HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss taking charge on client projects. Even though you (as the developer/programmer/web dev), aren't the owner of a project, sometimes you need to take charge and just get the project done. Some clients aren't aware of where their job is supposed to end and where yours is supposed to begin, which often times results in long delays and other communication issues. We outline when to take charge, if you should at all, and some other tips/tricks to keep in mind. Then in the Web News we discuss what life is going to be like post-COVID - will things still rely on the internet to function, will take-out be king over eat-in, etc. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this week's episode Matt and Mike discuss learning by doing, rather than learning by tutorials or traditional classes. By working on projects, getting stuck, and then Googling your way through you'll learn faster, have a finished product at the end of the day, and be able to retain what you learned easier because you've researched and implemented the solution yourself. They go through various tactics on how to maximize your learn by doing experience, and then go through an example scenario of how they'd plan a project that they've never done themselves. Then in the Web News, they discuss hardware obsolescence via software with things like Windows 10 + HDDs, and the iPhone battery scandal. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss how to make money online. With so many people stuck at home, anyone without the luxury of being able to work remotely will no doubt be looking at how to bring in a little extra money without breaking quarantine. Often times Google searches on these types of topics will bring up a bunch of different methods from paid surveys, to affiliate marketing, and straight up freelancing. We discuss each of these methods and more in great detail before changing gears over to the Web News where we talk about relieving (or preventing) stress while cooped up indoors. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss where Webflow fits in the current web development landscape. With so many other website builders out there (Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy Website Builder, etc.) and web development tools (ReactJS, Angular, VueJS, etc.) Webflow has its work cut out itself, making their own little space in this very crowded market. Then in a bit of a twist of quarantine stir-craziness, our Web News is actually just focused on discussing some of the biggest video games you've all been playing during this quarantine like Doom: Eternal, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss COVID-19, quarantine, and more importantly Svelte. Svelte is compareable to other tools like ReactJS, VueJS and Angular that are already popular among web developers. What does Svelte bring to the table that these don't already serve up? Then in the Web News, the duo discuss NPM being purchased by Microsoft. Is this good for developers? Or will this give Microsoft too much of a hold over developer tools considering all their recent acquisitions?

This week on the HTML All The Things Podcast, Matt and Mike discuss the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) that's been affecting us all. With social distancing and remote work (working from home) being strongly suggested, or even mandatory in some cases, we discuss our thoughts on the whole situation including how we're holding up, some of our concerns, and what it's like to have so much change in our society so quickly. Then in more programming-related news we discuss our tips for keeping productive if you're new to working from home. We'd love to hear your thoughts, concerns, and and how you're holding up too - so leave a comment, or message us on one of our social channels. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss office politics, discussing common workplace issues such as cross-personnel delays (probably the most common office politics that we're all susceptible too) and third-party contacts (contacting external teams - usually for support - and having to deal with another company's bureaucracy). Then in the weekly Web News we have catch up with you - the audience - to discuss the future of HATT and talk through managing workloads with side hustles. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss what they need to do better, specifically what questions you should be asking yourself in a self assessment such as - Am I on track? - What are my strengths? - What are our biggest priorities right now? - etc. By asking these questions of yourself and your team, you'll be able to see where you need to improve and create a plan that will help you reach those improvement goals. These goals can be personal ones, so something like - I need to be calmer when an issue happens at work - or something more professional like - I need to learn a new technology before that next project starts. Slowly but surely as you continually self reflect and work on yourself, you'll become a better employee and a better person (based on your own personal goals of course). You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss last week's poll results, and then take a look at a recent survey conducted by Sitejet. The survey focused on a variety of areas in a web designers job from what troubles them most in their jobs, to how long they think a website should take to make. As an added bonus this week, Matt is looking to take his 2020 UX to the next level by removing the need to charge his smartphone via a cable - going for a completely wireless charging solution in the car and at home. Here's the Sitejet survey for those of you that are interested: https://www.sitejet.io/en/article/web-design-statistics-2020 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss the customer experience from the start of their project, through completion, and everything that may come after that. When a customer asks you for your help with something it's important that their experience is as comfortable as possible, ensuring that everything you'll be doing is clear and concise, the customer is kept up-to-date (within reason), and that the customer is only contacted when absolutely necessary. With so many other development agencies out there, you need to stand out - your customer experience may be that one key factor that brings more customers to you and not your competitors. Then in the weekly Web News we discuss working too hard. Often times new developers (junior developers) are required, or encourages, to work a lot of overtime - sometimes 60-80 hours per week - with little to no extra compensation on top of their salaries. Is this fair? Should anyone (even newbies) be working this hard, or this much? What about work-life balance? You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

