RRU 002: Webpack the Good Parts with Juho Vepsäläinen

Today we talk with Fred Schott , the co-creator of Astro, a web framework focused on improving performance. Built around island architecture, it leverages HTML over javascript where it’s an option. Astro is a great option for those who focus on content, marketing, or personal blogs, and it is a great option to use with React. In this episode we talk about when it makes sense to use Astro, and how to implement it. SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksastro.new Astro | Build faster websitesAstro LoungeTwitter: @FredKSchottTwitter: @astrodotbuildPicksFred- Over the Garden WallJack- Pizza: The Ultimate Cookbook Featuring More Than 300 Recipes (Italian Cooking, Neapolitan Pizzas, Gifts for Foodies, Cookbook, History of Pizza)TJ- The Vergecast PodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

21 Sep 202250min

In today's all panelist episode we address web development controversies: state management tools, CSS in JS, GraphQL or REST, and, of course, tabs versus spaces. And the rule is: there's no saying "It depends." Listen to the panelists take hard line stances on things that matter (and things that don't), and try to defend their choices. It's a fun episode for everyone, and we'd love to hear about your own controversial coding decisions.  SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDiscord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & CommunitiesPicksJack- Solo StovePaige- BULLET TRAINTJ- Portal Companion Collection for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official SiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

14 Sep 202254min

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. SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksHomeGherkin SyntaxJest10 Minute Tutorial - Cucumber DocumentationDetoxcypress.ioThe Clean Code BlogAdvanced Code Organization Patterns: The Case For One Function Per FileOne Year as the Chief Technology Officer at InClubStructure and Interpretation of Test Cases - Kevlin HenneyChris' Full Stack BlogPicksChris- The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful BusinessesChris- The Complete Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series Books 1-7 (Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Foundation's Edge, Foundation and Earth, Prelude to Foundation, Forward the Foundation)Jack- Millennium Falcon™ 75192 | Star Wars™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop USPaige- Amazon.com : plastic wrap dispenser with cutterTJ- Amazon.com: Amazon GoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

7 Sep 202240min

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. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDiscord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & CommunitiesPicksJack- Watch Day Shift | Netflix Official SitePaige- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Watch Full Episodes - CBS.comTJ- Only Murders in the BuildingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

31 Aug 202247min

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, Remix mutations, and layout RFC. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksThe Go-To Serverless Database | XataAuthor Atila Fassina - Smashing MagazineLayouts RFCRFC: Layouts · Discussion #37136 · vercel/next.jsJoin the Xata Discord Server!Atila − Web DevelopmentTwitter: @AtilaFassinaPicksAtila- Watch The Sandman | Netflix Official SiteJack- The BearPaige- Amazon.com : cooking spray bottleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

24 Aug 202249min

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 industry. SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDiscord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & CommunitiesTommyGroshong.comTwitter: @tgroshonPicksJack- Westworld | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.comPaige- Outlander SeriesTJ- Only Murders in the BuildingTommy- Should I See This Movie?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

17 Aug 202251min

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. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksIslands Architecturefresh - The next-gen web framework.AstroBun is a fast all-in-one JavaScript runtimeEleventy, a simpler static site generatorThe 4 things it takes to be an expertPicksJack- MacBook Pro 13-inchPaige- Top Gun | Official Website | Now Playing Only In TheatresTJ- Summoning SaltAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

10 Aug 202248min

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.SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinks- Top End DevsOverview / Bedrock Layout Primitives - Page ⋅ StorybookDocumentation | LernaTravis Waith-Mair - MediumGitHub: Travis Waith-MairTwitter: @travisWaithMairPicksPaige- Formula 1: Drive to SurviveTJ- Join Bytes - Your weekly dose of JavaScriptTravis- Only Murders in the BuildingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

27 Juli 202247min