Nicholas C. Zakas – creator of ESLint – JavaScript and AI, writing well in the age of LLMs, MCP and more

DanielJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

Hello and welcome! It's Daniel here, the author of 📘 Build AI Agents with LangGraph.

In this podcast episode, I'm joined by none other than Nicholas C. Zakas - the creator of ESLint. He's a true JavaScript legend and the author or co-author of 17 books on the subject.

We explore:

• An introduction to Nicholas Zakas and how he got started in programming
• AI-assisted software development
• MCP and the Crosspost project
• JavaScript vs. Python for AI integration
• Advice for building a long-lasting career as a software dev
• How to learn effectively
• Coaching software developers
• The importance of writing well in the age of LLMs
  … and much more.

🔗 Links mentioned

• https://humanwhocodes.com
• https://humanwhocodes.com/coaching/
• https://github.com/humanwhocodes/crosspost
• https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk/dp/020530902X
• https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Well-Classic-Guide-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548