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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

Mastering Dependency Management with Carmen Huidobro

Carmen Huidobro shares her journey and insights on effectively managing dependencies in React project, discussing the challenges and strategies for keeping a codebase up-to-date, including auditing and upgrading dependencies. She also talks tools and techniques that can simplify the process! Links https://linkedin.com/in/carmen-huidobro https://carmenh.dev https://x.com/holasoymilk Untangling Your Dependencies: Pattern for well-knitted JavaScript Project (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpnbOrYP...

Dec 05, 202429 min

TanStack and TanRouter with Tanner Linsley [Repeat]

In this Thanksgiving repeat episode, Tanner Linsley, creator of TanStack and co-founder at Nozzle, dives into the evolution and philosophy behind TanStack, his work on TanRouter, and shares insights on the importance of type safety in routing within web development. Links https://x.com/tannerlinsley https://tannerlinsley.com https://www.youtube.com/tannerlinsley https://github.com/tannerlinsley https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannerlinsley https://tanstack.com We want to hear from you! How did you f...

Nov 28, 202431 min

The Rise of the Metaframeworks with Daniel Roe

Daniel Roe, Nuxt core team leader, talks about the wide-ranging topic of meta-frameworks. Discover the benefits, use cases, and how these frameworks can transform the productivity of your development team, and delve into the rise of server-side rendering, React server components, and the role of AI in web development. Links https://roe.dev https://github.com/danielroe https://x.com/danielcroe https://bsky.app/profile/danielroe.dev https://www.twitch.tv/danielroe https://www.youtube.com/@danielro...

Nov 21, 202431 min

void(0) with Evan You

Evan You, creator of Vue and Vite, discusses his new venture, voidI0). 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 friend? Let us know by sending an ...

Nov 14, 202447 min

How Platformatic is simplifying Node.js app management with Matteo Collina and Luca Maraschi

Matteo Collina and Luca Maraschi join the podcast to talk about Platformatic. Learn about Platformatics’ incredible 4.3 million dollar seed round, its robust features and modular approach, and how it addresses the unique challenges faced by devs and enterprises. Links https://platformatic.dev/docs/getting-started/quick-start-watt Matteo Collina: https://nodeland.dev https://x.com/matteocollina https://fosstodon.org/@mcollina https://github.com/mcollina https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteocollina h...

Nov 07, 202435 min

Rewriting JavaScript, Svelte 5, and Void(0)

In this panel episode, join our producer Emily and hosts Josh and Paul as they discuss the debate around rewriting JavaScript tools in faster languages, the exciting release of Svelte 5, and the newly introduced Void Zero toolchain. Links Paul Mikulskis https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mikulskis-37a50b4a https://www.youtube.com/@SuperSynthguy?app=desktop Josh Goldberg https://www.joshuakgoldberg.com https://twitter.com/JoshuaKGoldberg https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaKGoldberg https://fosstodon.or...

Oct 31, 202437 min

Component composition with Dominik Dorfmiester

In this episode, Dominik Dorfmeister, TanStack maintainer, joins us to discuss component composition in React. He discusses breaking components apart, managing conditional rendering, and the benefits of early returns in improving code readability and maintainability. Links https://tkdodo.eu/blog/component-composition-is-great-btw https://tkdodo.eu/blog https://github.com/TkDodo https://www.dorfmeister.cc https://x.com/TkDodo https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominik-dorfmeister-8a71051b9 We want to he...

Oct 24, 202419 min

Breaking free from SPA dominance with Anthony Alaribe

Anthony Alaribe, co-founder of API Toolkit, discusses the power of the browser for building data-heavy applications. He talks about myths around single-page apps versus multi-page apps, leveraging tools like HTMX and Workbox, and the significance of browser-native features for interactive web development. Links https://htmx.org https://tonyalaribe.medium.com https://x.com/tonialaribe https://github.com/tonyalaribe https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-alaribe-293a41bb We want to hear from you! How...

Oct 17, 202437 min

New performance features in Chrome DevTools with Umar Hansa

Join us in this episode as we delve into new performance features in Chrome DevTools with Umar Hansa. Learn about preloading, debugging techniques, and how to optimize website performance by focusing on key metrics. Links https://umaar.com https://x.com/umaar https://github.com/umaar https://www.youtube.com/c/UmarHansa https://www.linkedin.com/in/umarhansa https://www.tiktok.com/@umarhansaofficial https://dev.to/umaar https://www.debugbear.com/blog/fix-web-performance-devtools We want to hear fr...

Oct 16, 202432 min

Cloudflare Workers, OpenNext with Brendan Irvine-Broque

Brendan Irvine-Broque, Director of Product at CloudFlare, about the latest updates to CloudFlare Workers, including persistent logging, service bindings, and the cutting-edge Hyperdrive. Discover how these innovations are shaping the future of web development and deployment. Links https://x.com/irvinebroque https://workers.cloudflare.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanirvinebroque https://blog.cloudflare.com/author/brendan-irvine-broque We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you ...

