Today we chat with Thomas Randolph from GitLab, to discuss his Top 10 list of the upcoming TC39 proposals. The list… Temporal Proposal Import Assertions JSON Modules Built-In Modules Observable Proposal Partial Application UUID Pipeline Operator Module Blocks Emitter Proposal +1 Records and Tuples +2 Reverse and Sort Methods on Arrays Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Links Twitter: Thomas Randolph ( @rockerest ) JSJ 425: T...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steve, AJ, and Dan talk to Drew Baker, co-founder of Los Angeles based digital agency Funkhaus about Storybook and Nuxt. After a discussion of various server side rendering methods, Drew talks about how they use Storybook, how it integrates tightly with Nuxt, and how it helps Funkhaus quickly and cleanly spin up sites for large customers.Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links Funkhaus UI / Badges / Funkhaus - Default Songs from Scratch AI Foundation Picks AJ - The Lost Medal AJ - Ra...
May 10, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today we talk with Dejan Miličić, a consultant with more than 20 years of experience as a professional software developer with RavenDB. His areas of expertise are designing, writing, and maintaining applications, with a focus on software architecture and backend development.Dejan discusses the challenges and benefits of NoSQL databases, and what he has learned along the way to simplify and reduce the time required to make changes. We also talk about ways to approach different types of NoSQL data...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Max Kordek of Lisk, a leading expert on Blockchain. You’ll learn about what a Blockchain is, how it works, and the benefits of using it. There is also discussion on the opportunities that blockchain presents for the JavaScript developer.How does blockchain work as a decentralized ledger accessed across the world? We discuss how it operates without a central authority - everyone who participates in the network has the financial incentive that no one lies. This create...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast SolidJS is a web development framework that focuses on using reactivity and carries forward several ideas from Knockout.js. https://javascriptjabber.com/13 Ryan Carniato, the creator of SolidJS breaks down the history and ideas behind SolidJS and compares it to React and other frameworks.Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Picks AJ- Creeds of Craftsmanship Follow CoolAJ86 Live Streams: YouTube: https://youtube.com/coolaj86 Tw...
Apr 19, 2022•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elm is a functional language that compiles to JavaScript and runs in the browser. Lindsay Wardell from NoRedInk joins the JavaScript Jabber panel this week to discuss her background with Vue and Elm. The discussion ranges into how Lindsay got into Elm and how it differs and solves some of the issues that crop up when people build apps with JavaScript.Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Links elm-vue-bridge GitHub - lindsaykwa...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is Part 3 of the Dan Shappir trilogy. Today, he’s laying out the deets on components and state management inside of React, plus some exciting developments coming later this year.In This Episode1) Why you ought to know the “ideal” situation for React components (and how to get there!) 2) These new “front-end paradigms” that are going to CHANGE how we approach React and others 3) SUPER exciting developments coming for React in 2022Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Picks AJ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast There’s always more to learn about security, especially nowadays. In this episode, the Jabberers continue their conversation with Feross Aboukhadijeh about supply chain security. You can never be too careful! (Well…maybe.)“The most important thing you can do is have a mindset shift around dependencies.” _ _- Feross AboukhadijehIn This Episode1) How the BEST way to keep your security tight is NOT done on the computer 2) Why we’re seeing a trend toward THESE kinds of packages in 2022 3) What you N...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Malware attacks are scary, so preparation is keys. In this episode, the Jabberers talk with Feross Aboukhadijeh, a developer who’s redefining malware detection to help you prepare for the next assault. “It’s awesome that such small teams can make complex code, but it’s not enough to just scan for vulnerabilities.” -Feross Aboukhadijeh In This Episode1) This SCARY trend in supple chain malware attacks (and how to prepare) 2) Why tools like Socket are VERY different from common malware detection 3...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is OAuth all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, the Jabberers sit down with Dan Moore, an expert in the OAuth world. They discuss the GIANT perks of OAuth (even if you’re a beginner), how to fix OAuth’s biggest issues, and what you NEED to watch out for in OAuth if you’re a prospective client. “The end goal of OAuth is let someone else handle authentication, and based on tokens you get, you have the insurance that the authentication was valid.” - Dan Moore In This Episode1) The HUGE perks o...