Podcast appearances and mentions of madison kanna

Madison Kanna is a lifelong learner and self-taught programmer who learns in public, and Madison joins Oz and Charlie to share tactics for getting things done (with their learning goals) - and the importance of having fun along the way when learning computer science.ShownotesMadison Kanna's siteThe Cost of Forsaking CFlow - Mihaly CsikszentmihalyiRyan Holiday - Don't Talk about Writing a Novel

Madison Kanna returns to talk about the benefits of a computer science degree, what bootcamps can offer, and the benefit of being around others learning in a similar direction.Host(s):John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellGuest:Madison Kanna on TwitterRecording date: Dec 21, 2023Brought to you byAG GridIdeaBladeResources:Do You Need a CS Degree to be a Developer? (Madison Kanna on YouTube)Madison Kanna on YouTubeMadison Kanna's code book clubDesign Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-oriented SoftwareCracking the Coding InterviewExercism JavaScript TrackThe Exorcist on IMDBThe Flat Iron BootcampCoding DojoFreeCodeCamp - introduction to JavaScriptTeach Yourself Computer ScienceMicrosoft Learn Student Ambassadors programResilient ManagementDeep WorkTimejumps00:29 Welcome00:54 Introducing Madison Kanna02:06 What's the state of books and code book clubs in 2024?04:49 What is Exercism JavaScript style programming?07:09 Sponsor: Ag Grid08:10 How were CS degrees viewed when you started programming?11:00 What was the biggest value from self studying in programming?17:41 Can you do formal education and more informal education in programming?29:27 Wanting to be around like minded people learning in a similar direction35:20 Sponsor: IdeaBlade36:24 Final thoughtsPodcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.

Saron talks to Madison Kanna, Senior Software Engineer, Health and Wellness at Walmart. Saron talks to Madison about finding the inspiration to transition from being a model to becoming a skilled developer. Madison talks about the experiences, challenges, and moments that sparked her interest in development. Listeners will gain insights into the tools and resources she utilized to hone her coding skills when first embarking on this new path. Madison also highlights the importance of seeking mentorship and how mentorship can open doors to exciting opportunities. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) Madison's Blog Web Development Systems Programming Data Science Python CodeBookClub Deep Work

This week Bekah and Dan sat down with Alex Curtis-Slep, long time member and volunteer and self-taught developer, about documenting the small wins, falling in love with the process, and aligning your goals to maintain a healthy life while job searching and during your tech career.About AlexAlex Curtis-Slep is a self taught software developer. After getting his initial tastes of HTML and CSS in the early 2000's on his basketball blog, Alex jumped into coding in early 2019. He heard about a course Madison Kanna created on roadmapping to become a developer and took the plunge. Following a few years of learning, creating, contributing to open source, and much more, Alex landed his first job in tech at Paypixl. When he's not coding and hyping up his developer friends, he loves everything basketball, tropical fruit, vegan, travel, family, friend, and foreign language related!alexcurtisslep.com@AlexVCS on GitHub@AlexCurtisSlep on Twitter@alexcurtisslep on LinkedInSponsor Virtual Coffee! Your support is incredibly valuable to us. Direct financial support will help us to continue serving the Virtual Coffee community. Please visit our sponsorship page on GitHub for more information - you can even sponsor an episode of the podcast! Virtual Coffee: Virtual Coffee: virtualcoffee.io Podcast Contact: podcast@virtualcoffee.io Bekah: dev.to/bekahhw, Twitter: https://twitter.com/bekahhw, Instagram: bekahhw Dan: dtott.com, Twitter: @danieltott

We all approach learning in different ways. In this episode, we are joined by Madison Kanna to discuss ways we continue to learn as software engineers. Guests: Madison Kanna - @Madisonkanna Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Shirley Wu - @sxywu Picks: Madison Kanna - CS Primer Madison Kanna - CodeTutor.ai Ryan Burgess - Smart Brevity Jem Young - alt-J - An Awesome Wave Jem Young - Changing Minds Jem Young - Woodworking class Stacy London - Algorithmic by Spotlights Shirley Wu - Three.js Journey Shirley Wu - ITP Physical Computing Shirley Wu - Alice Lee's weekly ceramic foxes Shirley Wu - wonder & hope art show Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/learning-time-to-wine-down-and-learn

