Episode 245: Starting a Career in Web Dev with Kate Sky

const podcast = { episode: 245, title: 'Starting a Career in Web Dev', topics: [ 'web developer', 'learning', 'training' ], guest: 'Kate Sky' hosts: [ 'Dan Wahlin', 'Ward Bell', 'Craig Shoemaker' ]};John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellDan Wahlin @DanWahlinCraig Shoemaker @craigshoemakerKate Sky @KateSky8Brought to you byAG GridNarwhal Visit nx.dev to get the preeminent open-source toolkit for monorepo development, today. Resources:State Management Techniques and Family Therapy (Kate's ng-conf 2022 talk)What does work life balance look life for a Software EngineerGrowth MindsetHow Learning Has Changed Over the YearsWhat's the Right Way to Find a Mentor?Timejumps00:31 If Ward is on a train going one way...02:02 Introducing Kate Sky04:01 What should people ask themselves before starting in web dev?08:49 Sponsor: Ag Grid09:52 Do web developers still have to work crazy hours?15:29 Where should someone start?17:00 Managing work / life balance19:41 Sponsor: Narwhal20:22 Problem solving as a way of learning24:47 How important are mentors?28:24 When are the various steps of training worth doing?31:30 How should someone find a mentor?34:21 Final thoughtsPodcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.