Building, Learning, and Networking with Jason Lengstorf at Epic Web Conf
Jason Lengstorf joins Kent to talk about his journey in web development, from his early days in agencies to his work at IBM, Gatsby, and Netlify, and now his latest project, CodeTV. He shares insights into the Web Dev Challenge, a fast-paced, high-energy developer show where participants race against the clock to build projects from scratch. Jason will be bringing the Web Dev Challenge to Epic Web Conf, along with an open hackathon for attendees to participate in. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of networking, building authentic relationships, and taking strategic risks in your career. With years of experience in developer relations, open-source contributions, and building community-driven projects, Jason offers practical advice for developers at any stage of their journey.
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Show Notes
In this conversation, Jason Lengstorf, creator of CodeTV and the Web Dev Challenge, joins Kent to discuss:
- His background in engineering, developer relations, and open-source at companies like IBM, Gatsby, and Netlify.
- The Web Dev Challenge, a fast-paced, team-based competition that brings developers together to solve unique coding challenges in just four hours.
- The free Epic Web Conf hackathon happening the day before the conference, where attendees can join the challenge, build something cool, and showcase their work.
- His philosophy on career growth, taking calculated risks, and building a career you truly enjoy.
- Why in-person conferences are critical for networking and how making friends, rather than “networking,” can be the key to long-term success. Jason shares why he prioritizes being in physical spaces with other developers, how meaningful relationships have shaped his career, and why he believes success comes from showing up, trying hard, and having the courage to take chances.
Meet Jason at Epic Web Conf.
Guest: Jason Lengstorf
- 𝕏: @jlengstorf
- GitHub: @jlengstorf
- BlueSky: jason.energy
- Website: codetv.dev
Host: Kent C. Dodds
- Website: kentcdodds.com
- 𝕏: @kentcdodds
- GitHub: @kentcdodds
- YouTube: Kent C. Dodds
- Epic Web: epicweb.dev