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A weekly podcast about web design and development with a little zest from Amy Dutton and Brad Garropy
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The Slow Hunch explores how big ideas form over long periods of time. Big innovations are often characterised as single “eureka” moments, when in fact they're often the culmination of many smaller ideas coalescing over a long period of time. On this podcast, USV's Nick Grossman explores how those ideas took shape, and the nonlinear paths of the people behind them.
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Google Chrome feature makes JavaScript 10X faster, GSAP is now free, UNKNOWN JavaScript hack, and more EP33 JavaScript News
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3:28Today, we'll be talking about a Google Chrome feature that'll make JavaScript run faster, Webflow just acquired GSAP, the popular JavaScript animation library, an unknown JavaScript hack, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with you…
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Make JavaScript Art with p5.js 2.0, new React 19 Features, Solid.js just turned 10, and more EP32 JavaScript News
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3:31Today, we'll be talking about some p5.js 2.0's latest update and overhaul, new experimental React 19 features, and 10 years of Solid.js and the revolutions that came along with it. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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Aaron Wright (Co-founder & CEO of Tribute Labs)
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1:11:19In this episode of the Slow Hunch, I spoke with Aaron Wright, the co-founder and CEO of Tribute Labs. Aaron has been exploring how to harness the collective knowledge, energy, and capital of online communities for 20 years, from his early work at Wikipedia to his current focus on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and AI agents. Aaron be…
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GPT 4.1, o3 and o4-mini are OpenAI's smartest, RIP JavaScript Records and Tuples, a new 800KB JavaScript runtime, and more EP31 JavaScript News
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3:33Today, we'll be talking about some OpenAI's newest GPT 4.1, o3 and o4-mini models, their Codex CLI Programming AI Agent, Updates from the TC39 Conference, and Hako, a new 800KB JavaScript runtime. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your…
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MUST KNOW JavaScript features in 2025, Google Firebase Studio, amazing Node.js playbook, and more EP30 JavaScript News
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3:45Today, we'll be talking about some must-know JavaScript features in 2025, Google's vibe coding platform, Firebase Studio, and more! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!By Jam.dev
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202 | Framework Trade-offs: What Laravel Offers JavaScript Developers
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53:26Josh Cirre joins us to discuss his transition from the JavaScript ecosystem to Laravel, revealing why PHP frameworks can offer a compelling alternative for full-stack development. We explore the "identity crisis" many frontend developers face when needing robust backend solutions, how Laravel's batteries-included approach compares to piecing togeth…
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React 19.1 is out, new JavaScript runtime better than Node.js, Safari 18.4 brings new WebKit features, and more EP29 JavaScript News
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3:04Today, we'll be talking about the React 19.1 update, Bare, a new JavaScript runtime, Safari's 18.4 update, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!By Jam.dev
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In this episode of the Slow Hunch, I spoke with Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky. Originally conceived as an initiative within Twitter under Jack Dorsey, Bluesky was designed to transform Twitter from a closed platform to an open protocol-based network. Jay initially joined as an external researcher before being selected to lead the project, ultimately n…
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201 | The Backend Dilemma: Laravel's Strengths in a JavaScript World
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46:07In this episode, Amy and Brad dive into the ongoing debate between Laravel and full stack JavaScript frameworks. They explore both ecosystems from their unique perspectives. Amy shares her real-world experience building a project in Laravel after working extensively with JavaScript frameworks, highlighting where each approach shines and struggles. …
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Your Next.js website might be hacked, ChatGPT-4o Image Generation, State of Vue.js 2025, and more EP28 JavaScript News
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3:36Today, we'll be talking about Next.js' security vulnerability, ChatGPT-4o's game-changing image generation features and how it can be used in JavaScript apps, and The State of Vue.js Report 2025! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your …
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Next.js vs. TanStack, rsdoctor for rspack, OpenAI o1's pricing problem, and more EP27 JavaScript News
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3:25Today, we'll be talking about the the Next.js vs. TanStack debate, and how TanStack might just be better and more pocket-friendly, rsdoctor for rspack and webpack, and OpenAI o1's huge pricing problem. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with…
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Fred Wilson & Brad Burnham (Union Square Ventures)
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1:15:00In this special episode of the Slow Hunch, I sat down with Fred Wilson and Brad Burnham, founding partners of USV. Since founding USV in 2003, Fred and Brad have backed companies like Twitter, Etsy, Cloudflare, and Coinbase while developing an investment thesis focused on enabling new forms of value creation through open access to networks, capital…
