Best Interact Programme Podcasts (2026)

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What’s New in React 19.2: Compiler, Activity, and the Future of Async React - JSJ 670 1:15:36

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sat down with Shruti Kapoor, independent content creator and longtime React educator, to dig into what’s actually new — and worth getting excited about — in React 19.2. While it may sound like a “minor” release on paper, this update delivers some genuinely powerful improvements that can change how we build an…

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Can You Really Trust AI-Generated Code? - JSJ 699 46:56

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AI is writing more of our code than ever before—but should we actually trust it? In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sat down with Itamar Friedman from Qodo (formerly Quoto) to dig into one of the biggest questions developers are wrestling with right now: What happens when AI is generating code, reviewing code, and shaping how we ship software?…

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The Real State of Tech Hiring: AI, Ghosting, and the Developer Drought - JSJ 698 1:04:55

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, Steve Edwards and I kick things off by catching up on life — from winter weather and marathon training to health journeys, CrossFit, and some behind-the-scenes personal stories that shaped how we think about wellness and longevity. After warming up, we shift our focus to the state of the tech job market, someth…

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Why Astro Is Winning Developers Over with Sagi Carmel - JSJ 697 1:03:58

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In this episode, I sit down with developer and speaker Sagi Carmel to dive deep into Astro, why it’s gaining so much traction, and how it compares to frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt, Remix, and SvelteKit. We explore what makes Astro uniquely powerful — from its server-first approach and island architecture to its simplicity, speed, and ability to int…

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The Truth About AI in Everyday JavaScript Development - JSJ 696 1:15:07

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It feels great to finally be back on the mic after a stretch of travel, work, and general chaos, and in this episode we’re diving into a topic that’s been coming up more and more in everyday developer conversations: how to actually use AI in your JavaScript development workflow. This isn’t about adding AI features to your app — it’s about using LLM…

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Guarding the JavaScript Supply Chain: Preventing NPM Attacks with Feross Aboukhadijeh - JSJ 695 1:00:01

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Hey everyone—it’s Steve Edwards here, and in this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I’m joined by returning guest Feross Aboukhadijeh, founder of Socket.dev, for a deep dive into the dark and fascinating world of open source supply chain security. From phishing campaigns targeting top NPM maintainers to the now-infamous Chalk library compromise, we unp…

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Making Monorepos Breakproof with Anton Stoychev - JSJ 694 1:13:36

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In this solo-hosted episode, I (Steve Edwards) dive deep into the world of modern monorepos with special guest Anton Stoychev from Yotpo. Anton shares his journey from the early days of PHP and IE6 nightmares to his current work in front-end infrastructure, performance optimization, and developer tooling. We talk about the challenges of managing de…

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Spec-Driven Development and the Future of AI IDEs with AWS’s Kiro - JSJ 693 43:55

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with AWS’s Clare Liguori and Erik Hanchett to talk about Kiro, a brand-new AI-powered IDE that’s reimagining the way developers build software. We dive into how Kiro takes “AI-assisted coding” to a new level through spec-driven development — a process that focuses on defining requirements and collabo…

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Modern JavaScript Testing: Integration, Contract Testing & AI Tools - JSJ 692 1:06:28

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Dan Shapir and our special guest, Yoni Goldberg, to dive deep into the ever-evolving world of JavaScript testing. Yoni, a consultant who’s worked with over 40 organizations to refine developer workflows, shares valuable lessons learned from helping teams design efficient and reliable tests. We e…

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The Comeback of RPC: SolidJS, TanStack, and the Future of JavaScript Frameworks with Ryan Carniato & Tanner Linsley - JSJ 691 1:29:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Ryan Carniato, creator of SolidJS, and Tanner Linsley, the force behind TanStack, for a deep-dive conversation on the resurgence of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) in modern web development. We explore why RPC is making a comeback, how frameworks like Solid, TanStack, and others are shaping the way…

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Exploring Vibe Coding and the Future of Product Management with Gunnar Berger - JSJ 690 1:13:13

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Amazon product leader Gunnar Berger to dive into the fast-evolving world of vibe coding and how it’s reshaping the relationship between developers and product managers. Gunnar brings a wealth of experience from his years in IT, Citrix, and now Amazon, and shares a unique perspective on how AI to…

