Spec-Driven Development and the Future of AI IDEs with AWS’s Kiro - JSJ 693

Panel:Amiee KnightCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Kye HohenbergerIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers speak with Kye Hohenberger. Kye is a developer and co-founder of Side Way. One of Kye’s most notable works and library is Emotion, a CSS and JS library.Kye talks about what CSS and JS library is about in the context of the Emotion library system. Kye discusses why this is practical for the writing process, in comparison to other types of tools that do similar jobs. Kye explains the how this tool reduces the number of lines of code and is compact and clearer.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:What is a CSS and JS library?Controlling CSS with JS, what does this solve?Style bugsWhat kind of styling are you using vs. complex styles?Media queryA more declarative styleUsing SassWhere do you see people using this?Class names and you can apply to anythingHow Emotion works!Style tagsObject stylesWhat are some of the problems you are solvingReact Emotion - dynamic stylesHow does this compare to other style components?Glamor StylesHow do you test something like this?Just Glamor React with EmotionCan people use the Babel pluginPure flag and function callsAnd much more!Links:Emotion.shEmotion-js/emotionemotion.now.sh@TKH44Picks:AmieeArticle on MediumAntibiotics and SteroidsRX Bars CharlesDisney Emoji Blitz How To Get A Job  -  JavaScriptJabber.comKyeStyled SystemFace PaintAussie Bites Special Guest: Kye Hohenberger. 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 Nov 201750min

Panel:Charles Max WoodIn this episode of JavaScript Jabber, Charles does a solo episode talking about entrepreneurship and the topic/course on “How to Get a Job.” This is an informative episode for those looking for a job as a developer and how to prepare your resume for your career search. Charles covers the core pieces of the course and specific areas of tailoring your credentials for the job you want to acquire.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:How do I get a great job? Companies are only hiring Senior Devs.Your selling point as a Jr. Dev.Framing your experience for the companies to better see your experience.I don’t want a ( this kind of boss)Feeling like you are making a difference in your job.Who do you want to work for, with, where, and how, etc?Working in a facility or remotely. What do you want?Check out the meet-up places or workplaces (WeWork), GlassdoorCheck out the people who work that these companies, LinkedIn.Check out company’s Slack rooms, forum, etc. to make connectionsVisit the companies personallyLook into contacting the Meetup OrganizersBuilding rapportResume mistakes - how to properly format it so it is skim-ableTop 3 bullet points and tailor you resume for each jobUnnecessary material in your resume - again tailor to the companyImportant material to include on your resume, contributions on projectsThe cover letter - How to do this correctly with a personal touchWhat to do when you get the interview - the offer!And much more!Links:devchat.tv/get-a-coder-job-full-accessfull-accessWeWorkExpert Salary NegotiationSupport 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 Nov 201746min

Panel: Amiee KnightCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: JC HiattIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers speak with JC Hiatt. JC is a software consultant, and working a starting a company called DevLifts. DevLifts is a company that helps developers learn to live healthier lives. JC mentions this business was base on this health journey.JC and the panel discuss output and mental clarity to get work done in a healthy fashion. Also, the benefits of eating a healthy diet, rather it is the Keto Diet or others types of healthy clean eating, there is a physical and mental benefit. JC and the panel talk about count macros, healthy food intake, and a basic outline of getting into ketosis. Also, the panel discusses finding the motivation to get into a healthy lifestyle to benefit work and your lifestyle.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Mental ClarityKeto DietCutting out processed foodsCounting MacrosGetting into KetosisSupporting brain functionMotivation for a healthy lifestyleGaining energyGetting started  - Walking, Eat Whole. Etc.Pack your own lunchMindset change -  you are responsible for anyone else’s healthy choicesDrink WaterYou can find a healthy balance and practice moderationCheat day?SugarSitting to0 long at workSleep - brain wave activity, caffeine, and lightNapsAnd much more!Links:@jchiatt@devliftsdevlifts.ioPicks:Amieehttps://www.womenwhotech.com/panelist-bioshttps://github.com/AllThingsSmitty/css-protipsCharlesGunnar blue blockers FluxReactDevSummit.comJSDevSummit.com JCAmerican VandalConfession Tapes Qalohttps://lodash.comSpecial Guest: JC Hiatt. 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 Okt 201757min