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200 | Creating Databases as Easily as Notion Pages with Prisma Postgres
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42:09Join Amy, Brad, and special guest Ryan Chenkie as they unpack Prisma's expanding ecosystem of database tools. Ryan explains why Prisma launched their own hosted Postgres service and what sets it apart from competitors in the space. The trio examines Prisma's comprehensive feature set including Accelerate for connection pooling, Pulse for real-time …
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10X faster TypeScript, new HTML attributes, Google Gemma 3, and more EP26 JavaScript News
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3:21Today, we'll be talking about the TypeScript compiler being re-written in Go, Google Chrome's new HTML attributes, Google's Gemma 3 AI model family, and more! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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TikTok's new React Native killer, TypeScript 5.8, latest JavaScript usage stats, and more EP25 JavaScript News
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3:40Today, we'll be talking about Lynx, a new JavaScript framework from TikTok claiming to be a React Native killer, the latest TypeScript 5.8 release with important updates for Node.js users, the latest JavaScript usage stats worldwide, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for …
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199 | AI in Web Design: Balancing Speed with Creativity
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33:35Join us as we talk with Nir Sadeh, Head of Product at Wix Studio, about the platform designed specifically for web professionals. Nir breaks down how Wix Studio differs from the traditional Wix editor by offering advanced capabilities for agencies and freelancers. Learn about their newest feature—AI-powered visual sitemaps and wireframes—that helps…
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Bun just got 60% faster, Doom now runs on TypeScript, OpenAI launched GPT 4.5, and more EP24 JavaScript News
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3:58Today, we'll be talking about the 2 updates to Bun v1.2.3 and v1.2.4, Doom running entirely on TypeScript, and OpenAI's GPT 4.5 Launch. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!By Jam.dev
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198 | The Great Formatting Debate: ESLint, Prettier, and TypeScript
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51:23Josh Goldberg joins Amy and Brad to unpack the recent ESLint V9 release and its impact on the TypeScript ecosystem. From explaining the nuances of flat config migration to debating the proper separation between Prettier and ESLint, Josh offers practical advice for improving developer workflows. The conversation covers Josh's journey as a full-time …
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New JavaScript features, Deno 2.2 is out, ESLint now supports CSS, and more EP23 JavaScript News
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3:41In today's episode, we'll be talking about some upcoming JavaScript features based on new TC39 proposals, Deno v2.2, and ESLint now having CSS support! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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Jake Heller (Co-founder & CEO of Casetext)
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1:15:29In this episode of the Slow Hunch, I spoke with Jake Heller, co-founder and CEO of Casetext, a legal tech startup that pioneered the use of large language models in the legal industry. Jake and his co-founders built Casetext over a decade — going through multiple pivots before eventually finding PMF as an AI tool that helped lawyers do better and f…
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Create React App is dead, ES Modules are the new JavaScript Default, Vercel Fluid Compute, and more EP22 JavaScript News
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3:41In today's episode, we'll be talking about the deprecation of Create React App and it's alternatives, Vercel's Fluid Compute Model, and ESM as the new JavaScript Default. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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197 | How Jam.dev Turned Bug Reporting Frustration into an 85,000-User Product
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41:41Join us for an insightful conversation with Dani Grant, co-founder of Jam.dev, as she shares her journey from Cloudflare PM to startup founder. Learn how Jam.dev persevered through eight failed attempts before finding product-market fit and growing to 85,000 users. Dani reveals valuable lessons about product-led growth, building in public, and rais…
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JavaScript temporal object, someone built React.exe, faster websites on Google Chrome, and more EP21 JavaScript News
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3:35In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, we'll be talking about the JavaScript temporal object, which is now getting browser support, an interesting React library that evaluates your code, and of course, new and updated developer tools! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for w…
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Amir Haleem (Founder of Helium, CEO of Nova Labs)
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53:31I spoke with Amir Haleem, founder of Helium and CEO of Nova Labs, about his journey building the world's largest decentralized wireless networks. Amir started Helium in 2013, with the initial vision to make it easier to connect IoT devices to the internet. After trying the traditional telecom playbook, he realized that combining crypto incentives w…
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196 | Building the Future: Tanstack's Approach to React Server Components
