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Modern Web Podcast S12E19- Kent C. Dodds on Why he Traded Angular for React, Launching EpicWeb.dev, + What’s Next for EpicReact.dev
36 minutes Posted Aug 14, 2024 at 2:42 pm.
Introduction and Background
Preparing for a 90-Minute Keynote
Writing a Book and Other Projects
Surrounded by Ambitious People
Personal Stories and Balance
Lessons from Domo and Joe Eames
Learning from Experienced Engineers
The Importance of Surroundings
Choosing the Right People to Associate With
Kent's Organizational Skills
Balancing Work and Family
Committing to Big Things
Avoiding Burnout and Assessing Priorities
Sharing Personal Stories in Talks
Finding Effectiveness and Efficiency
Dealing with Burnout and Overwhelm
The Entrepreneurial Mentality
Running to the Top and Figuring It Out
Kent's Various Projects
Transitioning from Angular to React
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Show notes
Kent C. Dodds joins Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel at THAT Conference-WI for a discussion about his journey from being an Angular developer to becoming a leading figure in the React community. Kent shares his motivations for making the switch, detailing how React's focus on JavaScript fundamentals and its incremental adoption of new features appealed to him. He also reviews his current and upcoming projects, including the launch of EpicWeb.dev, a comprehensive platform designed to provide end-to-end web development education. Kent talks about the updates coming to EpicReact.dev, including a new tutorial where developers can build useState and useEffect from scratch, aimed at deepening their understanding of React hooks. 
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Follow Kent C Dodds on Social Media
Twitter: https://x.com/kentcdodds
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentcdodds/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kentcdodds.com
Github: https://github.com/kentcdodds
EpicWeb.dev: https://www.epicweb.dev/
EpicReact.dev: https://www.epicreact.dev/
Learn More About THAT Conference Wisconsin 2024: https://thatconference.com/wi/2024/