Decoding The Code 🎙: Recent Episodes
Marc Backes
"Decoding The Code" is a YouTube show for developers. Together with fantastic guest speakers, we explore coding myths, discover helpful tips for beginners and experts alike, and get a peek behind the digital curtains.
In this episode, we learn about blockchain and crypto currencies: That they are, how they work, and as always - debunk myth around that topic Â
Oliver's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/oliverjumpertz
Solidity language for implementing smart contracts: https://soliditylang.orgÂ
web3.js Project: https://web3js.readthedocs.io/en/v1.3.4
Back in October 2020, I had the great honor to interview Evan You (the creator of Vue.js) for Vue.js Amsterdam. I did this with two other interviewers Tim Benniks and Israel Roldán.
The interview is highly interesting because it goes beyond the technical. Evan also talks about personal things, related to developing the framework.
The whole thing was organized by Vue.js Amsterdam and I have their authorization to publish this video.
In this episode, Tim talks about his switch from an agency job to a developer advocate role in a startup. Â He shares his experience and draws comparisons between the two.
- Tim's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/timbenniks
- Tim's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/timbenniks
- Uniform (the startup Tim works at now): https://uniform.dev
What is a11y and why should you care about it? Jack takes up this frequently overlooked web development topic and sheds some light on why it is so important.
- Jack's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackdomleo7​
- Jack's a11y tool (Checka11y.css): https://github.com/jackdomleo7/Checka11y.css​
Debbie is a developer advocate for 2 years now and shares her knowledge and passion for the role.
If you ever wondered what developer advocates do, how their typical day looks like, or want to know how to get started with advocacy, this episode is for you!
- Debbie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrNvYFsT1L3WczE8AizDQ6g
- Debbie's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/debs_obrien
- Debbie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/debs_obrien
- Debbie's GitHub: https://github.com/debs-obrien
- Buy Debbie a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/debbieobrien
Francesco used to work at a nice, steady job with a great work environment. Nonetheless, he decided that he wanted to pursue freelancing.
In this episode, he talks about what moved him to take the leap and how he did it.
- Francesco's Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrancescoCiull4
- Francesco's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/FrancescoCiulla
- Recent live episode where I teach Francesco some Vue.js: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Riapy5r5Bk
Rob tells us about his journey of podcast creation and shares some valuable tips. He also debunks some myths for us 🤜💥
- Rob's Podcast: https://thefrontendpodcast.site
- ​Rob's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendalmintcode​
Jos Gerards, Head of Events at Vue.js Amsterdam talks about the BEHIND THE SCENES of organizing a tech conference. So if you ever went to a tech conference, or plan on doing so, this video is for you!
- Jos's Twitter: https://twitter.com/josgerards88​
- Vue.js Amsterdam: https://vuejs.amsterdam​
Catalin is a tech blogger and developer advocate at Hashnode (blogging platform for developers). Â In this episode, he talks with me about his blogging journey and gives some tips & tricks for aspiring bloggers.Â
- Catalin's blog: https://catalins.tech
- Catalin's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1IRCSmm74qhcFNPTHcbMg
- Catalin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/catalinmpit
- Hashnode: https://hashnode.com
Wes Bos, a successful tech video course creator explains how he built his video creation business and how YOU can do too.
- Wes's courses: https://wesbos.com/courses​
- Wes's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/wesbos​
- Syntax.fm Podcast: https://syntax.fm​
Simon created a SaaS platform within 2 months. In this talk, he shares with us some "behind the scenes" and useful tips & tricks. At the end, he will also debunk some SaaS myths for us.
🔥 Check out FeedHive: https://feedhive.io 🔥Â
- Simon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonhoiberg
- Simon's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SimonHoiberg
In this episode, together with Stefan Natter, we explore if having an idea without execution is worthless.
Stefan's Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/natterstefan
Book "Start With The Why" by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J7BJGCVTU2RH&dchild=1&keywords=start+with+why&qid=1615115435&sprefix=start+with%2Caps%2C238&sr=8-1
Book "Lean Startup" by Eric Ries: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lean+startup&qid=1615115397&sr=8-1
Simon Høiberg's account tweeting about his SaaS creation: https://twitter.com/simonhoiberg
Together with Quincy Larson, the founder of freeCodeCamp, we are going to
👉 Get a peek behind the curtains of freeCodeCampÂ
👉 Explore some tips for beginners on how to learn how to codeÂ
👉 Debunk some myths about learning how to code Â
🔥  Help FreeCodeCamp create their new course 🔥Â
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/building-a-data-science-curriculum-with-advanced-math-and-machine-learning/Â
- Quincy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ossia
- FreeCodeCamp: https://www.freecodecamp.org
- FreeCodeCamp's YouTube: https://youtube.com/freecodecamp
- FreeCodeCamp's Twitter: https://twitter.com/freecodecamp
Sarah Shook is a stay-at-home mom to three kids. She also keeps learning how to code which is really important to her. She is going to talk about how she all does it. ✨
- Sarah's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahshook
- Bootcamp Sarah is attending: https://practicum.yandex.com
- "Execute program" Sarah used to learn to code while taking care of her kids: https://www.executeprogram.com