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How to Use Web Components, Iframes, and Module Federation for Multi-Framework Apps - JSJ 689 1:17:58

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This week on JavaScript Jabber, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of mixing and matching frontend frameworks in modern applications. I’m joined by Dan Shapir, Steve Edwards, and our special guest Hadar Geva, CTO and co-founder of Myop.dev. Together, we explore how companies are tackling multi-framework environments, the role of web…

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Why We’re Building the Front End Wrong (and How to Fix It) - JSJ 688 46:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Delaney Gilliland to dive into why most of us are building the front end wrong—and what a faster, leaner, and simpler alternative could look like. We explore his background in game development and military applications, which gave him a unique perspective on web performance and real-time data ch…

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Vibe Coding: Building Faster with AI-Powered Development - JSJ 687 1:11:29

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we dive deep into the world of vibe coding—what it means, how it works in practice, and why it’s changing the way developers build software. I’m joined by Anthony Campolo, who shares his hands-on experience developing AutoShow, an app that automates podcast show notes, using AI-assisted workflows. We talk about…

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The Next Wave of Dev Tools: AI Assistants and JavaScript Workflows - JSJ 686 1:06:44

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we sit down with Vinicius Dallacqua, a seasoned software engineer with a passion for performance and developer tooling. Vinicius shares his journey from coding in central Brazil with limited connectivity to building cutting-edge tools like PerfLab and PerfAgent. We dive into the intersection of AI and DevTools,…

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Inside VueConf: Nuxt 4, AI in Development, and the Future of Vue with Erik Hanchett - JSJ 685 58:56

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we welcome back Erik Hanchett, Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, to dive into his experience at VueConf. From the energy of the Vue community to lightning talks on AI and Nuxt updates, Erik shares his insights on where Vue is heading and why in-person conferences are still so valuable for developers. We also ex…

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Running Doom in TypeScript’s Type System with Dimitri Mitropoulos - JSJ 684 1:18:14

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What if I told you someone managed to run Doom inside TypeScript’s type system? Sounds insane, right? That’s exactly what our guest Dimitri Mitropoulos did—and in this episode, we dive deep into the how, the why, and the mind-bending implications of this ambitious project. From type-level programming to the philosophical limits of Turing completene…

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Preact, Performance, and the Future of Lightweight Frontends with Ryan Christian -JSJ 683 1:07:17

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, we sit down with Ryan Christian, a core maintainer of Preact, to talk all things lightweight, performant, and practical in the JavaScript world. If you’ve ever wondered what makes Preact tick, why it continues to gain traction, and how it compares to the heavyweight champ React—this episode is for you. We get i…

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Speaking Up: The Developer’s Guide to Conference Talks & Career Growth - JSJ 682 1:44:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I am joined by three incredible guests — Ariel Shulman, Liad Yosef, and Evyatar Alush — to dive into the world of public speaking in tech. From the jitters of their first talk to the professional and personal growth that comes with hitting the stage, we unpack the full journey of becoming a tech speaker. Whethe…

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How Holepunch Is Redefining Peer-to-Peer Apps with Bare.js — A New Era for JavaScript Developers -JSJ 681 1:06:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Mathias Madsen, CEO of Holepunch, and take a wild ride through the cutting edge of peer-to-peer JavaScript development. Mathias shares his journey from accidentally discovering JavaScript in college to becoming a prolific contributor with over 1,500 open source modules. His passion? Building decentralized, peer-to-…

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Migrating a Legacy JavaScript Codebase to TypeScript - JSJ 680 1:25:42

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In this episode, Dan and I (Steve) dove deep into what turned out to be a surprisingly complex, yet incredibly insightful topic: gradually migrating a massive legacy JavaScript project over to TypeScript. We're talking about nearly 1,000 JS files, 70,000+ lines of code, and years of developer history—all transitioning carefully to a typed, modern f…

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TypeScript, Security, and Type Juggling with Ariel Shulman & Liran Tal - JSJ 679 1:32:43