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, the Jabberers sit down with Gil Fink, a Microsoft vet and Google developer who’s gonna convince why having front architecture is a no-brainer. They discuss what differentiates it from components, how “memory floods” are washing away developers (and why they’re causing them!), and the BEST way to move between architectures without losing your mind. “You need to understand all the moving parts in your architecture.” - Gil Fink In This Episode1) What makes front end architecture VE...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want to know what makes a senior developer? We know a thing or two. In this episode, the Jabberers sit down with Shem Magnezi, a senior developer at Wilco who shares what he’s learned over his seasoned career. They talk about the do’s and don’ts of being a manager, why small and large companies share this ONE feature, and a HUGE mindset reset that will keep you ahead of the game. “It’s important for people to understand where they can make an impact.” - Shem Magnezi In This Episode1) The KEY dif...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feel like you don’t know enough about Web3? Don’t worry, neither do we. That’s where these podcasts come in! In this new episode, the Jabberers sit down with Nik Kalyani, the founder of Decentology and overall Web3 expert. The gang discusses the “big D” of Web3 (and why you need to understand it), how Web3 changes the game for blockchain and the like, and how Web3 is going to make gaming bigger AND more lucrative. “For developers, Web3 equals a green field of opportunity!” - Nik Kalyani In This ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want to watch AJ and Dan Shappir do battle LIVE? You’re in the luck! In this episode, the jabberers go deep on the nuances of var, what we can all learn from C++ about coding, and Dan’s go-to remedies for keeping your Script nice, neat, and not-chaotic.In This Episode The ONE rule you need know about var (and how it affects the future of JavaScript) Why C++ allows variables to execute the code while JavaScript doesn’t (and what we learn from this difference The biggest drawback to all of JavaScr...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is a continuation of Javascript Jabber 512, so head over there before tuning into this one! In this Part 2, the Jabberers and Dan Shappir discuss THE difference between Svelte vs. virtual DOM and React, the most noticeable pros and cons of React when a DOM’s around, and how “partial rendering” is changing the game. Per usual, Steve’s dad jokes are 100% funny._“This separation that the VDom creates between the representation of the UI and the actual UI is a really powerful one.” Dan ...
Jan 25, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast But really…can it? It absolutely can AND a lot more. In this new episode of JavaScript Jabber, the roundtable sits down with James Q Quick, a software developer, podcast host, and overall future-enthusiast. The team discusses what the “JAM” in JAMstack means for developers, how it’s making integrating features (like payment processing) a breeze, and what you NEED to know about JAMstack going into 2022. “None of these individual tools are new, but JAMstack just became a new way to combine those t...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever feel overwhelmed by the crazy number of new frameworks? We’ve got a solution for you. In this episode, the JavaScript jamboree sits down with Anthony Campolo, a software developer who’s spreading the word about a powerful yet flexible new tool--Slinkity. They talk about how Slinkity answers the age-old question and simplifies everything, how to prevent the nasty “uncanny valley” from rearing its head during loading, and why eBay and Slinkity are on the same page about “the basics”.“I think ...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wonder why you feel like you belong in some groups and the black sheep in others? In this episode, the Javascript dudes sit down with Brett Haralson, a software developer and manager at Wix who’s learned the fundamentals of cultivating world-class communities. They discuss what Brett does FIRST to start building a community, how to handle negativity before and when it pops up, and what you NEED to do after you “find your tribe”.“It’s the relationships and friendships made that are life-chan...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tejas Kumar joins JavaScript Jabber to discuss the advances in developer tooling and how it relates to ideas like the JAMstack to allow developers to move back and build larger applications with smaller teams. The discussion ranges over backend, frontend, and cloud technologies. Panel Aimee Knight AJ ONeal Charles Max Wood Dan Shappir Guest Tejas Kumar Sponsors Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse.io) Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Top End Devs Picks AJ - Why it's OK to Ove...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get Lifetime Access to Mani's Entrepreneurship Pack and Book Club . Use coupon code "GREAT"Mani has summarized hundreds of business books that outline how to build, grow, and operate a business and he shares his expertise with Chuck and the listeners in this special episode.Chuck and Mani discuss what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. They talk about their businesses on a regular basis and Chuck's been getting a lot of requests for entrepreneurship help.He and Mani talk about the 3 prima...