Modern Web

Kent C. Dodds joins Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel at THAT Conference-WI for a discussion about his journey from being an Angular developer to becoming a leading figure in the React community. Kent shares his motivations for making the switch, detailing how React's focus on JavaScript fundamentals and its incremental adoption of new features appealed to him. He also reviews his current and upcoming projects, including the launch of EpicWeb.dev, a comprehensive platform designed to provide end-to-end web development education. Kent talks about the updates coming to EpicReact.dev, including a new tutorial where developers can build useState and useEffect from scratch, aimed at deepening their understanding of React hooks.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:41 Preparing for a 90-Minute Keynote 05:37 Writing a Book and Other Projects 08:04 Surrounded by Ambitious People 09:01 Personal Stories and Balance 10:22 Lessons from Domo and Joe Eames 11:21 Learning from Experienced Engineers 12:41 The Importance

Rachel Lee Nabors talks about the challenge of remaining current with new APIs and libraries, and how to prioritize which technologies you should invest your time in. Along with Tracy Lee, Rachel discusses their project of refactoring a demo using modern APIs and the benefits of challenging oneself with browser native APIs. The conversation also covers Rachel's involvement in standards development, and the evolving web technologies landscape. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Read more on our blog Timestamps [00:00:00] Intro. [00:03:10] Refactored code, removed external libraries, streamlined. [00:04:35] Understanding web APIs requires deep knowledge. [00:05:19] Focus on problem solving, not memorization. [00:06:39] Many regions, new technologies, use cases. [00:10:03] React Docs collaboration inspires Angular. [00:12:17] Career advice and success stories. Rachel Nabors' Social Media Bluesky: nabors.bsky.social​ (Bluesky Social)​. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r

Jonan Scheffler talks about bridging gaps between a brand and a developer community while also discussing the challenges DevRel teams face when aligning their goals with organizational objectives.  Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

Tim Neutkens, Co-author and Tech Lead for Next.js, discusses how open source maintainers are simplifying the web, and covers the challenges faced with the current Next.js setup. Tim  talks about TurboPack, a solution that optimizes bundling, improves parallelism, caching, and module graph calculations. He also talks about TurboAC, which focuses on addressing performance and compatibility issues, providing seamless transitions for Next.js users. Tim highlights the importance of efficient bundling processes to avoid excessive recompilation and discusses the updates in Next.js versions to enhance caching, rendering behavior, and client-side caching. Tim also discusses some exciting upcoming features in Next.js 15.  Socials Twitter: @timneutkens GitHub: timneutkens Bluesky: timneutkens.bsky.social Website: https://timn.tech/ Links Vercel on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, GitHub and Vercel's website Next.js on Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, official Next.js website

Tejas Kumar and Tracy Lee discuss AI models, tool calling, and Vercel's AI SDK for generating components. They explore AI agency, the importance of documentation, safety concerns, regulation, and the need for human oversight in AI development. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode here.

Josh Goldberg, TypeScript ES-Lint Maintainer, discusses the newest features and benefits of TypeScript ESLint v8, AI in coding, and industry adoption cycles. He highlights the improved performance and type-aware linting feature of TypeScript ESLint v8. They talk about the importance of using proper tools for better coding outcomes, the "trough of disillusionment" in technology adoption, and discuss the Gartner hype cycle. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

Join Jack Herrington and Tracy Lee at CascadiaJS 2024 as they talk about content creation, experimenting with new tools, and continuous learning. They cover some of the latest in what’s going on in the Vercel, Next.js, and Deno Deploy ecosystems, and what these teams are doing to enable easy deployment and better community collaboration. Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

Dominic Farolino, Software Engineer on the Google Chrome team, shares his exciting work on adding observables to the browser as a web platform primitive to enhance web performance. He discusses the benefits of incorporating observables into browsers, simplifying developer workflows, and their efforts to make RxJS a widely used library. They also highlight the importance of setting deadlines, sharing updates, and collaborating to advance web technologies.  Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

In this interview at RenderATL 2024, Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel interview Amanda Martin, a developer advocate at Wix, about integrating AI models into web development platforms, incorporating AI into low-code environments, and the accessibility of AI technologies through APIs and pre-built models. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

