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PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket

PodRocket covers everything you need to know about frontend web development on a weekly basis. Join LogRocket cofounder Ben Edelstein, the LogRocket engineering team, and more, as they interview experienced developers about all the libraries, frameworks, and tech industry issues they deal with every day.
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Episodes

Prisma Postgres with Nikolas Burk (Repeat)

In this repeat episode, Nikolas Burk, DevRel at Prisma, talks about Prisma Postgres, its unikernel architecture, and its seamless integration with cloud infrastructure. Discover how Prisma Postgres is revolutionizing database management with features like cold start elimination, real-time event handling and advanced caching strategies! Links X: https://x.com/nikolasburk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-burk-1bbb7b8a Github: https://github.com/nikolasburk Resources Prisma Postgres®: ...

Jul 03, 202529 min

Node 24 with Rafael Gonzaga

Rafael Gonzaga, a Node.js TSC member, joins us to unpack the key features and updates in Node.js 24. We explore major changes like the new permission model, async local storage improvements, V8 engine updates, and the future of built-in HTTP capabilities. Rafael also shares insights on security trends, the evolution of the Node ecosystem, and how developers can get involved. Links Website: https://rafaelgss.dev Github: https://github.com/rafaelgss Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rafaelgss X: https...

Jun 26, 202526 min

Gemini 2.5 with Logan Kilpatrick

Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind talks about the latest developments in the Gemini 2.5 model family, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, and the newly introduced Flashlight. Logan also offers insight into AI development workflows, model performance, and the future of proactive AI assistants. Links Website: https://logank.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logankilpatrick X: https://x.com/officiallogank YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoganKilpatrickYT Google AI Studio: https://aistudio...

Jun 19, 202530 min

10 years of SolidJS with Ryan Carniato

Ryan Carniato, creator of SolidJS, joins the podcast to reflect on a decade of developing the framework. We dive into the evolution of frontend tooling, the rise of fine-grained reactivity, and why SolidJS continues to challenge virtual DOM conventions. Ryan also shares insights on open source maintenance, web standards, and the future of UI architecture. Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryansolid X: https://x.com/ryancarniato Dev.to: https://dev.to/ryansolid SolidJS Website: https://www....

Jun 12, 202543 min

Server functions don't exist with Jack Herrington

Jack Herrington, podcaster, software engineer, writer and YouTuber, joins the pod to uncover the truth behind server functions and why they don’t actually exist in the web platform. We dive into the magic behind frameworks like Next.js, TanStack Start, and Remix, breaking down how server functions work, what they simplify, what they hide, and what developers need to know to build smarter, faster, and more secure web apps. Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr Twitter: https://x.com/jherr...

Jun 05, 202521 min

Relatively new things you should know about HTML with Chris Coyier (Repeat)

In this repeat episode, Chris Coyier, co-founder of CodePen, talks about the evolving landscape of HTML heading into 2025. He delves into topics like the slow evolution of HTML compared to CSS and JavaScript, the importance of backwards compatibility, new HTML elements and pseudo-elements, and the potential of declarative shadow DOM for server-side rendering in web components. Links Website: https://chriscoyier.net Codepen: https://codepen.io/chriscoyier Frontend Social: https://front-end.social...

May 29, 202540 min

The design of web design with Miriam Suzanne

Miriam Suzanne, web developer, artist, and co-founder of OddBird, talks about the philosophy and evolution of web design. We explore CSS origins, the cascade, accessibility, and how the balance between user control and brand expression defines the spirit of the web. Links Website: https://www.miriamsuzanne.com Mastodon: https://front-end.social/@mia GitHub: https://github.com/mirisuzanne Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/miriam.codes CodePen: https://codepen.io/miriamsuzanne LinkedIn: https://ww...

May 22, 202533 min

RedwoodSDK with Peter Pistorius

Peter Pistorius, co-creator of RedwoodJS, talks about the evolution from RedwoodJS GraphQL to the new Redwood SDK, a React framework built for Cloudflare. They dive deep into serverless architecture, React Server Components, durable objects, AI-assisted development, and the challenges of modern deployment and hosting. Learn how Redwood SDK is empowering developers to focus on building and shipping, instead of managing infrastructure. Links https://rw-sdk.com http://peterp.org https://github.com/...

May 15, 202533 min

JSX over the wire with Dan Abramov

React Core team member Dan Abramov joins us to explore "JSX over the wire" and the evolving architecture of React Server Components. We dive into the shift from traditional REST APIs to screen-specific data shaping, the concept of Backend for Frontend (BFF), and why centering UI around the user experience—not server/client boundaries—matters more than ever. Links https://danabra.mov https://github.com/gaearon https://bsky.app/profile/danabra.mov https://overreacted.io https://www.youtube.com/@da...

May 08, 202544 min

HTMX in 2025 with Carson Gross

Carson Gross, creator of HTMX, talks about its evolution from intercooler.js, its viral rise on social media, and its philosophy of simplicity and stability. They dive into how HTMX fits into the modern web dev ecosystem, the idea of building 100-year web services, and why older technologies like jQuery and server-side rendering still have staying power. Carson also shares insights on open-source marketing, progressive enhancement, and the future of web development. Links https://bigsky.software...

