Danny Thompson
@dthompsondev.bsky.social
Software Developer and Co-Host of The Programming Podcast |
I've helped 1000s of people land jobs in tech |
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Now this, this is how you end the first day of a conference!
The vibes are fantastic!
The community is community-ing!
On a stage with literal inspirations!
This is #CommitYourCode y'all!
Day 1 is in the books!
Now time for the social where the entire conference hangs out!
The vibes are fantastic!
The community is community-ing!
On a stage with literal inspirations!
This is #CommitYourCode y'all!
Day 1 is in the books!
Now time for the social where the entire conference hangs out!
ALMOST 350 COMBINED RSVPS FOR TOMORROW'S MEETUP! We doubled in a week! I've been working on this workshop around the clock. Even cancelled get togethers to make sure nothing but the highest quality information is served tomorrow. This will fundamentally change how you even THINK about AI.
February 11, 2026 at 3:49 PM
ALMOST 350 COMBINED RSVPS FOR TOMORROW'S MEETUP! We doubled in a week! I've been working on this workshop around the clock. Even cancelled get togethers to make sure nothing but the highest quality information is served tomorrow. This will fundamentally change how you even THINK about AI.
Of the 100 or so DMs I have received only one person so far has accurately guessed what company that I'm going to be working for next. I love that y'all are so invested in this! I truly love the community that we have built!
February 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Of the 100 or so DMs I have received only one person so far has accurately guessed what company that I'm going to be working for next. I love that y'all are so invested in this! I truly love the community that we have built!
Left: AI-Built UI
Right: Danny-Built UI lol
The AI Version got me 80% of the way there.
I could have easily launched with it.
The problem?
It just lacked soul.
My Discord voted on it!
Notice the differences:
- Clearer date badges
- Card Styles vs Flat list
- Clean design
Right: Danny-Built UI lol
The AI Version got me 80% of the way there.
I could have easily launched with it.
The problem?
It just lacked soul.
My Discord voted on it!
Notice the differences:
- Clearer date badges
- Card Styles vs Flat list
- Clean design
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Left: AI-Built UI
Right: Danny-Built UI lol
The AI Version got me 80% of the way there.
I could have easily launched with it.
The problem?
It just lacked soul.
My Discord voted on it!
Notice the differences:
- Clearer date badges
- Card Styles vs Flat list
- Clean design
Right: Danny-Built UI lol
The AI Version got me 80% of the way there.
I could have easily launched with it.
The problem?
It just lacked soul.
My Discord voted on it!
Notice the differences:
- Clearer date badges
- Card Styles vs Flat list
- Clean design
I need folks to stop with the CODING IS DEAD talk because developers know that isn't the case but upper management thinks because these posts have a lot of likes they must be right.
Tons of devs still work over 40 hours a week.
I am very pro AI but this message isn't accurate.
Tons of devs still work over 40 hours a week.
I am very pro AI but this message isn't accurate.
February 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I need folks to stop with the CODING IS DEAD talk because developers know that isn't the case but upper management thinks because these posts have a lot of likes they must be right.
Tons of devs still work over 40 hours a week.
I am very pro AI but this message isn't accurate.
Tons of devs still work over 40 hours a week.
I am very pro AI but this message isn't accurate.
I have had this thought for a couple days but didn't know how to put it into words until now.
You can’t out earn your own lack of skills.
I tried.
It didn't work.
The moment I stopped trying to "make money" and started trying to "be valuable," the income differential was undeniable.
You can’t out earn your own lack of skills.
I tried.
It didn't work.
The moment I stopped trying to "make money" and started trying to "be valuable," the income differential was undeniable.
February 5, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I have had this thought for a couple days but didn't know how to put it into words until now.
You can’t out earn your own lack of skills.
I tried.
It didn't work.
The moment I stopped trying to "make money" and started trying to "be valuable," the income differential was undeniable.
You can’t out earn your own lack of skills.
I tried.
It didn't work.
The moment I stopped trying to "make money" and started trying to "be valuable," the income differential was undeniable.
TOP 21 ON THE STATE OF JS SURVEY?!?
In our very first year?!
I am actually speechless (and y'all know that rarely happens!) I had to do a double-take to make sure I wasn't seeing things!
Wow! Thank you for recommending us!
Especially with so many other great podcasts there!
In our very first year?!
I am actually speechless (and y'all know that rarely happens!) I had to do a double-take to make sure I wasn't seeing things!
Wow! Thank you for recommending us!
Especially with so many other great podcasts there!
February 4, 2026 at 11:10 PM
TOP 21 ON THE STATE OF JS SURVEY?!?
In our very first year?!
I am actually speechless (and y'all know that rarely happens!) I had to do a double-take to make sure I wasn't seeing things!
Wow! Thank you for recommending us!
Especially with so many other great podcasts there!
In our very first year?!