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Carson Gross is the creator of InterCooler and HTMX. He pulled them together to manage the way that he wrote JavaScript and interacted with hypermedia and HATEOAS to make managing the DOM and backend easier.It's not really a competitor to web frameworks as much as a different way to think about the front-end of your application.Panel AJ O'Neal Dan Shappir Guest Carson Gross Sponsors Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse.io) Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Top End Devs Links /...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dan Shappir takes the lead in explaining React's core design, and how it's enabled by the Virtual DOM (VDOM). The panel discusses what the VDOM is, and how it differs from the actual browser DOM. Also how React leverages the VDOM and its reconciliation mechanism. Understanding these concepts is important in order to properly understand and make the best use of React.Panel AJ O'Neal Charles Max Wood Dan Shappir Steve Edwards Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Picks AJ- Jordan Walke - R...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steve and AJ catch up with Jonathan Reinink, the creator of InertiaJS, a utility for seamlessly connecting front end Javascript frameworks with back ends to create a seamless and performant web app monolith. They discuss TailwindCSS and Jonathan’s work at Tailwind Labs, and then get into InertiaJS, how it works, and many of the different features. They also discuss the new SSR capability currently in private beta, and Inertia’s growing inclusion into other frameworks, such as Laravel Breeze and ...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get the Black Friday/Cyber Monday "Double Your Productivity by 5pm Today" Deal Coupon Code: "DEEP" for a GIANT discountMani provides us with strategies and tactics to get Deep Work time and how to get our minds into that focused state for hours at a time.He has read hundreds of books that have taught him the secrets to getting more done by getting into this state.He starts by telling us how he was passed over for a promotion at Qualcomm in favor of someone younger and less experienced and how th...
Nov 24, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yoav Ganbar joins the Jabber crew to discuss Dev FOMO. He leads the panel through a discussion about adopting technologies and knowing about new niches. The panel discusses how to stay on top of the movements in our ecosystem and when we should prioritize other things.Panel Aimee Knight AJ O'Neal Charles Max Wood Dan Shappir Steve Edwards Guest Yoav Ganbar Sponsors Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse.io) Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links GitHub: Yoav Ganbar ( hamatoyogi ) LinkedIn: Yoav Ganbar...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mordy Oberstein joins the JavaScript Jabber panel to discuss SEO and how what seems like a marketing concern is relevant and exciting for developers. SEO is working with a black box with regards to Google since Google and other search engines don't tell you anything about how they adjust their search algorithms.Mordy walks through how developers can contribute to the issues around showing up in search engine results.Panel AJ O'Neal Dan Shappir Steve Edwards Guest Mordy Oberstein Sponsors Shortcu...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Assaf Krintza joins the JavaScript Jabber panel to discuss the various approaches and uses for state management in web applications. Some of the focus is on React, but many of the tools and approaches work in or have similar options in the other web frameworks.Panel AJ O'Neal Dan Shappir Steve Edwards Guest Assaf Krintza Sponsors Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse.io) Dev Influencers Accelerator Level Up | Devchat.tv Links Livecycle LinkedIn: Assaf Krintza Twitter: Assaf Krintza ( @krinssaf ) Picks AJ...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Johnson is a former Google UX engineer and data visualization engineer with ObservableHQ building data visualizations with JavaScript. He works on both the tools and the visualizations built with D3 on the web. He discusses how to use tools like D3 to tell a story using your data.Panel Dan Shappir Steve Edwards Guest Ian Johnson Sponsors Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse.io) Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Dev Influencers Accelerator Links Observable Drawing with Data...
Nov 02, 2021•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Filipe Névola is the CEO of MeteorJS. He jumps in to discuss the changes and updates to Meteor over the last several years.He explains what Meteor is, what its history is, and how it lands within the current JavaScript ecosystem. You can use it to build web and mobile apps and is a mature option to use for your applications.Panel Aimee Knight AJ O'Neal Charles Max Wood Dan Shappir Steve Edwards Guest Filipe Névola Sponsors Shortcut (formerly Clubhouse.io) Dev Influencers Accelerator Level Up | D...
Oct 26, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, the JavaScript Jabber panel discusses the various "Creeds of Craftsmanship" from the programming languages out there. They discuss the different principles and the unifying concepts they all have alongside the ethos of what makes each language's approach to programming unique.Panel AJ O'Neal Charles Max Wood Steve Edwards Sponsors Dev Influencers Accelerator Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Level Up | Devchat.tv Picks AJ- Creeds of Craftsmanship AJ- Zeskit ...
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