JavaScript Jabber

Panel: Charles Max WoodAimee KnightAJ ONealJoe Eames Special Guests: Henry ZhuIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panel talks to Henry Zhu about Babel and open source software. Henry is one of the maintainers on Babel, which is a JavaScript compiler, and recently left this job to work on doing open source full time as well as working on Babel. They talk about where Babel is today, what it actually is, and his focus on his open source career. They also touch on how he got started in open source, his first PR, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Henry introBabel updateSebastian McKenzie was the original creator of BabelHas learned a lot about being a maintainerWhat is Babel?JavaScript compilerYou never know who your user isHas much changed with Babel since Sebastian left?Working on open sourceHow did you get started in pen source?The ability to learn a lot from open sourceAtrocities of globalizationMore decentralization from GitHubGitea and GitLabGitea installerOpen source is more closed nowHis first PRJSCSAuto-fixingPrettierLearning more about lintingYou don’t have to have formal training to be successfulCodefund.ioSustainability of open sourceAnd much, much more!Links:BabelJavaScriptGiteaGitLabGitea installerPrettierCodefund.io@left_padHenry’s GitHubhenryzoo.comHenry’s PatreonSponsorsKendo UISentryDigital OceanPicks:CharlesOrphan BlackCrucial Accountability by Kerry PattersonAimeeDesk with cubby holes for catsThe Key to Good Luck Is an Open Mind blog postAJGiteaGitea installerGreenlockJoeSoloJustifiedHenryCelesteZeit Day talksSupport 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 Juli 201857min

Panel: Charles Max WoodAlyssa NichollWard Bell Special Guests: David CramerIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists talk to David Cramer about error tracking and troubleshooting workflows. David is the founder and CEO of Sentry, and is a software engineer by trade. He started this project about a decade ago and it was created because he had customers telling him that things were broken and it was hard to help them fix it. They talk about what Sentry is, errors, workflow management, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:David introFounder and CEO of SentryWhat is Sentry?Working with PHPDe-bugger for productionFocus on workflowGoal of SentryTriaging the problemWorkflow managementSentry started off as an open-source side projectInstrumentation for JavaScriptEmber, Angular, and npmGot their start in PythonLogsTotally open-sourceMost compatible with run-timeCan work with any languageDeep contextsDetermining the root causeAnd much, much more!Links:SentryJavaScriptEmberAngularnpmPythonSentry’s GitHub@getsentryDavid’s GitHubDavid’s Website@zeegSponsorsKendo UIFreshBooksLoot CratePicks:CharlesSocks as SwagDavidVS CodeKubernetesSupport 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.

3 Juli 201827min

Panel: Charles Max WoodAJ ONealAimee KnightJoe Eames Special Guests: Jordan EldredgeIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists discuss Winamp2-js with Jordan Eldredge. Jordan is the creator of Winamp2-js and was inspired to create this media player from the old Winamp media player that he used back in the day. They talk about the importance of limitations, the value of having fun side projects, and pushing the boundaries. They also touch on skin parsing, making Webamp an electron app, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:What is Winamp2-js?The history and future of WinampWACUPWinamp was the first big mp3 player that you could styleWebamp’s features and the technical challenges associated with themWhy JavaScript?Creative solutionsLimitations of browser and creating something that previously existedThe importance of limitationsHadn’t done very much JavaScript prior to this projectOriginally created with jQueryLed him into a career in JavaScriptPushing the boundariesSkin parsing“Bitrot” and making Winamp skins accessible againThe value of side projects, even stupid onesArchitecture docsWhat made you choose React and Redux?Spotiamp (Soptify’s canceled Winamp client)Making Webamp an Electron appWinamp visualizers being ported to the webThe domain name webamp.orgAnd much, much more!Links:Winamp2-jsWebampJavaScriptjQueryArchitecture docsReactReduxjordaneldredge.comJordan’s GitHub@captbaritoneSponsorsKendo UIFreshBooksLoot CratePicks:CharlesJAM XT SpeakerTrelloAJSamson GoMicGreenlock for Web ServersGreenlock for Node.jsAimeeKA Engineering PrinciplesJoe2ality.comWhat if JavaScript wins? Medium postJordanJavaScript GardenRust@winampskinsSupport 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 Juni 201848min

