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Go programming, Typescript, Python, WASM and AI in software development

May 01, 202539 min
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Coding Chats episode 27 - John Crickett and Lane Wagner discuss the inception and evolution of Boot.dev, a platform designed to teach backend development, particularly focusing on the Go programming language.


He shares insights into the challenges of learning backend development compared to frontend, the appeal of Go for its simplicity and performance, and his experiences transitioning to TypeScript.


Lane also addresses the role of Python in learning programming fundamentals and shares his thoughts on the impact of AI on the software development industry, emphasizing that while AI is a valuable tool, it is not a replacement for human engineers.


Lane's Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagslane/

https://www.boot.dev/


John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/

John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett

John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett

John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social


Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills.


Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to soft skills, helping them progress their career from junior to staff+ or for those that want onto a management track.

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