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6 MAR 2025 · In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, our host Charles Max Wood, panelist Dan Shappir, and special guest Yoav Abrahami, CTO of Wix Enterprise, engage in a fascinating discussion on the evolving landscape of web frameworks. They dive into the functional and nonfunctional requirements of frameworks, the emerging innovations in meta frameworks, and the significant market shifts driven by increasing regulations and AI advancements. Yoav shares insights into his work on creating a collaborative web framework aimed at bridging the gap between designers and developers, while also addressing crucial future trends in security and design-to-code capabilities. Tune in to explore the dynamic future of web development with insights from industry leaders.
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21 FEB 2025 · In this enlightening episode of JavaScript Jabber, hosted by Charles Max Wood and Steve Edwards, panelist AJ O'Neil is joined by guest Ishaan Anand to delve deep into the intricacies of AI and large language models. Ishaan, an expert with over two decades of experience in engineering and product management, shares insights into his innovative implementation of GPT-2, providing a comprehensive breakdown of how transformers work in AI. The discussion covers various aspects of AI, including how models predict the next word, the concept of tokenization, embeddings, and the attention mechanism which is central to transformer architectures. Listen in as they explore practical applications, challenges, and the evolving landscape of AI, with a special emphasis on mentorship and education through Ishaan's unique course offering. Whether you're an AI aficionado or a JavaScript developer eager to expand your knowledge, this episode offers valuable perspectives and learning opportunities.
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13 FEB 2025 · In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, panelist Dan Shappir sits down with guest Aden Bai to delve into the nuances of React performance. Broadcasting from Tel Aviv, Dan welcomes Aden, who is based in San Francisco, for an insightful discussion on optimizing React apps. Aden, known for his projects Million JS and ReactScan, shares his journey into coding and his focus on enhancing web performance. Together, they explore the intricacies of the virtual DOM, React rendering processes, and the common pitfalls that developers face in managing performance. Aden introduces ReactScan, a tool designed to visualize and troubleshoot performance issues in React applications, making complex profiling accessible to a broader range of developers. The conversation also touches on broader performance metrics like Core Web Vitals and the challenges of maintaining efficiency across various devices and browsers. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to React, this episode offers valuable insights into creating faster and more efficient web applications. Tune in to learn how you can improve your React project's performance and user experience with tools and techniques from top industry experts.
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6 FEB 2025 · In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, host Steve Edwards is joined by panelists Dan Shappir and AJ O'Neil, along with special guest Tanner Lindsley, to explore the innovative world of TanStack, a collection of open-source libraries designed to enhance web development. Tanner shares insights into the origins and evolution of TanStack, highlighting its journey from simple libraries like React Table to a comprehensive toolkit including TanStack Query, TanStack Virtual, and more. The discussion delves into the nuances of building framework-agnostic tools, the challenges of server-side rendering, and the rise of remote procedure calls (RPCs) as a modern development approach. With intriguing debates on the future of meta frameworks and the role of server components, this episode provides a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping the development landscape. Whether you're a fan of React, Solid, or just curious about the direction of web frameworks, this conversation offers valuable insights and expert opinions on the current and future state of web development. Tune in to discover how TanStack is influencing the way we build and manage applications in the ever-evolving JavaScript ecosystem.
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22 JAN 2025 · Hey, everyone. Welcome back to another exciting episode of JavaScript Jabber, part of the Top End Devs Network. I'm your host, Charles Max Wood, joined by our amazing panelist, Dan Shappir. In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in the world of JavaScript as we kick off a new year. You might recall we covered this topic about a year and a half ago in episode 590. Today, we're revisiting the updates to see what's progressed and what's newly introduced in the JavaScript standard.
Dan Shappir offers his expertise as we explore features that have recently been added to the language. From promise.allSettled, a feature that's been around for about five years but often underutilized, to array method enhancements like .at and Object.hasOwn, there's a ton to unpack. We'll also delve into exciting new library additions like findLast for arrays, efficient array copying methods and improvements in set operations that make JavaScript more powerful and developer-friendly than ever.
The episode isn't just about the features that have already landed; we'll also touch on what's in the pipeline with proposals in various stages of development, including exciting concepts like temporal for better date and time handling. Whether you're a JavaScript pro or just keen to stay updated on the latest trends, this discussion is packed with insights to level up your coding game.
So, grab your headphones, stay tuned, and let's explore the exciting world of new JavaScript features together!
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7 JAN 2025 · Welcome to another riveting episode of Top End Devs! In today's "Year in Review" special, hosts Charles, AJ, Dan, and Steve Edwards take you on a retrospective journey through their most memorable moments and thought-provoking discussions of the year. From the amusing and insightful exchanges with influential guests like Rich Harris and Kyle Simpson to their deep dives into emerging tech trends like Svelte 5 and AI integration in development, this episode has it all.
They also explore Charles's experience transitioning from a Mac to a high-performance System76 machine, Dan's favorite and least favorite tech trends, and AJ's admiration for profitable and customer-focused approaches in the industry. Expect a blend of technical expertise, humor with those beloved dad jokes, and personal reflections that make this podcast uniquely engaging.
So, get ready as we reflect on the year's highlights, laugh at the dad jokes that have become fan favorites, and look forward to exciting developments in the tech world with your favorite panelists.
