091 | Open Source, TypeScript, and Learning featuring Joe Previte

Joe talks with Amy and James about utilizing open source as a beginner and his interest in TypeScript.

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Show Notes

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:54 Joes Background
• 04:10 Passion for Open-source
• 05:25 Being an Open-source Beginner
• 11:09 How to Find a Potential Project
• 11:54 Love for Teaching
• 14:44 Sponsor: Hashnode
• 15:34 TypeScript Experience
• 17:51 8 Hours to Learn
• 20:16 Conferences and Meetings
• 24:31 Building Learning Tools
• 25:59 The Power of Content
• 30:01 Sponsor: Daiy.dev
• 36:52 One Minute Vim Pitch