This week Matt and Mike discuss the delicate art of managing multiple projects. We all know that websites, web apps, and other web-related goodies take a long time to make, and often times we have to wait for customers to provide information, or for artists to finish up graphics. Naturally these delays can open up some time in your schedule to work on something else, but rarely do these time frames line up so nicely. As a result, many web agencies and full stack devs alike find themselves juggling multiple projects, on totally different technologies, using completely different languages. After many years of contending with this, Matt and Mike have come up with a list of their own list of advice that should help you navigate this busy and often stress-filled situation. Then in the weekly Web News, we discuss open concept offices. Are they as nice as they appear to be? Or are they just a useless fad with no function? You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss something that plagues any work environment - procrastination. We all procrastinate from time to time, but for some of us it's a real damper on our productivity. Luckily there are a bunch of methods you can try to help reduce, or nearly eliminate your procrastination. On top of all that, the guy's cover time management - another productivity tool that can make your hours spent working way more productive than they'd usually be. Then in the Web News we discuss mobile device innovations (like the upcoming Microsoft Duo) and how developers deal with different device form factors that might not have a large market share. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss best practices to follow when implementing responsive design including the differences between "true responsivity" and websites that separate into completely different mobile and desktop sites, as well as different input methods like using a mouse versus using touch interfaces. Then in the Web News we discuss the current status of the Hackintosh and whether Mike should try making one on his main computer. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss the difficulties of web development from things like responsivity on virtually limitless screen sizes, browser compatibility, and different stacks. Then in our weekly Web News, what ever happened to the PWA (Progressive Web App)? You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss both passive income, and multiple revenue streams for small businesses. Since Digital Dynasty Design (Matt & Mike's web agency) is currently undergoing a bit of an overhaul to it's business model we thought it was the perfect time to present these important business topics covering things like passive income vs active income, diversification of revenue sources, choosing what to expand into, and more. Coming in hot off a new decade, it's the perfect time to take a look at your revenue streams to see if you can make your business more profitable moving forward. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5e1f776f6a070d0011eb6599 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In the first episode of 2020, Matt and Mike discuss the differences between templates and custom websites. Digging into whether you should be using templates to quickly spin up websites for customers, or engineering custom websites from scratch. This all of course depends on your skill level, how busy your schedule is, and what your customer's needs are. After all that we jump into our Web News, which focuses on types of CMS and how to determine which one to use. There are basically two types (at a high level) of CMS - one with a full page builder where users can customize a lot of what's on their website - the other with a more guided experience that has users filling in forms that will automatically generate web pages as needed. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this holiday special episode Matt and Mike discuss 2019 in review. We cover a lot of what's happened in 2019 including our social media, Discord server, podcast download numbers, Patreon, and more. Then it's off to the New Year with our 2020 goals, plans, and ideas for the podcast, website, and more. Following all this we have our Web News which discusses Matt and Mike's personal goals looking to 2020. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss the most in demand web developer skills as of 2019. With so many frameworks, libraries, tools, plugins, and more (that was exhausting) out there, it can be very easy to get overwhelmed. Inspired by a recent Reddit thread this episode goes over a variety of topics from JavaScript, Angular, React, Docker, and more. This includes a discussion on job postings, and which skills are most in demand in the current job market. Then in the Web News, we discuss old projects, how they affect our new ones, and whether or not you should be retrofitting or replacing old ideas. Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/eb7xt2/most_in_demand_web_developer_skills_in_2019_2020/ You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss Google's new cross platform approach to apps called Flutter. While we touched on it in a past episode and deemed it an unknown in terms of whether it'd be sticking around or not. Flutter has grown up significantly since that time, and serves it's purpose as a more affordable cross platform development tool than having multiple app development teams making native apps for Android, iOS, and PC. Then in the weekly Web News, they discuss reliability and how it's been affected since everything is reliant on so many interconnected systems these days. