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CraftEntries - The Joy of Self-Taught Coding

The Joy of Self-Taught Coding

07/20/24 • 69 min

CraftEntries
The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-teaching and continuous learning in web development. This episode covers topics such as website design, using Tailwind and AlpineJS, the transition from Expression Engine to Craft CMS, the benefits of self-taught development, the role of teaching experience in business, the importance of networking at conferences, and the switch to using DDEV and Craft CMS.
Thomas and Sean discuss their experiences with Craft CMS and the transition to Craft 5. They talk about the challenges and benefits of upgrading sites, using matrix fields and the CK Editor, and the importance of accessibility in web development. Sean shares his favorite Craft plugins and offers suggestions for improvements, including baking the link field plugin into Craft. They also discuss the rewards of their jobs and the advice they've received in their careers.
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The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-teaching and continuous learning in web development. This episode covers topics such as website design, using Tailwind and AlpineJS, the transition from Expression Engine to Craft CMS, the benefits of self-taught development, the role of teaching experience in business, the importance of networking at conferences, and the switch to using DDEV and Craft CMS.
Thomas and Sean discuss their experiences with Craft CMS and the transition to Craft 5. They talk about the challenges and benefits of upgrading sites, using matrix fields and the CK Editor, and the importance of accessibility in web development. Sean shares his favorite Craft plugins and offers suggestions for improvements, including baking the link field plugin into Craft. They also discuss the rewards of their jobs and the advice they've received in their careers.

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