The modern web is changing fast. Front-end frameworks evolve quickly, standards are emerging and old ones are fading out of favor. There are a lot of things to learn, but knowing the right thing is more critical than learning them all. Modern Web Podcast is an interview-style show where we learn about modern web development from industry experts. We’re committed to making it easy to digest lots of useful information!
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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, we sit down with Shashi Lo, Senior UX Engineer at Microsoft and the founder of the Gridiron Survivor project. Shashi shares his approach to mentoring junior developers by helping them bridge the gap between boot camp and their first job in tech. We cover the challenges of onboarding, the importance of code…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E23- Challenges of Growing into a Software Leadership Role with Gant Laborde
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In this episode, Rob Ocel sits down with Gant Laborde, CIO at Infinite Red, to explore Gant's journey in the tech industry, his transition into leadership, and his role as a Chief Innovation Officer. Gant shares insights into the challenges and rewards of innovation within a company, how to manage upward and downward effectively, and the importance…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E22- Color Theory For Software Engineers + Color Accessibility & Performance with Sarah Shook
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In this episode of the Modern Web podcast, Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel sit down with Sarah Shook, a UI/UX engineer at Hunter Industries. They discuss the topic of Sarah’s THAT Conference talk on color theory, exploring the intricacies of RGB, HSL, and hex color models. The discussion also touches on the importance of understanding how color accessibilit…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E21- "Do What Matters with Who Matters While It Matters" Mark Techson on Leadership
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Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel sit down with Mark Thompson, aka "Mark Techson", to explore key themes around personal branding, workplace culture, and leadership. Mark shares his journey of building a strong personal brand, discussing how consistent online presence can shape public perception and create professional opportunities. The conversation provides…
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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Anthony D. Mays discusses code exercises, landing your first job, and how to succeed in interviews. He shares his personal journey to becoming a software engineer and career coach, and emphasizes the importance of not only having technical knowledge but also a strong problem-solving process. The conversati…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E19- Kent C. Dodds on Why he Traded Angular for React, Launching EpicWeb.dev, + What’s Next for EpicReact.dev
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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 hi…
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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 co…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E17- Don’t Make It Difficult to Engage with Your Brand: DevRel with Jonan Scheffler
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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
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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 a…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E15- Agentic AI: What Does AI Agency Mean Our Future? Safety and Security with Tejas Kumar
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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.
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Modern Web Podcast S12E14- What’s Great About TypeScript ESLint v8 + The “Trough of Disillusionment” in Adoption with Josh Goldberg
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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 d…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E13- These JavaScript Tools Make Collaboration and Deployment Easier with Jack Herrington
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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 …
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Modern Web Podcast S12E12- Observables: Coming to a Browser Near You with Dominic Farolino (Google Chrome)
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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 hi…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E11- Integrating AI models into Dev Platforms (Low-Code, Accessibility, and APIs) with Amanda Martin from Wix
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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 DotWatch this episode on YouTubeRead m…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E10- React Version Transitions, Library Updates, and Why Standards Bodies are so Complex with JLarky
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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 …
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Modern Web Podcast S12E09- How Svelte and RSCs are Changing Web Development with Rich Harris
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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 impro…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E08- “Pretty Reasonable” Takes on RSC, Next.js, Type Enforcement, + More with Colby Fayock
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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 po…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E07- Are you an AI Engineer? What is RAG? AI Implemented with Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel
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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 b…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E06- What’s New with Astro in 2024 with Matthew Phillips, CTO of Astro
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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 direct…
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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 creati…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 i…
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Modern Web Podcast S12E01- The Future of JavaScript Package Handling and Open Source with Darcy Clarke
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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…
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Modern Web Podcast S11E32- Why Every Developer Should Try Elm + Are We Abandoning JavaScript? with Lindsay Wardell
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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 …
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Modern Web Podcast S11E31- 6 Steps to AI Adoption: Prompt Engineering for Workflow Optimization with Jerome Hardaway
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Tracy Lee, Rob Ocel, and Jerome Hardaway continue their six part series on adopting AI technology into your workflow. In this episode, they discuss the importance of prompt engineering in optimizing AI interactions, emphasizing the need for clear communication, task breakdown, and effective tooling. Jerome highlights the significance of understandi…
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Modern Web Podcast S11E30- NextJS 14 Server Actions and Why Building CRUD Apps is Good For You with Dave Gray
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Dave Gray covers some of the latest updates to NextJS, including Server Actions, changes to static content caching, and the transition from dynamic to static content generation. They talk about the changing landscape of front-end development and popular frameworks like Vue, Angular, and Astro. Dave shares valuable insights on mastering new technolo…
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Modern Web Podcast S11E29- How Deno & JSR are Changing JavaScript Development with Kevin Whinnery
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In this podcast episode, Tracy Lee, Rob Ocel, and Adam Rackis, alongside guest Kevin Whinnery, explore Deno, an alternative JavaScript runtime, and JSR, a TypeScript-first module registry. The conversation covers compatibility challenges, adoption strategies, and the potential impact of Deno and JSR in server-side JavaScript development. Sponsored …
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Modern Web Podcast S11E28- Making and Using GPTs to Improving Developer Workflows with Jerome Hardaway & Tracy Lee
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Tracy Lee and Jerome Hardaway (Vets Who Code) continue their series where they define the six steps of AI adoption. In this episode, they discuss the second step, making and using GPTs and other AI tools to improve your workflow. They explore how AI can be used for resume building, workflow optimization, development processes, and education. They a…
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Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, Ben Lesh, and guest Carter Rabasa discuss the democratization of AI technology and the challenges developers face with AI today. Carter educates the group on the significance of vector databases for fuzzy and similarity searches, along with the evolving landscape of AI technologies. The conversation also touches on the risks…
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