Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Go Make Things Podcast
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 163 - More myself online | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:08:53 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about how I often feel more myself online than IRL.In today’s episode, I talk about how I often feel more myself online than IRL. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 162 - The environmental impact of the web we build | 08 May 2025 | 00:06:47 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about how the web is driving climate change, and what we can do about it.In today’s episode, I talk about how the web is driving climate change, and what we can do about it. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 153 - Alienating the right people | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:02:32 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about why its ok to alienate some people, and the importance of owning your content.In today’s episode, I talk about why its ok to alienate some people, and the importance of owning your content. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 62 - Entropy, developer experience, and vanilla JS | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:04:10 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about entropy, developer experience, and vanilla JS.In today’s episode, I talk about entropy, developer experience, and vanilla JS. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 61 - The challenges of being ethical in tech | 24 Nov 2020 | 00:12:29 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about the challenges of being ethical in tech, and the hidden choices we don't even realize we're making.In today’s episode, I talk about the challenges of being ethical in tech, and the hidden choices we don’t even realize we’re making. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 60 - Mostly HTML, some CSS, and a little JS | 17 Nov 2020 | 00:04:43 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, why its awesome, and my hope for the future of the web.In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, why its awesome, and my hope for the future of the web. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 59 - Callbacks vs. custom events in vanilla JS | 10 Nov 2020 | 00:07:25 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about callbacks vs. custom events: what they are, and when you should use one over the other.In today’s episode, I talk about callbacks vs. custom events: what they are, and when you should use one over the other. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 58 - The end of Internet Explorer | 03 Nov 2020 | 00:05:18 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about the end of Internet Explorer.In today’s episode, I talk about the end of Internet Explorer. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 57 - How performant is vanilla JS? | 27 Oct 2020 | 00:06:44 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about vanilla JS performance, and working with code at scale.In today’s episode, I talk about vanilla JS performance, and working with code at scale. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 56 - When should you use a framework? | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:03:31 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about when you should use a framework (and when you should use vanilla JS instead).In today’s episode, I talk about when you should use a framework (and when you should use vanilla JS instead). Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 55 - The most common myth about vanilla JS | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:06:02 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about the most common myth about vanilla JS.In today’s episode, I talk about the most common myth about vanilla JS. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 54 - Code get stuck research repeat | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:01:59 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about my development process.In today’s episode, I talk about my development process. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 53 - Always bet on HTML | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:08:29 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, the best language in the front end stack.In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, the best language in the front end stack. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 152 - Tech is more political than ever | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:05:59 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about how tech permeates all aspects of tech, even when it doesn't seem like it.In today’s episode, I talk about how tech permeates all aspects of tech, even when it doesn’t seem like it. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 52 - Can junior developers ask too many questions? | 26 May 2020 | 00:02:37 | |
In today’s episode, I answer the question: can junior developers ask too many questions?In today’s episode, I answer the question: can junior developers ask too many questions? Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 51 - Own your platform | 18 May 2020 | 00:04:52 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of owning your platform on the web.In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of owning your platform on the web. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 50 - You don't get a free pass on web performance just because you built an app | 07 May 2020 | 00:07:30 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about web performance, and whether or not web apps should be held to different standards than traditional websites.In today’s episode, I talk about web performance, and whether or not web apps should be held to different standards than traditional websites. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 49 - How to make the transition from beginner to advanced developer | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:07:20 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about how to make the transition from beginner to advanced developer.In today’s episode, I talk about how to make the transition from beginner to advanced developer. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 48 - Everything you ever wanted to know about polyfills | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:17:42 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about polyfills: what they are, why I love them, and how to write your own.In today’s episode, I talk about polyfills: what they are, why I love them, and how to write your own. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 47 - We are the helpers | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:08:56 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about Mr. Rogers, and helping in a time of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about Mr. Rogers, and helping in a time of crisis. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 46 - All about that JAMStack | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:19:24 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about the JAMStack: why it's awesome, why it's not, and some resources to get started.In today’s episode, I talk about the JAMStack: why it’s awesome, why it’s not, and some resources to get started. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 45 - Replacing JavaScript with HTML and CSS | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:11:00 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about replacing JavaScript with HTML and CSS (and why it's a good thing).In today’s episode, I talk about replacing JavaScript with HTML and CSS (and why it’s a good thing). Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 44 - Why write vanilla JS when you can just use [insert library or framework here]? | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:04:51 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about why I write vanilla JS when there are so many third-party solutions that already exist.In today’s episode, I talk about why I write vanilla JS when there are so many third-party solutions that already exist. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 43 - fetch() vs. XHR performance for making API calls | 25 Feb 2020 | 00:05:14 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about something new I learned last week: that `fetch()` can actually be more performant than XHR for making API calls.In today’s episode, I talk about something new I learned last week: that fetch() can actually be more performant than XHR for making API calls. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 151 - Free and indie | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:04:47 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about doubling down on free developer resources.In today’s episode, I talk about doubling down on free developer resources. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 42 - Tools and developer habits | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:07:58 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about the tools we use, and the bad habits they create.In today’s episode, I talk about the tools we use, and the bad habits they create. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 41 - No, a framework is not faster than vanilla JS DOM manipulation (but it can be) | 21 Jan 2020 | 00:09:18 | |
