RRU 088: Frustrations with React Hooks with Paul Cowan

Welcome to React Roundup, the podcast where we keep you updated on all things React related! In today's episode, we have an enlightening discussion featuring Paige Nedringhaus as host, our panelist TJ Van Toll, and our special guest, Florian Rappel, a solution architect from Munich, Germany. Florian, a noted figure in the web community, especially in TypeScript, React, and Microfrontends, dives deep into a variety of engaging topics.Throughout the episode, we explore the complexities and benefits of using React, often described as a "black box" for the way it abstracts away many details from developers. We also delve into the intriguing world of Microfrontends, where Florian provides a comprehensive overview of this approach, discussing its practical implementation and the organizational shifts it can entail.Additionally, Florian introduces his new book, "The Art of Microfrontends," and shares insights on how to manage complex front-end projects more efficiently. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the ecosystem, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to enhance your development practices.So, tune in for an insightful journey through the realms of React and Microfrontends, and get ready to elevate your coding game!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

24 Jan 53min

On this episode of React Round Up we chatted with Miroslav Nikolov, a UI developer at one.com, about his approach to unit testing React components. Miroslav discussed writing components in a human-friendly way, using the library UnexpectedJS. We also talked about Miroslav’s blog, including how he got started with it, and some of the tools he used, like Gatsby and Mailchimp. This is a great episode if you’re looking to learn more about how to approach unit testing in React.Linkswebup.org/blog | Miroslav NikolovUnexpectedJSReact Component Tests for Humans | CSS-TricksmailchimpSubstackPicksMiroslav- erikras.comMiroslav- Application State Management with ReactPaige- Tom Clancy's | Jack RyanTJ- DREAM SPORT Bike Computer Bicycle Speedometer and Odometer 16-Function Wired Bike Computer WaterproofBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

8 Jan 39min

Eric Simons joins the round-up to discuss the latest advancements made by StackBlitz that enables you to run NodeJS in the browser. Eric expands that to the work they've done with the NextJS team to run NextJS in the browser without the need to have a server in the background.LinksIntroducing WebContainers: Run Node.js natively in your browserStackBlitzStackBlitzEricSimons – StackBlitzTwitter: Eric Simons ( @ericsimons40 )PicksEric- ViteJack- WestworldPaige- Elgato Wave:3TJ- Podcast from The VergeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

1 Jan 47min

Returning guest, Ian Lavery from Picovice.ai, joins the hosts to talk all things voice recognition. He dives into new languages the company has tackled over the last year (and what languages it plans to tackle next year), how they train their models, and how Picovoice is actually running speech recognition in the browser instead of in the cloud, making things like captioning live streams and real-time chats possible with some of its newer tech Cheetah and Leopard.He also shares how he wrote a simple podcast transcription app using Picovoice and Express.js, in addition to Picovoice boasting specific SDKs for React, Angular and Vue.Listen to Ian's first appearance on RRU here where he and the panel went deep into the specifics of voice recognition like security and privacy, understanding it in general, and using it sans big cloud providers.Sponsors"Waldo, who helps with Android testing"Chuck's Resume TemplateDeveloper Book Club starting with Clean Architecture by Robert C. MartinBecome a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs MembershipLinksLinkedIn: Ian LaveryIan Lavery - MediumTwitter: @AiPicovoicePicksIan - Mixpanel: Product Analytics for Mobile, Web, & MorePaige - Star Trek: Lower Decks - WikipediaTJ - The Great British Bakeoff seriesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

25 Dec 202445min

In today's episode, Lucas and Peter dive deep into the world of front-end frameworks with a captivating discussion featuring PRANTA Dutta, a seasoned React Native developer. Pranta shares his journey transitioning from Vue to React, highlighting both the challenges and advantages of React's manual configurations and rich third-party ecosystem. They explore the contrasts between frameworks like React, Angular, and Flutter, delving into the trade-offs between their built-in features and flexibility. From the complexities of using Flutter's custom canvas painting to the streamlined utilities for notifications and Firebase, we cover it all. They also tackle the ongoing debate of native versus hybrid mobile app development, with insights into the Kotlin Multiplatform project and the importance of choosing the right tools based on project needs.Join them as they unravel the intricacies of React's success and shortcomings, discuss the merits of design patterns in both Flutter and React, and examine the responsibilities developers hold in shaping their applications. Stay tuned for a valuable conversation packed with industry insights and practical examples!LinksWhy React Won the Front-End RaceSocialsLinkedIn: PRANTA DuttaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

18 Dec 202454min

In this episode of React Round Up we chatted with James Smith from Bugsnag. We talked about the importance of error monitoring and reporting, and how to actually implement those workflows in your production apps. James shared a number of tips for React developers, like what are the most common errors and how you can help prevent them (hint: linters help a lot). We also got into mobile, and what developers can do to protect against third-party SDK errors. Picks TJ - https://www.amazon.com/What-Doesnt-Kill-Environmental-Conditioning James - Fall GuysBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

11 Dec 202444min

Akash Joshi Is a frequent blogger across many of the larger blogs across the internet.He joins the Round Up to share his opinions on how you should put your React applications together as well as some tips on where you shouldn't put files and where you should avoid putting specific types of files.Some of this is inspired by projects like Next.js and others by his own experience. Paige and TJ chime in with their experience to help provide more context to the conversation.LinksLearn Structuring React Projects with a Dogs App [⚛ + 🐶]A Better Way to Structure React ProjectsImproving my OSS library and taking steps towards improving my YT qualityAkash JoshiThe Writing Dev Akash Joshi - thewritingdev - YouTubeTwitter: Akash ( @thewritingdev )PicksAkash- Lapel MicrophonePaige- Harney & Sons Earl Grey Loose Leaf TeaTJ- Kombucha TeaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

4 Dec 202435min

Senior Frontend Engineer Kathryn Grayson Nanz joins the React Round Up team to talk about all things component libraries. Kathryn shares her experiences building not one but two component libraries, as well as tips and tricks on the benefits of shared libraries, how to get buy in from product and developer teams, the best way to set up libraries and keeping them up-to-date. She also shares pitfalls to try and avoid when getting started with building a new library. Definitely a good listen for anyone debating whether an existing library or a brand new, custom one is the way to go for a project.LinksUI audit background from Brad FrostStorybookBubbleUphttp://kgrayson.com/PicksTJ - StravaPaige - Tresanti Standing DeskKathryn - NotionKathryn - RocketbookBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

27 Nov 202448min