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The freeCodeCamp Podcast

freeCodeCamp.org

The official podcast of the freeCodeCamp.org open source community. Each week, freeCodeCamp founder Quincy Larson interviews developers, founders, and ambitious people in tech. Learn to math, programming, and computer science for free, and turbo-charge your developer career with our free open source curriculum: https://www.freecodecamp.org

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07:45

Ep. 36 - Explain Bitcoin like I'm 5

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/06/25

You've probably heard a lot about bitcoin over the last few years. But do you truly understand how it works? This article explains the concepts in straightforward language (like you were 5) so you'll never be out of the loop again. Written by Nik Custodio: https://twitter.com/nik5ter Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2tzvh1E Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02 Transcript: We’re

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10:51

Ep. 35 - How I went from zero to San Francisco...

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/06/18

One day, Sean was working as a route setter at a rock climbing gym in Tennessee. The next, he was driving to San Francisco, without a plan, to start his career in tech. This is the story of his challenging, winding, but ultimately successful path to his first job as a software engineer. Written by Sean Smith: https://twitter.com/bonham_000 Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2JQwSXI Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro

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Ep. 34 - d'Oh My Zsh

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/06/11

In this episode, Oh My Zsh founder Robby Russell tells the story of how he unexpectedly launched one of the most popular zsh configuration frameworks out there. He shares his process, some mean tweets, and his advice for people starting open source projects. Written and read by Robby Russell: https://twitter.com/robbyrussell Original article: https://fcc.im/2HzyjYN Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02 Transcript: How I unexpectedly

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Ep. 33 - Code dependencies are the devil

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/06/04

Have you built your app on someone else's code? And beyond that, does the "secret sauce" of your product depend on external libraries or frameworks? While it's tempting to use the latest and greatest tech as soon as it comes out, that's not always a great idea. In this episode, Bill explains why, and what to do to protect your code. Written by Bill Sourour: https://twitter.com/BillSourour Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2HerXO5 Learn to code

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Ep. 32 - How you can start a career in a different...

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/05/28

Austin had a biology degree, a poor GPA, and a job in the medical field, but he wanted to transition into tech. He had no experience, but he figured out how to gain it quickly and landed offers from his dream companies. In this episode, he shares his advice and methods so that you can do the same. Written and read by Austin Belcak: https://cultivatedculture.com Original article: https://fcc.im/2LydTlZ Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by

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Ep. 31 - Good coding instincts will eventually kick...

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/05/21

Some people have very strong coding instincts. They can solve problems just by looking at them, and feel like rockstars. But being a rockstar coder can only get you so far. You need one other crucial element: discipline. In this podcast, Bill shares his disciplined approach to writing code and to work in general. Written by Bill Sourour: http://twitter.com/billsourour Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: http://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2IzwWdH Learn to code for free

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Ep. 30 - Craigslist, Wikipedia, and the Abundance...

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2018/05/14

You’ve heard it before: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” We're taught so from an early age. But history has shown: you often can get something for basically nothing. In this episode, Quincy discusses how we can all enjoy the abundance economy and - for all intents and purposes - get a free lunch. Written and read by Quincy Larson: http://twitter.com/ossia Original article: https://fcc.im/2wxPlpS Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by

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Ep. 29 - Finding time to become a better developer

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/05/07

There’s no time for anything. At least that’s how it feels doesn’t it? No time to refactor that ugly code, no time to work on documentation, no time to actually live your life. But if you take the time to listen to this podcast, you’ll find yourself with more time for what’s important. Written by Bill Sourour: https://twitter.com/BillSourour Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2rqbKAp Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro

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Ep. 28 - How to land a six figure job in tech with no...

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2018/04/30

Austin was stuck in a job he hated. But given his non-traditional background and lack of Silicon Valley network, he knew he'd have to work extra hard to launch a career in tech. In this podcast, he details the steps he took to land interviews at Google, Twitter, and other prestigious companies that led to his dream job. Written by Austin Belcak: https://cultivatedculture.com Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2F8uE2H Learn to code for free

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Ep. 27 - Hackers stole my website...and I pulled off...

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2018/04/23

For several days not that long ago, Jordan Reid's site, ramshackleglam.com, did not belong to her. She got it back, but only after the involvement of fifty or so employees of six different companies, middle-of-the-night conferences with lawyers, FBI intervention, and what amounted to a massive sting operation. Here's her story. Written by Jordan Reid: https://twitter.com/ramshackleglam Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2EA3OjL Learn to code for

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Ep. 26 - The Essential Guide to Take-Home Coding...

