Best Webdevelopment Podcasts (2025)

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900: 13 New CSS Features You Can Start Using Today 57:41

1d ago57:41

57:41

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899: GSAP: Killer Web Animations With Cassie Evans 57:03

3d ago57:03

57:03

Scott and Wes sit down with Cassie Evans of GSAP to talk all things animation—from SVGs and scroll timelines to GSAP’s new rebrand and exciting features. They also dig into performance, plugins, and what makes GSAP such a powerful tool for web developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:59 What is GSAP? Cassie Codes. 01:53 GSAP Rebranding. 0…

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898: Every Developer Needs a 3D Printer 1:05:15

8d ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Wes and Scott talk all things 3D printing—from fixing every day items to organizing tools, printing gadgets, and even teaching their kids entrepreneurship. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:34 Brought to you by Sentry.io 05:03 Practical uses of 3D printing 07:34 Creating tools for organization Gridfinity 10:33 Improving and adapting everyday i…

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Enabling in-browser scientific computing with Wasm: David Kircos of Quadratic 45:55

10d ago45:55

45:55

On this WasmAssembly podcast episode, host Thomas Steiner speaks with David Kircos from Quadratic. They discuss how Quadratic's spreadsheet utilizes WebAssembly to enable scientific computing directly in the browser, leveraging tools like Pyodide, pandas, and numpy. The conversation also covers practical challenges such as bundling large-scale Wasm…

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897: Making Your App Feel Faster Than It Really Is 35:04

10d ago35:04

35:04

Scott and Wes break down the tricks and techniques for making your app feel blazing fast—even when it’s not. From optimistic UI to preload-on-hover, it’s all about perception, not just performance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:12 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:34 Mousedown or pointerdown events. 06:00 UI animations should be fast. 08:00 …

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896: Do I Still Need To Know JS/CSS/HTML with AI? × How To Sell An App × Is React Context Bad? × More 53:57

16d ago53:57

53:57

By Syntax

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895: React Server Components: Where are we at? 30:44

18d ago30:44

30:44

Scott and Wes break down the current state of React Server Components — what they are, how they work, and why they’re so controversial. From framework support to bundling complexity, it’s everything you need to know about RSC in 2025. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:01 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:55 What exactly are React Server Componen…

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894: Open Source Matters w/ Chad Whitacre 1:01:15

23d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Wes and Scott talk with Chad Whitacre, the newest member of the Syntax team, about all things open source—licenses, controversies, economics, and ethics. Chad breaks down what most people misunderstand, and how companies can support sustainable software development the right way. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:39 Meet Chad Whitacre 03:39 Ch…

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893: Everyone Is Talking About MCP 33:59

25d ago33:59

33:59

Scott and Wes break down the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard that gives AI agents secure, tool-like access to your dev environment. They cover how it works, why it’s a big deal for AI coding workflows, and real-world use cases like GitHub, Sentry, and YouTube. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 The lore of ICP. Wes MCP Shir…

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892: The History of Syntax 55:07

30d ago55:07

55:07

Wes and Scott talk about the origins of Syntax, sharing how a friendly course name conflict led to a mastermind group, then a podcast, and eventually a full-blown media brand. They also reflect on key milestones, from early episodes and sponsorships to joining Sentry, expanding the team, and what’s next. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:51 Ho…

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891: Light and Dark Mode 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

Light mode? Dark mode? Scott and Wes break down the best ways to implement theme switching in CSS, from prefers-color-scheme to manual overrides. Plus, tips on handling shadows, icons, and the dreaded flash of dark mode! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:05 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:06 Light and dark mode, things to consider. 02:31 Light…

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890: Accepting Money on the Internet in 2025 46:27

1M ago46:27

46:27

Wes and Scott talk about the ins and outs of accepting payments online—from choosing processors like Stripe and PayPal to handling fraud, taxes, custom checkouts, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:34 Payment processors Stripe PayPal Square Authorize.net 09:29 Checkouts 18:22 The checkout flow 23:10 Methods of accepting money 25:30 Br…

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889: Planning A Build 29:47

1M ago29:47

29:47

Scott and Wes talk about the planning process for a major redesign of the Syntax.fm website. They share their thoughts on organizing tasks, choosing tech, handling styling, and the debates that come with deciding what to keep and what to change. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:36 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:48 Why we need version 3.0 of …

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888: You Need a Monorepo × Client Only React × TanStack + More 52:46

1M ago52:46

52:46

By Syntax

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219 - Only test the code you control 39:30

