736: CJ Reynolds is Joining Syntax

Scott and Wes introduce Syntax’s new Senior Content Producer, CJ Reynolds, who will be creating video deep-dives and companion content for topics covered on the podcast. CJ, also known as the host of Coding Garden, shares his passions for web development, teaching and experimenting with new technologies.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:06 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
04:39 What got you into web development?
09:23 Does a degree in computer sciences help you in your day to day as a web developer?
Bell Curve Meme
11:39 Wes downloads every single .com domain name.
15:19 What was your very first web development job?
18:12 How did you go from C# to websites?
21:12 What is the worst thing you’ve had to do as a developer?
22:31 What are some of your favorite projects?
Is It New Years Day
Dung Hero
26:32 What tech are you into right now? What inspires you?
27:52 Why do you like experimenting with new technologies?
29:39 Hono v4.0.5.
30:29 HTMZ
31:44 If you were to build a startup today, what would your stack be?
32:39 What’s your tech setup?
Coding Garden GitHub
RK Royal Kludge Keyboard
37:51 What got you into live-streaming?
40:13 Why do you use a blue screen?
41:19 What’s your philosophy on teaching?
Bloom’s Taxonomy
43:56 What are your non-developer hobbies?
CJ Skateboarding with Syntax deck
CJ’s floofy doggo, Pig
Sony VX10000
Sony Mavica
51:00 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.