const podcast = { episode: 245, title: 'Starting a Career in Web Dev', topics: [ 'web developer', 'learning', 'training' ], guest: 'Kate Sky' hosts: [ 'Dan Wahlin', 'Ward Bell', 'Craig Shoemaker' ]}; John Papa @John_Papa

Ward Bell @WardBell

Dan Wahlin @DanWahlin

Craig Shoemaker @craigshoemaker

Kate Sky @KateSky8

Brought to you by* AG Grid * Narwhal

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Resources:* State Management Techniques and Family Therapy (Kate's ng-conf 2022 talk) * What does work life balance look life for a Software Engineer * Growth Mindset * How Learning Has Changed Over the Years * What's the Right Way to Find a Mentor?

Timejumps 00:31 If Ward is on a train going one way... * 02:02 Introducing Kate Sky * 04:01 What should people ask themselves before starting in web dev? * 08:49 Sponsor: Ag Grid * 09:52 Do web developers still have to work crazy hours? * 15:29 Where should someone start? * 17:00 Managing work / life balance * 19:41 Sponsor: Narwhal * 20:22 Problem solving as a way of learning * 24:47 How important are mentors? * 28:24 When are the various steps of training worth doing? * 31:30 How should someone find a mentor? * 34:21* Final thoughts

Podcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.