Oct 10, 202434 min

Astro 5 with Matt Kane

Matt Kane, core maintainer for Astro, discusses the exciting new features in Astro 5. He talks about the content layer API, server islands, and the future developments that Astro users can look forward to. Links https://astro.build https://x.com/ascorbic https://indieweb.social/@ascorbic https://bsky.app/profile/mk.gg https://mk.gg https://dev.to/ascorbic 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 kn...

Oct 09, 202431 min

How I bought booze with a JSON web token with Rizèl Scarlett

Rizél Scarlett, staff developer advocate at TBD Devs and Block explores the fascinating world of verifiable credentials, diving into their usage, security, and potential to revolutionize everyday processes. Links https://developer.tbd.website jwt.io https://x.com/blackgirlbytes https://www.linkedin.com/in/rizel-bobb-semple https://github.com/blackgirlbytes https://cfe.dev/speakers/rizel-scarlett https://blackgirlbytes.dev https://dev.to/blackgirlbytes Verifiable Credentials documentation: https:...

Oct 03, 202426 min

Web without walls with Dan Abramov

Dan Abramov discusses how innovative platform BlueSky reimagines user data control and customization with its unique app protocol, and the potential it brings for the future of social media. Links https://atproto.com https://bsky.app/profile/atproto.com https://bsky.app/profile/danabra.mov https://overreacted.io https://danabra.mov https://github.com/gaearon https://justjavascript.com We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were reco...

Oct 02, 202428 min

Bonus: The Dev Starter Pack with Dani Grant, Beyang Liu, Ricky Robinett, and Matt Arbesfeld

In this special episode of PodRocket introducing the Dev Starter Pack, Matt Arbesfeld, CEO of LogRocket, talks to Dani Grant (CEO of Jam.dev), Ricky Robinett (VP of Developer Relationships at CloudFlare), and Beyang Liu (CTO and co-founder of Sourcegraph), about this new alliance of essential development tools designed for next-generation developers building the future of technology. They talk about the benefits of the stack, insights into each tool provided by the guests, and the potential impa...

Sep 27, 202423 min

SSR performance, Remix and ChatGPT, and favorite new tools

In this panel episode, our hosts dive into the latest tools and frameworks, AI integration, the performance bottlenecks of server-side rendering, and more. Tune in to hear hot takes and insights from our industry experts. Links https://x.com/trashhdev https://x.com/pniedri https://bsky.app/profile/noel.minc.how https://x.com/emilykochanek 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 know by sending an ...

Sep 26, 202438 min

The vanishing network with Kent C. Dodds

Kent C. Dodds, web dev educator, discusses the evolution of web architectures, the potential of React Server Components, and the latest advancements in React 19, offering insights perfect for developers eager to stay ahead. Links https://kentcdodds.com https://x.com/kentcdodds https://github.com/kentcdodds https://www.youtube.com/c/KentCDodds-vids https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentcdodds https://www.epicreact.dev https://www.testingjavascript.com https://www.epicweb.dev We want to hear from you! H...

Sep 25, 202434 min

TanStack and TanRouter with Tanner Linsley

Tanner Linsley, creator of TanStack and co-founder at Nozzle, dives into the evolution and philosophy behind TanStack, his work on TanRouter, and shares insights on the importance of type safety in routing within web development. Links https://x.com/tannerlinsley https://tannerlinsley.com https://www.youtube.com/tannerlinsley https://github.com/tannerlinsley https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannerlinsley https://tanstack.com We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In...

Sep 19, 202431 min

Custom DevTools for your React App with Cory House

React and JavaScript expert Cory House discusses the creation of custom development tools for React applications, sharing insights from his recent talk at React Rally and exploring how the right tools can shape development workflows and enhance automated testing strategies. Links https://www.bitnative.com https://github.com/coryhouse/ama https://x.com/housecor https://github.com/coryhouse https://stackoverflow.com/users/26180/cory-house https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryhouse https://www.pluralsig...

Sep 18, 202433 min

Software migrations at scale with Ruben Casas

Ruben Casas discusses software migrations at scale, understanding different migration patterns, making critical decisions on whether a full rewrite is necessary, and more. This episode covers all the essentials you need to navigate your next big software transformation. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-casas-17100383 github.com/infoxicator https://www.infoxicator.com/ https://x.com/Infoxicador https://www.youtube.com/c/RubenCasas We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see ...

Sep 12, 202433 min

Deno 2 with Ryan Dahl

Ryan Dahl, co-creator of Deno and creator of Node.js, discusses the evolution and future of Deno, covering its advantages, new features, and its potential impact on web development. Links https://tinyclouds.org https://github.com/ry https://x.com/rough__sea https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinyclouds https://github.com/littledivy/flappybird 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 know by sending an ema...

