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CodePen Radio

CodePen Blog
Codepen
Javascript
CSS
React
Next.js
Liquid Glass
Web Development
Front-End Development
Codemirror
Elasticsearch
Postgres
Analytics
Glitch Effects
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Custom Functions
Remote Work
Babel
Search Technology
Software Development
Infrastructure Management

The CodePen team talk about the ins and outs of running a web software business.

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We've had realtime features on CodePen for ages. Back when it was pretty damn hard. Our Collab Mode is an obvious one, where users can code together. (This "just works" in the 2.0 editor, it's not called anything special.) That and Professor Mode use... more

Rachel and Chris on the show this week to discuss a series of big changes over the last, say, six months or so with our billing system. We've essentially re-written this thing several times, and obviously this is the best time. Having three plans, tw... more

Having that first response from the server to users browsers be, ya know, full of good, useful, renderable HTML is certainly better than an empty <div id="app">. You can feel it and see it in the filmstrip view of the site loading. Not to mention you... more

Stephen and Chris chat about how the 2.0 editor (well, the compiler really) understands and supports Browserslist, a config format that lives in your package.json file that multiple blocks can understand and make browser support decisions against.

J... more

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Recent Guests

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Guest who explains the 2.0 template system and related features
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Episode: 423: 2.0 Templates

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Stephen Shaw
Co-host and developer at CodePen; frequently referenced as a primary host on technical and product discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • Good

    GreAt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nagval_dima
    Russia5 years ago
  • Valuable inside from an open company

    I listen to this show from time to time, but I’m always very grateful in how open they are with how their company works. Whether it’s technical, the inner workings of CodePen, or business, how their marketing and advertising works - they’re willing to give you the chance to look into how they operate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Darnes
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • FREE CODE PEN RADIO SWAG!

    Cuz I’m new

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BandwagonR
    United States7 years ago
  • Thank you for doing what you do!

    I'm building a service business from scratch in the distributed information, value, and distributed ledger technology space and I have reached the inescapable conclusion that I must become a competent and respected front-end developer in order to achieve success in this field. Thank you for being so clear and candid about the many aspects of starting and growing a business in this field.

    Every episode is another profound revelation about what it takes to make it happen. Thank you for being you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilliamDMason
    United States8 years ago
  • Listen, learn lots, and have fun!

    Get an insight into what it takes to run a web software business. Chris, Tim, and Alex, and now with the rest of the team, share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned about running CodePen. These guys and gals have a great dynamic and it shows through in the podcast. Packed with useful information, this podcast is a must if you run or are trying to start your own web software business.

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    5
    mariordev
    United States10 years ago

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The show is consistently described as open about internal processes and decision-making.
Guests and dynamics are highlighted as informative and engaging for builders and founders.
Listeners value the transparency and practicality, praising actionable insights for growing a web business.
Audience notes the coaching-style, no-nonsense tone that makes complex topics accessible.

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422: Supporting Packages
Q: What were the main challenges when experimenting with esm.sh and other packaging tools?
The main challenges were making deep imports resolve reliably, dealing with missing dependencies, and achieving fast render-time performance without requiring a full build or server-side bundling, which led to preferring esbuild-based solutions and an import-map approach.

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What is CodePen Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends practical business lessons with deep dives into building and running a web software startup. Listeners routinely hear how the team approaches product strategy, engineering decisions, and effective go-to-market dynamics with uncommon transparency. From how they run a small, distributed team to how they handle edge cases in coding tooling and user experience, episodes tend to balance technical detail with honest reflections on growth, monetization, and company culture. A standout aspect is the candid, behind-the-scenes look at a real, long-running web-native business, including bets, experiments, and evolving priorities that make it useful for founders, engineers, and product leaders considering similar trajectories.

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