On this episode of Modern Web, hosts Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, Adam Rackis, and guest JLarky share their takes on the JavaScript ecosystem, including thoughts on React version transitions and TypeScript compatibility. They also explore the challenges of library updates, as well as web standards and the complexities within standards bodies. Sponsored by This Dot Watch This Episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

Rich Harris, Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Adam Rackis discuss the state of Svelte, React Server Components (RSCs), and the future of web development. Discover React Server Components, web development's next evolution in co-locating resources for improved data management, and reusability. Uncover the benefits of component-based data fetching, like improved composition, and ease of development. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Read more on our blog

Colby Fayock joins hosts Ben Lesh, Adam Rackis, and Tracy Lee to talk about their latest takes on React Server Components, Next.js, and performance optimization. If you want to learn more about the React Server Components conversations on the web, the intricacies of caching in web development, the ins and outs of SDK development for Next.js, the power of type enforcement with tools like Zod and TypeScript, and the art of async programming, check out this podcast. The four also talk about performance optimization and the complexities of integrating new technologies into existing applications.  Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on YouTube

Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel discuss their excitement for AI's industry impact and the ease of implementing RAG with databases and large datasets. Tracy also mentions upcoming tech conferences like City JS, Cascadia JS, and Render, emphasizing the value of attending in-person events. Sponsored by This Dot  Watch this episode on YouTube. Read more on our blog

On this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, Ben Lesh, and guest Matthew Phillips discuss what’s going on in the world of Astro. They explore the concept of 'Islands' and how Astro allows seamless integration of components from different frameworks like React or Vue. The conversation covers technical details like client directives for selective rendering and the challenges of collecting metrics. They also discuss the importance of type safety and the development of server actions in Astro, including the introduction of AstroDB for database integration. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

Dev Agrawal talks about the newfound interest in building 'local first' applications, which is often seen as an outdated paradigm. With Rob Ocel, he discusses how these apps prioritize user devices as the primary data source, allowing for offline access and user control. The conversation highlights the benefits of local-first architecture in creating personalized experiences and seamless synchronization, and the importance of data ownership and Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) for collaborative environments. They also discuss what meta frameworks are ideal for local-first development, signals, and server components. Sponsored by This Dot. Watch this episode on YouTube. Read more on our blog.

Rob Ocel and Jerome Hardaway continue their series on AI adoption. In this installment, they discuss the differences between small language models (SLMs) and large language models (LLMs), highlighting the unique strengths of each. They also explore the advancements in AI chips by tech giants like Apple and Google, and their potential impact on the industry for developers. The conversation touches on the evolving role of engineers in relation to AI, the role of the software engineer in the AI age, and some ethical implications of AI implementation. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel host an exciting episode featuring guest Shawn Wang, who shares insights on the emergence of AI engineering as a distinct field. Shawn emphasizes the importance of core knowledge and skills in AI engineering, and outlines a systematic approach to education and development. He envisions a future where AI engineering becomes a recognized profession, highlighting the rising demand for AI engineers. The conversation also explores the use of advanced AI technology in software development, showcasing tools like GPT vision for automating tasks and generating code efficiently. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel Read more on our blog

Tracy Lee, Jerome Hardaway, and Rob Ocel continue their six part series on the six steps for AI adoption. In this episode they discuss AI API integration and better building with AI models. They discuss the importance of choosing the right tools for specific tasks, such as APIs for filtering inappropriate content. Jerome emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing coding abilities and problem-solving, while cautioning against using AI tools where they may not be beneficial. The conversation also explores the challenges of working with API documentation, the impact of AI on different engineering levels, and the importance of efficient resource management in AI development. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode here. Read more on our blog.

Darcy Clarke shares vlt.sh, a new package manager which he has been building with npm Creator Isaac Schlueter and Node TSC member Ruy Adorno. Along with hosts Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Adam Rackis, he shares insights on emerging developer tools, pair programming, and sustainability in open source. Sponsored by This Dot. Watch this episode on YouTube. Read more on our blog.

Lindsay Wardell, senior software engineer at NoRedInk, shares her opinions on Elm, and explains why every software engineer should give it a try. She and Rob Ocel also discuss trends in fullstack development away from JavaScript, and why developers should broaden their experience with multiple languages to stay adaptable. Sponsored by This DotWatch this episode on our YouTube ChannelRead more on our blog