Madison took us from her dropping college and learning about development to the BookClub she is running. We talked about learning on your own, figuring things out, applying, and getting job interviews. We talked about internships and free mentoring. We talked about making plans and revising them. Finally, we talked about her podcast, as well as the CodeBookClub itself.Here are the links from the show:https://www.twitter.com/Madisonkannahttps://www.madisonkanna.comhttps://www.madisonkanna.com/codebookclub The New Way to Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5qUR3tpEdACreditsCover Campfire Rounds by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.Your host is Timothée (Tim) Bourguignon, more about him at timbourguignon.fr.Gift the podcast a rating on one of the significant platforms https://devjourney.info/subscribeSupport the podcast, support us on Patreon: https://bit.ly/devjpatreonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/timbourguignon)

Recording date: Dec 3, 2020John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellDan Wahlin @DanWahlinCraig Shoemaker @craigshoemakerNorbert de Langen @NorbertdeLangenBrought to you byag-Grid Narwhal Visit nx.dev to get the preeminent open-source toolkit for monorepo development, today. Resources:ChromaticStorybookVisual Regression TestingAdd ons for storybookJest testingStorbook maintainers AMAWeb Rush ep 110 on Storybook with Michael ShilmanMaterial Accordian ComponentNext.jsNuxt.jsAccessibility Add On for StorybookList of AddOns in StoryBook repoFluid Playground (uses Storybook with a custom add-on)Madison Kanna on Web RushTimejumps00:52 Guest introduction02:26 What is Chroma?12:17 Sponsor: Nrwl12:56 Storybook and Chroma15:24 Tips for getting in to open source20:50 How do you reach the community to help them learn Storybook?32:35 Sponsor: Ag Grid33:38 Add ons for Storybook42:47 Final thoughtsPodcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.

John Papa @John_PapaWard Bell @WardBellDan Wahlin @DanWahlinCraig Shoemaker @craigshoemakerMadison Kanna @MadisonKannaBrought to you byag-Grid Raygun Actionable error, crash and performance monitoring. Raygun gives you visibility into how users are really experiencing your software. Detect, diagnose and resolve issues with greater speed and accuracy.Resources:MadisonKanna.comCode Book ClubFreeCodeCampFront End MastersEggheadBrian HoltJem YoungBecome a CodeBookClub hostHere's the form to fill out if you'd like to become a host!You Don’t Know JS seriesMadison Kanna on FreeCodeCampTimejumps01:45 Guest introduction03:49 Is college important?06:52 Resources to get started10:09 Sponsor: Raygun10:46 What does Freecodecamp offer?11:37 What is Code Book Club?15:57 You Don't Know JS series19:43 Working in cyber security22:10 Work and passion time management23:26 Sponsor: Ag Grid24:29 Any tips for learning coding?29:41 Final thoughtsPodcast editing on this episode done by Chris Enns of Lemon Productions.

