Today we talk with Chris Frewin, a full-stack software engineer at private experience startup InClub, located in Zurich, Switzerland. Involved with all coding aspects, from the back-end, mobile app, CMS, and everything in-between, we learn about the challenges of being a solo developer at a startup. We learn a lot about Gherkin, the format for cucumber specifications. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Links Home Gherkin Syn...
Sep 07, 2022•40 min
In today’s all-panelist episode, we discuss many ancillary skills that you might be tempted to avoid learning but are very beneficial to know. Included in the conversation are CSS, DNS & HTTP, caching, API styles, knowing how to interact with back ends and databases, and command line. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities Picks Jack- Watch Day Shift | Netflix Official Site Paige- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Watch Full ...
Aug 31, 2022•48 min
In today’s episode we talk with Atila Fassina, a developer experience engineer working at Xata. As a fan of both, Atila compares Next.js and Remix, comparing their similarities and differences. We also talk about how Xata makes dealing with databases more comfortable. This server-less database, which is hidden behind an API, provides users with some nice abstractions, such as instant migrations, and analytics and a search engine right out of the box. Our discussion includes partial routing, Remi...
Aug 24, 2022•49 min
Today’s guest, Tommy Groshong, walks us through some questions to consider when thinking about pursuing a higher-level role. After a second go-around into management, we get some insight into how the culture can be very different at higher levels and the importance of having good questions to ask. We talk about two separate tracks you could pursue based on your skills and desires, and how to handle the requirements of management and stay connected with your coding craft and new trends in the ind...
Aug 17, 2022•51 min
Jack leads us through some of the history of how we got to where we are with client side rendering, and how island architecture helps to reduce the workload handled on the client-side. We talk process and tips on transitioning to Islands Architecture, and in the process talk about BUN, Fresh, and other island architecture frameworks. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links Islands Architecture fresh - The next-gen web framework. Astro Bun is a fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime Eleve...
Aug 10, 2022•49 min
Today we talk with Travis Waith-Mair, a senior software engineer at Plex, and creator of Bedrock Layout Primitives library. Bedrock layout allows you to build a complex layout without with reusable components without needing to be an expert at the underlying CSS. We talk about the success of his library, and along the way discuss Lerna, a tool for JS Monorepos, and the AVO (Attributes Verbs and Objects) and method. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links - Top End Devs Overview / Bed...
Jul 27, 2022•48 min
Today we talk with Florian Rappl the creator of Piral, a next generation portal applications, which utilizes microfrontend architecture. Piral is all about scalability, allowing easy reusability between multiple teams. We learn of the background of how it was developed, and how out of the box it comes with bundles customized to your industry. We discuss when it makes sense to use microfrontend based on client requests and needs, and give some tips on when to start incorporating it. Sponsors Top ...
Jul 20, 2022•47 min
Today we talk with Dillion Megida, a developer advocate and content creator originally from Nigeria, but living in the Netherlands. We discuss his blog article about the aspect ratio property in CSS. Much of his effort at a developer advocate is writing articles and creating video content to promote the products for Stream, where he currently works. He gives us his insight on preparing for and pursuing the developer advocate role at a company. We also discuss debouncing in JavaScript, which help...
Jul 13, 2022•54 min
Today Jack and TJ talk with Adam Berg, VP of Engineering at Dubsado. We discuss an article he wrote based on lessons learned while his place of work was transitioning from AngularJS to React, called starting with How to Set Up Server Side Rendering (SSR) With React, express.js, and esbuild. We also discuss several of his other articles, including Hey Siri, We’re Breaking Up, and 3 Lines of Code Shouldn’t Take All Day. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day t...
Jul 06, 2022•53 min
In today’s all-panelist episode, we cover our favorite equipment from keyboards and mouse, to computers and monitors, from webcams to microphones. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities GitHub Copilot · Your AI pair programmer Picks Jack - Donate to the Red Cross Jack- Pizza Ovens | Make Pizza | Ooni Pizza Ovens Paige- The White Lotus | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com TJ- Lilo & Stitch Advertising Inquiries...
Jun 29, 2022•45 min
Today we have special guest Jennifer Fu, a software engineer who specializes in front end development. Currently working at Domino Data Lab, she comes with 20 years of experience in many programming languages, but loves React! Much of her recent work is with Web3.js and Three.js. We discuss how to work with the 3D JavaScript library, and discuss how easy it is to use. As a bonus, we get some of her insight to excelling during the coding interview process. Make sure to check out her extensive lib...
