Well, we did have a list of questions from Reddit we wanted to go through this episode, but we somehow took over an hour to talk about the first one in the list! The question we're answering today is: You go back in time 10 years... what skills/technologies would you master that isn't AI related? Join us as we dissect our lives and discuss making b…

Did you know the apps Discord, Figma, Slack, Teams, Tidal and VS Code all use Electron? What is Electron and what's wrong with companies using it for every application they make? Gideon and Murtada dive deep into the topic of "Electron-ification of apps". A reminder of why Electron was (and maybe still is) such a bad experience for the users, and t…

Wishlisht Demon's Mirror on Steam! We're shaking things up a bit as we welcome a friend and indie game developer to the podcast, Frederic Tarabout (ex-Dreamworks, creator of Batbarian, pusher of pixels)! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of indie game development. Frederic will take us on a journey through his unique career pat…

What's with all the rage about these "minimal" frameworks? It seems like almost every day you wake up, there's an announcement for a new framework... and it's driving us nuts! Listen to us try and dissect the confusing situation of the framework landscape of web dev in the year 2024. Why did we even start using frameworks? Is this all just bandwago…

What the heck happened to CSS-Tricks? Chris Coyier wrote a blog post detailing some of the behind the scene happenings. What was his motivation for selling the CSS-Tricks website? Why is it not being updated anymore? Also, is this a trend that's happening across the internet? Why are there community-driven and free resource websites dying out left …

In this episode we discuss how the concept of MVP (Minimum Viable Product) has changed over the course of our careers. Why was it so popular back in the day (for example: Airbnb)? When does the MVP concept work, and when does it fail? What are the steps for the modern way of utilizing the MVP concept? Join us in this in-depth conversation about a s…

Missing the old style of podcast episodes where we ramble a bunch about technical stuff? Well, here's another! We talk about some of the new CSS features that were standardized in 2023. These features can be a big help in your everyday CSS writing! Container queries: what are they and how are they different than regular media queries? New viewport …

We are finding it increasingly harder to enjoy actually coding for web dev projects nowadays. What changed during the time that we were developers? Have we become bored of the web dev routine, or did the environment change? Join us as we name the complicated issues we have with web dev anno 2024. Here are a few of the many points we discuss: Depend…

In the new season we start things off with a spicy topic: development caution. Tim Cain (game dev and director, known for Fallout 1 & 2, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines and The Outer Worlds) brought this topic up in a video/vlog where he highlights some of his discoveries in the office. The developers he worked with seemed extremely cautious o…

Get ready for a wild ride as our hosts tackle the messy business of growing up and realizing people just don't give a damn! In this hilarious episode, we spill the tea on aging, apathy, and why you should still care. But fear not – it's not all doom and gloom! Tune in for a dose of inspiration as we explore how to turn the "I don't give a crap" att…

In this episode we look back at 2023 and the things we've done and experienced. Gideon talks about his favourite games of the year (Alan Wake 2 anyone) and Murtada has a few recommendations of his own. Talking about gaming, Murtada has been streaming on Twitch almost daily for most of the year, so that's new! He talks about what it feels like to be…

Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] We're back with part 2 of "Developer Horror Stories," and this time, we're diving into the personal nightmares that will send shivers down any developer's spine. Join us for tales from the coding trenches: Unconventional Design: Imagine receiving design materials in software like PowerPoint or a PDF. In …

Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] In this spine-tingling episode we delve into the darkest corners of the developer world. Join us as we unravel the hair-raising anecdotes of software development gone awry, featuring: The chilling story of a release manager who held the keys to service account passwords in the most precarious manner, bur…

Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] We continue our journey through optimization land in part 2 of this topic! We focus on the categories "Accessibility", "Best Practices", "SEO" and tell you how to fine-tune your web project with the help of Lighthouse. Tune in and get ready to take your website's performance to the next level! ----------…

Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] Today, we enter the world of web performance optimization as we explore the elusive goal of achieving a perfect 100% Lighthouse score. We (self proclaimed experts) uncover the intricacies of Lighthouse, the web performance testing tool by Google, and discuss practical strategies, tips, and best practices…

Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into the often-misunderstood world of Scrum and Agile methodologies. Join us as we explore some common misconceptions and pitfalls that teams encounter when implementing Scrum and Agile, and how these issues can impact the success of your projects (solutions inc…

Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] In this episode we act as two nerdy fortune tellers who try to predict the future of the World Wide Web! How the web dev became about building web apps instead of web sites. With all apps slowly becoming web apps, is the future of computers just a glorified browser? Why are web apps getting "native like"…

Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] From "Code smell" to "Alignment" and "Deliverables," we'll navigate the intriguing language used in web development and work environments. Get ready to take flight with "Coming to you in the air," discover the meaning behind "Aanvliegen" as we delve into the concept of "to fly in." Have you ever heard of…

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dl4wbjtH6V0 In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the intriguing world of the Dutch. Join us as we uncover and explore the unique customs, traditions, and behaviors that make the Netherlands truly one-of-a-kind. Things we talk about: We cycle everywhere (and without bike helmets) We ignor…

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gzPHDoaLnCI In this episode, we delve into the uproar caused by Reddit and Twitter as they introduce exorbitantly high costs for their APIs. The sudden shift has ignited outrage within communities, leading to a wave of app abandonment as third-party developers find themselves unable to afford the new …

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/INySBk_lkZc We start off the episode with a detour: Airplane drinks and in-flight duty-free shopping. What is our favourite beverage while flying high in the sky? And what is up with the crap they sell during the flight? After that topic, we transfer to the main topic of the episode: Why web dev is st…

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LTkSDo9MGh8 In this episode we discuss the methods we have to determine the answer for “Is the feature going to be delivered on time?”. We used to base our answers on careful considerations and assessment of various factors, but why can that lead to incorrect estimations? Is there even a guarantee you…

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8xf6ORq-wlM What are our favourite movies? One of Murtada's favourite movies is Jurassic Park (1993). Is it just nostalgia peeking its head around the corner, or is it actually the well designed animatronics of the velociraptors? We'll dive into what was great about the movie, but also highlight the c…

Number four of the "Reddit web dev Q&A" series. We answer some more questions from fellow web developers and enthusiasts on Reddit. From front-end development to back-end coding, no question is off-limits. When to use Cookies vs LocalStorage? What are some theoretical parts of CS I should learn for a career in webdev? What do you listen to while co…

In this episode of "Reddit web dev Q&A," we dive yet again into the depths of the internet's popular forum, Reddit, to answer questions from fellow web developers and enthusiasts. From front-end development to back-end coding, no question is off-limits. How much do you charge for a website? How do you determine the value/cost of a web project? What…

In this beautiful episode we talk about what makes a good job good (for us) and what you should be looking out for when applying for a new job. We give some great tips and advice, so strap your ears tight and join us in this ride around the mystical land of work and what makes you happy! -------------------- Who are we? We, Gideon (gideonheilbron.n…

This episode we take random web dev related questions, discuss and attempt to answer them to our best abilities. Should you split your component library into multiple different npm packages? How to deal with being rejected in an awkward way for a job application Can you get sued for copying text from another resource and publishing it on your site?…

Junior, Medior, Senior. But what's next? In this episode we give an overview of common career paths after promoting from a senior dev position to something "else". What paths are available, and why is it only manager roles? What options do you have if you want to stay as an "individual contributor" instead of taking a managerial role? Tune in to li…

In this episode, we take an instant detour to robot-land 🤖. What are our opinions about robots and why do robots tend to look like humans? We discuss and handle the answers on our Q&As on our previous episodes about mismanagement and hybrid working. We also dive into the topic of "mobile-first" design. What is it and why is it (mis)used? How did we…

This is the second part of a two parter about mismanagement of employees and what we've experienced in the past. We talk about balancing the correct amount of work and how to prevent burn-out, funneling communication from clients through a single source and working from home, hybrid or whatever your employer thinks is the best. Join us in the epic …

In this episode we talk about mismanagement of employees and what we've experienced in the past. How would we approach certain situations? Can you prevent conflicts? Should management be the only one making decisions? Join us in this two parter extravaganza!Watch the amazing documentary from Double Fine: https://www.youtube.com --------------------…

In this episode we complain about the internet in it's current state, we think it has become a bit boring and the same. We look back to how the internet used to be, compare it to VR and talk about skeuomorphism vs flat design. Are we being too dark and depressing? Is there still hope for the internet? Find out in this episode!…

In this episode, we dive into the vast ocean of web development resources available on the internet. From articles and tutorials to tools and communities, there's no shortage of information for web developers. But with so much content out there, how do you know which resources are worth your time? We share our list of articles, tools, communities a…

In this episode we share our experiences of being socially awkward when it comes to first impressions. How do you give a good first impression? What are our methods of breaking the ice? And does small talk help with making friends? Join us in our dive into our psyches and past traumas to unravel and analyze our behaviour.…

