Podcast Episode

The One About Side Projects

Runtime Rundown - JavaScript and Web Development·Joe Boyle and Evan Cooper·17 July 2026·51 min

About this episode

In this episode, we cover "Ups and Downs of A Side Project" by Jereme Greze. We cover some of the things you should and shouldn't do when starting and sustaining a long-term side project. Should you build something super specific, or cover a wide use-case? Should you build "quick-and-dirty", or start with scalability in mind? Check out the episode for a full breakdown. Evan is still learning accessibility, Joe is somehow learning something nerdier than "bloom filters", and we have some faith-restoring good news. Go to our suggestions page to drop us a note with feedback, suggestions, grievances, praise (we love that) , or just to say hey. We will shout you out in an episode!