In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with Kelvin, where we explore his approach to full-stack JavaScript development and the power of using simple, stable technologies to speed up app development. Kelvin shares his exciting project, "Project 50," where he’s challenging himself to build 50 apps in 50 days, highlighting the importance of leveraging "boring" stacks to streamline the development process. We also touch on his journey in teaching web development through free resource...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min
This episode is a little different—thanks to a U.S. holiday, I’m flying solo. But that just means we get to have a one-on-one chat! I dive into my career journey—not to brag, but to offer insights for anyone feeling stuck, of how my inventor grandfather sparked my early interest in tech, how I transitioned from electrical engineering to computer engineering, and how I went from IT support to discovering my love for programming while solving real-world problems at Mosey with Ruby on Rails. Become...
Apr 07, 2025•44 min
In this episode, we dive into a fascinating mix of tech history, personal stories, and entertainment recommendations. We chat with Bob Martin, who shares insights from his new book, offering a look back at the pioneers of computing, including early breakthroughs and the industry's evolution. Bob talks about the challenges of leaving out influential figures like Margaret Hamilton, Donald Knuth, and Linus Torvalds, while also reminiscing about his early career as a self-taught developer during the...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, our host Charles Max Wood, panelist Dan Shappir, and special guest Yoav Abrahami, CTO of Wix Enterprise, engage in a fascinating discussion on the evolving landscape of web frameworks. They dive into the functional and nonfunctional requirements of frameworks, the emerging innovations in meta frameworks, and the significant market shifts driven by increasing regulations and AI advancements. Yoav shares insights into his work on creating a collaborative web f...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 670
In this enlightening episode of JavaScript Jabber, hosted by Charles Max Wood and Steve Edwards, panelist AJ O'Neil is joined by guest Ishaan Anand to delve deep into the intricacies of AI and large language models. Ishaan, an expert with over two decades of experience in engineering and product management, shares insights into his innovative implementation of GPT-2, providing a comprehensive breakdown of how transformers work in AI. The discussion covers various aspects of AI, including how mod...
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 669
In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, panelist Dan Shappir sits down with guest Aden Bai to delve into the nuances of React performance. Broadcasting from Tel Aviv, Dan welcomes Aden, who is based in San Francisco, for an insightful discussion on optimizing React apps. Aden, known for his projects Million JS and ReactScan, shares his journey into coding and his focus on enhancing web performance. Together, they explore the intricacies of the virtual DOM, React rendering processes, and the common...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 668
In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, host Steve Edwards is joined by panelists Dan Shappir and AJ O'Neil, along with special guest Tanner Lindsley, to explore the innovative world of TanStack, a collection of open-source libraries designed to enhance web development. Tanner shares insights into the origins and evolution of TanStack, highlighting its journey from simple libraries like React Table to a comprehensive toolkit including TanStack Query, TanStack Virtual, and more. The discussion delv...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Hey, everyone. Welcome back to another exciting episode of JavaScript Jabber, part of the Top End Devs Network. I'm your host, Charles Max Wood, joined by our amazing panelist, Dan Shappir. In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in the world of JavaScript as we kick off a new year. You might recall we covered this topic about a year and a half ago in episode 590. Today, we're revisiting the updates to see what's progressed and what's newly introduced in the JavaScript standard. Da...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 666
Welcome to another riveting episode of Top End Devs! In today's "Year in Review" special, hosts Charles, AJ, Dan, and Steve Edwards take you on a retrospective journey through their most memorable moments and thought-provoking discussions of the year. From the amusing and insightful exchanges with influential guests like Rich Harris and Kyle Simpson to their deep dives into emerging tech trends like Svelte 5 and AI integration in development, this episode has it all. They also explore Charles's ...
Jan 07, 2025•2 hr 6 min
In this episode, Charles, AJ, and Dan explore the intricacies of team dynamics, technological choices, and the challenges of web development with our distinguished panel. Joining them is a very special guest, the legendary Uncle Bob Martin. They delve into team collaboration and decision-making, with Uncle Bob emphasizing the importance of reasonable debates and team buy-in when it comes to mental models and project directives. Dan discusses how, in startups, the initial developer often ends up ...