Phil’s guest on this episode of the IT Career Energizer podcast is Madison Kanna. She is a software developer working at Keeper Security.  Madison is also the host of the CodeBookClub, an online community with live online meetups for beginners and intermediate developers.  She blogs about JavaScript and teaching yourself how to code without attending a Bootcamp.    In this episode, Phil and Madison Kanna discuss how someone who is new to the industry can map out what they will learn and in what order. Madison explains how to motivate and organize yourself to acquire the knowledge you need.     KEY TAKEAWAYS: (3.22) TOP CAREER TIP If you are a new developer, create a curriculum for yourself. Try to map out what you will learn. Knowing, in advance, what step you are going to take next will help you to keep momentum, so your career does not end up stalling before it has really got started.   (5.41) WORST CAREER MOMENT Early in her career, Madison just did not enjoy her work. The firm she worked for did not believe in mentoring or collaborative working. So, she had to basically teach herself at night and during the weekends.   It was a tough time for her. But it taught her that sometimes you just have to be your own mentor. It also made her realize that you need to recognize when something is not right for you and not be afraid to move on.   (8.05) CAREER HIGHLIGHT For Madison, joining Keeper Security has been a career highlight. Working in a truly collaborative environment has helped her to grow her skillset far faster.   Releasing her free JavaScript course, a couple of years ago, was another highlight. It played a big role in enabling her to figure out what she did and didn´t understand. Pushing her to learn more about JavaScript and do so in a structured way.   (9.05) THE FUTURE OF CAREERS IN I.T Madison is excited by the current developments surrounding JavaScript. It still has a lot to offer and sites like Egghead.io are making it far easier for people to keep up with the changes.   (10.05) THE REVEAL What first attracted you to a career in I.T.? – Madison took a coding tutorial and was hooked immediately. What’s the best career advice you received? – You don´t have to be the smartest person on the team. What’s the worst career advice you received? – Learn at least two more languages at the same time as learning JavaScript. What would you do if you started your career now? – Draw up a roadmap to ensure that she was on the right track from the very start and wasted no energy wondering what to do next. What are your current career objectives? – Madison wants to learn more about JavaScript, React and cryptography. What’s your number one non-technical skill? – Being an effective learner. How do you keep your own career energized? – Running the CodeBookClub. What do you do away from technology? – Madison loves to work out and spending time with her family. She also reads a lot.   (13.07) FINAL CAREER TIP Figure out what you are curious about and learn about that. Don`t just stick to learning the things you need for your job and the sector you work in. Learning about unrelated things that you are curious about will take you to new places and enable you to acquire fresh skills.   BEST MOMENTS (4.04) – Madison - “If you want to become a developer, create a plan for what you'll learn and when you'll learn and which courses you'll take.” (7.13) – Madison - “Sometimes, to prevent your career from stalling, you will have to be your own mentor.” (10.50) – Madison - “Surround yourself with people who know more than you, it is the fastest way to learn.” (13.05) – Madison - “Figure out what you are curious about and learn about that.”   ABOUT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil Burgess is an independent IT consultant who has spent the last 20 years helping organizations to design, develop and implement software solutions.  Phil has always had an interest in helping others to develop and advance their careers.  And in 2017 Phil started the I.T. Career Energizer podcast to try to help as many people as possible to learn from the career advice and experiences of those that have been, and still are, on that same career journey.   CONTACT THE HOST – PHIL BURGESS Phil can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/philtechcareer LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/philburgess Facebook: https://facebook.com/philtechcareer Instagram: https://instagram.com/philtechcareer Website: https://itcareerenergizer.com/contact   Phil is also reachable by email at phil@itcareerenergizer.com and via the podcast’s website, https://itcareerenergizer.com Join the I.T. Career Energizer Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITCareerEnergizer   ABOUT THE GUEST – MADISON KANNA Madison Kanna is a software developer working at Keeper Security.  Madison is also the host of the CodeBookClub, an online community with live online meetups for beginners and intermediate developers.  She blogs about JavaScript and teaching yourself how to code without attending a Bootcamp.   CONTACT THE GUEST – MADISON KANNA Madison Kanna can be contacted through the following Social Media platforms:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Madisonkanna LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-kanna/ Website: https://madisonkanna.com/  

In this week's episode of the freeCodeCamp podcast, Abbey chats with Madison Kanna, a full-stack developer who works remotely for Mediavine. Madison describes how homeschooling affected her future learning style, how she tackles imposter syndrome and failure, and how she helps others teach themselves to code.

In our final episode of the Game of Thrones Philosophy Breakdown, we are joined by friends to reflect on the philosophy and meaning from the entire series.  Our guests are Charles Pustejovsky, Cameron Sorsby, Madison Kanna, Grant Parker, and Amanda Kingsmith. They share how they got hooked on GoT, favorite characters and philosophical insight, and recommendations for managing your GoT withdrawals. 

This week’s episode features Madison Kanna, a self-taught software developer. She has done a wonderful job documenting her learning process on her blog, madisonkanna.com. “Find something that you would do even if you wouldn’t get paid for it.” -Madison Topics Covered: How Madison got started as an engineer How she taught herself Javascript The importance … Continue reading "The Skill it Takes to be Your Own Teacher with Madison Kanna: Season 1 Episode 15"

In this episode of Second Career Devs, I chat with Madison Kanna, a fashion model turned full stack developer. We discuss her passion for trying new things, the chip on her shoulder that motivated her to change careers, and how she's made the most of her non-traditional background.

