What is an API and How do You Use One? from 2021-09-27T07:00

APIs are part of our daily roles as software developers, but what are they? What different types are there? And how can you design a good one?

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All About Agile from 2021-09-20T07:00

The definition of Agile is the ability to create and respond to change. Ultimately dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain or turbulent environment. I think we can all say with confidence th...

Getting Started with Java from 2021-09-13T07:00

Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language. It’s a general-purpose programming language designed to let app developers: write once, run anywhere. Today we’re diving ...

How to Start a Company from 2021-09-06T07:00

Whether you’re looking to start your own side business or create a lifelong career, the process of starting a new business can be overwhelming. This week on the podcast we’re discussing how to s...

Diving Deep on Databases from 2021-08-30T07:00

If you have data for your application, you’ve probably used a database to store it. There are so many types of databases, NoSQL, SQL, graph, etc. Let's learn about their benefits and how to use ...

How to Create Great Documentation from 2021-08-23T07:00

It’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what ...

Getting Started with TypeScript from 2021-08-16T07:00

TypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and...

How to Create a Study Plan from 2021-08-09T07:00

What is it about sitting down building a good study plan that... kinda sucks? Is it the planning? The execution? The Time commitment? Are we committing to learn too much? Regardless of this answ...

How to Choose a Tech Stack from 2021-08-02T07:00

Welcome back to the 6th season of the Ladybug Podcast!! In this episode, we’ll be chatting about choosing a tech stack for your project is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an e...

So You've got a Job Offer, Now What? from 2021-04-05T07:00

You studied a bunch, landed the interview, passed the whiteboarding exercises, nailed the behavioral interview, and finally got the job. Congratulations on your new position! So now what? Today ...

Getting Hooked on React Part 2 from 2021-03-22T07:00

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces and is one of the most widely used libraries to date. Last season we discussed the basics of React and today we’re going to dive into t...

An Introduction to E-Commerce from 2021-03-15T07:00

2020 was one of the biggest years in the history of e-commerce. In fact, the pandemic spurred such a growth in e-commerce that the industry as a whole moved forward about 10 years in 3 months’ t...

Cryptography from 2021-03-08T08:00

Cryptography is a method of protecting information and communication through the use of code so only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it. Cryptography is used for ...

Financial Planning from 2021-03-01T08:00

It’s no secret that a major perk to working in development is the salary. Developers are often paid higher than the average salary, and as you move up in a company, you can see significant growt...

Getting Started With The Cloud from 2021-02-22T08:00

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You may have heard about the Cloud and thought, what do the fluffy things in the sky have to do with computers? Today’s episode is all about what the cloud is, how you can...

Writing Ebooks from 2021-02-15T08:00

Last season we discussed the broader topic of creating digital content. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deeper dive into e-books: our experience with writing and releasing them, the tools...

Get to Know Your Co-workers: Non-Developer Tech Roles from 2021-02-08T08:00

There are a bunch of people you’ll work with as a software engineer -- many will be other developers, but many have other jobs as well. In this episode we’ll talk about the other people you may ...

Web Security from 2021-02-01T08:00

It’s more important than ever to build secure web applications, but many developers forget to account for web security. In this episode, we’re joined by Tailor Herrarte, an Infosec Engineer, Cyb...

Coding Bootcamps: What You Should Consider Before Signing Up from 2021-01-25T08:00

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Coding bootcamps aim to help students gain the skills they need to land their first job in web development in months instead of years. Today we’ll be diving into some of t...

Getting Started with Next.js from 2021-01-18T08:00

One of the hottest new technologies in the frontend ecosystem is Next.js. Why is it so awesome? And what can you use it for? In this episode we’ll be talking all about it.

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21 Web Development Trends We're Watching in 2021 from 2021-01-11T08:00

Season 5 is finally here and we are so excited to kick it off with a new host, Sidney! We have finally said goodbye to 2020, so what can we expect to be the new trends, the hip tech. We can't pr...

Python from 2020-11-23T08:00

Normally, we talk about frontend development -- but there’s so many other niches within programming out there. Today we’re going to talk about Python what it’s used for, why it’s great, and how ...