Panel:Amiee KnightCharles Max WoodJoe EamesSpecial Guests: Matthew Creager and Peter ChoIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers speak with Matthew Ceager and Peter Cho. Matthew and Peter are part of the team at Manifold. Manifold is a marketplace for developer services. Matthew takes care of growth and relations, and Peter oversee products at Manifold.The panel discusses with Peter and Matthew what Manifold does and the benefits of a Cloud Service. Matthew gives perspective on how developers can get their cloud product on the market compared to open source.  Further discussion goes into how this will help the developer to get their products or services turned into a business quicker and save time  Also learn about when it is the ideal time to move to cloud services vs. running a server yourself.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Different kinds of definition of Cloud ServicesAnything you would rely on as a third party serviceWhat is the cloud service ecosystem - Services that connect to an applicationIndependent market place -  because it is difficult to turn a product into a businessWhere are people using cloud services or running their own serverSpinning up a version of it is easier.Time verses doing it yourself?Experts running the servicesFocusing on your product instead of managing the server and suchWhere does the data live and who has access to that?Lock In’s?Tourist - Credentials managementHow do I get this setup? Command Line or register onlineAnd much more!Links:Manifoldhttps://github.com/mattcreager@manifoldco@etcpeter@matt_creagerblog.manifold.comPicks:AmieeRyan McDermottCharlesGitLab AdminLTEJoeWhat You Can’t SayMattStar TrekPuppeteerPeterPlayer Unknown Battle Ground Sourdough   by Robin SloanSpecial Guests: Matthew Creager and Peter Cho. 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 Okt 201746min

Panel:Aimee KnightCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Nick DisabatoIn this episode, Java Script Jabbers talk with Nick Disabato. Nick is a newbie to JavaScript Jabber. Nick is the founder of Draft, an interaction design agency where he does research driven A/B testing of E-commerce business.This is a practical episode for those who are running a business and doing marketing for the products and services. Nick talks about A/B testing for a number scenarios within the company, such as for websites, funnels, and various marketing mechanisms. Nick further goes into how this helps companies strategically increase revenue by changing things such as websites design or building funnels.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Testing of changes of Copy, Websites, etc.What does it mean of changes, Tools, Framework, Plugins, etcDoes it matter what tools you use? Framework that works within your stackHow do make we company moneyResearching for the next testTesting for conversion rate to decide which design to go implement - VariantResponsibility for the designsFeature and getting pay for the serviceLearn more about the resources and Copy HackersLarge organization or developers, or a QA departmentOptimization teamsUsability tests and coming up with A/B testsExpertiseWhy should be care?And much more!Links:DraftNick Disabato@nickdConversionXLAB Testing ManualWider Funnels Copy HackersPicks:AmieeNodevember CharlesMike Gehard Admin LTENickHotJar.comSpecial Guest: Nick Disabato. 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.

