In this video, Rob Ocel and co-hosts Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, and Danny Thompson talk with tech educator Ankita Kulkarni about her journey from engineering leader to full-time educator. Ankita shares insights on teaching Next.js, bridging practical knowledge gaps, and helping developers tackle real-world challenges. They discuss Next.js as a React-based framework, its benefits, and the challenges it presents for beginners.
Chapters
- Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 00:01
- Meet Ankita Kulkarni, Tech Educator 00:26
- Ankita's Transition to Full-Time Education 01:41
- Teaching Practical Knowledge in Next.js 03:19
- Effective Methods for Teaching Next.js 05:27
- Challenges of Being a Full-Time Educator 07:48
- Balancing Broad and Specific Examples 09:54
- Embracing Mistakes as a Teaching Tool 12:13
- Pair Programming and Mentorship 14:00
- Discussion on Next.js and Framework Adoption 16:48
- Advantages and Challenges of Next.js 18:12
- Choosing the Right Framework for Your Needs 20:35
- Impact of Next.js in React Documentation 22:26
- Learning Paths for New Developers 23:24
- The Rise of Full-Stack Web Development 25:09
- Benefits of Frameworks Abstracting Complexity 26:27
- OpenNext and Deployment Flexibility 28:06
- Ankita's Excitement for New Next.js Features 30:35
- The Future of Next.js Without Vercel 32:16
- Final Thoughts and Where to Find Everyone Online 34:21
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