In this episode, we delve into the world of horror games such as the classic DOS games Maniac Mansion and Alone in the Dark. We discuss the graphics and gameplay of these early horror games, as well as how they paved the way for the genre. We then shift to the Dead Space remake, and analyse what makes it a good title. We ask the question: what exac…

Disguised as a human, a cyborg assassin known as a ChatGPT travels from 2069 to 2023 to kill our development careers. Sent to protect you is us, two nerds who can't stop talking, who divulge the coming of the AI master. With the virtually unstoppable ChatGPT in hot pursuit, all developers have to come together to fight against this evil. In this ep…

After a long hiatus (break, pause or... actually quitting) we decided that it was time to get back together and provide your beautiful ears with our many meaningless insights about what happened, our lives and the future of the podcast. Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food and life.…

Ready to face the truth that you wasted this year? Well, we're about to expose our lives this past year for your pleasure, or pain. We're in pain, that’s obvious. We talk about our careers, web dev culture and other interesting things we've experienced the previous year. Watch this episode on YouTube: [COMING SOON] Error: Code Coffee is a weekly po…

We’re trying this Reddit thing again! This time answering only one question and the rest of the episode is one long rant about “utility-first CSS frameworks”. Are they any good? We’re here to let you know what we think, but you can do whatever you want. We won’t mind. But don't use utility-first CSS frameworks. Watch this episode on YouTube: https:…

Another episode where the conversation devolves into a nonsensical mess, but this time, there’s a guideline: REDDIT. Yes, we aren't original, but it can be fun and educational to answer some web development related questions. Tune in and listen to our alluring smooth voices whilst actually learning something. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://…

As a (web) designer, you not only have to face the daily struggle of seeing the ugliness all around you. You also have to deal with people who have to implement your design into the final product. How do you deal with this? And what do you do when it gets too much? Let us enlighten and inspire you in today’s episode! Watch this episode on YouTube: …

We're back from the dead and filled with zombie rage and a hunger for brains. We’re dying to let you know about the developments in our lives. What does it cost to renew a company’s technological infrastructure? And how should companies deal with privacy? Time to put the pedal to the metal and pass some gas! Pffffrrrrt! Watch this episode on YouTub…

Still using terms like mobile-first or desktop-first? Maybe it’s time to update your terminology and your mindset! In this episode we’ll try to persuade you to leave behind the old ways of creating accessible and responsive websites for different screen sizes by focusing on why there’s a difference in the first place. Error: Code Coffee is a weekly…

In this episode, we take a quick look at the State of CSS survey and mainly go through the demographics section. We try to decipher the meaning behind the graphs and charts, and come up with an interpretation for the bigger picture: how the web development community is evolving. Error: Code Coffee is a weekly podcast about tech, web, food and life.…

The best news about E3, gaming and other nerdy things straight to you from your podcatcher of choice! We discuss the E3 main stage event, our experience and thoughts about Cloud Gaming™ and how the gaming industry is feeling stale and innovation is slow in the past few years. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Iy2S3m-OU00 Error: Code C…

The 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference happened a few days ago. We round up our most interesting news and updates from the event. We also got a heated discussion about Apple, vendor lock-in and fanboyism. Hear us out and let us know what side you pick! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BIWJK1HZWn8 Error: Code Coffee is a weekl…

Getting supported as an open-source developer has always been tricky. Your project and your code is located on GitHub or somewhere similar, but your donate button is on your personal website. GitHub now introduces a sponsor button for people and projects! How does it work? Ever needed to have an ellipsis show up on the 3rd line of your paragraph? W…

We’re blessed for having such a nice community as developers. We can just make us of (profit off) each other’s work! But seriously, think about it. We are almost dependent on other people on the internet to tell us and show us how to do things. But what can go wrong with having blind trust in each other? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu…

It’s 2019. Current year. How do you style your elements? When you’re using a framework, you’ll have to dig through a maze of JSX and other unholy combinations of code to squat down with your sad and pathetic non-classed selectors. Do you hide down in the crypts or do you go out and die with honor and dignity? I don't know. Web components. Watch thi…

Working in an office can be tough, but how do you get work done when working from home? We dive into the nitty-gritty of daily life as a developer who works from home. What are the benefits of working from home? And what are the pitfalls? How do your days look like, and what problems do you face? Join us in this episode of ECC! Links: Pomodoro Tech…