Best Chris Ferdinandi Podcasts (2025)

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Special Announcement 0:57

7m ago0:57

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We can't clone Mazen, so Infinite Red has a special announcement to all of our RNR listeners.By Infinite Red

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RNR 331 - New Architecture, New Era with Riccardo Cipolleschi 39:34

33m ago39:34

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New Architecture. New Era. Riccardo Cipolleschi from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to break down what’s changed in React Native—from Fabric to TurboModules—and why this shift matters for developers, libraries, and the future of the framework. Show Notes React Native Directory Connect With Us! Riccardo Cipolleschi: @CipolleschiR Jamon Holmgren:…

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Episode 162 - The environmental impact of the web we build 6:47

3h ago6:47

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about how the web is driving climate change, and what we can do about it.In today’s episode, I talk about how the web is…

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Episode 536: Better With Becky with Becky Searls 39:20

21h ago39:20

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Becky Searls is a teacher-turned-trainer, but her true passion is learning and continuous growth. She shares everything she learns through her business, Better with Becky, which recently launched its first product: a strength-training app called Build with Becky (which she built in collaboration with her husband Justin using Ruby on Rails) Show Not…

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RNR 330 - React Native and Accessibility with Karly Lamm 33:59

5d ago33:59

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Karly Lamm joins Robin Heinze and Mazen Chami to explore accessibility in React Native. From common pitfalls and screen reader challenges to the value of inclusive design, they share how small changes can make apps work better for everyone. Show Notes Karly’s Blog post Jen Loker’s 2018 Chain React Talk React Native Accessibility Docs iOS VoiceOver …

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Episode 161 - Managing your energy as a developer with ADHD 4:18

11d ago4:18

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of managing your energy (and having control over your tasks) as a developer with ADHD.In today’s ep…

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RNR 329 - State of React Native Survey Results are in! 43:45

14d ago43:45

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Listen on: YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts ——————— What’s the state of React Native in 2024? Jamon, Robin, and Mazen explore insights from thousands of devs—covering growing confidence, lingering pain points, and what’s changing fast. Dive into the latest State of React Native survey results. Show Notes State of React Native Survey 2024 RNR 308 …

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Episode 535: Judoscale with Adam McCrea 32:20

15d ago32:20

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Today we’re continuing our series of highlighting startups building with Rails. Every app eventually runs into scaling requirements. Whether that’s from a spike in traffic or persistent growth. That’s why we have autoscaling. Judoscale is a tool to make autoscaling easy. Adam joins us to talk about building Judoscale with Rails Show Notes https://j…

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RNR 328 - Flashlight with Alexandre Moureaux 34:49

22d ago34:49

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How fast is your app, really? Alexandre Moureaux joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Flashlight, a tool for scoring mobile performance and spotting bottlenecks in production. If you care about React Native performance, this one's for you. Show Notes Flashlight Performance issues: the usual suspects - A. Moureaux | React Native EU 2022 Alexa…

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Episode 160 - A formula for debugging 3:54

23d ago3:54

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about a formula I use for debugging code and asking for help.In today’s episode, I talk about a formula I use for debugg…

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Episode 534: Good Enough with James Adam and Cade Truitt 34:59

29d ago34:59

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Good Enough is a company that makes Rails apps. They have quite a few products and all of them are built on Rails. Today James and Cade join the show to tell us about building a small software company with Rails. Show Notes letsjelly.com/rails https://goodenough.us/ Sponsors Hosting for The Ruby on Rails Podcast is provided by Fireside.fm. If you w…

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Episode 159 - How your tools work 3:33

1M ago3:33

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of understanding how your code works.In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of understandi…

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RNR 327 - Automating App Releases with Pratul Kalia 39:53

1M ago39:53

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Pratul Kalia from Tramline joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about mobile release automation, scaling to millions of users, and why skipping the tooling step might cost you later. A must-listen for devs navigating production launches. Show Notes Tramline Reldex Apdex Tramline’s synchronized builds Connect With Us! Pratul Kalia: @prxtl Jamon Hol…

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Episode 158 - Just grab a library 1:38

1M ago1:38

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about how not made here syndrome has been replaced by just grab a library, and why they're both bad.In today’s episode, …

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The Tools Are Smarter. Are You? ft. YK Sugi | S02 E12 1:08:12

1M ago1:08:12

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Today we welcome YK Sugi—engineer, educator, and the mind behind CSS Dojo—for the final episode of season two. We talk about his journey from YouTube dev tutorials to building one of Sourcegraph’s most-used AI tools, and how the role of DevRel has changed (and in some cases, disappeared). YK also breaks down how senior engineers are actually using …

