In this episode of Compressed.fm, James, Amy, and Bekah delve into their current projects, share insights on smarter API calls, and discuss the intricacies of working with Redwood JS. The trio also explores the concept of a two-week challenge for creating and selling digital products, the importance of contributing to open source, and the evolving role of AI in web development.

Show Notes

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:42 James's Video on API Best Practices

YouTube Video: Stop Using JavaScript Fetch - Do This Instead!

00:03:02 Amy Discusses Building a Complex Redwood Application

00:08:06 James and Amy Discuss Resend and React Email Integration

00:09:24 The Two-Week Challenge: Creating and Selling a Product

Email Based Course

00:11:45 Bekah on Leadership and Communication Skills in Tech

00:13:14 Planning and Executing a Two-Week Product Challenge

00:20:31 Discussing Autobiographies and Productivity Books

Ali Abdaal - Feel Good Productivity
50 Cent - Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
Chrome Extension: YouTube Playback Speed

00:29:17 Addressing Junior Devs: Tips for Building a Strong Portfolio

Refactoring UI

00:33:10 James on Turning DealsForDevs.com into a Resource Hub

00:34:08 Conclusion