JSJ 439: More Jabber About Less JavaScript with Alex Russell

In this episode the panel discusses various programming topics, and whether or not they are required knowledge for JavaScript programmers. This includes topics such as scopes and hoisting, closures, the event-loop, and the behavior of this. For each such topic, the panel discusses whether or not JavaScript devs are required to know and understand them in order to write better code, or pass job interviews, or to understand existing codebases. Alternatively, if these are topics that JavaScript developers don’t need to know, and maybe should even avoid.SponsorsAudible.comThe Complete Software Developer’s Career Guide – Grab a Copy TodayCacheFlyPanelAJ ONealCharles Max WoodDan ShappirSteve EdwardsLinks10 Interview Questions Every JavaScript Developer Should Know – AKA: The Keys to JavaScript Masteryhttps://kentcdodds.com/blog/newspaper-code-structurehttps://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/ClosuresYour Coffee Shop Doesn’t Use Two-Phase CommitPicksAJCrock on JS Follow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter: @JSJabberSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

15 Sep 20201h 5min

MongoDB is a popular option for databases which provides objects that look and act like JavaScript Objects. We brought an expert, Joe Karlsson to clear up some of the confusion on how to arrange your data in MongoDB. Joe provides a rundown on how to think about your data with a smaller dataset, a medium sized dataset, and a large dataset. The panel also dives into how the database works and how things are managed and arranged by the MongoDB database engine.SponsorsThe Complete Software Developer’s Career Guide – Grab a Copy TodayCacheFlyPanelCharles Max WoodAimee KnightDan ShappirAJ ONealSpecial GuestJoe KarlssonLinksM320: Data Modelingdeveloper.mongodb.comPicksChuckLeadership in Turbulent TimesAimeeProsourceFit Acupressure MatAJAcupuncture MatSQL vs NoSQLChiron Beta Primessh-pubkeyArs Technica War Stories: Ultima Online (about sharding)Joe KarlssonStamped From the BeginningSpecial Guest: Joe Karlsson. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

8 Sep 20201h 8min

Our guest is Daniel Lathrop, a freelance investigative data journalist and educator, and formerly a newspaper reporter and Professor of Journalism and Media informatics at the University of Iowa. On this show, Daniel describes how JavaScript is a great choice for doing data analysis and data science, potentially even more so than other languages which are often used for this purpose, such as Python and R. Daniel also provides information about lots of useful tools and techniques to use in this context.SponsorsThe Complete Software Developer’s Career Guide – Grab a Copy TodayCacheFlyPanelAJ ONealAimee KnightDan ShappirSpecial GuestDaniel LathropLinkshttps://daniel.buzz/PicksAimeeForecasting at ScaleDan Shappirhttps://www.data-forge-notebook.comAJPropaganda in Nazi GermanyDaniel Lathrophttps://www.data-forge-notebook.comhttps://www.claudiajs.comhttps://js4ds.org/Follow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter > @JSJabberSpecial Guest: Daniel Lathrop. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

1 Sep 202053min

The reality of Covid-19 has changed the way that many people work, working remotely from home instead of coming into the office. Achieving work-life balance can always be a challenge in tech, but can be especially challenging when work and life mix in the same location. In this episode the panel discusses this important topic, and how it has impacted their own lives and careers. Also, how it changes over time and during a career.SponsorsThe Complete Software Developer's Career Guide - Grab a Copy TodayPanelAJ O’NealAimee KnightCharles Max WoodSteve EdwardsDan ShappirLinkshttps://www.figma.comJSJ 431: Personal Branding for Developers with Morad SternGPT3() - The spreadsheet function to rule them all.I built a React dice component with GPT-3PicksSteveHow Does The Internet Work? AJhttps://blerp.comhttps://webinstall.dev/curlieDanWear Maskshttps://github.com/openai/gpt-3 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