Dec 31, 2024•2 hr 46 min
In today's episode, Charles and AJ are joined by Anselm Eickhoff, a trailblazing full-stack software engineer. Anselm delves into the world of "Local First" software development and the innovative tool he’s developed, "Jazz." They explore how Jazz leverages schema information for type inference and runtime validation, enabling real-time collaboration and seamless offline functionality. They dive into the simplifications brought by Jazz's API changes, the flexibility offered through open protocol...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Welcome to another insightful episode of the JavaScript Jabber podcast, hosted by Charles alongside our expert panelists Dan and AJ. Today, they are thrilled to be joined by Avishai Ish-Shalom a seasoned technologist with an eye for challenging conventions in the tech world. In this episode, Avishai takes us through fascinating discussions comparing industrial food products to technological abstractions, including his unique perspective on the “marshmallow effect” and the evolving complexities o...
Dec 17, 2024•2 hr 33 min
This is the second part of the deep dive into the essential practices and principles for successful Node.js development. Our esteemed guests, Michael Dawson, James Snell, Matteo Collina, and Natalia Venditto, bring their extensive expertise to the table, discussing key topics like how to manage dependencies in a Node.js project. Socials LinkedIn: James Snell LinkedIn: Michael Dawson LinkedIn: Matteo Collina LinkedIn: Natalia Venditto Picks Charles - Gnome Hollow | Board Game Charles - Reacher (T...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, Dan sits down with TypeScript expert Matt Pocock to dive deep into the world of TypeScript migration, learning curves, and developer challenges. They explore why having a TypeScript "wizard" is crucial for teams transitioning from JavaScript and how TypeScript's integration with development environments like Visual Studio Code has been a game changer. Dan and Matt discuss the importance of real-time typechecking, the community's role in TypeScript's success, and practical strate...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 21 min
In today's episode, Charles, AJ and Steve are joined by guests Corey Brown for a rich discussion on the importance of understanding foundational concepts in software development. They explore the balance between leveraging high-level frameworks like React and the necessity of grasping the underlying technologies to troubleshoot effectively and build robust applications. They emphasize the value of comprehending core language features to write better software and solve problems efficiently. Corey...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 23 min
In today's jam-packed episode, Charles, AJ, and Dan, along with special guest Danny Moerkerke, a seasoned freelance JavaScript web developer from Amsterdam. They dive deep into the fascinating world of web development, focusing on the capabilities and future of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), comparing them to native apps, and discussing the technical intricacies involved. AJ shares his latest project on passkeys and the challenges of transitioning clients, while Dan gives us a glimpse into his soc...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 28 min
In this episode, they dive deep into the essential practices and principles for successful Node.js development. AJ and Dan are joined by special guests Michael Dawson, James Snell, and Matteo Collina. They bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the table, discussing key topics like experimental tech with existing web standards, managing updates with LTS releases, and the fundamental pillars of Node.js, including the critical concept of "not blocking the event loop." They explore the conse...
Nov 12, 2024•2 hr 45 min
Dive into the dynamic world of JavaScript frameworks with this week's episode of JavaScript Jabber! Join Charles, AJ, Dan and Steve as they explore Hotwire, Stimulus, and Turbo—tools that are transforming how developers build fast, responsive web applications. They discover the evolution from Turbo Links to Turbo Drive, learn how these technologies enhance page rendering speeds by updating only changed elements, and understand their seamless integration in Rails applications. The discussion also...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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Oct 22, 2024•2 hr 36 min
Charles and Dan dive deep into the world of programming languages, development practices, and the trade-offs that shape our daily coding lives. Joining them is special guest Tomer Gabel, an experienced backend engineer, and consultant. In this episode, they unpack the productivity benefits and challenges of using Rails, deliberate on the pros and cons of dynamic languages, and explore the fascinating topic of convergent evolution in programming ecosystems. They also discuss TypeScript's value pr...