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RNR 326 - React Native Turns 10 🎉 39:05

1M ago39:05

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React Native is officially 10! 🎉 Our hosts Jamon, Robin, and Mazen look back at its origins, the community’s impact, and the major changes that shaped its growth—alongside their own journey working with it at Infinite Red. A must-listen for devs who’ve been along for the ride—or are just joining now. Show Notes F8 2015 - Where React Native is intro…

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Episode 157 - Cool URLs don't change, but they don't have to last forever 3:33

2M ago3:33

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about why a website doesn't have to be a lifetime commitment.In today’s episode, I talk about why a website doesn’t have…

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How to Win at Learning ft. Quincy Larson | S02 E11 1:13:54

1M ago1:13:54

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In this episode, we sit down with Quincy Larson, founder of Free Code Camp, to explore his incredible path from high school dropout to influential tech educator. Quincy shares his unconventional journey — from living in his car and working fast food jobs to building one of the most impactful coding education platforms in the world. We discuss the p…

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Episode 156 - Structuring functions 1:55

2M ago1:55

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about when to to break functions into smaller pieces, and how to avoid over-engineering.In today’s episode, I talk about…

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Mitchell Hashimoto: From Terraform to Ghostty | S02 E10 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

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Today we welcome Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp and creator of Ghostty, a new terminal emulator built in Zig. In this episode, Mitchell shares the story behind Ghostty, how his curiosity about terminals evolved into a full-fledged project, and why Zig became his language of choice. We also dive into Ghostty’s unique features, the role …

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RNR 325 - Legend List with Jay Meistrich 32:36

2M ago32:36

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Legend List is making scrolling smoother for React Native. Our hosts, Jamon, Robin, and Mazen, chat with Jay Meistrich about the performance challenges of flat lists, the innovations behind Legend List, and how it’s changing the way React Native apps handle scrolling. Show Notes Legend List Legend App Connect With Us! Jay Meistrich: @jmeistrich Jam…

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Episode 155 - Durable websites 3:17

2M ago3:17

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about building web things that are made to last.In today’s episode, I talk about building web things that are made to la…

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Vercel’s Big AI Bet. ft. Malte Ubl | S02 E09 47:58

2M ago47:58

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Today we welcome Malte Ubl, CTO of Vercel, to discuss the evolution of frontend development and the role of AI in shaping modern engineering workflows. Malte dives into V0, Vercel's innovative tool for generating frontend code using AI, and explains how it empowers developers—especially backend engineers—to build full-stack applications. We also ex…

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RNR 324 - Migrating to Expo with Alfred Lieth Årøe 30:50

2M ago30:50

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Migrating to Expo in 4 days! Alfred Lieth Årøe joins Robin and Mazen to share how he pulled off a smooth transition, the challenges he tackled, and why Expo was the right move for his app. He dives into upgrading dependencies, improving CI/CD, and how Expo simplified his workflow. Tune in! Show Notes Alfred's Blog Post on Expo Evan’s blog on Widget…

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Episode 533: Catching Up With Nick Schwaderer 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Nick dropped by the (virtual) studio to talk about how things have been going in the ruby community. Sponsors Hosting for The Ruby on Rails Podcast is provided by Fireside.fm. If you want to start a podcast and are looking for hosting, visit fireside.fm/rails to get started. Alright, let’s talk about deploying code without having a full-blown panic…

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Episode 154 - Spaghetti code is a people problem 4:31

2M ago4:31

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about why more tech won't fix your spaghetti code.In today’s episode, I talk about why more tech won’t fix your spaghett…

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Build skills, not degrees. ft. Madison Kanna | S02 E08 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Today we welcome Madison Kana—a self-taught dev who defied the traditional path. From dropping out and navigating a world of homeschooling to launching the Code Book Club, Madison transformed her unconventional journey into a thriving community of coders. In this episode, she shares how bypassing the typical education route fueled her passion, the …

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RNR 323 - Static Hermes with Tzvetan Mikov 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Tzvetan Mikov joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to discuss Static Hermes—how it improves React Native performance through bytecode and native compilation. They dive into optimization strategies, the role of typing, and what this means for developers. Plus, insights into Hermes's evolution and what’s next for JavaScript performance in React Native! Show…

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Episode 153 - Alienating the right people 2:32

2M ago2:32

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Today's sponsor, ConfigCat, is a cross-platform LaunchDarkly alternative that's easy to learn and quick to set up. Manage feature flags without redeploying code. Get 25% off any plan with the code GO25. In today’s episode, I talk about why its ok to alienate some people, and the importance of owning your content.In today’s episode, I talk about why…