SSR, SEO, Tips for Students, music, security and GraphQL

It’s a Potluck episode - you bring the questions and we turn them into tasty treats. Freshbooks - Sponsor Get a 30 day free trial of Freshbooks at freshbooks.com/syntax and put SYNTAX in the “How did you hear about us?” section. Coffeecup’s CSS Grid Builder Tool Check out Coffeecup’s CSS Grid.cc builder tool and resources to learn, prototype and build next gen layouts with CSS Grid! Show Notes 2:15 What’s the best resource for staying up to date with Javascript? 3:48 How do you stay motivated if you don’t like your current project? 7:08 What’s your favorite music to work to? 11:10 In what order should developers learn tools related to GraphQL? 13:48 As a JS developer, is it a good idea to learn other languages like PHP or Python? 19:55 As a CS undergrad, what can you do in terms of programming that could be a great benefit after graduation? 23:14 Should you be concerned about SEO when using JS frameworks like React? 28:17 How can you build your network when you’re too tired or busy to go to a bunch of meetups? 32:55 How do you come up with such good designs and UI for your courses? 36:37 As more websites move to secure connections, where can a noob learn the basics of https, SSL certificates, how to deploy a secure website, etc.? 43:05 Have you had experience working for large companies and how does it compare to smaller companies and/or freelancing? 47:30 What are other programming podcasts you listen to? ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× Wes: SpikeBall / Slammo

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