In today's episode, I talk about frameworks, DOM manipulation, and web performance.In today’s episode, I talk about frameworks, DOM manipulation, and web performance. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 40 - I <3 the cascade | 14 Jan 2020 | 00:03:52 | |
In today's episode, I talk about the cascade—the "C" in CSS—and why it's awesome.In today’s episode, I talk about the cascade—the “C” in CSS—and why it’s awesome. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 39 - HTML is a living language | 07 Jan 2020 | 00:10:48 | |
In today's episode, I talk about how HTML is a living language.In today’s episode, I talk about how HTML is a living language. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 38 - The defer attribute | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:06:36 | |
In today's episode, I talk about the `defer` attribute: what it is, and when you should use it.In today’s episode, I talk about the defer attribute: what it is, and when you should use it. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 37 - James Williamson and a web for everyone | 10 Dec 2019 | 00:07:32 | |
In today's episode, I talk about James Williamson's vision for the future of the web, and how close to it (or far away from it) we've come in the last five years.In today’s episode, I talk about James Williamson’s vision for the future of the web, and how close to it (or far away from it) we’ve come in the last five years. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 36 - The web is getting slower | 10 Dec 2019 | 00:09:56 | |
In this episode, I talk about how the web is getting slower, and what that means for us as web professionals.In this episode, I talk about how the web is getting slower, and what that means for us as web professionals. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 35 - Running a trust-based business | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:07:29 | |
In this episode, I talk about how and why I run a trust-based business.In this episode, I talk about how and why I run a trust-based business. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 34 - Learning to code and gradual improvements | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:08:05 | |
In this episode, I talk about learning to code, getting frustrated or burnt out in the process, and the importance of small, achievable goals.In this episode, I talk about learning to code, getting frustrated or burnt out in the process, and the importance of small, achievable goals. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 33 - The web is not dying | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:24:09 | |
In this episode, I talk about whether or not the web is dying, some of the big challenges we face in keeping the web healthy, and the web as an agent of change.In this episode, I talk about whether or not the web is dying, some of the big challenges we face in keeping the web healthy, and the web as an agent of change. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 150 - The language of fascism | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:06:26 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about how fascism invades our online communities by using polite language and veiled messages.In today’s episode, I talk about how fascism invades our online communities by using polite language and veiled messages. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 32 - The question that changed my career | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:10:59 | |
In this episode, I talk about the question that changed my career.In this episode, I talk about the question that changed my career. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 31 - How I structure my vanilla JS projects | 05 Nov 2019 | 00:08:49 | |
In this episode, I talk about how I structure my scripts, plugins, and larger vanilla JS projects. (I accidentally used the wrong mic for this one—sorry for the bad audio quality!)In this episode, I talk about how I structure my scripts, plugins, and larger vanilla JS projects. (I accidentally used the wrong mic for this one—sorry for the bad audio quality!) Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 30 - How to learn JavaScript when you're feeling stuck | 29 Oct 2019 | 00:04:53 | |
In this episode, I look at why beginners feel stuck when they're trying to learn JavaScript, and some things you can do to bust out of your rut and keeping moving forward.In this episode, I look at why beginners feel stuck when they’re trying to learn JavaScript, and some things you can do to bust out of your rut and keeping moving forward. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 29 - Just use focus styles, damnit! | 22 Oct 2019 | 00:04:33 | |
In this episode, I talk about focus styles, and why you should just use them, damnit.In this episode, I talk about focus styles, and why you should just use them, damnit. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 28 - How to land your first developer job | 15 Oct 2019 | 00:18:43 | |
I discuss how to land your first role as a web developer (or if you're already employed, how to find your next thing).I discuss how to land your first role as a web developer (or if you’re already employed, how to find your next thing). Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 27 - Gatekeeping and the tools we use | 08 Oct 2019 | 00:05:40 | |
On this show, I talk about how the tools we use lock people out of the development process.On this show, I talk about how the tools we use lock people out of the development process. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 26 - The ethics of the tools we use | 01 Oct 2019 | 00:08:55 | |
In this episode, I talk about the ethics of the tools we use, and who we let use the things we make.In this episode, I talk about the ethics of the tools we use, and who we let use the things we make. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 25 - We're all just fumbling our way through this | 26 Sep 2019 | 00:04:40 | |
On today's show, I talk about imposter syndrom, what makes someone a senior developer, and being "good enough."On today’s show, I talk about imposter syndrom, what makes someone a senior developer, and being “good enough.” Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 24 - Why do people choose frameworks over vanilla JS? | 24 Sep 2019 | 00:08:52 | |
In this episode, I talk about why people choose frameworks over vanilla JS (and debunk some common myths).In this episode, I talk about why people choose frameworks over vanilla JS (and debunk some common myths). Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 23 - The nature of the web | 18 Sep 2019 | 00:03:09 | |
In this episode, I talk about the nature of the web, and how trying to fight against the medium is the source of a lot of the pain we currently feel in front end development.In this episode, I talk about the nature of the web, and how trying to fight against the medium is the source of a lot of the pain we currently feel in front end development. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 149 - The tech industry is about to get a lot worse | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:01:43 | |
In today’s episode, I talk about the intersection of tech and politics in light of the recent US election.In today’s episode, I talk about the intersection of tech and politics in light of the recent US election. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 22 - JavaScript frameworks are better for accessibility (and other myths) | 10 Sep 2019 | 00:03:14 | |
In this episode, I talk about the idea that frameworks are better for accessibility (and other framework myths).In this episode, I talk about the idea that frameworks are better for accessibility (and other framework myths). Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 21 - Old doesn't mean obsolete | 04 Sep 2019 | 00:01:51 | |
In this episode, I talk about industry's obsession with shiny new technology over older, stable solutions, and why that's a problem.In this episode, I talk about industry’s obsession with shiny new technology over older, stable solutions, and why that’s a problem. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||
| Episode 20 - 30k of JavaScript isn't that much | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:02:48 | |
In this episode, I talk about JavaScript and file size.In this episode, I talk about JavaScript and file size. Like this? A Lean Web Club membership is the best way to support my work and help me create more free content. | |||