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Developer Education w/ Maximilian Schwarzmüller

What is HTML All The Things?

HTML All The Things is a web development podcast and discord community which was started by Matt and Mike, developers based in Ontario, Canada.

The podcast speaks to web development topics as well as running a small business, self-employment and time management. You can join them for both their successes and their struggles as they try to manage expanding their Web Development business without stretching themselves too thin.


What's This One About?

In this episode Mike had the pleasure of sitting down with Maximilian Schwarzmüller to discuss developer education. Before the days of AI, developers would typically go to a traditional school program, do a Udemy course, or maybe take part in a bootcamp. In 2025, the AI era has shifted a lot of things, including developer education into a new space. Mike and Max explore the evolution of developer education, the role of AI in your 2025 learning journey, and what skills (if any) you should prioritize in these new exciting times.

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Show Notes

1. The Evolution of Web Development Education

  • How have you seen web development education change over the past few years, and where do you think it's heading?
  • With the rise of AI, do you think traditional educational methods (courses, bootcamps, etc.) are still as effective?
  • What are the biggest challenges facing self-taught developers today compared to five years ago?

2. The Role of AI in Learning Web Development

  • Do you believe AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are enhancing or hindering the learning process for new developers?
  • How should aspiring web developers balance using AI tools with learning the fundamentals from scratch?
  • Are AI-driven coding assistants making it too easy to rely on shortcuts, potentially leading to a knowledge gap?

3. Shifting Skills and Curriculum in the AI Era

  • What skills do you think web developers should prioritize in a world increasingly influenced by AI?
  • Should web development curriculums include AI-related content, and if so, what specific areas should be covered?
  • Do you think AI will replace the need for developers to deeply understand JavaScript frameworks, or will foundational knowledge always be critical?

Max's Links

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  • --forbid-only: Prevent accidental test.only commits from breaking your CI pipeline
  • --ui --headed --workers 1: Debug visually with browser windows and sequential test execution

Learn how these powerful command-line options can save you time, strengthen your test suite, and streamline your Playwright testing experience. Practical examples included!

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