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Mike makes his return to the show to discuss jQuery and it's popularity. Whenever a new technology emerges the buzz around it seems to take over the reality that the older technologies don't just disappear overnight. The discussion seems to become "who uses X technology anymore?" when in reality, a lot of people use it, a lot of people are just learning it, and a lot of people are going to continue to use it. We discuss this sort of situation focusing on jQuery and the new capabilities of vanilla JavaScript. Then in the weekly Web News we discuss the new 16" Macbook - is Apple listening to the consumer? You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt discusses when you should put down the books and just start coding away on your creation. It can be difficult to tell when you should dive into a project and get your hands dirty when there is so much to learn, however, it's important to remember that no matter how much you read, there will always be something that you've never seen before on every project. After getting a basic knowledge of what you're working on, you're generally better off just starting the code and researching/reading as needed throughout the project. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and special guest Sean from Rabbitwerks JavaScript discuss a whole lot about UX. They go through whether technology is making us lazier as a species due to things like smart homes and home automation. Then they change gears and discuss utilitarian UX and how it related to wearables as a whole and their sales. Then finally in the Web News they discuss the very difficult balance of networking, social media, and attending events versus putting your nose to the grindstone for some long-term focused work session - diving into the business owner's UX juggling both these conflicting needs. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt clears the air between HTML All The Things and WordPress. Having not been given the warmest of welcomes in episodes past, Matt goes over the pros and cons of WordPress specifically touching on the areas that many developers question such as too many plugins, plugin conflicts, bloated websites, and security. Then he explores the advantages that WordPress has over the competition, listing a variety of strengths and use cases that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss the difference between various types of websites including static states, server side rendering, and single page apps. With so many different ways to code up and deliver websites to users, the choice isn't always simple. Performance, infrastructure/hosting type, and of course the learning curve all play a factor in what type of website you'll create for your users. This episode goes over some of the technologies at play with each type. Then later in the weekly Web News segment, we discuss the HTML All The Things website and how the project has evolved over time before coding has even begun. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss what JSON is in comparison to similar technologies like XML. They also cover common JSON uses like using APIs to get information and how to store it efficiently. Finally in the Web News they discuss business growing pains, when adopting new software, accommodating emerging needs, and figuring out when it's time for an upgrade. Episode Sponsor One Membership by Template Monster Follow this link (https://tinyurl.com/htmlallthethings) and use our promo code (htmlallthethings10) for 10% off. We receive a monetary kickback for sales using our link and promo code. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss another collection of UX considerations including Unseen UX and Forgotten UX. Unseen UX includes experiences such as ABS in a car, where the user has very little control over it, has very little feedback from it, and expects it to produce a result automatically. Forgotten UX typically has standard feedback on a screen, or audio of some kind, but it can be ignored completely and will eventually be forgotten over time - this type of UX can be seen with many face unlock technologies on smartphones and on-screen fingerprint readers. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5db0b63e6a070d0011eb6583 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss one of the most difficult things that any web development professional faces - the price. Prices range from a few thousand to just a few hundred on the exact same project depending on which company you go with, with fluctuation like that it can take years before you're confident in your pricing even a little bit. This episode features two fully featured example scenarios, strategies, and some other tips that should help you up your pricing game for years to come. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike sit down with Eric Normand to discuss his new book Grokking Simplicity. Throughout the episode they discuss early access book releases, blogging & writing tips, and cover a tonne of ground on functional programming including how to get started and how to apply the paradigm to a problem. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5d9e35fe6a070d0011eb657f You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss the differences and similarities between web development and native app development. More specifically discussing technologies like Apache Cordova, Flutter, React Native, and many others. On top of these technologies, they also discussed the different procedures that web developers vs native app developers have to take to get their product off the ground, including testing on various devices and the performance of cross-platform vs native development. Then they switch gears to discuss the UX of smartphones on different types of apps in the weekly Web News. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss learning UI development from scratch covering topics such as DOM flow (normal flow), different learning methods (YouTube, written guides, traditional courses), and practicing your knowledge through repetitive examples. Then they switch gears to discuss all the newfangled gadgets and gizmos that can be found in modern cars via the weekly Web News segment. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss making web development easier through the use of various methodologies, libraries, frameworks, new technologies, and more. By ensuring that you're using the right tools and having your development environment tweaked just so, you can save a bunch of time, and in some cases actually do a better job. Then for the weekly Web News, they discuss "Hustle Overload" speaking specifically about side hustles, full time hustles, and whether or not you should be doing multiple of them, or whether you should be managing your work/life balance. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss the user experience, otherwise known as UX. Specifically, their top 3 UX considerations for UX designers/experts. These considerations include things like the newcomer effect, familiarity, and evolution & respect. They're aimed to be sort of an analysis of the unspoken rules of UX that can easily go overlooked, complete with examples from popular companies like Facebook and YouTube. Then they switch gears to this week's Web News asking how responsible a company is to its product in terms of warranty, defects, and engineering. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5d794c736a070d0011eb6579 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss developer burnout including how to identify the signs of burnout, what the result of burnout is, and how to avoid it the best you can. Then they switch gears to discuss the innovations of the tech world zeroing in on whether or not the mainstream devices are stifling innovation due to their popularity. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5d7004be6a070d0011eb6577 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss the creation process that drives most of their website work. Since Digital Dynasty Design is a small team they can easily tailor the customer experience individually so that customers save money and get their products faster. This tailored experience often times includes manipulating the initial creation process that is used to determine the customer's needs, wants, and goals through the production and review of wireframes, mockups, and prototypes as needed. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Developer Pants, Matt and Mike discuss the equipment and lifestyle of a developer that likes to travel. We cover things like what to pack, managing workload on the road, as well as doing meetings in different time zones. After all that we discuss WearOS focusing on where it sits in the smartwatch market, alongside what improvements it needs to stay relevant. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss 10 tips that every beginner web developer needs to hear. These tips cover a variety of topics including UI/UX concepts, learning new skills, website planning/brainstorming, wireframing software, IDE software, version control (git), and much more. Then we switch gears and discuss whether or not you should be purchasing the latest and greatest flagship device (ie Samsung Galaxy Note 10+), or if you should purchase a more budget-conscious device. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss something that plagues a lot of web developers, being a jack of all trades. As a web developer you're expected to know a lot of information on not only making up the user interface, but also the databases, hosting platforms, and even design principles that makeup the websites you build. Some of this can be alleviated if you work in a large team where responsibilities are spread across multiple specialists, but for freelancing and small business you need to wear all the hats to become successful. Being a jack of all trades without a mastering a single one can also make you experience some impostor syndrome due to all the hours you've spent getting this far in your career. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike sit down with Knut Melvær, the Head of Developer Relations at Sanity.io to discuss all things headless CMS. The headless CMS is a unique way to add content to your website utilizing your choice of front-end technologies and an API to populate the site with your content. We touch on the comparisons between Sanity.io and other popular CMS out there, alongside thing its advantages, weaknesses, and unique feature set in the market. If you've ever been interested in checking out a headless CMS, but are wondering how it compares to the CMS you're using now (probably WordPress), then you're not going to want to miss this episode. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5d41e97d6a070d0011eb656d You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss how they manage varying amounts of workload across different projects and customers. Time management, project management, and priority setting are all extremely important when it comes to managing your workload. Not only do you have to reach the deadline in time, but you also have to ensure you make a quality product and maintain face with good customer service. Everyone has their own unique spin on how they manage their workload and with Matt and Mike it's no different. If you've ever felt swamped - and we all have - then this episode is packed with tips and tricks to help manage your time effectively. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/hub/Podcast/5d38b3216a070d0011eb656b You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this week's Tidbit/Web News we discuss a viral tweet that recently stirred up controversy among the programming community. This tweet named a particular type of individual called a "10x Engineer" You can find the original Tweet here: https://twitter.com/skirani/status/1149302828420067328 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Mike discuss tackling the new HTML All The Things website with Sanity.io, Nuxt.js, and Netlify. Rather than the standard cPanel hosting, or the existing setup with Digital Ocean, this deployment is going to be completely within the free tiers of these offerings with the ability to scale as the website gains traction. In addition to the discussion around these technologies, this episode does a deep dive into the UI/UX planning of the website, going over the recently completed wireframes that house a variety of design choices that should help the user navigate the site easier while updating the site to a more modern layout. This episode is a great resource for anyone that is curious about the planning procedure that goes into making a website in a small team. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

