Dev Life S5E19 | Re Engineering Git with PJ Hagerty Git standard is often the bottleneck for AI-generated code. In this episode, we’re joined by PJ Hagerty, Head of DevRel at GitButler, to discuss how the co-founder of GitHub is reinventing change management. We dive into the "parallel branches" approach that outpaces git worktree, how to prevent the "oops, I committed to main" mistake, and why GitButler acts as the essential "traffic controller" for Agentic Coding (Cursor, Claude Code). We cover: - Beyond the GUI: Why GitButler is a new mental model, not just a wrapper. - AI & Knowledge Decay: Will AI-generated commits erode our fundamental engineering craft? -The Human Element: Why DevRel isn't "dying" and how PJ is tackling mental health in tech with OSMI. Stop fighting your tools and start mastering your craft. Stream the full episode now! CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjhagerty/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchristiansen/

📣 New Podcast! "Dev Life S5E19 | Re Engineering Git with PJ Hagerty" on @Spreaker #angular #angular21 #coder #developer #ngconf #programmer

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 11 Episode 4 Make your Angular Apps more secure with Martina Kraus” Photos of Hosts in the style of a Photo Booth: Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, Jan-Niklas Vortmann, Jay Bell and Brian Love." Photo of Martina in the style of a polaroid picture.

Think your Angular app is secure? Think again. 🔐
Martina Kraus tells everything #Angular devs must know about web security.
This is the episode that could save your app. #ngconf
📺 youtu.be/kyxF0Kk3WEQ
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🟢 bit.ly/4d6C1eR

Dev Life S5E185 | Think Like A Monk, Code Like an Engineer with Frederic Harper Behind every line of code is a human being - with stress, ambition, doubt, and purpose. In this episode of The Dev Life, Brooke & Matt are joined by Frederic Harper, Manager of Developer Relations and practitioner of Buddhist philosophy, to move beyond the IDE and explore the inner life of the developer. If you’ve ever felt like your identity is tied entirely to your productivity, this conversation is a vital reminder that there is a complex human being behind every feature you create. Whether you are looking to transition from software engineering into DevRel, reclaim your mental health in a high-pressure industry, or simply master the "monk-like" mindset of mindfulness and humility, Frederic shares a practical framework for finding alignment in a career that often feels restless. Stop just pushing code and start engineering a life you love by applying these simple, centered practices to your daily grind. In this episode, we cover: - The DevRel Path: Navigating the transition from shipping code to building communities and improving Developer Experience (DX). - The Productivity Trap: Why we tie our self-worth to our output and how to break the cycle of burnout. - Engineering the Ego: How adopting a "Think Like a Monk" mentality transforms team dynamics and personal career growth. - The 10-Minute Shift: Simple, actionable daily practices to help you find stillness and purpose in your work. CONNECT WITH US: https://fred.dev/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchristiansen/

📣 New Podcast! "Dev Life S5E185 | Think Like A Monk, Code Like an Engineer with Frederic Harper" on @Spreaker #angular #angular21 #coder #developer #ngconf #programmer

Dev Life S5E17 | Ticket Closer to AI Leader: The Architect's Blueprint for Success w/ Tony Alicea The era of the "Ticket Closing Developer" is coming to an end. As AI masters the syntax and boilerplate of our industry, the line between a Senior Developer and a Technical Leader is blurring. This week on The Dev Life, we sit down with popular course instructor and content creator Tony Alicea to discuss the "missing education" required to survive and thrive in the age of LLMs. Tony argues that the skills traditionally reserved for managers - clear communication, rigorous spec writing, and systems thinking - are now the primary technical requirements for guiding AI effectively. In this episode, we dive into: - The Skill Atrophy Trap: How to use AI as a force multiplier without losing your deep technical intuition. - The "Manager" Pivot: Why writing a perfect spec is the most important "coding" skill you can develop in 2026. - Cascade Methodology: Why Agile and Waterfall are failing in the AI era and what should replace them. - Becoming an "Abstraction Breaker": Why understanding the layers under your tools is the only way to avoid obsolescence. Don’t just watch the future happen - learn how to lead it. Whether you're a senior dev or an aspiring architect, this conversation is your roadmap for the next phase of your career. CONNECT WITH US: https://anthonyalicea.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchristiansen/

📣 New Podcast! "Dev Life S5E17 | Ticket Closer to AI Leader: The Architect's Blueprint for Success w/ Tony Alicea" on @Spreaker #angular #angular21 #coder #developer #ngconf #programmer

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 11 Episode 3 The Updated 2026 Angular Roadmap” Photos of Hosts Jay Bell and Brian Love.