Creating Digital Content from 2020-11-16T08:00

Blogs, YouTube videos, podcasts, e-books, and online courses are all types of digital content. If you’ve ever wondered how you can get started creating digital content of your own, then look no ...

Productivity Tips and Tricks from 2020-11-09T07:00

If you often find your days spiraling out of control, you’re not alone! Ensuring you have a productive workday isn’t always easy. There are many ways you can structure your day, and everyone has...

Git&GitHub from 2020-11-02T01:00

Git is both simple and complex. You can usually get through your workday by memorizing a few commands, but under the hood there’s so much more to it. Today we will dive deep into Git with a spec...

A Beginner's Guide to Freelancing from 2020-10-26T07:00

Did you know that over one-third of the world’s workforce freelances at least part-time? As freelancing becomes more popular, you may be considering giving the freelance lifestyle a shot. This w...

Web Accessibility from 2020-10-19T07:00

Accessibility is the process of creating applications that are usable by everyone, especially focusing on those with disabilities. As web developers, it’s important that we design and build our ...

Cross-Cultural Communication from 2020-10-12T07:00

Have you ever worked on a team comprised of people from all over the world and wondered why you were having difficulty communicating and getting work done? That’s because every culture has their...

Getting Hooked on React from 2020-10-05T06:30

React is a frontend library that is in super high demand in the industry. But, it can be difficult to get up and running with. Today we’ll talk about with React: why it’s so great, how data flow...

Junior to Senior Developer: Career Progression for Programmers from 2020-09-28T07:00

What’s the difference between a junior and senior developer? While there’s no distinct measure from one title to the next, you can measure your progress in three areas: knowledge, coding, and co...

Get AStart With HTML from 2020-09-21T07:00

Today we’re talking about everyone’s favorite programming language: HTML! Hypertext Markup Language is the structure of a web page and while it’s not necessarily the hardest syntax to learn, it’...

The Traveling Dev: Move and Work Anywhere from 2020-09-14T07:00

Have you ever dreamed about selling everything you owned and moving across the world to begin a new life? In this episode we’re chatting with Rachel Nabors, an American abroad on the React Core ...

How the Internet Works from 2020-09-07T07:00

There’s a classic interview question: what happens when you type a URL into the browser? To answer this question, we need to explore how the internet works. In this episode, our first of season ...

Systems Design from 2020-07-13T07:00

Systems design interviews are becoming more and more prevalent and can indicate your ability to work with complex systems. Many engineers struggle with the systems design interviews as a result ...

Testing 101 from 2020-07-06T07:00

Have you ever written code to add a new feature that ended up breaking an existing feature? Or, have you ever written code that works in one scenario but breaks in a bunch of others? I think we ...

Mobile Development from 2020-06-29T07:00

One niche in development that we have no experience with is building mobile apps. Luckily, today we have an expert to teach us all about it: Timirah James who is the founder of TechniGal LA and ...

Micro-Interactions&Animation Libraries from 2020-06-22T07:00

Micro-interactions are small animations that delight our users and they are changing the way we design and build our applications. Micro-interactions have many benefits like enhancing perceived ...

Hiring a Diverse Workforce from 2020-06-15T06:00

We’ve talked a lot about interviewing and getting hired in tech from the engineering perspective, and today we’re going to build on that. We have a special guest, Hilliary Turnipseed, the founde...

Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-10T06:00

Shortly after midnight on March 13, 2020, Louisville police entered the apartment of Breonna Taylor and Kenneth Walker using a battering ram to force open the door. Breonna Taylor was shot at le...

Outliers from 2020-05-27T06:00

For the month of May we read "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. "Outliers" examines the factors which contribute to high-levels of success and while we often attribute success to circumstance today...

Networking from 2020-05-25T06:00

Today we're talking about routing and switching, starting with layer 1 of the OSI model. Let's dig in. JUST KIDDING I know nothing about that kind of networking, but we ARE talking about network...

Building Developer Communities from 2020-05-18T05:54:54

Developer community is centered around the idea of nurturing and amplifying community voices within a company and the head of developer community is responsible for leading this effort. Today we...