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In this episode, we dove headfirst into the swirling waters of TypeScript, its real-world use cases, and where it starts to fall short—especially when it comes to security. Joining us from sunny Tel Aviv (and a slightly cooler Portland), we had the brilliant Ariel Shulman and security advocate Liran Tal bring the heat on everything from type safety…

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Building Agentic AI Workflows with Matthew Henage - JSJ 678 1:03:44

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In this episode, we sat down with full-stack developer and AI innovator Matthew Henage, creator of WAOS.ai (Web App Operating System) and the incredible storytelling platform SpeakMagic.ai. This conversation took us deep into the world of agentic AI, low-code app building, and the future of intelligent workflows. We kicked things off with Matthew s…

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Reinventing Web Development with Brisa: A Conversation with Aral Roca - JSJ 677 1:05:09

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In this week’s episode, it’s just me — Charles Max Wood — and I’m joined by the incredibly sharp and open-source-loving Aral Roca, direct from Barcelona! Aral’s the creator of Brisa, a new full-stack web framework that flips the script on how we build modern web apps. If you thought the "another day, another framework" meme was played out... well, …

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Building Enterprise Infrastructure with Bit & AI with Gilad Shoham - JSJ 676 58:04

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In this episode, I (Steve Edwards) flew solo on the mic but had the pleasure of hosting a truly insightful conversation with Gilad Shoham, VP of Engineering at Bit.Cloud. Gilad brought the heat from Israel as we explored how Bit is revolutionizing enterprise software architecture—and how AI is being layered on top to supercharge developer productiv…

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What’s New in React 19.2: Compiler, Activity, and the Future of Async React - JSJ 670 1:15:36

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Can You Really Trust AI-Generated Code? - JSJ 699 46:56

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The Real State of Tech Hiring: AI, Ghosting, and the Developer Drought - JSJ 698 1:04:55

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Why Astro Is Winning Developers Over with Sagi Carmel - JSJ 697 1:03:58

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The Truth About AI in Everyday JavaScript Development - JSJ 696 1:15:07

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Guarding the JavaScript Supply Chain: Preventing NPM Attacks with Feross Aboukhadijeh - JSJ 695 1:00:01

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Making Monorepos Breakproof with Anton Stoychev - JSJ 694 1:13:36

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Spec-Driven Development and the Future of AI IDEs with AWS’s Kiro - JSJ 693 43:55

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Modern JavaScript Testing: Integration, Contract Testing & AI Tools - JSJ 692 1:06:28

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The Comeback of RPC: SolidJS, TanStack, and the Future of JavaScript Frameworks with Ryan Carniato & Tanner Linsley - JSJ 691 1:29:52

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Exploring Vibe Coding and the Future of Product Management with Gunnar Berger - JSJ 690 1:13:13

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How to Use Web Components, Iframes, and Module Federation for Multi-Framework Apps - JSJ 689 1:17:58

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Why We’re Building the Front End Wrong (and How to Fix It) - JSJ 688 46:52

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Vibe Coding: Building Faster with AI-Powered Development - JSJ 687 1:11:29

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The Next Wave of Dev Tools: AI Assistants and JavaScript Workflows - JSJ 686 1:06:44

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Inside VueConf: Nuxt 4, AI in Development, and the Future of Vue with Erik Hanchett - JSJ 685 58:56

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Running Doom in TypeScript’s Type System with Dimitri Mitropoulos - JSJ 684 1:18:14

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Preact, Performance, and the Future of Lightweight Frontends with Ryan Christian -JSJ 683 1:07:17

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Speaking Up: The Developer’s Guide to Conference Talks & Career Growth - JSJ 682 1:44:52

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How Holepunch Is Redefining Peer-to-Peer Apps with Bare.js — A New Era for JavaScript Developers -JSJ 681 1:06:23

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Migrating a Legacy JavaScript Codebase to TypeScript - JSJ 680 1:25:42

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TypeScript, Security, and Type Juggling with Ariel Shulman & Liran Tal - JSJ 679 1:32:43

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Building Agentic AI Workflows with Matthew Henage - JSJ 678 1:03:44

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Reinventing Web Development with Brisa: A Conversation with Aral Roca - JSJ 677 1:05:09

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Building Enterprise Infrastructure with Bit & AI with Gilad Shoham - JSJ 676 58:04