Tech Talk, TypeScript, and Empowering Engineers with Shaundai Person

Shaundai Person, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, is a TypeScript convert, educator, and advocate for the programming language. But her unconventional journey started as a self-taught engineer working in sales before discovering her passion for coding during maternity leave. Shaundai candidly shares her personal journey from initially disliking TypeScript to becoming an enthusiastic advocate for its adoption. As a self-taught engineer, Shaundai describes her transformation from a "YOLO" coding mindset to appreciating the structured benefits that TypeScript offers, leading to more organized and efficient codebases. Her upcoming course, "TypeScript for JavaScript Developers," aims to bridge the gap between skepticism and appreciation for TypeScript, helping engineers embrace its potential for making a meaningful impact on their projects and careers. In this episode, Shaundai talks to Chuck and Robbie about how she landed her role at Netflix, her journey from being a TypeScript skeptic to an advocate, and her TypeScript course called Typescript to Javascript. Key Takeaways [00:43] - Introduction to Shaundai Person. [04:03] - A whiskey review: S.N. Pike’s Magnolia Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond. [13:09] - Tech hot takes. [31:44] - Shaundai talks about her course, Typescript for Javascript Developers. [41:04] - Why Shaundai was learning rails and golang. [46:30] - What are Shaundai’s favorite Netflix shows? Quotes [31:55] - “TypeScript was something I hated until I learned what the purpose was.” ~ Shaundai Person [34:11] - “I was in love with JavaScript because it fit my personal values.” ~ Shaundai Person [51:39] - “If I can spend time with the people that I love in the ways that I want to, then this is the most beautiful life that I can imagine for myself.” ~ Shaundai Person Links Shaundai Person Shaundai Person Twitter Shaundai Person LinkedIn TypeScript for JavaScript Developers Netflix S.N. Pike’s Magnolia Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond Sagamore Spirit Fireball Hudson Whiskey Tailwind CSS Vanilla CSS Material UI Front End Happy Hour Ryan Burgess RenderATL Angie Jones Publix Instacart Nutrafol Shopify Codecademy Salesloft Angular React Basecamp WordPress Rust Next JS YAML Black Mirror Stranger Things How to Get Rich Hulu Amazon Prime Video Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io.