Josh talks with James and Amy about teaching TypeScript and ESLint to beginners.

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Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
01:21 Josh's Background
02:45 Josh's First Project
04:37 TypeScript Beginnings
05:43 What is a Generic?
08:44 What Makes TypeScript Interesting
10:11 Transpiring
12:58 Sponsor: Daily.dev
13:59 Getting into TypeScript ESLint
19:54 ESLint Set Up
22:38 Josh's Book
16:42 Measuring Book Success
29:13 Sponsor: Hashnode
29:59 Open Source Developer as a Job Title
32:08 When Your Passion is Your Career
36:34 Josh's Soapbox
39:28 Pro Tips
41:24 Picks and Plugs
45:35 Something Annoying in ESLint
46:55 More Picks and Plugs