Modern Web Podcast S12E40 - Learning Paths for Next.JS Developers with Ankita Kulkarni

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

Follow Ankita Kulkarni on Social Media

Twitter: https://x.com/kulkarniankita9

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kulkarniankita

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