25 Aug 20201h 4min

Connell has been working on Universal AR, a cross-platform Augmented Reality kit for Mobile Browsers delivering native-level performance using only JavaScript (and a bit of WASM under the hood). We talk about what AR actually is, some of its use cases, as well as the fascinating details as to how the Zap.works team is delivering near native performance and accuracy without IR, LiDAR, or any other of the common advanced AR sensors - just the good ol' phone camera and advanced Computer Visual trickery.SponsorsScout APM | We'll donate $5 to the open source project of your choice when you deploy ScoutThe Complete Software Developer's Career Guide - Grab a Copy TodayDo you code in .NET? Check out Adventures in .NETPanelAJ ONealSteve EdwardsSpecial GuestConnell GauldLinksUniversal ARZappar content development toolsPicksSteveLooney TunesAJripgrepConnellDark on NetflixSpecial Guest: Connell Gauld. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

18 Aug 202053min

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber we interview Neha Sharma about the importance of coding front-end JavaScript with accessibility in mind. She explains practical methods in which to generate accessible UX when using front-end frameworks, such as React and Angular. For example, the importance of generating proper semantic markup, and considering behaviors and responses to user interactions.PanelAJ O’NealAimee KnightDan ShappirGuestNeha SharmaSponsorsScout APM | We'll donate $5 to the open source project of your choice when you deploy ScoutThe Complete Software Developer's Career Guide - Grab a Copy TodayReact Native Remote Conf 2020PicksNeha Sharma:Follow Neha on Twitter > @hellonehhaNader Dabit (@dabit3)AJ O’Neal:Microservices ParodyAHA ProgrammingWindows 10: tar, ssh, curl, pwshYellowstonewebinstall.devAimee Knight:Software should be designed to lastDan Shappir:#javascriptriddleFollow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter > @JSJabber Special Guest: Neha Sharma . Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

11 Aug 202044min

The panel talks with Jonathan Reinink about his new library, IntertiaJS. InertiaJS is a tool that allows you to create a monolith server rendered site, but where you write your own custom back end, and then use a front end framework like React, Vue, or Svelte. We discuss how Intertia works at a very granular level, how it compares to tools like Next.js and Nuxt, why monoliths are better than using APIs, how Interita handles authentication and form submissions, and much more.PanelAJ O’NealAimee KnightSteve EdwardsGuestJonathan ReininkSponsorsScout APM | We'll donate $5 to the open source project of your choice when you deploy ScoutReact Native Remote Conf 2020LinksTurbolinks PicksJonathan Reinink:Follow Jonathan on Twitter > @reinink, WebsiteInertia.js - The Modern MonolithLost in SpaceAimee Knight:Our AWS bill is ~ 2% of revenue. Here's how we did itSteve Edwards:ColonoscopyFollow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter > @JSJabber Special Guest: Jonathan Reinink. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

4 Aug 20201h 3min

Danny Thompson discusses his road to a successful tech career, after working for years outside the industry (frying chicken at gas-stations). He explains the importance of setting goals and following through, and how to overcome adversity, and handle setbacks. It's simultaneously a very inspirational story, but also filled with lots of very practical advice and action items to pursue. For example, the importance of attending and participating in Meetups and engaging with the local tech community.PanelAJ O’NealAimee KnightCharles Max WoodSteve EdwardsDan ShappirGuestDanny Thompson SponsorsG2i | Enjoy the luxuries of freelancingScout APM | We'll donate $5 to the open source project of your choice when you deploy ScoutReact Native Remote Conf 2020LinksAI powered resume builderPicksDanny Thompson:Follow Danny Thompson on Twitter > @DThompsonDevJames Q Quick - YouTubeBrad Traversy - YouTubeFlorin Pop - YouTubeAJ O’Neal:TemplateResumeThis Video Is Sponsored By ███ VPN The Wisdom of the Ancients by Sir Francis Bacon Free AudioBook)Aimee Knight:Amazon Web ServicesEco Performance Bamboo Clothing I Handmade I by TransientCraftCharles Max Wood:The One Funnel Away Challenge!Devchat.tv ConferencesSteve Edwards:xkcd: Wisdom of the AncientsCasablanca (1942) - IMDbDan Shappir:Adopt a puppy or other petFollow JavaScript Jabber on Twitter > @JSJabber Special Guest: Danny Thompson. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.

28 Juli 20201h 25min