Episode 130 - Stack and infrastructure shaping culture - Drink choice to set the vibe

Episode 130 - Stack and infrastructure shaping culture - Drink choice to set the vibe

Author: Front End Happy Hour June 6, 2021 Duration: 1:06:46
In previous episodes we've talked about how to choose a technical stack and figure out what works best for you and your team. In this episode, we are joined by Jason Lengstorf to talk about how the choice of stack and infrastructure reflects the company culture. Guests: Jason Lengstorf - @jlengstorf Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Brian Holt - @holtbt Picks: Jason Lengstorf - Ooni Koda Pizza Oven Jason Lengstorf - Coava Coffee Ryan Burgess - Standing Out LOUDER in the Technical Interview Ryan Burgess - Mare of Easttown Jem Young - Invincible Jem Young - FLoC Jem Young - Workout axe Stacy London - Lilys by Warpaint Stacy London - Animal by LUMP, Laura Marling, Mike Lindsay Shirley Wu - So I’m a Spider, So What? Shirley Wu - Amy’s Noisebridge mural! Brian Holt - Tropical weather coffee - Onyx coffee Brian Holt - Mythic Quest

Grab a drink and pull up a chair. Front End Happy Hour is where the conversation gets real after the code compiles. Each episode brings together a rotating panel of engineers from companies like Netflix, Twitch, and Atlassian, all sharing their experiences from the trenches of software development. The atmosphere is unfiltered and relaxed, mirroring the kind of talk you'd have with colleagues at the end of a long week. You'll hear about the latest frameworks and tools, of course, but also the architectural debates, the frustrating bugs, and the career lessons learned the hard way. This isn't a lecture; it's a discussion among professionals who are deeply embedded in building the web's front end, dissecting what works, what doesn't, and why. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a table at a great tech conference's after-party, where the insights are as genuine as the laughter. It’s a chance to listen in on candid stories and practical advice, all shared over the clink of glasses. Whether you're deep into JavaScript or managing a team of developers, there's something here that resonates with the daily reality of the job.
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