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2018/04/16

Jane wanted to help others with non-traditional backgrounds succeed on take-home coding challenges. So she wrote an extensive guide for anyone who has received such a challenge and wants to attack it in the best possible way. She divulges mistakes to avoid, how to get organized, and how to go above and beyond. Written by Jane Philipps: https://twitter.com/janephilipps Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2t5215F Learn to code for free

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Ep. 25 - I'm 56 and learning to code. Here's an epic...

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2018/04/09

If you're over the age of 20, you might think you're too old to learn how to code. But 56 year old VM Vaughn's here to tell you that's not true. In this podcast, he shares his epic beat-down of his critical inner self and lays out his path towards an exciting second career. Written by VM Vaughn: https://twitter.com/vmvaughn Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2oJnBY1 Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by

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Ep. 24 - How to run a successful development process...

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2018/04/02

This episode is for anyone who wants to effectively orchestrate a development process without becoming the butt of their team’s water-cooler jokes. It's more attainable than you think, because it's all about process. Don't be a Bill Lumbergh - be awesome. Written and read by Jonathan Solórzano-Hamilton: https://twitter.com/jhsolor Original article: https://fcc.im/2GW6xFX Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02 Transcript: Laurence Peter

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Ep. 23 - We studied how students performed in...

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2018/03/26

Given the state of college recruiting today, your chances of interacting with companies on campus are slim - unless your campus is a top school. It’s not fair, and it sucks, but that's the way it is. But does it have to be? Does where you went to school really affect your performance in technical interviews? Turns out: it doesn't. Written by Sam Jordan: sam@interviewing.io Recorded by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2Dg3HJA Learn to code for free

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Ep. 22 - Our team broke up with "instant legacy" code...

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2018/03/19

The concept of a legacy usually conveys permanence, value, and greatness. But what about in relation to your code? In this article, Jonathan explains how his team broke up with their legacy codebase, why it was necessary, and how your team can do the same. Written and read by Jonathan Solózano-Hamilton: https://twitter.com/jhsolor Original article: https://fcc.im/2FEuAcR Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02 Transcript: The

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Ep. 21 - What is an API? In English, please.

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/03/12

Many people have a vague or incorrect idea of what the fairly common term "API" means. Heads up: it's not a type of beer! Petr lays out the basic details of an application programming interface in plain English so you'll never be confused again. Written by Petr Gazarov: https://twitter.com/PetrGazarov Read by Abbey Rennemeyer: https://twitter.com/abbeyrenn Original article: https://fcc.im/2FHPHer Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02

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Ep. 20 - Basics of Machine Learning - interview with...

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/03/05

Nishant Shukla is the author of Machine Learning in TensorFlow, and is also the VP of Engineering at a startup focussing on Artificial Intelligence technologies for education. In this episode, he discusses the basics of machine learning. Learn more about his book at http://tensorflowbook.com/ Interviewer: Beau Carnes - https://twitter.com/CarnesBeau Interviewee: Nishant Shukla - https://twitter.com/binroot Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by

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Ep. 19 - Don't worry, be happy: how to build your...

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/02/26

Changing careers is very difficult. Add in a full-time job and a couple of kids, and the task seems nearly impossible. But even if you're busy, you can make the time to build the skills to level up your career. Here's how Michael Tombor did just that. Written and read by Michael Tombor: https://twitter.com/michaeltombor Original article: https://fcc.im/2BK2vkm Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02 Transcript: “Instead of saying “I

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Ep. 18 - Why I studied full time for 8 months for a...

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/02/18

It’s true. John spent thousands of hours reading books, writing code, and watching computer science lectures, all to prepare for his dream job interview at Google. When things didn't go his way, he shifted gears. Here's his story. Written by John Washam: https://twitter.com/startupnextdoor Read by Quincy Larson: https://twitter.com/ossia Original article: https://fcc.im/2ERJpuC Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02 Transcript: It’s

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Ep. 17 - From side project to $17,000/month business

The freeCodeCamp Podcast ·

2018/02/15

In this episode, Alex, a Romanian developer, tells the tale of how he and his friends grew their small side project into a $17,000 a month business. In the beginning, they were coding in a Starbucks. Now their team has grown, they've sponsored 20 hackathons around the world, and business is booming. Here's their story. Written by Alexandru Paduraru: http://twitter.com/axelut Read by Quincy Larson: https://twitter.com/ossia Original article: https://fcc.im/2F5yfQX Learn to code for free

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