🎙️ Welcome back to the JavaScript Master Podcast! I’m your host, Dariusz Kalbarczyk – co-founder of NG Poland, JS Poland, AngularMaster.dev & WorkshopFest.dev.

In this episode, I’m joined by a very special guest from the Netherlands – Roberto Heckers: Freelance Senior Frontend Engineer, Angular fanatic, and the author of Effective Angular.

We dive deep into what it means to build Angular apps like a pro – from mastering Nx, RxJS, and NgRx, to using standalone APIs, Signals, and Angular directives for clean, scalable code. Roberto also shares his thoughts on state management, dynamic components, testing strategies with Cypress and Jest, and his go-to design patterns that just work.

But that’s not all.

We also explore how to build accessible, performant, and internationalized Angular applications, tackle common security concerns, and optimize the deployment process through smart automation.

Toward the end, Roberto opens up about the human side of being a dev – how he stays motivated, what music he codes to, and what career he might pursue if tech wasn’t on the table.

If you’re working with Angular – or thinking about it – this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

👇 Hit play and let’s talk Angular!

In this episode of the Angular Master Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Manfred Steyer — Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, and Author — to dive deep into the world of Forensic Code Analysis. We explore what it is, why it matters, and how his new open-source tool, Detective, brings these ideas to life.

We discuss:

• Change Coupling: What it is and how to respond to it

• Identifying and dealing with Hotspots

• Complexity metrics: myth vs. reality

• Team/Code Alignment and how it impacts maintainability

• The limits of forensic analysis

• And of course — how all of this connects to improving architecture in real-world projects

If you’re interested in scaling teams, improving code quality, or just writing smarter Angular apps, this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in and get inspired by practical architecture insights from one of the best minds in the Angular community.

Welcome to a brand new episode of the Angular Master Podcast, where we explore the intersection of technology, community building, and developer relations. In this episode, I’m joined by Dawid Ostrowski, Head of Product Engagement in the Google Developer Ecosystem team, and former lead of the Google Developer Experts (GDE) program.

Don’t miss out – explore the full platform here:

https://goo.gle/google-for-developers

We go deep into the world of global developer programs and uncover the key principles behind building a community that developers not only join—but genuinely love being part of.

🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How the GDE program was scaled globally across dozens of countries

• The true value proposition of developer advocacy and why it matters

• Why leaderboards, gamification, and KPIs often backfire in DevRel

• How to measure the real impact of community programs

• The importance of trust, inclusion, and long-term relationships

• How to build a strong infrastructure, legal framework, and internal support

• How to balance company goals with the needs of a developer community

• Tips for anyone looking to start or scale their own developer initiative

• Dawid’s personal insights on leadership, learning, and staying motivated in tech

🧠 Whether you’re a DevRel professional, community manager, developer advocate, or just curious how Google built one of the most impactful developer programs in the world—this episode is for you.

📍 About our guest:

Dawid Ostrowski is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and has years of experience leading developer programs at a global scale. He’s passionate about creating authentic developer experiences, promoting diversity in tech, and bridging the gap between engineering and community.

🛠️ Topics Covered:

• Developer Relations (DevRel)

• Google Developer Experts Program (GDE)

• Community Building in Tech

• Developer Ecosystem Strategy

• Developer Engagement & Advocacy

• Diversity and Inclusion in Developer Programs

• Dev Programs Infrastructure & Scalability

• Metrics and KPIs in DevRel

• Non-transactional Community Models

• Open Source Contributions & Recognition

• How to Become a GDE

• Developer Growth & Enablement

• Developer Experience (DX)