1M ago39:30

39:30

Let's talk about how to test code that you don't controlShow notes: https://howtocodewell.net/podcast/episode/219Support the show and get early access to tutorials courses and moreYouTube membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFs9wBGz4HlEJGUB6jzUmw/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtocodewell…

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Wasm on feature phones with Cloud Phone's Thomas Barrasso 55:47

2M ago55:47

55:47

Feature phones? Yes, they still make them. And they run Wasm! In this WasmAssembly podcast, Thomas Steiner hosts Thomas Barrasso from CloudMosa to talk about the Cloud Phone platform and what it takes to run WebAssembly on tiny feature phones by streaming Web apps from a remote server that runs Chromium. Resources: Thomas Barrasso on LinkedIn → htt…

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887: Vibe Coding Is a Problem 16:47

2M ago16:47

16:47

Is Vibe Coding the future of software development or just a fun way to experiment? Scott and Wes talk about coding with AI, the risks of ignoring the details, and the cool (and sometimes cursed) projects they’ve Vibe Coded. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:31 “Personal Software”. 01:30 What exactly is Vibe Coding. 02:46 The challenges of codi…

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886: AWS and IAC for Dummies with SST 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

Wes and Scott talk about Infrastructure as Code and how SST makes deploying to AWS easier than ever. They dive into SST’s features, developer experience, and how it simplifies managing services like databases, email, and more. Plus, insights on Cloudflare integration, auto-scaling, and real-world use cases. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Suppe…

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218 - How to make your PHPUnit tests smarter 50:40

2M ago50:40

50:40

In today's I practice a new PHP talk that I am hoping to give to PHP user groups this year. The talk is called how to make your PHPUnit tests smarter. Show notes: https://howtocodewell.net/podcast/episode/218 Support the show and get early access to tutorials courses and moreYouTube membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFs9wBGz4HlEJGUB6jzUm…

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217 - Laravel 12 is here 23:41

2M ago23:41

23:41

In today's show we discuss more Laravel tutorials and look at what is coming in Laravel 12 Show notes: https://howtocodewell.net/podcast/episode/217Support the show and get early access to tutorials courses and moreYouTube membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFs9wBGz4HlEJGUB6jzUmw/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtocodewell- Laravel…

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885: CSS Fonts Fallbacks, Variable and Trimming 23:10

2M ago23:10

23:10

Scott and Wes dig into the wild world of CSS fonts—covering fallbacks, variable fonts, and new tricks like text-box-trim. They also break down font-display, font kits, and how to avoid layout shifts when loading custom type. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:06 Brought to you by Sentry.io. Damnit Sans. 02:53 @font-face. 03:27 Font Display. 07:…

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884: Typescript Just Got 10x Faster 1:08:44

2M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Wes and Scott talk with Anders Hejlsberg and Daniel Rosenwasser about TypeScript’s leap to native code. They discuss the challenges, trade-offs, and the decision to port TypeScript to Go, unlocking faster compilation, better concurrency, and new possibilities for AI-assisted development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:38 TypeScript compiler…

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883: Web Vitals Explained 22:34

2M ago22:34

22:34

What are Web Vitals, and why should you care? Scott and Wes break down metrics like LCP, FCP, CLS, and INP, explaining what they measure, how they impact your site’s performance, and how to track them yourself. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:26 What each web vital means. Web Vitals Playground. 03:38 LCP - Largest Contentful Paint. 05:04 FCP…

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882: Aaron Francis is putting PHP in Your JS Files 54:10

2M ago54:10

54:10

Wes and Scott talk with Aaron Francis about Fusion for Laravel, a new way to seamlessly integrate PHP into JavaScript. They discuss how Fusion expands on Inertia, its potential for React support, and how it simplifies full-stack development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:22 Aaron’s background in PHP Yii Laravel 02:27 What is Fusion for Lar…

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881: What Happened to Remix. Worth Using Axios? Client Only Next.js? 1:07:50

2M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Scott and Wes answer your listener questions! They debate Axios vs. Fetch, discuss whether Next.js is overkill without a backend, talk htmx and Alpine, dive into tech career transitions, and tackle everything from podcast ads to password hashing myths. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:55 Scott’s health update. 04:11 Submit your questions. 04:…

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880: Creator of Home Assistant: Web Components, Self Hosting and Home Hacking 58:34

2M ago58:34

58:34

Wes and CJ talk with Paulus Schoutsen, creator of Home Assistant, about the future of smart homes, AI-powered automation, and open-source innovation. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:29 What is Home Assistant? 03:32 Web Components in Home Assistant Home Assistant Frontend 10:41 Home Assistant’s stability and longevity 17:05 Is Home Assistant …