Picks
- AJ - https://www.rejectiontherapy.com/100-days-of-rejection-therapy
- AJ - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLamouX6QxWIuTHuaArIOzdorWoYaF6cU5
- AJ - https://youtu.be/WrjN07cI6mw
- AJ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShaTQsM7rg
- AJ - https://evalplus.github.io/leaderboard.html
- AJ - https://ollama.com/search
- Charles -https://amzn.to/3DjUcxG
- Charles - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/366013/heat-pedal-to-the-metal
- Charles - https://amzn.to/3ByaPVS
- Charles - https://amzn.to/4ggJgPV
- Charles - https://system76.com/
- Charles - https://amzn.to/4gjVnfa
- Dan - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26670955/
- Dan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SpwHkvmGjs
- Dan - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31924325-master-of-the-five-magics
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31 DEC 2024 · In this episode, Charles, AJ, and Dan explore the intricacies of team dynamics, technological choices, and the challenges of web development with our distinguished panel. Joining them is a very special guest, the legendary Uncle Bob Martin. They delve into team collaboration and decision-making, with Uncle Bob emphasizing the importance of reasonable debates and team buy-in when it comes to mental models and project directives. Dan discusses how, in startups, the initial developer often ends up making key decisions.
They also touch on technological choices, including the complications of inheriting decisions from previous team members and the ever-topical debate on relational databases influenced by marketing pressures. Uncle Bob shares his seasoned insights into React Framework inconsistencies and the philosophy behind state-driven design.
They tackle the separation of business logic from frameworks to maintain purity and independence in code. There's also a lively discussion about starting with functional prototypes, and the influence of Apple’s focus on UI on their success.
Additionally, they explore Uncle Bob’s controversial stance on web frameworks, the dynamics of framework adoption, and the role of technical decisions in hiring. There are fascinating comparisons between framework popularity and historical tech stories, including the evolution of Apple’s innovations and the contributions from Xerox PARC.
Finally, as they wrap up, they have insightful pick recommendations from the panelists, covering everything from the NBA season and engaging TV series to board games and book recommendations—a little something for everyone.
Join them for an enlightening journey through the nuances of modern development practices, historical tech anecdotes, and personal insights from some of the industry's top minds. This episode promises to be a treasure trove of knowledge and experience for any developer. Let's get started!
Socials
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-martin-7395b0/
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- AJ - https://www.ycombinator.com/library/carousel/How%20to%20Start%20a%20Startup%20-%20A%20course%20Y%20Combinator%20taught%20at%20Stanford
- Charles - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/387378/mlem-space-agency
- Dan - NBA Season
- Dan - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24053860/
- Uncle Bob - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a30vFpSaoZg
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24 DEC 2024 · In today's episode, Charles and AJ are joined by Anselm Eickhoff, a trailblazing full-stack software engineer. Anselm delves into the world of "Local First" software development and the innovative tool he’s developed, "Jazz." They explore how Jazz leverages schema information for type inference and runtime validation, enabling real-time collaboration and seamless offline functionality. They dive into the simplifications brought by Jazz's API changes, the flexibility offered through open protocols, and the local-first approach using CRDTs.
They also tackle Jazz’s impressive backend infrastructure and its shift to direct disk storage, along with insights into the challenges and emerging support structures faced by early adopters. Anselm shares real-world applications, advanced analytics capabilities, and the future outlook for Jazz, emphasizing performance, resilience, and data privacy.
Plus, stay tuned for a lighthearted detour into board games and TV recommendations, as well as updates on Charles’ AI Dev Boot Camp and exciting developments on the Top End Devs platform. This episode is packed with cutting-edge insights and practical advice for developers looking to integrate advanced real-time features and streamline their app development processes.
Socials
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anselm-eickhoff/
Picks
- AJ -https://www.amazon.com/Dune-2-Film-Collection-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B0CW399J2S
- Charles - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/378758/imperial-miners
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17 DEC 2024 · Welcome to another insightful episode of the JavaScript Jabber podcast, hosted by Charles alongside our expert panelists Dan and AJ. Today, they are thrilled to be joined by Avishai Ish-Shalom a seasoned technologist with an eye for challenging conventions in the tech world. In this episode, Avishai takes us through fascinating discussions comparing industrial food products to technological abstractions, including his unique perspective on the “marshmallow effect” and the evolving complexities of virtualization.
They delve into the challenges of backward compatibility in modern tech, using real-world parallels like AWS virtual storage options, and discuss the impact of technologies like Docker and cloud services on our understanding of underlying infrastructures. Charles shares his upgrade journey from an aging Mac laptop to a powerful System76 desktop for AI tasks, reflecting the changing demands on development environments.
Listen in as they explore the nuances of binary vs. textual protocols, the importance of future-proofing legacy systems, and Avishai's compelling arguments in his articles "Don't Paint the Roses" and "The Marshmallow Effect." Plus, they discuss Avishai's career evolution and the intellectual challenges faced by today’s engineers in the rapidly advancing tech landscape. Whether you’re a casual listener or a tech enthusiast, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. Stay tuned!
Socials
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nukemberg/
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- AJ - https://www.dekudeals.com/
- Avishai - https://marimo.io/
- Charles - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/390340/challengers-beach-cup
- Dan - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15435876/
- Dan - https://bsky.app/
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11 DEC 2024 · This is the second part of the deep dive into the essential practices and principles for successful Node.js development. Our esteemed guests, Michael Dawson, James Snell, Matteo Collina, and Natalia Venditto, bring their extensive expertise to the table, discussing key topics like how to manage dependencies in a Node.js project.
Socials
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasnell/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhdawson1/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteocollina/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/anfibiacreativa/
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- Charles - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/332885/gnome-hollow
- Charles - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9288030/
- Michael - https://makerworld.com/en/
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| Organization | Top End Devs |
| Categories | Technology , Careers , How To |
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