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  • What do you do when you find yourself without a local community? If you're Wayne Gakuo, you find some collaborators, and you build one! Join us on this episode as we welcome Wayne to the podcast and talk about his experiences building Angular Kenya, a thriving African community of Angular developers.

    More about Wayne and Angular Kenya
    BlueSky: @waynegakuo.bsky.social
    X: @wayne_gakuo
    @angular_kenya
    LinkedIn: Wayne Jotham Gakuo
    Angular Kenya
    YouTube: @angularkenya


    Follow us on X: The Angular Plus Show

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.
    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ng-conf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline

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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    What does it mean to be a truly effective Enterprise Engineer? What practices and skills does it involve? In this Dev Life edition of the Angular Plus Show, GDE Justin Schwarty Schwartzenberger from Angular Air, shares his insights on being an Enterprise Engineer by coding for the “we” instead of the “me”. Schwarty goes into specific skills including commits, pull requests, impactful language, iterative implementation, and more. No matter your role or level of experience, Schwarty shares something for you. This is… The Dev Life!

    LINKS:
    https://twitter.com/schwarty
    https://angularair.com/

    CONNECT WITH US:
    Justin Schwartzenberger - @Schwarty
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Jordan Powell - @JordanPowell88

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  • If you're like a lot of software engineers, you may have heard of Storybook, you might even think you're using Storybook, but are you actually getting all of the benefits of Storybook in your repo? Join us as we welcome Katarina Skroumpelou, who spends her days making it easier to use Storybook in Nx monorepos to talk about all of the things you are probably missing out on with Storybook.

    More about Katarina
    BlueSky: @psybercity.bsky.social
    X: @psybercity
    LinkedIn: Katerina Skroumpelou
    https://psyber.city/%F0%9F%90%88

    Check out Novella's website! https://novella.app/

    Follow us on X: The Angular Plus Show

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.
    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ng-conf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline

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  • Angular Signals has just been officially released and the NgRx team already has developed a new signal-driven approach to state management. Unrelated to the well-established redux pattern, the team has designed a more functional way of managing state reactively. Join Marko Stanimirović from the NgRx team as we discuss all the details and what you need to know about the NgRx Signals Store.

    More about Marko and the NgRx Signals Store
    X: @MarkoStDev
    LinkedIn: Marko Stanimirović
    GitHub: markostanimirovic
    NgRx GitHub: https://github.com/ngrx/platform
    Official Docs: https://ngrx.io
    Blog: https://dev.to/ngrx
    Discord: https://discord.gg/ngrx


    Follow us on X: The Angular Plus Show
    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.

    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ng-conf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline

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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    In this Dev Life edition of the Angular Plus Show, GDE & Principal Frontend Engineer, Marko Stanimirovic, gives an insider’s perspective into working on the Core Team for NgRx and AnalogJS. Marko starts by sharing his journey into programming and his early experiences as a developer. From there, he explains NgRx, its role in the Angular ecosystem, and addresses unique challenges faced on the Core Team. Marko also shares how his efforts in OSS have impacted his career and then gives advice for how & why others can get involved to excel in their careers as well.

    LINKS:
    https://twitter.com/MarkoStDev
    https://ngrx.io/
    https://analogjs.org/
    https://angularbelgrade.org/


    CONNECT WITH US:
    Marko Stanimirovic - @MarkoStDev
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Preston Lamb - @prestonjlamb

  • After the big Angular Secret was dropped earlier this week, we now have Mark Thompson from the Angular team here to talk about v17 and the Angular rebrand.
    v17 is a huge release for Angular and the community. There are so many updates to the framework and the way we build with it. Mark is here to walk us through the hype and tell us about all the (big or little) updates that were made, including what his favourite part of v17 is!

    More about Mark and Angular 17
    BlueSky: @marktechson.com
    Threads: @marktechson
    X: @marktechson
    LinkedIn: Mark (Techson) Thompson
    goo.gle/angular-v17
    goo.gle/angular-dot-dev

    The Angular Plus Show

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.
    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ng-conf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline

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  • It's really hard to keep a secret in the open source community, but somehow the Angular Team did it! Fresh off the announcement of the shiny new Angular logo and docs website, Emma Twersky joins us to talk through the rebranding, what it means to Angular developers, and how the community can use and contribute to the new docs site!