May 01, 202537 min

A guide to functional programming By Jemima Abu

Jemima Abu, Senior Product Engineer at CAIS, joins the podcast to unpack her no-fluff approach to functional programming in JavaScript. From why predictable code matters to how higher-order functions like map and reduce can save your sanity, Jemima breaks down real-world lessons on purity, immutability, and when it's okay to not be a functional purist. Links https://v3.jemimaabu.com https://www.jemimaabu.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jemimaabu https://x.com/jemimaabu https://github.com/jemimaa...

Apr 24, 202516 min

Vite, frontend tooling & the future with Evan You

Founder of VoidZero and founder of Vue and Vite Evan You joins us to talk about the evolution of JavaScript tooling, the success of Vite, and what's coming next with VitePlus — a unified toolchain aiming to simplify dev workflows. We also touch on Nitro, multi-runtime support, and where AI might (or might not) fit into the mix. Links https://evanyou.me https://x.com/youyuxi https://bsky.app/profile/evanyou.me https://github.com/yyx990803 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see...

Apr 17, 202533 min

Ghostty with Mitchell Hashimoto

Mitchell Hashimoto, founder of HashiCorp, joins us to talk about his latest project, Ghostty—a terminal that’s fast, feature-rich, and truly cross-platform. Mitchell shares the vision behind Ghostty, its architecture built around the libghosty core, how it's tackling long-standing limitations in terminal emulation, and why features like quake-style dropdowns matter more than you'd think. We also explore how the community can get involved and the future potential of Ghosty as a platform for moder...

Apr 10, 202523 min

Put your database in the browser with Ben Holmes

Ben Holmes, product engineer at Warp, joins PodRocket to talk about local-first web apps and what it takes to run a database directly in the browser. He breaks down how moving data closer to the user can reduce latency, improve performance, and simplify frontend development. Learn about SQLite in the browser, syncing challenges, handling conflicts, and tools like WebAssembly, IndexedDB, and CRDTs. Plus, Ben shares insights from building his own SimpleSyncEngine and where local-first development ...

Apr 03, 202532 min

Debugging apps with Deno and OpenTelemetry with Luca Casonato

Luca Casanato, member of the Deno core team, delves into the intricacies of debugging applications using Deno and OpenTelemetry. Discover how Deno's native integration with OpenTelemetry enhances application performance monitoring, simplifies instrumentation compared to Node.js, and unlocks new insights for developers! Links https://lcas.dev https://x.com/lcasdev https://github.com/lucacasonato https://mastodon.social/@lcasdev https://www.linkedin.com/in/luca-casonato-15946b156 We want to hear f...

Mar 27, 202525 min

Moving to ESM from CJS with Anthony Fu

Anthony Fu, Framework Developer at Nuxt Labs, discusses the shift to ESM-only formats in JavaScript development. He covers the controversy surrounding ESM, the advantages of moving from CJS to ESM, and what this transition means for the future of web development. Tune in to learn why now is the ideal time for this change, and how it benefits developers! Links https://antfu.me https://bsky.app/profile/antfu.me https://github.com/antfu https://x.com/antfu7 https://www.linkedin.com/in/antfu https:/...

Mar 20, 202525 min

Beyond the cache with Redis + Node.js with Guy Royse

Guy Royse, dev advocate at Redis, discusses going beyond the cache with Redis and Node.js. He explores its capabilities as a memory-first database, session management, and even fun use cases like the Bigfoot Tracker API. He also shares insights on Redis OM for object mapping and its future in the JavaScript ecosystem. Links http://guyroyse.com http://github.com/guyroyse https://www.twitch.tv/guyroyse https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNt5SDc6LosO41E77jr59cQ https://x.com/guyroyse https://www.link...

Mar 13, 202530 min

LLMs for web developers with Roy Derks

Roy Derks, Developer Experience at IBM, talks about the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in web development. We explore practical applications such as building agents, automating QA testing, and the evolving role of AI frameworks in software development. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/gethackteam https://www.youtube.com/@gethackteam https://x.com/gethackteam https://hackteam.io We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we we...

Mar 06, 202529 min

Tldraw’s accidental AI play with Steve Ruiz

Steve Ruiz, founder of TLDraw, discusses the revolutionary AI applications in TLDraw, the intricacies of infinite canvas editors, and the impact of AI on design and development. Links https://www.steveruiz.me https://www.tldraw.com https://makereal.tldraw.com https://teach.tldraw.com https://computer.tldraw.com https://gitnation.com/contents/make-real-tldraws-accidental-ai-play We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended...

Feb 27, 202528 min

Prisma Postgres with Nikolas Burk

Nikolas Burk, DevRel at Prisma, talks about Prisma Postgres, its unikernel architecture, and its seamless integration with cloud infrastructure. Discover how Prisma Postgres is revolutionizing database management with features like cold start elimination, real-time event handling and advanced caching strategies! Links https://www.prisma.io/blog/announcing-prisma-postgres-early-access https://x.com/nikolasburk https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-burk-1bbb7b8a https://github.com/nikolasburk We wan...