Level up with JavaScript from 2020-05-11T06:00

JavaScript is notorious for being one of the most popular, yet also one of the most despised programming languages to learn, so today we’re covering some of the intermediate and advanced JavaScr...

Advice to our Past Selves from 2020-05-04T06:00

Welcome to season 3 of the LB podcast. This season we’ll cover topics ranging from advanced JavaScript to networking. We’ll chat about Git & GitHub, making money outside your 9-5 job, and ma...

Web Developer Learning Path from 2020-04-06T05:47:45

There are so many ways to learn to code, and so many things to know. Today we’ll give our perspectives on different paths you can take. Whether you’re looking for your first dev job or you’re lo...

Learning How to Learn from 2020-03-30T06:00

On our podcast, we talk a LOT about what to learn as a developer. But today we’re switching gears and talking about HOW to actually learn all this information. We’ll discuss the concept of metacogn...

Indie Hacking from 2020-03-23T06:00

This week we have a super exciting episode, we’re chatting with Courtland Allen, the founder of Indie Hackers. We’re going to talk about what indie hacking is, how to get started with it, and his a...

What's on Our Computers? from 2020-03-16T06:00

This week we’re giving you all the details about our computer setups including our hardware preferences, browsers, desktop software, code editor and CLI settings, and top productivity tools. We’ll ...

Behavioral Interviews from 2020-03-09T06:00

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1:43 - What is the flow of the technical interview process

6:50 - The salary conversation

15:25 - Behavioral ...

Engineering Management from 2020-03-02T07:00

In one of our previous episodes, we talked about different jobs within tech, one of which is engineering management. Today we’re joined by the wonderful Amal Hussein, engineering manager at NPM ...

Invisible Women from 2020-02-26T07:00

Imagine a world where your phone is too big for your hand, where your doctor prescribes a drug that is wrong for your body, where in a car accident you are 47% more likely to be seriously injure...

Frontend Interviews from 2020-02-24T07:00

Programming interviews are terrifying. There’s so much to learn and nobody enjoys answering technical questions in front of a complete stranger.

In this episode, we’ll dive into the front...

Building a Resume from 2020-02-17T12:02:48

Whether you’re seeking your first developer job or you’re looking to move to a new company, your resume is the first thing employers will see. Having a strong resume is what sets you apart from ...

Game Development from 2020-02-10T07:00

This week we’re talking all things game development! Joining us today is Arianna Rudawski, a software engineer with a super cool job. We’ll be discussing what a career in game development is like, ...

Data Structures and Algorithms from 2020-02-03T07:00

Computer science concepts like data structures and algorithms can be super intimidating, especially if you’re cramming the night before an interview.

In this episode, we’ll discuss common...

Book Club: Atomic Habits from 2020-01-29T07:00

We're so excited for the first-ever Ladybug Podcast book club episode! This is a bonus episode which will occur at the end of each month. This month we’re discussing Atomic Habits by James Clear...

Personal Branding from 2020-01-27T07:00

Every day we see companies market to us with a specific brand voice, and we can recognize the differences from one brand to the next. But what about personal brands? You as a person are a brand ...

Design for Developers from 2020-01-20T07:00

Design for Developers

One of the biggest things that developers struggle with is design. It’s easy to look at an application and know that it looks terrible, but hard to explain why. Listen

Speaking At Conferences from 2019-11-25T09:00

Have you ever watched or attended a conference and been in awe of the speakers? How do they know so much information? How do they prepare a talk? How do they even get the courage to speak in the...

Web Performance from 2019-11-18T09:00

Today we’re talking about web performance. Did you know that 40% of users abandon sites that take more than 3s to load? Turns out making your sites fast is pretty important! In this episode we’l...

Debugging 101 from 2019-11-11T09:00

How often have you encountered a problem and struggled to figure out where to start? Or maybe you aren’t super familiar with the browser tools available to debug your JavaScript code. So today w...

Working Remotely from 2019-11-04T09:00

In recent years, working remotely has become a more popular office perk not only among startups but enterprise businesses as well. Some companies even ONLY work remotely. In this week's episode,...

Shopify&E-Commerce from 2019-10-28T06:00

If you’ve ever seen Kelly’s Twitter account then you’ve probably heard of Shopify, an E-commerce platform that gives you everything you need to sell online. This week we’re talking to JML, CTO a...

