The Weekly Dev's Brew

Jan-Niklas Wortmann sits down with Mark Techson, a tech educator and engineer, to explore the intersection of education and technology. They discuss the importance of teaching methods that empower learners, the challenges of coding, and the evolving landscape of tech interviews. Mark shares insights on leadership in tech, the magic of modern development, and his journey with the Angular framework. The conversation also touches on personal passion projects, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of transparency and communication in tech.

takeaways

Teaching should be in service of the learner.
It's important to empower students to feel confident.
Don't be afraid to explore solutions in coding.
AI is a powerful tool that can enhance productivity.
Understanding architecture and design patterns is crucial.
Transparency in communication builds trust.
The browser has evolved into a powerful tool for development.
Passion projects can lead to unexpected opportunities.
Leadership skills are essential in tech environments.
Preparing for tech interviews requires discipline and practice.


Our fantastic Guest

Mark Techson

Mark loves to teach and code.
He is an award winning university instructor and engineer with a passion for creating meaningful learning experiences. With over a decade of developing solutions across the tech stack, speaking at conferences and mentoring developers he is excited to continue to make an impact in tech. Lately, Mark has been spending time as a Developer Relations Engineer on the Angular Team.

YouTube -    / @marktechson  
X(formerly Twitter) -   / marktechson  
Instagram -   / marktechson  

Chapters

00:00 - Intro
01:03 - How do you maintain creativity?
03:41 - One coding advice for your former self?
06:46 - How to properly utilize AI?
12:29 - Does knowing algorithms help you in your job?
16:18 - What is an important soft skill for you?
21:48 - What is something that feels like magic?
27:38 - How to make Angular easier?
32:50 - What is a meaningful project for you?
35:38 - How do you stay up to date?
37:39 - What's a passion project of yours?
46:35 - What can I do if AI takes my job?
50:04 - What is your fallback plan?
53:05 - Outro


Links and Resources

Resource RFC Part 1 (https://github.com/angular/angular/di...) and Part 2 (https://github.com/angular/angular/di...)
Jason Lengstorf - https://bsky.app/profile/jason.energy
CodeTV - https://codetv.dev/