
Will Sentance
Teacher of the Hard Parts series and founder and CEO of CodeSmith, a software engineering and AI immersive education program.
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Oct 16, 2024 • 59min
AI in Programming Education with Will Sentance
Will Sentance, founder and CEO of CodeSmith and the mind behind the Hard Parts series, discusses the merging of AI and programming education. He delves into how AI tools reshape learning, emphasizing the need for critical thinking. Will highlights the importance of mentorship and experiential learning, including pair programming. They explore foundational knowledge and the various programming paradigms, emphasizing the evolving nature of software careers and the skills needed for future success in this dynamic field.

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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 21min
Technical communication makes you a 10x engineer | Will Sentance
Will Sentance, creator of JavaScript: The Hard Parts, former Codesmith CEO and Oxford Visiting Fellow studying AI and education. He talks about learning by building real projects, why deep JavaScript fundamentals matter, teaching and mentoring practices, Lego-fueled creativity, and how AI is reshaping tech education and curriculum design.

Sep 18, 2025 • 57min
153: Will Sentance - How Empathy Empowers Coding, Connection, and Communication
Will Sentance, Founder of Codesmith and a Visiting Fellow at Oxford, discusses how empathy is essential in engineering. He elaborates on Codesmith's mission to foster thoughtful communication in a supportive environment. Will shares insights on teaching coding as a form of empowerment and highlights the importance of clear technical communication. He also explores how AI changes the communication landscape and the value of resilience through pair programming. Join him in embracing struggle as a learning catalyst in the tech field!


