We present Craft CMS and the whole ecosystem in detail in the podcast. Talks with developers, designers, and editors who use the user-friendly content managemen...
Who is the boss of the house? Craft CMS, Vue, or Will Browar?
In this episode of Craftentries, host Thomas converses with guest Will Browar about his journey from graphic design to web development, focusing on his experiences with Craft CMS. Will recounts his early career at an agency, his transition to a SaaS company, and his passion for continuous learning.
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Craft Cloud: A Seamless Hosting Experience for Craft CMS
In this episode, Thomas interviews Brandon and Brad from Pixel and Tonic. They discuss the release of Craft CMS 5 and the positive reception and adoption it has received. The conversation also touches on Craft Commerce and Craft Cloud. Craft Cloud is a new hosting service offered by Pixel & Tonic, the creators of Craft CMS. It is designed to provide a seamless hosting experience for Craft CMS websites, with features such as on-demand image transforms, automatic static caching, and a streamlined build pipeline.
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The Joy of Self-Taught Coding
In this episode, Thomas interviews Sean Smith, a web developer and podcast host from Canada. Sean shares his journey into web development, starting with his interest in computers and websites in the late 90s. He discusses how he transitioned from teaching English in South Korea to pursuing web development as a career.
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Inside Kirby CMS
Tune in to this episode as Thomas sits down with Bastian Allgeier, the creator of Kirby CMS. They delve into the narrative of Kirby's inception, the strategic choice of a file-based system, and the extensive customization capabilities that make Kirby a developer's dream. Bastian opens up about his choice to forgo a traditional PHP framework in favor of a more tailored approach with PHP and Vue.js, highlighting the platform's adaptability and ease of use.Listen as they discuss the core team's dynamic, the foundational story of Kirby as a company, and the pivotal role of community and enduring partnerships. Bastian also gives an inside look at how new developers are brought into the Kirby fold and breaks down the various licensing options at their disposal.
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CraftQuest On Cast
Episode 15 features Ryan, who owns CraftQuest, an online training platform for Craft CMS and modern web development. He discusses his career path, which began with a job in the software industry, although his academic background is in German studies. Ryan explains how his experience teaching a foreign language later helped him teach technical content.Ryan reflects on the challenges of broad competition and the pressure to create new courses to justify his time. Changing markets led him to adopt a subscription model for CraftQuest, providing subscribers with more varied and valuable content. With this approach, Ryan aims to continuously improve the learning experience for his audience while ensuring sustainability for himself as a course creator.But he also answers questions about how he finds ideas for new courses, the process from the idea to the finished video, and his plans and wishes for CraftQuest. Pine Works is also introduced, a design and development agency with good ethics and strong opinions. The episode is rounded off with topics such as how Ryan prevents burnout and community questions from Andrew Welch.
We present Craft CMS and the whole ecosystem in detail in the podcast. Talks with developers, designers, and editors who use the user-friendly content management system. And, of course, news about releases and plugins.