The only podcast dedicated to backend development, technologies, and careers. Lane Wagner, the founder of Boot.dev, interviews successful backend engineers to g...
Today we welcome Malte Ubl, CTO of Vercel, to discuss the evolution of frontend development and the role of AI in shaping modern engineering workflows. Malte dives into V0, Vercel's innovative tool for generating frontend code using AI, and explains how it empowers developers—especially backend engineers—to build full-stack applications. We also explore the concept of verticalization in engineering roles, the challenges of balancing innovation with infrastructure, and how AI is redefining productivity in tech.Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fmMalte's X: https://x.com/cramforceVercel: https://vercel.com/V0: https://v0.dev/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and Meeting Malte01:23 - What is V0 and Why Did Vercel Build It?04:00 - The Technical Challenges Behind V010:34 - How V0 Leverages Tailwind and TypeScript19:15 - AI's Impact on Frontend Development23:20 - Verticalization of Engineering Roles32:01 - How AI is Changing Development Workflows37:09 - The Future of Full-Stack Engineering44:08 - How Vercel Balances Product Innovation with Core Infrastructure46:06 - Final Thoughts and Where to Find MalteLike & subscribe for the algo if you enjoyed the video!
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Build skills, not degrees. ft. Madison Kanna | S02 E08
Today we welcome Madison Kana—a self-taught dev who defied the traditional path. From dropping out and navigating a world of homeschooling to launching the Code Book Club, Madison transformed her unconventional journey into a thriving community of coders. In this episode, she shares how bypassing the typical education route fueled her passion, the real challenges of learning on your own, and the power of mentorship in building a dynamic tech career. If you’re ready to break the mold and carve your own path in software development.Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fmMadison's X: https://x.com/MadisonkannaWebsite: https://madisonkanna.com/Learn out loud: learn0utloud.comTimestamps:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Where did it all start?01:40 - Dropping out08:42 - How Madison started learning code22:00 - Team leading30:30 - Code Book Club38:50 - Learn out loud46:20 - AI talk54:18 - Book recommendations56:05 - OutroLike & subscribe for the algo if you enjoyed the video!
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Roll your own auth or you’re ngmi. ft. Dreams of Code | S02 E07
This time Elliot from @dreamsofcode joins us to talk about building his own course platform we dive into why he chose to go custom, the tech stack behind his platform, and the philosophy of building vs. buying in software. We also discuss the challenges of teaching programming, the role of AI in development, and what it really takes to create a great online course. If you're into coding, education, or the intersection of both, this one's for you!Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fmElliott's Youtube: @dreamsofcode Elliott's Course: https://dreamsofcode.io/Elliott's X: https://x.com/dreamsofcode_ioTimestamps00:00 - Intro and Meeting Elliot02:36 - Why Build a Custom Course Platform?08:13 - The Challenges of Serving Video Content20:16 - The Build vs. Buy Debate28:20 - What Was Bought vs. Built?33:28 - How AI Is Changing Development45:12 - GDPR, Privacy, and Analytics54:19 - Tech Stack Behind the Platform1:06:33 - AI’s Real Impact on Developer Jobs1:13:16 - Where to Find Elliot and His WorkLike & subscribe for the algo if you enjoyed the video!
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Programming Music with Sonic Pi feat. Sam Aaron | S02 E06
Today we bring Sam Aaron, the creator of Sonic Pi, a free code-based music creation and performance tool that lets you use simple code to turn your computer into a fully networked live coding music studio! It is also used to engage students in computer science and programming through music creation!In this episode, we explore the origins of Sonic Pi, its deep connection with Raspberry Pi, and how it enables live coding for music creation, starting from it's Ruby-based language features, we discuss how Sonic Pi has evolved, the challenges of maintaining it as a sustainable open-source project and if you’re curious about coding, music, or both—this one’s for you!Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fmSonic Pi - https://sonic-pi.net/Sam's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/samaaronSam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaaron/Sam's X/Twitter: https://x.com/samaaronDJ Dave: https://www.youtube.com/@dj_dave____Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:11 - Sonic Pi Origin Story03:03 - Connection To Raspberry Pi04:23 - But What Is Sonic Pi?06:25 - Is Ruby The Primary Language Used In Sonic Pi?10:25 - A Small Sonic Pi Showcase17:53 - Collaboration through Git23:12 - How Did Sam Get Involved In All Of This?25:14 - The Feedback Loop of Sonic Pi26:56 - How Does The Live Coding Experience Work In Sonic Pi?32:01 - The Two Different Working Modes Of Sonic Pi33:42 - How Does Debugging Work In Sonic Pi38:55 - How Do The Different Components Fit Into The Architecture Of The Project51:33 - Has Sam Been Full-Time On Sonic Pi Since Its Inception?53:25 - Does Sam Want To Try Something Different?56:25 - How Is Sam Finding More Sustainable Revenue?
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KRAZAM Unfiltered feat. Ben Burke | S2 E05
Today, we bring a very special guest, one whose face you might recognise, one that appears on your homepages with a sporadic video and seemingly disappears. His name is Benjamin Burke, or simply Ben, he’s the co-creator of KRAZAM, a channel that consists of sketches that combine grotesque and absurdist humor with technological anxiety, satirizing the tech industry and the modern alienation of the corporate life in general.In this episode, which admittedly is a bit different from the usual, we’ll focus on KRAZAM and its origins, creative process, and what future plans and ambitions the duo has. Both Ben and Shiva started in software engineering, met in college and started doing sketches just for fun, not expecting this project to explode in popularity in the way it did. Ben will also share their unique approach to content and why KRAZAM prioritizes loyal viewers over virality, comedic inspirations. Stay tuned!Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fmKRAZAM'S Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KRAZAM/videosKRAZAM's X/Twitter: https://x.com/krazamtvKRAZAM'S Website: https://www.krazam.tv/Krazam's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KRAZAMBen's X/Twitter: https://x.com/bb_freshBen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bnjmnbrk/Shiva's X/Twitter: https://x.com/shivakilaruShiva's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivakilaru/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:58 - KRAZAM Origin Story03:59 - How Much More Footage Is Left After the Recordings?05:12 - Are Both Ben and Shiva Programmers?06:46 - Inspiration Behind "The Hustle"08:47 - Has Ben Read Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations"?09:25 - The Actual Introduction to KRAZAM10:49 - Microservices14:04 - Sending Birthday Messages Is HARD19:06 - On Shiva Not Being in the Microservices Video20:48 - Favorite KRAZAM Videos22:22 - Most Underrated KRAZAM Video32:00 - KRAZAM's Viewers Are Very Loyal36:03 - Ambitions for the KRAZAM Channel39:04 - How Did You Know KRAZAM Had Product-Market Fit?40:59 - Ben's Comedic Inspirations43:08 - KRAZAM Does Not Aim for Virality46:47 - Was It Stressful to Do a Live Talk?49:40 - KRAZAM's Video Release Frequency51:46 - Competitive Excel55:34 - Site Reliability Engineer Video57:50 - AI Bots on Spotify01:00:27 - Self-Hosting and The Good Old Days01:02:31 - What's the Churn in the Industry?01:05:21 - Where to Find Ben and KRAZAM
The only podcast dedicated to backend development, technologies, and careers. Lane Wagner, the founder of Boot.dev, interviews successful backend engineers to get their takes on various trends, technologies, and career tips for new backend developers. Golang, Python, JavaScript, and Rust are the programming languages most commonly discussed, but speakers dabble in all sorts.
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