Developers After Dark

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Developers:After Dark is a conversation, hosted by Nick Laporte (co-hosted by Dennis Edson and A.J. LaPorte). We talk about technology, coding, and overall development. We tie that in with careers, life journeys, and hobbies every week. We frequently have guests who join our conversations. When an episode has a guest, we incorporate their life story and career into the conversation while continuously inserting HubSpot-related elements like HubL, APIs, INBOUND, and more. The goal is to have these relevant conversations that feel more fluid and less 1’s and 0’s. We aim to incorporate the human element and have it drive a conversation that...Show more

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1 hr 52 min

Join us on Episode 5 of Developers After Dark as we dive into an engaging conversation with John McLaren, a developer advocate known for his fun and insightful tech talks. We kick things off with some exciting news about our new podcast website and delve into an array of topics from quirky tech innovations and video game history to the mysterious origins of a 17-year-old song. We also explore deeper into John's career journey starting at age 8, a hilarious segment on school projects, and even round up the episode with a fun and challenging cheese quiz! Don't miss the great mix of laughter, trivia, and tech insights. 00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping 00:53 Podcast Website Announcement 02:10 Corrections and Personal Anecdotes 07:11 Guest Introduction: John McQuarren 08:35 John's Background and Interests 16:31 Early Coding Experiences 23:39 High School Web Development Class 29:55 Journey to Developer Relations 38:57 Public Speaking and Developer Advocacy 43:42 A Touching Funeral Memory 45:03 The Power of a Simple Joke 46:43 The Professional Look 47:43 The HubSpot Hero Stage 48:37 Live Coding Challenges 52:12 The Importance of Presenter Chemistry 54:09 Dreaming of a Tech-Free Profession 58:45 Balancing Tech and Hobbies 01:02:48 The Evolution of Gaming and DLC 01:06:24 A Human Washing Machine? 01:19:20 The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet 01:21:34 The Reddit Era and Internet Sleuthing 01:25:10 AI and the Future of Work 01:30:41 The Minecraft Story and Parenting Challenges 01:36:43 Cheese Quiz Extravaganza 01:48:25 Conclusion and Farewell

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