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Backend Banter

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The only podcast dedicated to backend development, technologies, and careers. Lane Wagner, the founder of Boot.dev, interviews successful backend engineers to get their takes on various trends, technologies, and career tips for new backend developers. Golang, Python, JavaScript, and Rust are the programming languages most commonly discussed, but speakers dabble in all sorts.

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Latest Episodes

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 c... more

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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 ... more

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 projec... more

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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 explain... more

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Recent Guests

YK Sugi
YouTube creator and expert in software development
Sourcegraph
Episode: The Tools Are Smarter. Are You? ft. YK Sugi | S02 E12
Quincy Larson
Founder of Free Code Camp
Free Code Camp
Episode: How to Win at Learning ft. Quincy Larson | S02 E11
Mitchell Hashimoto
Co-founder of HashiCorp and founder of Ghosty
Ghosty
Episode: Mitchell Hashimoto: From Terraform to Ghostty | S02 E10
Malte Ubl
CTO of Vercel
Vercel
Episode: Vercel’s Big AI Bet. ft. Malte Ubl | S02 E09
Danny Thompson
Director of Technology at This Dot Labs
This Dot Labs
Episode: Why You Need To Stop Worrying About AI feat. Danny Thompson | S2 E03
Ryan Fleury
Game developer currently working at Epic Games, focusing on developer tooling.
Epic Games
Episode: Everyone is doing memory management wrong. feat. Ryan Fleury | S2 E02
Allan Lires
First employee at Boot.dev
Boot.dev
Episode: #069 - Season Finale: The Boot.dev Origin Story w/ Allan
Adam Argyle
Famous CSS fan and host of The CSS Podcast
Episode: #066 - CSS Is The Hardest Programming Language
Thomas Ballinger
Rust developer working at Convex
Convex
Episode: #061 - Forget SQL, use Typescript feat. Thomas Ballinger

Host

Lane Wagner
Host of Backend Banter and founder of Boot.dev.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 135 ratings
  • Amazing podcast for devs

    Loved the episode with Aaron Francis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrewvi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Let’s Goooooooooo

    I’m so happy there is a podcast out there that interviews the folks I love to watch. Please keep up the good work. 🚀🚀🚀🚀

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poor engr scholar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great host!

    Lane has some great guests and interviews them very skillfully.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maestrovt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Really wanted to learn something

    Too shallow and buddy buddy. I prefer to learn more with the little bit of time I have. I’m judging based on the two most interesting podcasts I wanted to listen to being rather uninteresting, bantering and shallow on technical details. I don’t know if I’m being fair or not, but these are my thoughts on the matter.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    rogerkondrat
    Canadaa year ago
  • Perfect for Backend Devs

    Highly recommend listening if you are looking for a great podcast about backend dev work whether you are new or experienced. Lane is a great host with really great guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1xDeveloper
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the expert insights from guests, finding the content valuable and informative.
The host is noted for his strong interviewing skills that create engaging discussions.
Some feedback indicates a desire for deeper exploration of technical details rather than lighter discussions.
Many listeners enjoy the technical depth provided in episodes, catering specifically to backend development.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#217
Italy/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#67
Norway/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#191
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#243
Singapore/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Win at Learning ft. Quincy Larson | S02 E11
Q: How has AI changed your work at Free Code Camp?
AI has improved efficiency in some tasks, like localization and content creation, but it doesn't replace the quality of human insight and creativity needed in education.
How to Win at Learning ft. Quincy Larson | S02 E11
Q: What advice would you give someone starting out in tech?
Focus on building a strong foundation in coding, learn continuously, and be proactive about your career development rather than taking shortcuts.
How to Win at Learning ft. Quincy Larson | S02 E11
Q: What do you think is the biggest change in the tech education landscape over the years?
While I believe there have been changes in the tools available for learning, the fundamental need to deeply understand coding and the discipline it requires has remained the same.
Roll your own auth or you’re ngmi. ft. Dreams of Code | S02 E07
Q: What are your thoughts on building authentication systems?
I think it's crazy to buy authentication systems because managing user data and implementing security measures is within the capability of a developer.
Roll your own auth or you’re ngmi. ft. Dreams of Code | S02 E07
Q: What is the first course about?
The first course is about building command line applications in Go, starting from basics like counting words in a file to more advanced topics like generating Git commit messages from stage changes.

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Focusing primarily on backend development, this podcast features engaging conversations with accomplished backend engineers who share their insights on technologies and career advice. Episodes frequently explore popular programming languages like Golang, Python, JavaScript, and Rust, along with various frameworks and tools prevalent in the backend development space. Unique to this series is its emphasis on the intersection of development with current trends and AI tools, as well as discussions surrounding practical skills versus traditional education in tech careers.

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Recent guests on Backend Banter include:

1. YK Sugi
2. Quincy Larson
3. Mitchell Hashimoto
4. Malte Ubl
5. Danny Thompson
6. Ryan Fleury
7. Allan Lires
8. Adam Argyle

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