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The Call Kent Podcast

The Call Kent podcast is a regular podcast where you call in with a question and Kent answers. Call in with your questions right from your web browser with any device at https://kentcdodds.com/call

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17:37

Conference Workshop Advice

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Asking for advice on workshops at tech conferences. I'm one of the planners for a conference we host in Chattanooga, https://sceniccitysummit.com/. Last year we hosted our first day of workshops. It wasn't as successful as we had planned. We want to try this again for our next event that will be on June 5th, 2025. I know that you have held workshops at conferences. So I was wondering if you could give me any advice on this subject.what are some ways to attract workshop teachers what is

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4:32

Getting a Developer Job in the AI chaos

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/11/25

I ask Kent -- how to get a full-stack role at a great product-focused team given the AI scenario around.I added a mini-question as well that -- I want to build my own small things on the side, may be they can turn out to be a SaaS business, so will a full-time role be viable to let me do my own small things on the side...? Looking forward to your thoughts Kent! -- Vivek Getting a Developer Job in the AI chaos

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5:37

Significance of '===' in typescript applications

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/10/28

As '===' compares both type and value, what is the significance of '===' in Typescript app when variables are already typed. When the same functionality can be achieved with '==', why do we need to use '===' esp in Typescript applicationsSignificance of '===' in typescript applications

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8:35

In which situations would you recommend using RSC...

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Follow up to our little discussion on Twitter / X. What is the advantage of using RSCs? When is it better to use loaders and actions? What are the trade-offs? In which situations would you recommend using RSC with React Router?

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5:14

Web Framework Choice

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Recently, I asked you about the career suggestion which definitely had helped me clear certain of my goals.. However, I would like to know about the framework that is more efficient and as per industry.Web Framework Choice

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4:52

Suggestion on Career Advice

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/09/24

I'm currently learning React.js and building small projects to strengthen my fundamentals. From this stage, what would be the right next steps to grow further in web application development? (e.g., backend, full-stack, or advanced React concepts), I'd also like to understand the earning potential in this field as a career. What skills or milestones do you think contribute the most towards improving one's earning capacity? Your suggestions and advice would mean a lot and help me navigate the

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3:45

Request for oAuth implementation

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/09/15

I want to learn how you have managed oAuth flow in your mcp server that let's you connect your mcp server with chat gpt and other clientshttps://github.com/kentcdodds/kentcdodds.comRequest for oAuth implementationMCP Cohort 2025

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7:37

How far can nested UI loaders go for UIs with list of...

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/09/13

the UI at https://nothing.tech/products/phone-3 renders a list of "widgets". I would like each of these widgets to have their own loaders to maximise page speed, furthermore I'd be able to "deeplink" a user straight into a widget. But how do I do that when a route can only have one Outlet?Here's an example with Promise.all. Before: // routes/dashboard.tsx export async function loader() { const user = await fetch('/api/user').then(r => r.json()) const projects = await

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6:03

What should I learn next?

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/05/22

I know that Epic React 2 and Epic Web are completely different courses. Given that I’m already on the verge of completing Epic React 1, I’m currently confused about how to proceed next.Should I go for Epic React 2 to solidify my React knowledge and learn about React 19? Or should I pivot towards Epic Web, which offers a broader, full-stack curriculum that could help me become a more well-rounded developer? I’d appreciate any guidance on which path might be more beneficial at this point in

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4:53

Does MCP make sense confined to a single app to...

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/05/13

I was wondering if you could also use the tool calling, etc. inside of a single app to rethink the way that user interfaces work?The future of AI interaction: Beyond just text Does MCP make sense confined to a single app to rethink UX?

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5:14

Stuck in Stack Switching: How Do You Commit to One?

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/05/12

In this recording, I talk about a recurring challenge I face when building proprietary solutions—constantly switching between frameworks like Next.js, React Router, and TanStack. I tend to shift tools when I hit roadblocks (like authentication issues), which makes it hard to commit and go deep with one tech stack. I’m reaching out to ask Kent for advice on how to stay focused and build with confidence without always second-guessing my choices. Stuck in Stack Switching: How Do You Commit to

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4:45

Building and Maintaining a Software Blog

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/04/30

What does it take to start a blog about software - and actually keep it going?Blog Recorder Building and Maintaining a Software Blog

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3:30

Securing Routes in React Router Framework

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/04/28

I’m transitioning from SPAs with REST APIs to SSR applications using React Router Framework. While I’ve used layout routes and tools like SWR/React Query for route protection in React Router DOM, I just found out that actions in React Router Framework are still vulnerable to unauthorized POST requests. I use JWT auth with tokens stored in cookies—do I need to verify the JWT in every action on each route, or is there a global solution like Fastify’s onRequest hook? React Router v7.3.0

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4:29

Adding Auth to MCPs

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/04/17

How could a user authenticate themselves to access certain information that isn't public. Referring to Epicstack's MCP example.MCP Spec on Authorization Cloudflare Blog Post on MCPs Adding Auth to MCPs

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2:41

Running audio in background while still offline

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/03/17

In a web application what are the ways one can use custom audio file for notification on user devices while the user is offline.Running audio in background while still offline

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6:23

What do you think about mutation testing applied to...

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/02/20

I’d love to hear your thoughts on mutation testing when applied to components. In my experience, it doesn’t seem to make much sense because it often reports that tests still pass after altering aspects that aren’t relevant to the component’s behavior. To me, this type of testing seems more suited for pure unit tests. What’s your perspective on this?Make your test fail Should I write a test or fix a bug? What do you think about mutation testing applied to components?

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5:40

When is a Promise not good enough, and I need a Web...

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/01/17

I just finished Expensive Calculations in React Performance. Why do we need a Web Worker instead of just wrapping the long-running function in a Promise that resolves when the function completes?Expensive Calculations - Epic React Performance Workshop When is a Promise not good enough, and I need a Web Worker?

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10:11

How Useful is LiteFS in 2025?

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/01/10

In 2022 you migrated a blog from postgres to LiteFS. Is that generally recommended in 2025?How Useful is LiteFS in 2025?

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7:20

What are your thoughts about Qwik and hydration?

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/01/08

What do you think about resumability and Qwik? About 9 months ago, there was talk about Wiz and Angular working more closely together (Wiz was the tool that inspired Qwik). But Angular only committed to working on partial hydration support, not the full resumability like Qwik. So do you think React developers should care about this? If so, should they use partial hydration tools like Astro today or wait for something like resumability to be added to React? 𝕏 Post What are your thoughts

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7:43

Dependent driven motivation and embracing AI

The Call Kent Podcast ·

2025/01/06

I would like to know how you get motivated knowing that you have dependents and stay strong in the event of layoff. How do you handle the fear of AI taking over job? My original post Jyoti's response P.S. I didn't really mention much about AI so feel free to ask a follow-up on this for a more specific answer, but I would say that AI is just an important tool we need to learn and keep using the best tools to get the best benefits. Check out this Epic Programming Principle: Adapt to and

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