February 28th, 2024 × #CJ Reynolds#Web Development#Teaching#Live Coding
CJ Reynolds is Joining Syntax
CJ Reynolds joins the Syntax podcast and shares his background in development, live coding, teaching, and more. They discuss his career path, interest in trying new technologies, approach to teaching and live coding, and some non-coding hobbies and interests.
Scott and Wes introduce Syntax's new Senior Content Producer, CJ Reynolds, who will be creating video deep-dives and companion content for topics covered on the podcast. CJ, also known as the host of Coding Garden, shares his passions for web development, teaching and experimenting with new technologies.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:06 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 04:39 What got you into web development?
- 09:23 Does a degree in computer science help you in your day to day as a web developer?
- Bell Curve Meme
- 11:39 Wes downloads every single .com domain name.
- 15:19 What was your very first web development job?
- 18:12 How did you go from C# to websites?
- 21:12 What is the worst thing you've had to do as a developer?
- 22:31 What are some of your favorite projects?
- Is It New Years Day
- Dung Hero
- 26:32 What tech are you into right now? What inspires you?
- 27:52 Why do you like experimenting with new technologies?
- 29:39 Hono v4.0.5.
- 30:29 HTMZ
- 31:44 If you were to build a startup today, what would your stack be?
- 32:39 What's your tech setup?
- Coding Garden GitHub
- RK Royal Kludge Keyboard
- 37:51 What got you into live-streaming?
- 40:13 Why do you use a blue screen?
- 41:19 What's your philosophy on teaching?
- Bloom's Taxonomy
- 43:56 What are your non-developer hobbies?
- CJ Skateboarding with Syntax deck
- CJ's floofy doggo, Pig
- Sony VX10000
- Sony Mavica
- 51:00 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
Sick Picks
- CJ: Ergonomics, More on Ergonomics
- Scott: Project Farm YouTube trash bag comparison
- Wes: Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel
Shameless Plugs
- CJ: Coding Garden
- Scott: Syntax on YouTube
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