Jun 22, 2022•49 min
In this all-panelist episode, we discuss Design Systems, what they are and why you might want one. As a great way to help companies to standardize the look and feel and behavior of their web applications across the enterprise, we discuss the challenges of implementation. We also discuss how useEffect gets called twice when in developer mode and strict mode to test your component. It mounts it, un-mounts it, the re-mounts it - looking to see if there are leaks. What do we do about this? Sponsors ...
Jun 15, 2022•46 min
Today we talk with Iva Kopraleva, a technical article writer, and React developer at CitizenLab, a digital engagement platform helping citizen involvement in public decision-making. We delve into some tips and tricks she has learned to make her coding process better, as well as recommendations for new developers in finding their first job. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links Where is the mouse? Iva Kop, Author at LogRocket Blog Iva Kop - freeCodeCamp.org LinkedIn: Iva Kop Twitter...
Jun 01, 2022•53 min
Today we talk with software engineer Shubham Khatri, a front end developer at Meta. As someone who is really passionate about React, we discuss Strict Mode and Flock among other things. We also talk about his experience working for the company, insights on getting hired at Meta, and tips for getting a good response from developer help. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links What is StrictMode in React Meta | Social Metaverse Company How to Build a Custom Pagination Component in Reac...
May 25, 2022•45 min
Today we talk with Steven Wittens with his personal site acko.net, and get a glimpse inside his creative efforts of taking parts of React to a new level to support his vision for graphics developments. We also talk about Live, his own React runtime, and his upcoming use.gpu. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Picks React - The Missing Parts Acko.net Steven Wittens / use.gpu · GitLab unconed - Overview Twitter: Steven Wittens...
May 18, 2022•43 min
In this episode we have special guest front-end engineer and technical writer Samaila Bala from Nigeria. We discuss several use cases of the React design patterns he has written about, such as the Compound Components Pattern and Provider Pattern. He also discusses his Send Cash app, and how it allows people to transfer money internationally with more ease. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links 3 React Component Design Patterns You Should Know About (openreplay.com) Samaila Bala Pic...
May 11, 2022•49 min
In this special all-panelist episode, we discuss all things on how to stand out! We’ll discuss everything from standing out in a crowd, standing out as a software developer, and how to get your name out there. We also talk about why this is an important topic to delve into. We’ll give you tips on finding success by choosing what you find interesting and fun, as well as tips to help you grow and get noticed. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coachi...
May 04, 2022•51 min
Ever wish you had some great advice before you needed it? In this panelists episode we talk all about red flags when interviewing with a new company, and things to look for and be aware of during the process. We look at some red flags in coding, and include some tips on finding good code. We look at red flags while working with teams, managers and difficult people, and the the red flags to look for on special projects. There are even a few red flags thrown in for life in general. Sponsors Top En...
Apr 27, 2022•52 min
Jack, Paige, and TJ give advice for Junior Developers. They pull from their own experience to break down the areas that Junior Developers may struggle with or not know that they need to focus on. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Picks Jack- Hotwire: HTML Over The Wire Paige- Watch Bridgerton | Netflix Official Site TJ- Museums | Ann Arbor, MI Sponsored By: Coaching | Top End Devs : Do you want to level up your career? or g...
Apr 20, 2022•57 min
If you're looking for a way to manage your CSS in JS in a super lightweight framework, check out Goober. The package is exceptionally small and keeps your bundle lean and mean. Cristian Bote joins the round up to wrangle this discussion on how to put CSS into your React application in a novel way. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links GitHub - cristianbote/goober goober PreactPhobia Picks Cristian- World's Strictest Parents - YouTube Jack- James Hoffmann - YouTube Paige- Twilio - O...
