Potluck EP × Remote Work × Headless WordPress × Good Client Questions × Alternate Careers × React API Credentials

It’s another potluck episode in which Wes and Scott talk about freelancing best practices, tips for working remotely, what they would do if they had to pick a different career, and much more! 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 — Sponsor Check out Coffeecup’s CSS Grid.cc builder tool and resources to learn, prototype and build next gen layouts with CSS Grid! Show Notes 4:48 • How long should you stay with each job and/or company? 8:20 • What is the best way to work remotely? • Tips for remote working • Have a dedicated space • Clear on and off times • Have a time for winding down • Make specific TODO lists • Use blocking software to help you stay focused • Switch up the scenery / Work in different places • 15:26 • What are the trade-offs with using WordPress in a headless setup vs a tradition setup? 21:28 • How do you deal with API credentials in React? 27:15 • How do you keep an eye on performance with an app/site over the long-term? • Check uptime • Check the performance features in browser dev tools • Use error checking software • Host-based performance tools Newrelic pingdom LogRocket • 34:28 • What happened to Canvas after all the hype around HTML5 a few years ago? 40:15 • How do you deal with analysis paralysis? • Just get to work - you can always change things later • Do research, but don’t let it get in the way of shipping • 44:05 • If you were forced to change your career (and it had to be something you’ve never done professionally in the past), what would it be? • Wes: Some sort of buying and selling (eBay, Amazon, etc,) • Example: Buying things at wholesale prices and selling them with a markup • Scott: Could go a lot of different directions. • Example: DJ, Snowboarding instructor, develop a video game that is a sequel to Cruis’n USA • 50:14 • As a freelance developer, what are some good questions to ask before taking on a client? • Budget • Scope • Preferred communication methods • How do you make money? • What are the ultimate goals? • Basically, ask as many questions as possible • ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× • Scott: Goodhertz • Wes: Audiobook: Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Shameless Plugs Scott’s Level 1 Electron Course Wes’ Courses are all on sale Tweet us your tasty treats! Scott’s Instagram LevelUpTutorials Instagram Wes’ Instagram Wes’ Twitter Wes’ Facebook Scott’s Twitter • Make sure to include @SyntaxFM • in your tweets