Feb 20, 202528 min

Building Async UIs without the hassle with Dev Agrawal

In this episode of PodRocket, Dev Agrawal, dev advocate and developer, talks about building efficient asynchronous UIs, the challenges and solutions for handling complex state management, utilizing React and Solid frameworks, and the potential of suspense boundaries and transitions in modern web development. Links https://devagr.me https://github.com/devagrawal09 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-agrawal-88449b157 https://medium.com/@devagrawal09 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXzM8ijdxkVA6NbQi...

Feb 13, 202528 min

You're Probably Doing Web Performance Wrong  with Sia Karamalegos

Sia Karamalegos, performance engineer, web developer, and Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies & Web Performance, discusses the pitfalls of relying solely on Lighthouse scores, the importance of Real User Monitoring (RUM), and dive deep into metrics like Core Web Vitals and various other performance indicators, giving practical insights to enhance user experience on your website! Links https://sia.codes http://front-end.social/@sia https://bsky.app/profile/sia.codes https://github.com...

Feb 06, 202527 min

Relatively New Things You Should Know about HTML with Chris Coyier

Chris Coyier, co-founder of CodePen, talks about the evolving landscape of HTML heading into 2025. He delves into topics like the slow evolution of HTML compared to CSS and JavaScript, the importance of backwards compatibility, new HTML elements and pseudo-elements, and the potential of declarative shadow DOM for server-side rendering in web components. Links https://chriscoyier.net https://codepen.io/chriscoyier https://front-end.social/@chriscoyier https://github.com/chriscoyier https://www.th...

Jan 30, 202540 min

Universal React with Mo Khazali

Mo Khazali, head of mobile and tech lead at Theodo UK, talks about the novel concept of Universal React. He discusses cross-platform development, overcoming performance challenges, and its impact on empowering small development teams to compete with big tech. Links https://x.com/mo__javad https://github.com/mojavad https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammadkhazali We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us...

Jan 23, 202536 min

Make the web weird again with Elian Van Cutsem

Elian Van Cutsem, leader of dev relations at React Bricks, talks about making the web fun and weird again! In this episode, we discuss quirky APIs like the Battery API, WebHID, and WebMIDI, balancing productivity with creativity, and share tips on how to inject joy into web development projects. Links https://www.elian.codes https://github.com/eliancodes https://x.com/ElianCodes https://m.webtoo.ls/@eliancodes https://www.linkedin.com/in/elianvancutsem We want to hear from you! How did you find ...

Jan 16, 202523 min

8 things you should know about microfrontends with Florian Rappl

Florian Rappl, solutions architect at smapiot GmbH, joins the podcast to give insights on micro frontends, discussing the misconceptions, architectural patterns, challenges, and exciting benefits of using micro frontends over traditional monolithic applications. Links https://florian-rappl.de https://github.com/FlorianRappl https://x.com/FlorianRappl https://bsky.app/profile/florianrappl.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-rappl https://dev.to/florianrappl We want to hear from you! H...

Jan 09, 202529 min

How to think like a performance engineer with Harry Roberts

Harry Roberts, Google Developer Expert and web performance consultant, about thinking like a performance engineer. Learn about Core Web Vitals, user journey testing, and practical tips for optimizing website speed and user experience. Links https://csswizardry.com/about https://webperf.social/@csswizardry https://x.com/csswizardry https://www.linkedin.com/in/csswizardry Speculation Rules (https://csswizardry.com/2024/12/a-layered-approach-to-speculation-rules) Containment by tightening up your c...

Jan 02, 202532 min

void(0) with Evan You [Repeat]

In this holiday repeat episode, Evan You, creator of Vue and Vite, discusses his new venture, void(0). He discusses the motivations behind founding void(0), the inefficiencies in JavaScript tooling, and the future of unified tooling stacks. Links https://evanyou.me https://x.com/youyuxi https://github.com/yyx990803 https://sg.linkedin.com/in/evanyou https://voidzero.dev We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a fr...

Dec 26, 202447 min

Rocket Surgery 2024: Year in review

Join us on PodRocket's yearly wrap-up episode as Emily and our hosts— Paige, Noel, Josh, and Paul—discuss significant tech trends of 2024 and predictions for 2025. Topics include AI advancements, React development, the potential impact of Void0, and the controversy surrounding Oracle's JavaScript trademark. Links Paige https://www.paigeniedringhaus.com https://x.com/pniedri https://paigen11.medium.com https://dev.to/paigen11 https://github.com/paigen11 Noel https://bsky.app/profile/noel.minc.how...

Dec 19, 202438 min

An App Developer's Guide to React 19 with Michael Chan

Michael Chan discusses the latest updates in React 19. He talks new features like React server components, the shift towards TypeScript, deprecations of older APIs, and the adoption of Testing Library as the preferred testing tool. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantastic https://chan.dev https://www.youtube.com/@chantastic https://x.com/chantastic https://github.com/chantastic https://react.dev The Web and Design Systems with Michael Chan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liHmU3iII0Q) Moving...

Dec 12, 202426 min
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