Ben Hong on Open Source, Vue.js, Angular, and Productivity | Frontend Masters Podcast Episode #26

About this episode

Ben Hong discusses his journey in tech, open source contributions, and productivity tools.

Ben Hong (Vue.js & Angular core team member) joins the podcast to discuss his journey into tech, open source contributions, and teaching. Learn how he got started in open source, his thoughts on Vue.js vs. React vs. Angular, and why community-driven projects matter. Ben also shares his passion for productivity tools like Obsidian, his experience with public speaking, and advice for developers looking to grow their careers. Whether you're interested in frontend frameworks, documentation, or career development, this episode is packed with insights! Follow Ben : @bencodezen #Programming #WebDev #TechTalk Check out Ben’s Frontend Masters courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/ ben-hong Frontend Masters Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters Instagram: https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! frontendmasters.com

People in this episode

Host: Frontend Masters

Guest: Ben Hong

Topics covered

• open source
• Vue.js
• Angular
• productivity tools
• career development
• frontend frameworks

Keywords

• open source
• Vue.js
• Angular
• productivity
• public speaking
• career growth
• frontend development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vue.js, Angular, React, Obsidian, Frontend Masters

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