I am actually speechless (and y'all know that rarely happens!) I had to do a double-take to make sure I wasn't seeing things!
Wow! Thank you for recommending us!
Especially with so many other great podcasts there!
BIG BIG NEWS Y’ALL!
After a great journey with the team at This Dot Labs, I’m officially moving on to my next adventure.
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After a great journey with the team at This Dot Labs, I’m officially moving on to my next adventure.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:54 PM
BIG BIG NEWS Y’ALL!
After a great journey with the team at This Dot Labs, I’m officially moving on to my next adventure.
Thread ⬇️
1/5
After a great journey with the team at This Dot Labs, I’m officially moving on to my next adventure.
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1/5
Don't lose potential customers on your website because you focused so much on the design and not on the actual experience, otherwise, you will have an absolutely beautiful path to another abandoned cart.
February 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Don't lose potential customers on your website because you focused so much on the design and not on the actual experience, otherwise, you will have an absolutely beautiful path to another abandoned cart.
Hard truth:
Some of y'all are treating AI like it's magic (it's not).
Some of y'all are treating AI like a fad (it's DEFINITELY not).
The real value is in the middle, but most people are too busy picking sides to find it.
Some of y'all are treating AI like it's magic (it's not).
Some of y'all are treating AI like a fad (it's DEFINITELY not).
The real value is in the middle, but most people are too busy picking sides to find it.
February 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Hard truth:
Some of y'all are treating AI like it's magic (it's not).
Some of y'all are treating AI like a fad (it's DEFINITELY not).
The real value is in the middle, but most people are too busy picking sides to find it.
Some of y'all are treating AI like it's magic (it's not).
Some of y'all are treating AI like a fad (it's DEFINITELY not).
The real value is in the middle, but most people are too busy picking sides to find it.
Clean code is a preference.
Stable code is a paycheck.
Stable code is a paycheck.
February 2, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Clean code is a preference.
Stable code is a paycheck.
Stable code is a paycheck.
With TypeScript, you actually have two options, whether you realize it or not.
Let's say you are using TanStack React Forms and need a type. You can do this in 2 different ways!
Have you tried this yourself?
This is a small clip from a larger video with the link below.
Let's say you are using TanStack React Forms and need a type. You can do this in 2 different ways!
Have you tried this yourself?
This is a small clip from a larger video with the link below.
January 29, 2026 at 3:30 AM
With TypeScript, you actually have two options, whether you realize it or not.
Let's say you are using TanStack React Forms and need a type. You can do this in 2 different ways!
Have you tried this yourself?
This is a small clip from a larger video with the link below.
Let's say you are using TanStack React Forms and need a type. You can do this in 2 different ways!
Have you tried this yourself?
This is a small clip from a larger video with the link below.
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From my conversation with @dthompsondev.bsky.social on @coffeeandopensource.com "There are so many paths to success in #tech"
#developer #technology
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#developer #technology
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in my conversation with Danny Thompson on #coffeeandopensource, we talked about how #tech has so many paths to success #dev #programming #developerlife https://www.coffeeandopensource.com/guest/dann...
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January 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
From my conversation with @dthompsondev.bsky.social on @coffeeandopensource.com "There are so many paths to success in #tech"
#developer #technology
www.tiktok.com/@isaacrlevin...
#developer #technology
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Software Developers! What is a technical opinion you held strongly as a junior developer that you have completely flip-flopped on as you became more experienced?
January 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Software Developers! What is a technical opinion you held strongly as a junior developer that you have completely flip-flopped on as you became more experienced?
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Amazing opportunity for devs and team leads!! Level up your skills!!
THE COHORTS ARE BACK!
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Amazing opportunity for devs and team leads!! Level up your skills!!
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Reminder, these are happening again. Apply now!
THE COHORTS ARE BACK!
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
January 20, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Reminder, these are happening again. Apply now!
Use AI to audit your site as a user or a group of users!
Are you using AI like this?
This is one of my favorite things to do with AI because the value is just on another level.
It's one thing to just audit how things work, It's another to make AI try it with user personas!
Are you using AI like this?
This is one of my favorite things to do with AI because the value is just on another level.
It's one thing to just audit how things work, It's another to make AI try it with user personas!
January 20, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Use AI to audit your site as a user or a group of users!
Are you using AI like this?
This is one of my favorite things to do with AI because the value is just on another level.
It's one thing to just audit how things work, It's another to make AI try it with user personas!
Are you using AI like this?
This is one of my favorite things to do with AI because the value is just on another level.
It's one thing to just audit how things work, It's another to make AI try it with user personas!
Reposted by Danny Thompson
I see #TheProgrammingPodcast, I click. Simple! Curious to know, has release cadence change from Thursday to Monday? @dthompsondev.bsky.social @leonnoel.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I see #TheProgrammingPodcast, I click. Simple! Curious to know, has release cadence change from Thursday to Monday? @dthompsondev.bsky.social @leonnoel.bsky.social
THE COHORTS ARE BACK!