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WebGPU and wasi-gfx with renderlet 54:02

2M ago54:02

54:02

In this WasmAssembly podcast episode, Sean Isom and Mendy Berger from renderlet join host Thomas Steiner. Discover renderlet, a WebAssembly framework for writing graphics code that runs on any platform. Resources: Mendy Berger on LinkedIn → https://goo.gle/4b1y205 Sean Isom on LinkedIn → https://goo.gle/4hyO8Rb Renderlet → https://goo.gle/3QsfjRy r…

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879: Fullstack Cloudflare 58:30

2M ago58:30

58:30

Wes and CJ break down everything Cloudflare—from Workers and R2 Storage to Hyperdrive and AI Gateway. Get the scoop on what makes Cloudflare tick, the quirks of their ecosystem, and whether vendor lock-in is a real concern. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:40 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:58 What we’re talking about today. 02:48 Cloudflare …

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878: You Are Sleeping On Nuxt, Nitro and Vue w/ Daniel Roe 58:27

3M ago58:27

58:27

Wes and Scott talk with Daniel Roe about Nuxt and Nitro, demystifying the UnJS ecosystem, serverless deployments, open-source sustainability, and the future of full-stack web development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:52 Daniel’s work with Nitro Nitro 06:01 What’s the connection between Nitro and Nuxt? Nuxt 09:23 What makes something an Un…

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877: Tailwind 4 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

Tailwind 4.0 is here, and Scott and Wes break down all the spicy new features, from CSS-powered configs to first-class container queries. Plus, they dig into Tailwind Oxide, @property magic, and whether it’s finally time to stop asking, “Why not just use normal CSS?” Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:16 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:03 Tailw…

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876: MIDI & Music in the Browser 49:00

3M ago49:00

49:00

Wes and Scott talk about the Web Audio and Web MIDI APIs, diving into how they enable powerful music and sound manipulation in the browser. They explore MIDI messaging, synthesizing audio, creative coding with music, and share hands-on projects, tips, and libraries to get started. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:17 Brought to you by Sentry.i…

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875: JavaScript Signals Explained 16:27

3M ago16:27

16:27

JavaScript is missing a built-in way to make variables reactive—but Signals might change that. Scott and Wes break down what Signals are, how they compare to React state, and how different frameworks like Preact, Solid, Vue, and Qwik are already using them. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:49 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:28 Why JavaScript …

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874: Fast Apps - Easy Perf Wins 54:50

3M ago54:50

54:50

Is your app feeling sluggish? Scott and Wes break down the biggest performance bottlenecks—like bloated assets, slow databases, and waterfall requests—and share easy wins to make your site feel lightning fast. From smarter caching to preloading tricks, these tips will have your app zipping along in no time! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:58…

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216 - Trapping a substance within another material 41:11

3M ago41:11

41:11

In today's show we discuss more Laravel tutorials and dip our toes deeper into the world of OOP. Support the show and get early access to tutorials courses and moreYouTube membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFs9wBGz4HlEJGUB6jzUmw/joinPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtocodewell - Laravel tutorial - How to supply multiple parameters to L…

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Protecting apps with Arcjet through WebAssembly 40:02

3M ago40:02

40:02

WebAssembly is known for its speed and security, but can it be applied to enhance application security as a whole? Join Arcjet's CEO David Mytton and host Thomas Steiner on WasmAssembly as they delve into Arcjet’s innovative use of Wasm for crucial security functions like bot detection, rate limiting, and data redaction, providing developers with a…

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873: Standard Schema: The Universal JavaScript Data Interface 13:31

3M ago13:31

13:31

Wes and Scott talk about the standard schema for data validation, a collective effort by various library authors to create a unified interface. They discuss the benefits, how it works, and its impact on developers and libraries. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:24 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:44 What is Standard Schema and how does it work?…

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872: Too much AI × Disappointed in Firefox × Planning New Projects × Hard Truths 57:43

3M ago57:43

57:43

Wes and Scott answer questions about HTML semantics, TypeScript, adapting to AI’s impact on web development, and the best and worst browsers for developers. They also tackle project planning, deploying SvelteKit apps, and navigating online opinions in tech. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:04 Best container element for a grid of products? 04:…

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215 - Objects Vs Classes 41:40

3M ago41:40

41:40

Today we are going to talk about Laravel collections, conferences and object orientation. Show notes: https://howtocodewell.net/podcast/episode/215Support the show and get early access to tutorials courses and more YouTube membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFs9wBGz4HlEJGUB6jzUmw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtocodewell- Larave…