Sep 11, 202428 min

React 19 with Shruti Kapoor

Shruti Kapoor, lead member of Technical Staff at Slack, explores the new features and updates in React 19. From enhanced form handling to the introduction of React Actions and the React Compiler, this episode provides valuable insights for developers eager to leverage the latest advancements in React. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutikapoor08 https://shrutikapoor.dev https://x.com/shrutikapoor08 https://www.youtube.com/@shrutikapoor08 bit.ly/shruti-newsletter bit.ly/shruti-discord https:/...

Sep 05, 202430 min

The invisible hand of React performance with Ivan Akulov

Ivan Akulov, Senior Performance Engineer at Framer, discusses optimizing React performance and major advancements in React, including hooks, concurrency, and the crucial invisible performance enhancements that make modern web applications smoother and faster. Links https://iamakulov.com https://x.com/iamakulov https://github.com/iamakulov https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamakulov https://3perf.com We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we ...

Sep 04, 202432 min

Exploring Node.js with David Neal

David Neal, developer advocate and Asana content creator, discusses his talk, The Illustrated Guide to Node.js. David shares insights from his 10-year journey with Node.js, discussing its origins, use cases, and why it remains a vital tool for developers, giving insights into JavaScript's evolution and practical tips for navigating the Node.js ecosystem. Links https://reverentgeek.com https://twitter.com/reverentgeek https://techhub.social/@reverentgeek https://staging.bsky.app/profile/reverentg...

Aug 29, 202427 min

Fullstack TypeScript with Erik Hanchett

Erik Hanchett, senior developer advocate at AWS Amplify, explores the world of Fullstack TypeScript. He discusses the significance of end-to-end type safety, the tools to achieve it, and delves into the benefits and functionalities of AWS Amplify. Links https://www.programwitherik.com https://x.com/erikch https://www.youtube.com/c/programwitherik https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikhanchett https://trpc.io https://orval.dev https://docs.amplify.aws We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did ...

Aug 28, 202433 min

Production horror stories with Dan Neciu

Dan Neciu, technical co-founder and tech lead of CareerOS, shares intriguing production horror stories, discusses the importance of rigorous testing, and provides valuable insights into preventing and managing software bugs in both backend and frontend development. Links https://neciudan.dev https://www.youtube.com/@NeciuDan https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan https://x.com/neciudan We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recom...

Aug 22, 202427 min

Mastering durable, event-driven workflows with Joel Hooks

In this episode of PodRocket, Joel Hooks, creator of egghead.io, talks about the power of durable, event-driven workflows, the practicalities and benefits of serverless as a billing model, the intricacies distributed systems, and more. Links https://joelhooks.com https://x.com/jhooks https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelhooks https://egghead.io https://www.coursebuilder.dev/tips/using-inngest-to-add-email-automation-feature-to-pro-next-js-adt43 We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you s...

Aug 21, 202430 min

It's 2024: Let's talk about Atomic CSS with Matheus Albuquerque

Matheus Albuquerque discusses the basics, benefits, and common pitfalls of Atomic CSS, while giving insights into best practices for using utility-first styling in modern web development projects. Links https://www.ythecombinator.space https://x.com/ythecombinator https://github.com/ythecombinator https://www.linkedin.com/in/ythecombinator 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 know by sending an...

Aug 15, 202431 min

Generative UI and React components with Malte Ubl

In this episode of PodRocket, Matle Ubl, CTO of Vercel, talks about generative UI and React components. He discusses the evolution of AI in UI development, the role of AI state, and explores practical applications of AI SDK in the industry. Links https://www.industrialempathy.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/malteubl https://x.com/cramforce 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 know by sending an...

Aug 14, 202425 min

Integrating TypeScript into Node.js with Marco Ippolito

Marco Ippolito, Node.js collaborator and TSC member, discusses the exciting integration of TypeScript into Node.js. He explores the new experimental features, the challenges faced in development, and what this means for the future of JavaScript and TypeScript development. (Please note that the ideas and opinions expressed in this video are Marco’s own and do not reflect the views of the entire project or its contributors.) Links https://linktr.ee/satanacchio https://github.com/marco-ippolito htt...

Aug 08, 202426 min

AI for React developers and beyond with Alexandra Spalato

Alexandra Spalato, AI integration specialist and frontend visionary, discusses how AI is revolutionizing the workflow for React developers, the indispensable tools making development faster and more efficient, and the exciting possibilities AI opens up for the entire software development process. Links https://www.alexandraspalato.com https://x.com/alexadark https://github.com/alexadark https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandraspalato https://www.latent.space/p/ai-engineer https://cursor.sh https://...

Aug 07, 202430 min
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