17 Okt 201742min

Panel:Joe EamesAimee KnightCharles Max WoodCory HouseSpecial Guests: Scott WyattIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers talk with Scott Wyatt. Scott is the Co-founder, CTO, UEX at Cali StyleTechnologies, and is a Node developer and graphic designer.  Scott is on JavaScript Jabber to talk about Trails.js. and its simplistic build, but many useful functions.Scott mentions that Trails.js was created by Travis Webb. Scott gives us an introduction to the Trails.js framework, as the Jabbers take apart and dive deep into the build, functions, and uses.  Scott goes into what trail packs are, and the similar or related projects. Scott talks about the ease of using trails to build with, and not ending up in frustration.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Trails.js is Node Framework and lightweight or BlueprintSimilar to Redux?Is it MVC like RailsYou don’t need to understand it, it is all under the hood.Tuple SpaceIs this sole for server-side rendering?Closest projects - SailsAvoid problems like React.Not dealing with corporationsWhy would you want to use trails instead of other projects like Sails, rails, etc.How do you get started - trailjs.ioQuickest way to learn Trails is to build a Trail PackDon’t be afraid to kill you darlingsTestingIt Trails production ready?It is a particular type of app where Trails shines?Linkstrailsjs.ioTravis WebbPicksAmyFull Stack Developers by Brad FrostTracking MacrosJoeThe Behavior GapCharlesProfit First Keto Dietscott-wyatt/GitHub CoryNever write another high Order ComponentScottProxy EngineSpecial Guest: Scott Wyatt. 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.

10 Okt 201745min

Panel: Aimee KnightAJ O'NealCharles Max Wood Guest: Eric BerryThis week on Ruby Rogues, we interview our very own, Eric Berry, to talk about the sustainability of open-source projects through ethical advertising. The team talks about once open source projects like PhantomJS, Cancan, and many others.The Rogues dive into the many different scenarios that lead open source projects astray. Problems like working on the project without compensation, be overworked, and no interest are many of the reasons these are not sustained in the long run.However, are there solutions like donations or sponsorship to sustain such projects? And how do we go about finding funding or compensation for these open source projects? Eric describes that advertising tactics and strategies for open source. Eric talks about his work with Code Sponsor and how they support the open source community with funding.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Ruby Rogues talk about burnout on projectsWorking on projects for free and the project falls apartSolutions behind the more popular projects like Ruby on Rails and NPM.Lemonade Stand - Sustaining and bounty sourced projectsSponsorship or company supported projects.Crowdfunding - not sustainable, but helps.Donation buttons, do they work?Who would pay developers for this?Developers taking care of other developersAdvertising, and helping pay for projects to stay alive!Help developers stay funded without a spam haven.and much, much more!Links: CancanPhantomJSCode SponsorTimber RollbarCoreLogicTrackJS CircleCICodeConf. PicksAimeePositive Experience for Women in TechHand Written CardsCharlesKeto Diet - Fat HeadRuby Dev. SummitAJReal Love by Greg BaerEricNate HopkinsOpen CollectiveCarbonAds.Etc.Special Guest: Eric Berry. 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.

2 Okt 20171h 1min

Panel:Joe AimeeCharles  Special Guests: Eric Simmons Albert PaiIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers talk to Eric Simmons and Albert Pai, the co-founder of thinkster.io, where their team teaches the bleeding edge of javascript technology’s various frameworks and backend. Also, with the recent creation of Stalkblitz, which is the center topic of today discussion. Stackblitz it an online VS Code IDE for Angular, React, and a few more others are supported. This is designed to run web pack and vs code inside your browser at blazing fast speeds. Eric and Albert dive into the many different advantages and services available by StackBlitz and thinker.io. In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Similarities  and differences to Heroku System JS Stacklets  Testing and creating an in-browser system file systemCreating a type of VS Code experience, Working Off Line Updating of the StackletsDeployment tools or exporting Hot ReloadingIntegrated terminalsMonacoLanguage Services How do you architect this implementation The innovation of browsersGuy Bedford Financing vs. Chipotle Burritos Will this product in the future cost moneyLinksthinkster.iohttps://medium.com/@ericsimons/stackblitz-online-vs-code-ide-for-angular-react-7d09348497f4@stackblitz stackblitz.com PicksAimeePromises Series by Andrew Del PreteCrossfit JoeWholesome MemeSara CooperCharlesPivotal Tracker MatterMost asana.comZapierEric realworld.io David East Albert thinkster.ioThing ExplainerSpecial Guests: Albert Pai and Eric Simons . 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.

26 Sep 201751min