Making websites require a lot of different skills from the folks in the office acquiring the job, to the developers and designers that make the website work, then to the marketing officials that make the website popular. Often times freelancers, or small businesses are unable to cover all the bases when it comes to all these skill sets, leaving rather large holes in their company's tool set. Luckily there are a variety of ways to avoid these issues, each one offering a unique set of pros and cons depending on the situation at hand. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss something that's currently stumped the development of the HTML All The Things website - the CMS. Originally planned as a Vue.js UI alongside a custom admin panel, the new plan for the website has raised some questions that all web developers have faced at some point in their career. Should you reinvent the wheel with a fully custom solution? Or should you get up and running quickly and find a pre-built solution? Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5d1d0e4b6a070d0011eb6565 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss JavaScript in all its glory. They go over things like how beneficial vanilla JavaScript is to learn, especially when you're first starting out, and also explore why you shouldn't dive straight into learning a framework without knowing the basics. Then for our Web News segment, we have Sean from Rabbitwerks JavaScript call in for a discussion on the changes that VueJS 3 bring to the table and the controversy surrounding those changes. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss the often stressful task of migrating an infrastructure to a new home. With the very real fear of downtime, issues, or data loss on the line, it's important to take the appropriate steps to give you the best chance of success. Furthermore, having a few backup plans is also a good idea should the migration hit a snag, or fail in some way. To finish off the episode, Mike takes us through the current status of laptops and desktops, discussing the hardware that's available today and what kind of computer you should be buying based on your needs. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5d0a82b46a070d0011eb6561 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss freelancing, contracting, and remote work some of the most important and quickly growing segments in the web development industry. Web developers often find themselves trying to decide between a traditional job and freelancing their skills out on their own. While freelancing sound lucrative and exciting, traditional jobs offer more stability and benefits that are generally not found elsewhere. We discuss these pros and cons of each of these pathways, and then change gears to discuss influencers and their affect on the social media platforms that we all use. Show Notes: https://htmlallthethings.com/hub/Podcast/5d0156cd6a070d0011eb655f You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

This week we sit down with Chris Dayley a digital marketing entrepreneur that helps businesses succeed online. We discuss a bunch of very interesting topics including things like SEO, conversions, A/B testing, and PPC. This episode is a great resource for any web developer, or online entrepreneur, that needs to brush up on their marketing skills. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5cf825c86a070d0011eb655d You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit | Discord

In this week's episode, Matt and Mike discuss why procedures and standard practices are important. Every entrepreneur at some point in their career has tried to turn themselves against the bureaucracy and slow systems that drive large corporate machines only to find themselves needing similar systems to keep themselves afloat. We'll be discussing this sort of realization and how a business can slowly, yet naturally, create unique procedures that compliment their work style. Then we change things up with a length discussion on digital wellbeing again, but this time we talk about the plethora of digital wallets and their associated apps and loyalty cards. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit

In this episode Matt and Mike discuss something we've all felt at one time or another - Imposter Syndrome. Whether it's due to lack of experience, or tackling a brand new topic, imposter syndrome can zap your motivation and make you want to quit. While it's hard to overcome, it's important to note that everyone has experienced it at some point in their career and will almost definitely experience it again. We offer our stories alongside some tips to overcome the dread and emerge a better developer and entrepreneur. You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit

In this episode of the podcast Matt and Mike discuss the future of web development focusing on emerging trends and new technologies that are ready to take the world wide web by storm. Things like Motion UI, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), blockchain, voice search integration, and much more! With so much functionality being put into web developers' hands the future looks bright, but performance is a big concern with sites getting heavier and heavier as the years go by. Full show notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/Podcast/5cdc53536a070d0011eb6557 You can find us on... Facebook | Twitter | Instagram RSS | Patreon | Spotify Medium | YouTube | GitHub Reddit