Panel: Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Ori Zohar and Gopinath ChigakkagariIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists discuss Cloud-Hosted DevOps with Ori Zohar and Gopinath Chigakkagari at Microsoft Build. Ori is on the product team at VSTS focusing on DevOps specifically on Azure. Gopinath is the group program manager in VSTS primarily working on continuous integration, continuous delivery, DevOps, Azure deployment, etc. They talk about the first steps people should take when getting into DevOps, define DevOps the way Microsoft views it, the advantages to automation, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Ori and Gopi introVSTS – Visual Studio Team ServicesVSTS gives developers the ability to be productiveDeveloper productivityWhat’s the first big step people should be taking if they’re getting into DevOps?The definition of DevOpsThe people and the processes as the most important pieceDevOps as the best practicesAutomating processesWhat people do when things go wrong is what really countsLetting the system take care of the problemsHave the developers work on what they are actually getting paid forTrend of embracing DevOpsShifting the production responsibility more onto the developer’sIncentivizing developersPeople don’t account for integrationContinuous integrationTrends on what customers are asking forSafetyDocker containersAnd much, much more!Links:AzureMicrosoft BuildVSTS@orizhrOri’s GitHubGopi’s GitHub@gopinachSponsorsKendo UILinodeFreshBooksPicks:Charles.NET Rocks!Shure SM58 MicrophoneZoom H6OriFitbitPacific Northwest HikingGopinathSeattle, WASupport 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 Juni 201856min

Panel: Charles Max WoodAJ O’Neal Special Guests: Johannes SchicklingIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists discuss Prisma with Johannes Schickling. Johannes is the CEO and co-founder of GraphCool and works with Prisma. They talk about the upcoming changes within GraphCool, what Prisma is, and GraphQL back-end operations. They also touch on the biggest miscommunication about Prisma, how Prisma works, and much more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:JSJ Episode 257 MJS Episode 055Raised a seed roundRebranding of GraphCoolWhat are you wanting to do with the seed money you raised?Focused on growing his team currentlyMaking GraphQL easier to doThe change in the way people build softwareWhat is Prisma?Two things you need to do as you want to adopt GraphQLApollo Client and RelayGraphQL on the back-endResolversResolving data in one queryPrisma supports MySQL and PostgreSQLHow do you control access to the GraphQL endpoint that Prisma gives you?Biggest miscommunication about PrismaPrisma makes it easier for you to make your own GraphQL serverApplication schemasHow do you blend your own resolvers with Prisma?And much, much more!Links:JSJ Episode 257 MJS Episode 055GraphCoolPrismaGraphQLApollo ClientRelayMySQLPostgreSQL@schicklingJohannes’ GitHubSchickling.mePrisma SlackSponsorsKendo UILinodeFreshBooksPicks:CharlesAudibleThe 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary ChapmanFacebook Backyard Homesteader GroupsCharlesMaxWood.comSling TVRoku ExpressAJThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildJohannesFigmaNetlify FunctionsGraphQL EuropeSupport 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.

