Learning never ends for developers and keeping yourself updated with the industry is not that easy.
So what better way to take in the latest technologies than listening to a podcast. Small bite-sized chunks of information are broken down into entertaining and educational chatter that you can consume while commuting, working out, or simply enjoying a little downtime. They’re the perfect fit for our busy lives.
Now the question is which one's to listen to. I usually consume one or two episodes a day, So I sorted and handpicked some of them.
How these podcasts were selected
You’ll find all the best Web podcasts below. But first, I wanted to share on what basis I built the list.
Podcast selection
- Podcast must be still running — no dead shows.
- Podcast doesn’t have to be strictly JS-related but relates to web progress in general.
- Podcast must have social proof (Google/iTunes rankings, featured in publications, personally recommended by seasoned developers).
- Podcast fairly easy to consume even during development work.
So let's start ✌️.
Here are my top picks for the podcast you should be listening to as a Web Developer!
Content:
- Syntax
- Shop Talk
- Full Stack Radio
- Front End Happy Hour
- JavaScript Jabber
- Code Newbie
- CodePen Radio
- Developer Tea
- The Changelog
- Real Talk JavaScript
Syntax
Full-Stack web developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski host Syntax, a weekly show that delves into web development. This fun, conservational show covers a range of topics from JavaScript and CSS frameworks to buzzwords, speaking at conferences, and productivity hacks.
Shop Talk
Shop Talk Show is a popular weekly online radio show that delves into the world of front-end development. Hosts Dave Rupert and Chris Coyier invite a number of expert guests onto the show to chat about a range of subjects and answer listener-submitted questions. It’s a fun, accessible format that gives great insight into the daily challenges facing developers, and it’s essential listening for developers, designers, and anybody who runs or manages websites.
Full Stack Radio
Full Stack Radio a podcast for developers interested in building great software products. Every episode, Adam Wathan is joined by a guest to talk about everything from product design and user experience to unit testing and system administration.
Front End Happy Hour
Do you love the idea of discussing all things web development over a drink or two? Then the Front End Happy Hour podcast could be just the thing for you. Panelist of engineers from Netflix, Evernote, and LinkedIn chatting about the latest developments in front-end development over a drink or two. The show covers a range of useful topics, broken down in a very casual, laid-back style that’s accessible to everybody from coding newbies to experienced pros.
JavaScript Jabber
JavaScript Jabber releases weekly podcasts discussing front end and back end development. As you can expect, it's everything JavaScript...best practices, tools, testing, deployment, etc. They typically have a panel of 3-4 people which makes this podcast pretty conversational. The show assumes a basic knowledge of JS, and listeners are invited to suggest topics or guests be included.
Code Newbie
If you're a new developer and looking for a discussion that's a little bit more introductory, Code Newbie is for you. They focus on the coding journeys of their guests, which makes the episodes very relatable! Again, if you're new to programming there's a lot to take away from these personal stories. It doesn’t just teach people how to code, it shows them how to be a coder.
CodePen Radio
CodePen Radio is actually run by Codepen employees. They share stories, learnings, struggles, and successes that they've come across in growing their small company. This perspective is a little more unique than the other podcasts because you can follow the success of CodePen as a whole while learning more details along the way.
Developer Tea
With new episodes released every few days, Developer Tea is a short but perfectly formed podcast designed to fit into a ten-minute tea break. Host Jonathan Cutrell packs in great insights, thought-provoking ideas, and quality resources on a range of topics from coding and career development to habits, mindset, and problem-solving. He also regularly invites guests from the world of tech.
The Changelog
The Changelog is a weekly podcast on all things open source. This conversational show features in-depth interviews from movers and shakers who work at the heart of open source technologies, including software engineers, hackers, leaders, and innovators.
Real Talk JavaScript
The hots of Real Talk have a bit of a Microsoft background and have been significantly influential in the Angular community, dive into JavaScript and web development stories with hosts John Papa, Ward Bell, and Dan Wahlin. A weekly podcast where they share their experience solving concrete problems while building web applications
Closing thoughts
All the podcats listed are fairly good and will help you grow. So if you haven’t explored the podcasts world yet, try it out. We can add more to the list! Just let me know!
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