Brian hosts Jay.
Jay hosts Brian.
And together they dive into the updated #Angular roadmap 🔥
What’s new? What got cut? Where is Angular really headed next? #ngconf

Get the breakdown 👇
🟢 bit.ly/4b7Mzck
🍎https://apple.co/4bBTP06
📺 youtu.be/dy5dp94r57Q

TODAY!!!!! Wednesday March 11 at 11:00AM MT. Join TinyMCE @joinTiny and Learn how to quickly implement a rich text editor within your #Angular application. #ngconf
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‼️Your <textarea> needs an upgrade. Learn how to implement rich text, collaboration, and AI features in minutes—not months. #Angular

FREE Webinar from #ngconf & TinyMCE
🗓️Wednesday, March 11 at 11:00 am MT
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FREE WEBINAR from #ngconf and TinyMCE!
Wednesday March 11 at 11:00AM MT. Learn how to quickly implement a rich text editor within your #Angular application.

Sign up now! 👉 bit.ly/3LzhaVW

Dev Life S5E16 | AI in the Trenches - Tools We Love and Lessons Learned with Alfredo Perez -In this episode of The Dev Life, we’re going beyond the hype to bring you a "boots on the ground" look at the AI revolution. Angular GDE Alfredo Perez joins the show for a candid, deep-dive discussion into the tools that are genuinely transforming the way we code, create, and live. Whether you're a seasoned software engineer or just AI-curious, this episode is packed with actionable insights and honest critiques. We’re stripping away the marketing fluff to discuss what’s actually helping us finish side projects and what’s just adding to the noise. What You’ll Learn : - The AI Dev Stack: Alfredo breaks down his personal AI workflows, from using v0 for rapid app development to leveraging Claude Code and Obsidian for a seamless "no-IDE" experience. - Life Beyond the Terminal: Discover how AI is being used for everything from troubleshooting NAS servers to summarizing complex YouTube content and replacing traditional search engines. - The Reality Check: We tackle the "overhyped" side of AI. Find out which tools failed to live up to the promise and why a "Plan and Spec-Driven" approach is more important than the AI itself. - The "Curiosity" Edge: Why the most important tool in your belt isn't an algorithm, but your ability to optimize your personal workflow and stay curious in a rapidly changing landscape. Ready to level up your workflow? Don't miss this chance to learn which tools are worth your time and which ones you can skip. CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredo-perez/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchristiansen/

📣 New Podcast! "Dev Life S5E16 | AI in the Trenches - Tools We Love and Lessons Learned with Alfredo Perez" on @Spreaker #angular #angular21 #coder #developer #ngconf #programmer

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 11 Episode 2 Flint - Linting Reimagined with Josh Goldberg” Photos of Hosts in the style of a Photo Booth: Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, Jan-Niklas Vortmann, Jay Bell and Brian Love." Photo of Josh in the style of a polaroid picture.

Probably no one knows more about Linting than Josh Goldberg. Today we sat down to talk about his latest project "Flint" - a fast, friendly linter for JavaScript, TypeScript and more. #ngconf #Angular
🟢 bit.ly/4csFtQK
🍎 apple.co/4sJH5uj
📺 youtu.be/JJNBY5NnKDA

Pirate map theme “Webinar Presented by tinyMCE & ng-conf” TinyMCE Logo, ng-conf logo. “From <textarea> to superpowers: Building serious editors in Angular” Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 11:00 am MT Photo of “Frédéric Harper ”.

