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Learning Paths for Next.JS Developers with Ankita Kulkarni

Published Nov 12, 2024

Updated Nov 12, 2024

2 min read

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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