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
January 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
THE COHORTS ARE BACK!
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
A 6-week Software Developer program where you work on a team building a project that is actually worth talking about in an interview while being guided by 2 professional software developers in the industry.
We do not monetize this. It is completely free.
I’ve literally loved the last year building EventConvo, and today, the hard work paid off with these Lighthouse scores!
EventConvo is hitting Beta soon, and it’s blazing fast.
Vercel & Next.js 15, React 19, TanStack, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Appwrite, Stripe, and Resend!
EventConvo is hitting Beta soon, and it’s blazing fast.
Vercel & Next.js 15, React 19, TanStack, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Appwrite, Stripe, and Resend!
January 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
I’ve literally loved the last year building EventConvo, and today, the hard work paid off with these Lighthouse scores!
EventConvo is hitting Beta soon, and it’s blazing fast.
Vercel & Next.js 15, React 19, TanStack, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Appwrite, Stripe, and Resend!
EventConvo is hitting Beta soon, and it’s blazing fast.
Vercel & Next.js 15, React 19, TanStack, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Appwrite, Stripe, and Resend!
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I wasn't planning on a redesign, but after a bit of inspiration from @dthompsondev.bsky.social, the wheels started turning. I knew I had to create something more impactful and story-driven.
I’m locking the editor on this portfolio for at least 6–12 months.
djneill.com
I’m locking the editor on this portfolio for at least 6–12 months.
djneill.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I wasn't planning on a redesign, but after a bit of inspiration from @dthompsondev.bsky.social, the wheels started turning. I knew I had to create something more impactful and story-driven.
I’m locking the editor on this portfolio for at least 6–12 months.
djneill.com
I’m locking the editor on this portfolio for at least 6–12 months.
djneill.com
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I just finished listening to the latest episode (Dec. 11) of #TheProgrammingPodcast and want to thank @leonnoel.bsky.social and @dthompsondev.bsky.social for answering my question. They spent 17 minutes on it dropping a million dollars worth of game. #100Devs #programming #coding #softewareengineer
December 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I just finished listening to the latest episode (Dec. 11) of #TheProgrammingPodcast and want to thank @leonnoel.bsky.social and @dthompsondev.bsky.social for answering my question. They spent 17 minutes on it dropping a million dollars worth of game. #100Devs #programming #coding #softewareengineer
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Listened to Ep 21 of The Programming Podcast from
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the road. It's from April 3rd.
If you're on the job hunt, listen to this one. Great questions & answers about the hunt.
#100Devs #webdev
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the road. It's from April 3rd.
If you're on the job hunt, listen to this one. Great questions & answers about the hunt.
#100Devs #webdev
December 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Listened to Ep 21 of The Programming Podcast from
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the road. It's from April 3rd.
If you're on the job hunt, listen to this one. Great questions & answers about the hunt.
#100Devs #webdev
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the road. It's from April 3rd.
If you're on the job hunt, listen to this one. Great questions & answers about the hunt.
#100Devs #webdev
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Another banger! Thanks @leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social for the Huntober vibes and pick me up! If you haven't already, check out The Programming Podcast!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Jxd...
open.spotify.com/episode/5Jxd...
The Job Search Crisis: Why 3.3 Million People Are Failing (And How To Fix It)
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Another banger! Thanks @leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social for the Huntober vibes and pick me up! If you haven't already, check out The Programming Podcast!
open.spotify.com/episode/5Jxd...
open.spotify.com/episode/5Jxd...
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I said this earlier in the year that The Programming Podcast would be #1 on my Spotify Wrapped. @dthompsondev.bsky.social and @leonnoel.bsky.social delivered!!!
December 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I said this earlier in the year that The Programming Podcast would be #1 on my Spotify Wrapped. @dthompsondev.bsky.social and @leonnoel.bsky.social delivered!!!
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Listened to Ep 19 of The Programming Podcast from
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the drive back home. It's from March 20th. Detoured & visited with @sirashtondev.bsky.social. walked 4.5 miles through Monrovia to get some steps in together.
#100Devs #webdev
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the drive back home. It's from March 20th. Detoured & visited with @sirashtondev.bsky.social. walked 4.5 miles through Monrovia to get some steps in together.
#100Devs #webdev
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Listened to Ep 19 of The Programming Podcast from
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the drive back home. It's from March 20th. Detoured & visited with @sirashtondev.bsky.social. walked 4.5 miles through Monrovia to get some steps in together.
#100Devs #webdev
@leonnoel.bsky.social & @dthompsondev.bsky.social on the drive back home. It's from March 20th. Detoured & visited with @sirashtondev.bsky.social. walked 4.5 miles through Monrovia to get some steps in together.
#100Devs #webdev