Benefits
[35:45] Drawbacks
[38:34] What is Scrum?
[44:05] Careers in scrum
[53:56] Shout-Outs
Resources
The agile Manifesto
The Agile Subway Map
Sprints
Scrum Alliance Certifications
SAFe Certifications
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Getting Started with Java
Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language. It’s a general-purpose programming language designed to let app developers: write once, run anywhere. Today we’re diving into the world of Java.
Show Notes
[01:30] Our experiences working with Java
[04:34] History of Java
[07:45] Five goals of Java
[13:06] Object oriented
[14:00] Threaded language
[15:35] Interpreted language
[17:39] Terminology
[22:04] Basic Syntax
[23:33] Inheritance
[26:51] Interfaces
[28:00] Classes
[29:56] Modifiers
[31:30] Constructors
[33:11] Enums
[34:39] Basic Data Types
[35:56] Overriding
[42:51] Shoutouts
Resources
Learning Java
Interpreter vs. Compiler
Access Variables Oracle
Angie Jones course on Test Automation U
Angie Jones
Jocelyn Harper
Git Cute Podcast
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How to Start a Company
Whether you’re looking to start your own side business or create a lifelong career, the process of starting a new business can be overwhelming. This week on the podcast we’re discussing how to start your own business. We’ll dig deep into setting you up for success from the beginning and then answer the most common questions I receive about building and scaling your business.
Show Notes
[02:00] What is our experience with running a business?
[05:47] Business plan
[13:58] Who are your customers?
[18:03] Market opportunities
[35:50] Boostrapping vs. raising capital
[39:41] Do you need to incorporate?
[40:54] Banking and Taxes
[51:52] Health insurance (USA)
[53:30] Understanding the bookkeeping process
[55:32] Shownotes
Resources
Quantic
CORe
Clerky
Stripe Atlas
Inc. Article
Polywork
Freelancing episode
Indie Hackers episode
Mercury
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Diving Deep on Databases
If you have data for your application, you’ve probably used a database to store it. There are so many types of databases, NoSQL, SQL, graph, etc. Let's learn about their benefits and how to use them!
Shownotes
[02:08] What types of databases have we used?
[03:43] SQL vs. NoSQL
[15:52] How to model data
[19:20] ORM, SDK, Queries
[24:02] Horizontal vs. Vertical Scaling
[27:21] How to choose
[30:22] indexes
[37:16] Sharding
[46:44] Shoutouts
Resources
The DynamoDB Book
Little Bobby Tables
Ladybug Algorithms episode
Ladybug System Design episode
Hidden Valley Road
Peloton app
Your friend’s guide to entrepreneurship
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How to Create Great Documentation
It’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what it takes to write good documentation, the ethics of documentation, and some popular tools you can use to get started.
Show Notes
[01:58] Why does a company or app need good documentation?
[04:09] Who do we write documentation for?
[06:01] What makes good documentation?
[11:05] Ethics of documentation
[32:47] The structure of your documentation
[34:35] What types of documentation should I write?
[40:22] Documentation tools
[44:51] Shoutouts
Resources
Alex.js
Carolyn’s talk
Self Defined
Hemingway
Bookstack
Storybook
Writing Technical Documentation video
Notion
Nuclino
Docusaurus
Next.js
Nuxt.js
Gatsby
Jekyll
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Getting Started with TypeScript
TypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and today we’re going to give you a beginner-level rundown on the language.
Show Notes
[02:07] What is TypeScript?
[06:46] What is our experience working with TypeScript?
[08:35] Is TypeScript a replacement for JavaScript?
[11:11] Advantages of TypeScript
[13:09] Core Types
[15:19] TypeScript Types
[28:34] Union Types
[30:29] Literal types
[32:30] Aliases
[35:40] Function Return Types
[38:41] Unknown Type
[39:23] Resources for learning TS
[40:21] Shoutouts
Resources
Ladybug JS episode
TypeScript in 50 lessons
Crying in H Mart
People we meet on vacation
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