Apr 13, 2022•51 min
There’s a wild west of open source React out there, so let’s help you prepare. In this episode, the squad talks with Tanner Joseph Linsley, an open source React developer who’s got some wisdom to drop on how to do it right and build your community. “Honestly, a lot of the time, it’s about taking existing tools and shaping them into what I need them to be.” _- Tanner Joseph Linsley _ In This Episode 1) The BIGGEST tools in React that you oughta know in 2022 2) How to use feedback effectively and ...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Sometimes, the answer isn’t to code more. In this episode, the crew sits down with Chimezie Innocent, a developer who will show you how to clean up your act with UseEffect, as well as why this ONE thing dramatically improved his coding. “If you want to understand something better, the best advice I would give is ‘Just write about it!’” - Chimezie Innocent In This Episode 1) Why UseEffect is CRUCIAL for avoiding a world of hurt in your cleanup 2) How to reveal how little you ACTUALLY understand a...
Mar 09, 2022•37 min
Nx is here to make your life easier. In this episode, Paige and TJ talk with Jack Hsu, a developer whose Nrwl and Nx expertise is blowing us away with how streamlined things can be. “It’s nice for everyone to see what’s going on, not just the core developers.” - Jack Hsu In This Episode 1) What beginners NEED to know to get started with Nx this year 2) Why you’ll LOVE using a Monorepo in 2022 to maintain your sanity 3) The BIG 2022 trends around Next.js, Nx, and Nrwl you ought to know Sponsors T...
Mar 02, 2022•51 min
Let’s help you invest in your new CSS Property. (Get it?) In this episode, Jack and Paige sit down with CSS property extraordinaire, Colby Faycock, for React Roundup Round 2! They all discuss how to make CSS get along with React and others, what awesome things Cloudinary does, and how to properly enter the CSS world if you’re a React user. “React and CSS are two different concepts, but they can definitely play nicely.” - Colby Fayock In This Episode 1) How to make CSS properties play nice with J...
Feb 23, 2022•46 min
Could a flight attendant or lawyer become a developer? You bet! In this episode, the React Roundup team talks with Mikael (Mickey) Petersen, a flight attendant turned lawyer turned developer who believes your background doesn’t define you. They all discuss what you NEED to know about WebGL and canvasses, the pros and cons of Svelte vs. React, and the biggest developments that you should already be following. “I realized my passion is between problem solving and creativity. Coding is a creative o...
Feb 16, 2022•41 min
Wanna forget the back-end and only focus on the front? Too bad. In this episode, the React team sits down with Mike Alche, a developer whose full-stack approach reminds us why you need both ends to succeed. They discuss the power of tRPC, what led Mike to AdonisJS (and why it should be more popular), and Mike’s go-to tips for becoming a master at API testing. “As develops, we love building products, but we need a place to put it. The back end’s not as trendy as the front end. That’s what ‘full s...
Feb 02, 2022•42 min
Next JS is next in line, but are you ready for it? In this episode, the Roundup rascals team up with Tom Norton, a software developer who’s as excited about Next JS as they are. They discuss the pros and cons, why it’s superior to apps like Gatsby, and why Tom believes studying accessibility is PARAMOUNT for the future. “Get ready for some opinions.” - Tom Norton In This Episode Tom’s unadulterated (but optimistic!) opinions on Next JS (and what his totally-scientific tests discovered) What Tom ...
Jan 26, 2022•44 min
A new year brings new libraries and state machines, so if you’d rather not be confused, this episode’s for you. In this one, the team covers React’s most significant improvements, how to avoid losing your mind over state machines, and what libraries to peruse in 2022. In This Episode Why React’s improvements made THIS feature irrelevant for most cases The team’s solution for people wanting more than just juggling API’s all day (and why it’s a big win for storage and data migration) If you’re int...
Jan 19, 2022•50 min
Interested to learn more about this “Great Gatsby”? How does it differ from others, and where is the industry headed? Time for a meeting with the Queen! In this episode, the React team sits down with Queen Benedicte Raae, a software developer and overall coding wizard. They discuss the ONE feature of Gatsby that makes it so beginner friendly, what Queen Raae learned from her years of Wordpress and web building, and where they believe the conversation of “no-code vs code everything” is headed. “I...
Jan 12, 2022•46 min
So, you’ve followed up with a recruiter and have an interview scheduled tomorrow. Not sure what to do next besides print your resume? Don’t fret! In this episode, the guys sit down with Paige Niedringhaus to discuss the fundamentals of nailing your interview. They lay out the interview red flags that should scare you to your core, how to escape the “application blackhole”, and why the “STAR Method” is incredible for leaving an awesome impression. “If you don’t feel like you qualify, apply anyway...
Jan 05, 2022•50 min