All About Technical Portfolios from 2019-10-21T12:00

This week we're talking all things portfolios. What can a portfolio do for you? How can you build one? Do you even need a portfolio to be successful? This week we'll delve into the world of port...

React, Vue,&&Angular, OH MY! from 2019-10-14T10:35:43

You've probably heard about some of the JavaScript frameworks that dominate the front end ecosystem. And this week's podcast we'll be discussing the pros and cons of JavaScript frameworks, go in...

Hacktoberfest Pt. 2 from 2019-10-10T05:00

October means it's time for Hacktoberfest. We're talking with Shannon Crabill about what open source is, how to get involved with Hacktoberfest, and tips & tricks for maintaining open source...

Hacktoberfest Pt. 1 from 2019-10-07T04:00

October means it's time for Hacktoberfest. Hacktoberfest is an awesome event where you can get involved in open source whether it's your first time contributing or you're a seasoned pro.

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Design Systems from 2019-09-30T05:19:51

Design systems are in the world around us from the signs on the side of the highway to the setup of a grocery store and our products are no exception. But what exactly our design systems and how...

Teaching Code with Angie Jones from 2019-09-23T07:00

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an effective teacher in the tech industry? Well wonder no more!

We had the pleasure of chatting with Angie Jones, Senior Developer Advocate at A...

What The Heck Is GraphQL? from 2019-09-16T05:00

GraphQL has taken this industry by storm, but what is it exactly? In this special episode of the Ladybug Podcast we’ve invited 14 GraphQL experts from the community to educate us on all things G...

Career Paths in Tech from 2019-08-26T08:00

There are so many different paths your career can follow in the tech industry. There's frontend, backend, or even full-stack development. You could also be a software engineer, quality assurance...

Ask Kelly about Entrepreneurship from 2019-08-19T08:00

Today we are doing a deep dive about entrepreneurship with our in house business owner, Kelly! Everyone can benefit from thinking entrepreneurially, even people who don’t want to start their own...

Level Up with CSS - Part 2 from 2019-08-15T06:00

In our first part of our CSS episode, we discussed the foundations. In this special bonus episode we'll continue the conversation by covering some more in-depth areas of CSS, like layouts with G...

Level Up With CSS - Part 1 from 2019-08-12T08:00

We all know that Peter Griffin Family Guy gif of him unable to work some blinds. This gif is always associated with the frustrations of CSS. Something changes, then something breaks. Why do peop...

Impostor Syndrome from 2019-08-05T08:00

Have you ever been scared to contribute to a conversation or publish a blog post because you were worried you weren’t qualified enough? Wondered how you got to the point you’re at in your career...

How the Ladybugs Got Their Spots from 2019-07-29T08:00

In this episode, we're getting to know the ladybug hosts, both on technical and non-technical topics. Listen in to learn about our favorite tech stacks, our biggest career milestones, favorite b...

Web Technologies We're Excited About from 2019-07-22T08:00

The landscape of technologies you can learn in the development world can be overwhelming if you don't know where to go next. In this episode, we discuss the technologies we're most excited about...

Blogging 101 from 2019-07-15T08:00

One of the most popular outlets for programmers is through blogging. In this episode, we discuss why each of us got into blogging, the pros and cons of starting your own blog, and tips on how to...

Side Project Balancing Act from 2019-07-08T08:00

Side projects are an excellent way to express yourself creatively and build up your tech stack. But how do you find time to work on your side project when you have a full-time job and other resp...

New Career, Who Dis? from 2019-07-01T10:00

There are several different ways you can learn how to code. In this episode, we discuss computer science degrees, bootcamps, and self-directed learning. Each has benefits and have brought a lot ...

New Career, Who Dis? from 2019-07-01T10:00

There are several different ways you can learn how to code. In this episode, we discuss computer science degrees, bootcamps, and self-directed learning. Each has benefits and have brought a lot ...

New Career, Who Dis? from 2019-07-01T10:00

There are several different ways you can learn how to code. In this episode, we discuss computer science degrees, bootcamps, and self-directed learning. Each has benefits and have brought a lot ...