From <textarea> to superpowers — FREE webinar from #ngconf is back on!
Learn how to build a serious, collaborative editor in #Angular with TinyMCE — basic setup to full-featured editing for LMS, CMS, and more.
Wed Mar 11 at 11:00 am MT
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Dev Life S5E15 | Inside Technical Program Management: Misconceptions, Mindset & Making the Switch What does a Technical Program Manager actually do &amp; and why is the role so often misunderstood? In this episode of Dev Life, Brooke and Matt go inside Technical Program Management — unpacking the misconceptions, the mindset shift from engineer to TPM, and how engineers can work more effectively with the role. We explore: • What a TPM really owns (and what they don’t) • Where engineers misunderstand the role • Fair criticisms TPMs need to hear • What great TPM support actually feels like • Staying technical without writing production code • When making the switch makes sense — and when it doesn’t Whether you're considering the move to TPM or simply want to collaborate better with one, this conversation brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood roles in tech. CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchristiansen/

📣 New Podcast! "Dev Life S5E15 | Inside Technical Program Management: Misconceptions, Mindset & Making the Switch" on @Spreaker #angular #angular21 #coder #developer #ngconf #ngconf2025 #programmer

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 11 Episode 1 SignalStore Events - Have we come full circle? with Marko Stanimirović” Photos of Hosts in the style of a Photo Booth: Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, Jan-Niklas Vortmann, Jay Bell and Brian Love." Photo of Marko in the style of a polaroid picture.

Come listen to the #SignalStore creator himself, Marko Stanimirović . We talk NgRx, SignalStore and the new Events plugin — think NgRx Effects but built for NgRx SignalStore. #Angular #ngconf
🍎https://apple.co/3MKyfwW
🟢https://bit.ly/4r4lCuF
📺https://youtu.be/hBOwrpnUDds

Red, Black, and white graphic with photo of Alfredo Perez & ng-conf logo. "ng-champion article.Angular Best Practices for AI” 4 min read.

#AI writes Angular code—but not always good Angular code. This new open-source skills package from Alfredo Perez teaches your AI agent real #Angular best practice. Train your AI to code like an expert. #ngconf

bit.ly/46Qd2Za

Red, Black, and white graphic with photo of Alfredo Perez & ng-conf logo. "ng-champion article.Getting Started with Angular Toolbar” 6 min read.

Test faster, click less. Learn how to add an #Angular Toolbar that lets you toggle features, roles, and permissions instantly—right inside your app. Alfredo Perez #ngconf

bit.ly/4rfLtAe

Treasure Map theme. Ng-conf 2025 Pirate logo. Angular Logo. Photo of Michael Hladky “ Angular Design Systems Accerlated by AI & MCP”

Now available on YouTube 🎉
Michael Hladky's #ngconf session dives into modernizing an enterprise #Angular Design System using AI + MCP — including real refactoring strategies that cut development time in half.
🔗 Watch here: ⬇️
youtu.be/PvAmlAWOLeA

Stop vibe coding. Start building with intent.

Spec-driven development flips AI coding on its head: define what and why before how, reduce re-prompting, and turn specs into living documentation. #ngconf #Angular

🔗https://bit.ly/4sY48lY

Pirate map theme “Webinar Presented by Progress & ng-conf” Progress Logo, ng-conf logo. “Design Faster: Introducing the Progress AI UI Generator Tomorrow” Photos of “Alyssa Nicoll ” and “Stefan Mariyanov”.

Build modern UIs without the grind. 👀
Now available on YouTube: #ngconf + @progressSW FREE webinar on the new Progress AI UI Generator — see how to go from idea to working UI in minutes, across #Angular, React & more.

Watch now! youtu.be/L-DGHNv6c1M

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 10 Episode 14 Did Somebody Say Signal Forms??? with Rainer Hahnekamp” Photos of Hosts in the style of a Photo Booth: Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, Jan-Niklas Vortmann, Jay Bell and Brian Love." Photo of Rainer in the style of a polaroid picture.

Signal Forms in Angular: worth the wait? 👀We sat down with Rainer Hahnekamp to talk wins, gaps, and what the future may hold for forms in #Angular. If forms matter to you, this episode is a must! #ngconf #Angular21

🍎 apple.co/4qFovlL
🟢 bit.ly/3Yw8yCv

Red, Black, and white graphic with photo of Preston Lamb & ng-conf logo. "ng-champion article. Modernize Your Components: The Power of Signal Inputs and Outputs” 7 min read.