    Check out the new Angular yourself!
    goo.gle/angular-v17
    goo.gle/angular-dot-dev

    Find us and our guests on X: Twerske
    The Angular Plus Show

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.
    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ngconf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline

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  • The Angular Renderer is a part of Angular that most of us take for granted. But what happens when it just can't do what you need it to do? This week Chau Tran, author of Angular Three, joins us to talk through how the Angular renderer works and how he built a custom renderer to be able to use three.js with Angular.
    More about Chau and Angular Three
    X: @Nartc1410
    https://github.com/angular-threejs/angular-three
    https://github.com/Tibing/platform-terminal
    https://slides.com/chautran-1/angular-three-renderer
    https://youtube.com/watch?v=fVBWeAMqaDQ&pp=ygUQYW5ndWxhciBhaXIgY2hhdQ%3D%3D


    The Angular Plus Show
    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.

    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ngconf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline

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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    In this Dev Life edition of the Angular Plus Show, licensed mental health professional Ashley Powell, highlights the significance of mental health for software engineers. She helps us debug common challenges faced by tech professionals and then shares strategies for reframing our thoughts and making lasting lifestyle changes to better enjoy the journey along the way. This is... The Dev Life!


    LINKS:
    https://twitter.com/AshPowellLISW
    https://claritytruth.com/

    CONNECT WITH US:
    Ashley Powell - @AshPowellLISW
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Preston Lamb - @prestonjlamb

  • Ready to geek out over TypeScript 5's latest features? We had Craig Spence spill the beans on everything fancy in TypeScript land these days. But wait, there's more! We also chat about the latest from Blink-182. Trust us, you don't want to skip this episode.

    Get to know Craig:
    Twitter: @phenomnominal
    https://github.com/phenomnomnominal/betterer
    https://www.herodevs.com

    Twitter: The Angular Plus Show
    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.

    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ngconf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline

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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    You really can’t dive into learning Angular without coming across some kind of content from Manfred Steyer. He’s about as synonymous with the framework as an individual can be. In this Dev Life edition of the Angular Plus Show, we sit down with Manfred to learn more about his developer journey, going from professor to trainer, a GDE, and an important external contributor to the Angular team itself. Manfred shares his unique insights on mastering the Angular framework, advancing in your career, and shares advice on public speaking and becoming an Angular GDE. Get ready for some major inspiration! This is… The Dev Life!


    LINKS:
    https://twitter.com/ManfredSteyer
    https://www.angulararchitects.io/
    Manfred’s books on Amazon


    CONNECT WITH US:
    Manfred Steyer - @ManfredSteyer
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Preston Lamb - @prestonjlamb

  • Ready for a deep dive into enterprise-level Angular? We chat with Alex Okrushko, Principal Architect at Cisco, on adopting Angular's latest features in an enterprise setting. We cover how to keep pace with Angular's fast release cycles and tackle the unique challenges that come with managing a monorepo with more than 100 developers.

    Get to know Alex:
    @AlexOkrushko
    ts.dev
    ngrx.io

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.
    Join: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Attend: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/ng-conf
    https://bsky.app/profile/ng-conf.bsky.social
    https://www.facebook.com/ngconfofficial
    Read: https://medium.com/ngconf
    Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@ngconfonline


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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    Ever wondered how you can share your skills to make a passive income? Or maybe you just enjoy teaching and want to make content to share with your team… In this Dev Life edition of the Angular Plus Show, we spoke with Senior Content Developer and expert course creator, Craig Shoemaker, all about his journey to becoming a published course author. Craig talks about the joys he finds in being a content creator, how to make and market courses that stand out, avoiding pitfalls and getting through challenges, and a whole lot more. This is a must-listen for developers interested in venturing into course creation! This is… The Dev Life!

    LINKS:
    https://craigshoemaker.net/leverage3/
    https://twitter.com/craigshoemaker
    https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/craig-shoemaker

    CONNECT WITH US:
    Craig Shoemaker - @craigshoemaker
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Preston Lamb - @prestonjlamb

  • We sit down with Sandi Barr to explore the crucial but often overlooked topic of accessibility and how to unit test it in Angular apps. We discussed Angular Testing Library and its unique offerings for testing accessibility. We also tackle the broader challenges developers encounter in building truly accessible web applications.

    Get to know Sandi
    Twitter: @sandikbarr
    https://testing-library.com/docs/angular-testing-library/intro/

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.