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871: Coding Agents Cursor + Windsurf Tips 27:05

3M ago27:05

27:05

Scott and Wes explore the world of coding agents, diving into tools like Cursor and Windsurf that promise to change how we write and manage code. They discuss modes, workflows, and practical tips for experimenting with these AI-powered tools in your next project. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 04:12 What are AI Agents? Cursor Features, Windsur…

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870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding 57:54

4M ago57:54

57:54

Wes and Scott talk with Kevin Hou and Varun Mohan from Windsurf about the evolving landscape of AI in coding, and the future of software development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:50 The origins of Windsurf and Codeium Windsurf Codeium Vs Code Cursor 03:14 Rethinking IDE UX 05:45 Will Microsoft eventually implement these AI features in VS …

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214 - Strategic software architecture 23:17

4M ago23:17

23:17

In today's episode we talk about Symfony console input arguments, a Laravel bridge for Digital Ocean and we discuss Software architecture. Tutorials mentioned in the show How to alter requests in Laravel middleware ⁠https://howtocodewell.net/tutorial/how-to-alter-requests-in-laravel-middleware⁠ What is Laravel middleware: https://howtocodewell.net/…

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869: Node + TypeScript in 2025 18:24

4M ago18:24

18:24

Scott and Wes explore the experimental world of running TypeScript in Node, breaking down the differences between type stripping and compiling. They cover the pros, cons, and quirks of the current implementation, plus explore tools like tsx, ts-node, and even alternatives like Deno. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:41 Brought to you by Sentry…

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868: The State of JavaScript 1:02:50

4M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Wes and Scott talk about the State of JavaScript survey, tends, popular features, and the evolving landscape of tools and frameworks. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:27 Brought to you by Sentry.io 01:16 The state of JavaScript Twitter fantasy football 02:27 Syntax features The State of JavaScript survey 05:27 Logical assignment 07:49 Strings…

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213 - Choosing the right software architecture 41:08

4M ago41:08

41:08

In today's episode we talk about PHP 8.5, we look back at what has happened to Symfony in 2024 and we discuss choosing the right software architecture. Show notes: https://howtocodewell.net/podcast/episode/213 January course sale: https://howtocodewell.net/article/january-2025-course-sale Latest tutorial: What is Laravel middleware: https://howtoco…

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867: Zero Sync is the Future of Data Loading 29:06

4M ago29:06

29:06

What’s the deal with Zero Sync? Scott and Wes dive into this cutting-edge database tech, exploring its real-time interactivity, blazing-fast performance, and how it stacks up against the competition. Plus, they break down setup, querying, authentication, and whether it’s ready for prime time. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:59 Brought to you…

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Taking Fermyon's Spin for a spin with Thorsten Hans 49:18

4M ago49:18

49:18

Join Thomas Steiner as he chats with Thorsten Hans, Senior Cloud Advocate at Fermyon, about the exciting world of WebAssembly serverless functions and microservices with the Spin framework. Discover how Spin uses WebAssembly for lightning-fast cold starts and great portability, and explore the advantages of building microservice applications with S…

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866: 2025 Web Development Predictions 52:48

4M ago52:48

52:48

Scott and Wes look into their crystal ball to predict what’s coming in web development next year. From the rise of on-device AI to the vanilla CSS comeback, Bun’s big moves, and React’s evolution, this episode is packed with bold predictions and hot takes! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:00 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:09 The agenda. 03:4…

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212 - Symfony Killer features 32:12

4M ago32:12

32:12

Today we are going to talk about Symfony killer features and why I recommend any PHP developer to learn the Symfony framework. I give you 5 reasons why I prefer Symfony to other PHP frameworks. Watch the show: https://youtube.com/live/viLmDRCq5nQ Show notes: https://howtocodewell.net/podcast/episode/212 January course sale: ⁠https://howtocodewell.n…

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865: CSS Performance × Rate Limiting × Array Sort Behavior - STUMP'd 35:56

4M ago35:56

35:56

Scott and Wes challenge each other’s knowledge on everything from array sorting quirks to browser isolation types in a rapid-fire trivia format. They dive deep into performance optimizations, TypeScript type safety, and HTML best practices while uncovering surprising edge cases that every web developer should know about. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to…

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211 - What happened in 2024 46:03

4M ago46:03

46:03

Today we are going to do a year in review and also talk about some predictions for Web Development in 2025 Full write up: https://howtocodewell.net/podcast/episode/211 January Course Sale: https://howtocodewell.net/article/january-2025-course-sale

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