Rob Ocel and co-hosts Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, and Danny Thompson talk with tech educator Ankita Kulkarni about her journey from engineering leader to full-time educator. Ankita shares insights on teaching Next.js, bridging practical knowledge gaps, and helping developers tackle real-world challenges. They discuss Next.js as a React-based framework, its benefits, and the challenges it presents for beginners. Chapters Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 00:01   Meet Ankita Kulkarni, Tech Educator 00:26    Ankita's Transition to Full-Time Education 01:41    Teaching Practical Knowledge in Next.js 03:19    Effective Methods for Teaching Next.js 05:27   Challenges of Being a Full-Time Educator 07:48   Balancing Broad and Specific Examples 09:54    Embracing Mistakes as a Teaching Tool 12:13   Pair Programming and Mentorship 14:00    Discussion on Next.js and Framework Adoption 16:48    Advantages and Challenges of Next.js 18:12   Choosing the Right Framework for Your Needs 20:35    Impact of Next.js in React Documentation 22:26    Learning Paths for New Developers 23:24    The Rise of Full-Stack Web Development 25:09    Benefits of Frameworks Abstracting Complexity 26:27    OpenNext and Deployment Flexibility 28:06  Ankita's Excitement for New Next.js Features 30:35   The Future of Next.js Without Vercel 32:16   Final Thoughts and Where to Find Everyone Online 34:21 Follow Ankita Kulkarni on Social Media  Twitter: https://x.com/kulkarniankita9 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kulkarniankita Sponsored by This Dot: thisdot.co