MJS 058: Dean J Sofer

Panel: Charles Max Wood Guest: Dean J Sofer This week on My JavaScript Story, Charles speaks with Dean J Sofer. Dean currently works at PlayStation now and has recently taken a step back from open source recently. He first got into programming because his Dad was really into technology, and he first started off with scripting and creating portfolio websites. They also talk about his time using Angular and what he is working on now. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Episode 95 JSJDean introRealized he prefers working at larger corporationsHow did you first get into programming?Dove into computers because of his DadStarted with scriptingCreating portfolio websitesCSS, HTML, and MVCNode scriptsTook a visual basic class in High SchoolLiked being able to create things that other people could interact withCake PHP and NodeWhat was it that made you want to switch over to JavaScript?Angular What was it about Angular that appealed to you?Why he went searching for AngularAngular UIDon’t be zealot when it comes to frameworksCreate states in your applicationIs there anything that you are particularly proud of in your career?And much, much more! Links: Episode 95 JSJCake PHPNodeJavaScriptAngularAngular UIDean’s GitHub Picks Charles Brandon Sanderson BooksWriting Excuses PodcastLife, the Universe, and Everything ConferenceBullies by Ben ShapiroFire and Fury by Michael Wolff Dean Wallaby.jsYou Suck at Dating Podcast