Modern Web Podcast S12E19- Kent C. Dodds on Why he Traded Angular for React, Launching EpicWeb.dev, + What’s Next for EpicReact.dev
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Kent C. Dodds joins Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel at THAT Conference-WI for a discussion about his journey from being an Angular developer to becoming a leading figure in the React community. Kent shares his motivations for making the switch, detailing how React's focus on JavaScript fundamentals and its incremental adoption of new features appealed to him. He also reviews his current and upcoming projects, including the launch of EpicWeb.dev, a comprehensive platform designed to provide end-to-end web development education. Kent talks about the updates coming to EpicReact.dev, including a new tutorial where developers can build useState and useEffect from scratch, aimed at deepening their understanding of React hooks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:41 Preparing for a 90-Minute Keynote 05:37 Writing a Book and Other Projects 08:04 Surrounded by Ambitious People 09:01 Personal Stories and Balance 10:22 Lessons from Domo and Joe Eames 11:21 Learning from Experienced Engineers 12:41 The Importance of Surroundings 13:33 Choosing the Right People to Associate With 14:46 Kent's Organizational Skills 15:41 Balancing Work and Family 17:06 Committing to Big Things 18:04 Avoiding Burnout and Assessing Priorities 19:26 Sharing Personal Stories in Talks 20:21 Finding Effectiveness and Efficiency 21:17 Dealing with Burnout and Overwhelm 22:46 The Entrepreneurial Mentality 23:15 Running to the Top and Figuring It Out 24:14 Kent's Various Projects 25:41 Transitioning from Angular to React Follow Kent C Dodds on Social Media Twitter: https://x.com/kentcdodds Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentcdodds/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kentcdodds.com Github: https://github.com/kentcdodds EpicWeb.dev: https://www.epicweb.dev/ EpicReact.dev: https://www.epicreact.dev/ Learn More About THAT Conference Wisconsin 2024: https://thatconference.com/wi/2024/