    Join the Angular Community: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Get your ng-conf tickets: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow Us: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    Read More: https://medium.com/ngconf

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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    In this episode of the Dev Life, we recap an inspirational panel discussion from the Angular Community Meetup called the Hour of EmpoweriNG. Kate Sky, Alisa Duncan, & Meetup co-organizer Aileen Villanueva join the chat to share inspiration, support, & ideas on topics that are common barriers for software engineers. Come get EMPOWERED as we dive into topics like giving public presentations, mentoring, balancing work and family life, Imposter Syndrome and MORE. This is… The Dev Life!

    LINKS:
    https://twitter.com/KateSky8
    https://twitter.com/AlisaDuncan
    https://twitter.com/aileenvl


    CONNECT WITH US:
    Kate Sky - @KateSky8
    Alisa Duncan - @AlisaDuncan
    Aileen Villanueva - @AileenVL
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Preston Lamb - @prestonjlamb

  • In this episode of The Angular Plus Show, we're joined by Ryan Chenkie, Dev Advocate for Prisma.io. Together, we'll uncover the essence of Prisma, the TypeScript ORM for Node.js. Learn why developers are flocking to Prisma for its streamlined database integration and powerful features. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just curious about modern web development, this episode offers valuable insights into the world of Prisma. Tune in to explore what makes Prisma special and how it can elevate your projects.

    Find out more about Ryan:
    Twitter: @ryanchenkie
    https://howtoprisma.com/production-ready-prisma/

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.

    Join the Angular Community: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Get your ng-conf tickets: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow Us: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    Read More: https://medium.com/ngconf

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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    In this Dev Life edition of the Angular Plus Show, we sit down with Thomas LaForge, author of AngularChallenges, to discuss the significance of code reviews in software development. Thomas provides valuable insights on code reviews from the perspective of both the reviewer and reviewee, potential challenges, and strategies for effective and constructive reviews. Pull up some cheese and get ready to level-up. This is… The Dev Life!

    LINKS:
    https://thomaslaforge.dev/home
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-laforge-2b05a945/
    https://github.com/tomalaforge/angular-challenges
    https://medium.com/@thomas.laforge
    https://twitter.com/laforge_toma

    CONNECT WITH US:
    Thomas Lagorge - @laforge_toma
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Preston Lamb - @prestonjlamb

  • Did you know with just a few lines of code you can take advantage of Angular Hydration? That’s thanks to the v16 release! But what comes next? Join us as we welcome Jessica Janiuk to the show to talk about Angular’s past, present, and future of hydration and even deferred loading!

    Find out more about Jessica: https://linktr.ee/jessicajaniuk

    The Angular Plus Show is a part of ng-conf. ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.

    Join the Angular Community: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Get your ng-conf tickets: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow Us: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    Read More: https://medium.com/ngconf

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  • EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
    In this Dev Life edition of the Angular Plus Show, Senior Developer Rafael Mestre shares his experiences living with ADHD and managing distractions as a programmer. He discusses when he first discovered his ADHD, how it impacted both his confidence and his learning journey with coding, and strategies he’s developed to overcome challenges with focus. Rafael then relates his experiences to the distractions we ALL face as developers and ways we can ALL improve focus and confidence on the job. This is… The Dev Life!

    LINKS:
    https://mestre.dev/
    https://twitter.com/mestre_dev
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZI4Gra_FsM
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao33tIwqy6Y
    SyntaxFM Podcast on Coding with ADHD

    CONNECT WITH US:
    Rafael Mestre - @mestre_dev
    Brooke Avery - @jediBravery
    Preston Lamb - @prestonjlamb

  • We've all heard that AI is coming for our jobs, but in reality, software engineering is evolving to use AI as another tool to help us write and maintain our code. In this episode Mike Ryan from Polaris tells us more about the craft of AI prompt engineering and how we can use prompt engineering to get better results and information out of LLMs like Chat GPT and other AI services.

    Find our guests on twitter:
    https://twitter.com/MikeRyanDev
    https://getpolaris.ai
    https://liveloveapp.com



    ng-conf is a multi-day Angular conference focused on delivering the highest quality training in the Angular JavaScript framework. Developers from across the globe converge on Salt Lake City, UT every year to attend talks and workshops by the Angular team and community experts.

    Join the Angular Community: http://www.ng-conf.org/
    Get your ng-conf tickets: https://ti.to/ng-conf
    Follow Us: https://twitter.com/ngconf
    Meet with us: https://www.meetup.com/angularcommunity/
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