🚀 Modernize your #Angular components with our latest article from @prestonjlamb! Discover how signal inputs & outputs deliver cleaner code, smarter reactivity, and effortless parent-child communication. #ngconf
👀 bit.ly/48tu14S

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 10 Episode 13 Styles in the modern age with Martine Dowden” Photos of Hosts in the style of a Photo Booth: Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, Jan-Niklas Vortmann, Jay Bell and Brian Love." Photo of Martine in the style of a polaroid picture.

#Angular developers: ready to level up your styling game? 🎨
Join Martine Dowden as she teaches how to structure and manage styles the right way—global styles, view encapsulation, modern CSS, component styles, and more! #ngconf
🟢https://bit.ly/3KcZGyd
🍎https://bit.ly/49UsIgs

TOMORROW at 8:00am MT! ⏰

Join us + Progress to see how the new AI UI Generator turns ideas into working UIs in minutes — and how it fits into your #Angular/React workflow. #ngconf

Grab your spot 👉 ng-conf.lpages.co/progress-web...

The countdown is on — the webinar is THIS Tuesday! 🚀

Join us Progress to see how the new AI UI Generator can turn ideas into working UIs in minutes. Don’t miss it! #ngconf #Angular

Register now 👉 ng-conf.lpages.co/progress-web...

Pirate map theme “Webinar Presented by Progress & ng-conf” Progress Logo, ng-conf logo. “Design Faster: Introducing the Progress AI UI Generator” Tuesday, December 2, 2025. 8:00 AM MT. Photos of “Alyssa Nicoll ” and “Stefan Mariyanov”.

Build modern UIs without the grind. 👀

Join us + @progressSW for a FREE webinar on the new Progress AI UI Generator — see how to go from idea to working UI in minutes, across #Angular, React & more. #ngconf

Save your spot 👉https://ng-conf.lpages.co/progress-webinar-2025-main/

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 10 Episode 12 Angular v21 with Jessica Janiuk: Signal Forms, AI & ARIA” Photos of Hosts in the style of a Photo Booth: Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, Jan-Niklas Vortmann, Jay Bell and Brian Love." Photo of Jessica in the style of a polaroid picture.

🎉 Happy 21st birthday, #Angular! Join us for a pre-release look at v21 with special guest Jessica Janiuk.
We cover Signal Forms, MCP Server tools, ARIA updates, animations & more 👻 #ngconf
🍎 apple.co/3K9JyNP
🟢 bit.ly/4pk6oRJ

Under water ocean theme. "Free webinar Infragistics & ng-conf” Infragistics Logo. “Build Smarter with App Builder - From Legacy to Modern Angular Apps” ng-conf 2025 logo Top right. Photos of “George Abraham ” and “Konstantin Dinev”.

Missed it live? 🎥 You can watch the webinar now on YouTube!

See how App Builder from Infragistics helps teams design + ship #Angular apps faster—without sacrificing quality, scalability, or flexibility. #ngconf

👉 youtu.be/IiEAsqhMA-o

The Angular+ Show logo. “Season 10 Episode 10 Boom, Boom, Boom, Badoom: We Got that Supabase with Katerina Skroumpelou” Photos of Hosts in the style of a Photo Booth: Brooke Avery, Lara Newsom, Jan-Niklas Vortmann, Jay Bell and Brian Love." Photo of Katerina in the style of a polaroid picture.

New episode! 🎙️
We chat with 🐈 Katerina Skroumpelou @psyber.city about Supabase — why devs love it, real-world use cases, security tips, and how to keep learning boldly (even in a tough job market).
No “auth” required. #ngconf #Angular

🍎 apple.co/4oWwGcC
🟢 bit.ly/4oAifve

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Transforming today, inspiring tomorrow – Microsoft Azure leads the way.
Azure. Limitless innovation.
#ngconf is where ideas take flight—thanks to Microsoft Azure, platinum sponsor and champion of tomorrow’s breakthroughs. #Angular

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Photos of the attendees and speakers at ng-conf 2025

Another fantastic #ngconf in the books!! Thanks to the Amazing #Angular community who makes it feel like a giant family reunion. And thanks to the top-notch speakers who filled our brains and emcees 💜 @alyssanicoll.bsky.social & @mhartington.io Hartington who kept us laughing! See you next time!

Getting ready with @rainerhahnekamp.bsky.social to make some announcements at #NgConf

Yes, it’s about #Angular #Testing