In this episode, Amy, Brad, and Bekah welcome back Kent C. Dodds, who shares exciting updates about his latest project, Epic Web.dev. Kent discusses the philosophy behind his comprehensive web development course, the importance of understanding foundational technologies, and the motivation behind creating Epic Web Conf. He also dives into the benefits of building your own authentication systems and the decision-making process behind the Epic Stack. The conversation is filled with insights on balancing different technologies, creating cohesive learning experiences, and the future of web development education.

Show Notes

0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Sponsor: Convex
2:09 - Overview of EpicWeb.dev
3:09 - Journey from PayPal to Epic Web
8:14 - Teaching Approach and Workshop App
10:47 - Building your own Authentication System
16:59 - Decision-Making and Epic Stack
21:35 - Launching Epic Web Conf
27:26 - Consistency in Teaching and Conferences
35:03 - Future Plans for EpicWeb.dev
43:16 - Picks and Plugs
- Kent
  - Pick: Brandon Sanderson’s books - Particularly the Mistborn series and his involvement in the Wheel of Time series.
  - Plug: Epic Web Conf - An exciting web development conference happening in Park City, Utah.
- Bekah
  - Pick: Primal Buffalo Chicken Stick
  - Plug: @opensauced on Twitter/X
- Brad
  - Pick: Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses
  - Plug: @bradgarropy on Twitter/X
- Amy
  - Pick: The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
  - Plug: Two Week Build

Sponsors

Convex

Show Notes