Oct 15, 2024•2 hr 46 min
In this episode, AJ and Steve dive deep into the world of Vue.js and API integration with a special guest, Daniel Kelly, a seasoned lead instructor at Vue School. this episode is packed with valuable discussions on using the useFetch Vue component for seamless API requests, navigating the challenges of migrating from Vue 2 to Vue 3, and embracing TypeScript for a more robust development experience. They also explore the impactful updates coming with Nuxt 4 and Vue 3.5, the benefits of Vue.js cer...
Oct 08, 2024•59 min
AJ and Steve dive deep into the world of interactive coding tutorials alongside guest, Tomek Sułkowski. They kick off with a brief chat about the weather before delving into Tomek's expertise in creating engaging and interactive tutorials—shedding light on everything from the history of coding tutorials to the technical wonders of web containers, brought to prominence by platforms like Stackblitz. They explore the innovative "tutorials kit dot dev," a revelatory tool for developers, and discuss ...
Oct 01, 2024•57 min
In today's episode, Charles, Steve, and AJ, are joined by back-end engineer and team lead at Homebound, Stephen Haberman. We delve into the fascinating world of SQL c and its revolutionary approach to managing SQL queries with dedicated SQL files, delivering benefits such as reduced typing errors and pre-deployment checks. Stephen also walks us through the advantages and limitations of ORMs versus query builders like Prisma and Drizzle, sharing insights into Joyce ORM's unique philosophy and sim...
Sep 24, 2024•2 hr 31 min
They dive deep into the world of mentorship, personal growth, and problem-solving with our special guests, Joao and Manny, alongside our insightful panelists, AJ and Charles. In this episode, they explore the transformative power of weekly accountability meetings (WAM), where tasks are committed and followed up with a yes or no, no excuses allowed. Joao and Manny share their journey of mentorship that crossed borders, forging a strong bond through adversity and mutual respect. We'll also delve i...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Today, Charles, Dan, AJ, and Steve dive into a range of fascinating discussions. Joining this episode is special guest, Ryan Dahl, the visionary creator behind Node.js and Deno. In this episode, they traverse an eclectic mix of topics, from humorous offbeat news and dad jokes to in-depth tech discussions. They explore the complexities and legalities surrounding free speech, offering diverse perspectives on its implications in the modern digital landscape. But the heart of our discussion is Ryan ...
Sep 10, 2024•2 hr 35 min
Dan Shappir takes the lead this week to discuss Core Web Vitals and how Google is pushing the web to be faster. He leads Chuck, Aimee, and AJ through the ways that developers can measure and improve the performance of websites based on the statistics specified by Google as components of Google rankings. Sponsors Wix Studio Links Web Vitals Picks Aimee- GitHub | treosh/lighthouse-ci-action Aimee- GitHub | GoogleChrome/lighthouse-ci AJ- Classless CSS AJ- One Finance AJ- JCS - Criminal Psychology -...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Dan together with Josh Goldberg, a prominent open-source maintainer and author of "Learning TypeScript, dive into the world of TypeScript and JavaScript with a special focus on the upcoming Squiggleconf. In this episode, they'll detail the conference format, including its dedicated days for talks and workshops, and highlight the impressive lineup of speakers who will cover topics like ASTs, TypeScript at scale, and essential documentation practices. Josh also shares insights into the evolution a...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Dive into a fascinating discussion blending the worlds of literature, gaming, and tech. In this episode, Chuck and Dan explore the intriguing connections between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, including an extraordinary tale about Israeli pilots translating The Hobbit during wartime. They share insights into Guy Gavriel Kaye’s standalone novel Tigana, inspired by Renaissance Italy, and discuss the complexities and strategies of board games like Monopoly and Letters from Whitechapel. But t...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, they dive deep into the world of coding, meetups, and the evolving landscape of technical interviews. Join them as they explore the fascinating use of OpenAI's technology for coding assistance, the challenges of setting up impactful meetups, and the intricacies of mastering LeetCode problems. Our experts share invaluable insights—from leveraging AI tools like GPT to generate code effectively, to the essential strategies for problem-solving during high-pressure technical intervie...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min