Madison tells her story of how she went from being a fashion model with no college degree to full-time software engineer in just one year. She used free online resources including freeCodeCamp, and worked for free at a startup until they hired her. Written and read by Madison Kanna: https://twitter.com/MadisonKanna Article link: https://fcc.im/2ApFnXO Learn to code for free at: https://www.freecodecamp.org Intro music by Vangough: https://fcc.im/2APOG02 Resources mentioned: https://discoverpraxis.com https://www.freecodecamp.org https://www.udacity.com https://frontendmasters.com/ Transcript: In 2015 I knew almost nothing about coding. Today, I’m a software engineer and a teacher at a code school for kids. When people find out I work as an engineer, they often ask, “How can I get a job as a software engineer coming from a nontraditional background?” Well, you can’t get more nontraditional than me. I was homeschooled growing up, and I’m a college dropout. When I dropped out, I signed with an agency and modeled for fashion brands. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, but my sister was a software engineer and she loved it. So one day, I took Udacity’s “Intro to Computer Science” course. And I loved it. Coding became my biggest passion. I knew I would become a software engineer. I also knew it might be the hardest thing I ever did. But I resolved to see it through. I was going to make this happen. If you love to code, and keep working toward your goal of becoming a developer, you will get there — no matter where you come from. Here’s how I did it. Figured out how you learn best. After months of teaching myself to code, I knew I needed that next step, so I applied to several coding bootcamps. Yet I realized that I learn best not by studying, but when I am working. Figuring out how I learn most efficiently was a huge help. For you, maybe you need to immerse yourself fully at a bootcamp, or take a part-time online program. For me, I realized I would learn best by jumping headfirst into an engineering internship. But… how could I get one? Build your personal brand. I knew I wanted real-world experience. So I enrolled in Praxis, a program that places young people into apprenticeships at startups. But Praxis focuses on marketing and sales roles, and I was determined to become an engineer. So, I decided to find myself an engineering internship and use Praxis to help me build my personal brand to increase my chances of being hired. I worked with Simon from Praxis, who helped me prepare for interviews and create my online presence. My mom, an entrepreneur and brand expert, encouraged me to blog about coding, speak at meetups, start a YouTube channel, and continue to build my GitHub portfolio. I kept sharing whatever I was learning about. Eventually, when you Googled me you could immediately see that I was passionate about coding. Google yourself. What do you see? Work for free and love the work. While originally I had hoped to get a paying internship, I quickly realized I had a better chance of getting experience as an engineer if I did free work. I found a startup I wanted to work for and pitched myself to them: I’d work for for free as an engineering dev for a few months. Then they could either promote me or let me go depending on how I did. They agreed, and I spent the next few months working harder than I ever have. I relished every moment I spent just fixing one little bug in the app. Later on, I realized that although I didn’t have a ton of technical skills going in, my passion to learn and my excitement to be a part of the team shone through and got me the internship. Even though I was working for free, I loved the work and the team more than any paying job I’ve ever had. Make your nontraditional background a strength, not a weakness. At first, I didn’t want to highlight just how nontraditional my background was. I feared I already stuck out enough just being a female programmer, let alone someone without a CS background. Then my mom said, “Own who you are. Use your previous experiences as a strength.” For my first dev internship, I made it clear I would help out the startup in any way that I could. I talked about the variety of other skills I had picked up way back when I worked for my mom’s company, and how I could utilize those skills while I was also growing into the role of junior developer. I didn’t just try to be an engineering intern. The first week of my internship, I did anything from uploading YouTube videos to writing code to making copy changes. For many startups, they want people who are hungry to learn and get things done — not just code monkeys. What skills from your previous career can you utilize to make yourself valuable, not just as a developer but as a member of the team? A few months into my internship, the company’s CEO, Bryan, sent me a Slack message. “Madison, we want you to work for us.” I was promoted to junior developer. For the first time, I was getting paid to code. Use the haters to push you forward. Many times, when I told someone I was working towards being an engineer, they would look at me and say, “You? An engineer? Are you sure?” For awhile this frustrated me. Then I realized that I wasn’t going to let what anyone said stop me. Each time I heard those comments, I went home and started coding. I used the haters as fuel to keep pushing myself towards my goal. People will always tell you that you can’t do it. When you ignore what they say and just keep going, you develop a trust in yourself and a determination that becomes unstoppable. On the other hand, having a support system who believes you can do it is immensely helpful. I couldn’t have become an engineer without the support of my family. Just keep coding. Getting that first junior developer position was the toughest and most rewarding thing I’ve done. If you focus on your love of code and just keep pushing forward, you will get there. No matter where you’re coming from. So what are you waiting for? Let’s code!

In just one year, Madison Kanna transitioned careers from fashion model to software engineer. She is now a fullstack developer at Conversio, and in her spare time blogs about development and life at MadisonKanna.com. Madison has also created a Udemy course, JavaScript For Beginners. Listen to the episode for the story of Madison's journey from homeschooler to college dropout to fashion model to frontend and then fullstack developer. Along the way, she shares thoughts on productivity, working remotely, pursuing your passions, landing that first job, learning by teaching, and more.