12 Juni 201849min

Panel: Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Rachel MacFarlane and Matt BiernerIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists discuss Visual Studio Code with Rachel MacFarlane and Matt Bierner, who are both developers on Visual Studio Code. They talk about what the workflow at Visual Studio Code looks like, what people can look forward to coming out soon,  and how people can follow along the VS Code improvements on GitHub and Twitter. They also touch on their favorite extensions, like the Docker extension and the Azure extension and their favorite VS Code features.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Rachel and Matt introMonth to month workflow of Visual Studio CodeVS Code JavaScript, TypeScript, and Mark Down supportWorking on GitHub and within the communityCheck out new features incrementally with insidersCommunity driven workWhat is coming out in Visual Studio Code?GitHub helps to determine what they work onWorking on Grid ViewImproved settings UIHighlighting unused variables in your codeImprovements with JS DocsDartVisual Studio Extension APIHow do people follow along with the VS Code improvements?Follow along on GitHub and TwitterDownload VS Code InsidersHave a general road map of what the plan is for the yearTechnical debt weekWhat do you wish people knew about VS Code?Favorite extensionsDocker extension and Azure extensionAnd much, much more!Links:Visual Studio CodeJavaScriptTypeScriptDartVS Code GitHub@CodeVS Code InsidersDocker extensionAzure extensionRachel’s GitHubMatt’s GitHubMattBierner.com@mattbiernerSponsorsKendo UILinodeFreshBooksPicks:CharlesOrphan BlackAvengers: Infinity WarFishingRachelGitLensMattThe Bronx WarriorsSupport 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.

5 Juni 201835min

Panel: AJ O’NealAimee Knight Special Guests: Greg WhitworthIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists discuss the effects of JavaScript on CSS with Greg Whitworth. Greg works on Microsoft EdgeHTML, specifically working on the Microsoft Layout team, is on the CSS working group, and is involved with the Houdini task force. They talk about JS engines and rendering engines, what the CSSOM is, why it is important to understand the rendering engine, and much more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Greg introWhat is the Houdini task force?Extensible web manifestoDOM (Document Object Model)Layout APIParser APIBabeljQueryBack to basicsJavaScript engine and rendering engineWhat is the CSSOM?Every browser has its separate JS engineBrowsers perspectiveAimee ShopTalk Podcast EpisodeWhy is it important to understand how the rendering engine is working?Making wise decisionsGive control back to browser if possibleWhen you would want to use JavaScript or CSSHard to make a hard or fast ruleCSS is more performantOverview of stepsAnd much, much more!Links:Parser APIBabeljQueryAimee ShopTalk Podcast EpisodeJavaScript@gregwhitworthGWhitworth.comGreg’s GitHub SponsorsKendo UILinodeFreshBooksPicks:AJMicrosoft SurfaceMicrosoft CursorAimeeGreg’s TalkWhat Your Conference Proposal Is Missing by Sarah MeiGregAimee ShopTalk Podcast EpisodeJake Archibald Tasks TalkSupport 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.

30 Maj 201853min

Panel: Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Matt Hernandez and Amanda SilverIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber/Adventures In Angular, panelists discuss Visual Studio Code and the VS Code Azure Extension with Matt Hernandez and Amanda Silver at Microsoft Build. Amanda is the director of program management at Microsoft working on Visual Studio and VS Code. Matt works on a mix between the Azure and the VS Code team, where he leads the effort to build the Azure extensions in VS code, trying to bring JavaScript developers to Azure through great experiences in VS Code. They talk about what’s new in VS Code, how the Azure extension works, what log points are, and much more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Amanda introMatt introWhat’s new in VS Code?VS Code coreVS Live ShareShared TerminalNow have Linux supportLive Share is now public to the world for freeWhat would you use Shared Terminal for?Are there other things coming up in VS Code?Constantly responding to requests from the communityLive Share works for any languageHow does the Azure extension work?Azure App ServiceStorage extensionAzure Cosmos DBWhat are log points?All a part of a larger plan to create a better experience for JS developersVisual debuggersIs it the same plugin to support everything on Azure?Want to target specific services that node developers will take advantage ofAnd much, much more!Links:Visual StudioVS CodeAzureLive ShareAzure Cosmos DBMicrosoft BuildAzure App ServiceAmanda’s GitHub@amandaksilverMatt’s GitHub@fiveisprimePicks:CharlesOrphan BlackShout out to VS Code teamBattle of the BooksMattThe Customer-Driven Playbook by Travis LowdermilkThe Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. CoveyYes, And by Kelly LeonardDigital Marketing For Dummies by Ryan DeissEd Gets His Power Back KickstarterAmandaMicrosoft Quantum Development Kit for Visual Studio CodeIggy Peck, ArchitectTek by Patrick McDonnellSupport 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.

22 Maj 201850min