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52:12Join us as Tanner Linsley, the creator and founder of TanStack Start talks about its transition from Vinci to a more streamlined architecture built on Nitro. Learn about the framework's innovative approach to server functions, its isomorphic design philosophy, and how it differs from other frameworks like Remix. Tanner also shares insights into Tan…
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TypeScript 5.8 Beta is here, WebAssembly tips & tricks, new developer tools and more EP20 JavaScript News
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3:23In today's episode, we’re talking about TypeScript 5.8 Beta's precision updates, some helpful WebAssembly tricks, and some handy developer tools to make your life faster and smoother. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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195 | Why Remix's Break is Actually a Breakthrough
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43:25Brooks Lybrand discusses the transformation of React Router from a simple routing library to a powerful framework option for React applications. Learn about React Router 7's new framework mode, upcoming middleware support, and the team's innovative approach to React Server Components. Brooks explains how the Remix team is working to bring proven pa…
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Mozilla's new Machine Learning API, BIG changes in Bun 1.2, developer tools and more EP19 JavaScript News
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3:33In today's episode, we'll be checking out Mozilla's newest Machine Learning API, all the big updates to Bun 1.2, and some more developer tools! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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NEW JavaScript Framework, Bun update fixes 40+ bugs, developer tools and more EP18 JavaScript News
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3:46In today's episode, we'll be checking out a new JavaScript framework, some TypeScript hacks to make your life easier, updates from Bun, and some new developer tools. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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194 | Building Trust: Identity Security & Social Growth
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44:22Join us for an insightful conversation with Ceora Ford about the intersection of security, development, and community building. We explore why managing identity security is more complex than simple authentication, examine the trade-offs of Next.js's App Router in enterprise applications, and uncover strategies for effective technical content creati…
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In this episode, I spoke to Zoe Weinberg, founder and managing partner of ex/ante, a venture fund focused on technology that enhances human agency. Zoe actively invests in a growing number of founders committed to empowering users by giving them control over their data and digital identities. Our conversation explored the ever present threat of dig…
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Node.js now supports TypeScript, JavaScript Rising Stars report is out, NEW developer tools and more EP17 JavaScript News
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3:26In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, we have new updates from Node.js, new developer tools, and the latest edition of the JavaScript Rising Stars report! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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193 | Technical Leadership: Bridging the IC-Manager Gap
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1:00:18In this episode of Compressed FM, Dustin Goodman shares insights from his journey from IC to engineering manager at companies like ClickUp and This Dot. The conversation explores the nuances of technical leadership, team dynamics, and the importance of understanding personal values in management. The discussion then shifts to a deep dive into React…
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Best JavaScript frameworks 2025, Next.js vs Laravel, new dev tools and more EP16 JavaScript News
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3:44In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, we'll be talking about the best JavaScript frameworks you can learn in 2025, Laravel and Next.js coming head-to-toe with one another with their updated features, and new developer tools! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly upd…
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192 | 2024: The Tech That Changed Our Game
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52:52Brad and Amy dive into their year-end tech reflections, discussing goal-setting strategies and Amy's ambitious Build 12 project for 2025. The hosts explore various database hosting solutions, share their favorite hardware purchases including cameras and peripherals, and examine how AI tools are reshaping development workflows. The episode concludes…
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Google's Project IDX, Material UI's new React component library, and more EP15 JavaScript News
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3:44In today's holiday special episode of This Week in JavaScript, we'll be talking about new developer tools, as always, Google's Peoject IDX and Material UI's newest React component library! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends…
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191 | Team Dynamics in Development: More Than Just Writing Code
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39:36In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamics of working solo versus being part of a development team. From the ideal team composition at large companies to the challenges of maintaining open source projects, our hosts share their experiences and insights. Learn about the crucial roles of designers and product managers, the importance of document…
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State of JavaScript 2024 results are out, GitHub Copilot is now free, new developer tools, and more EP14 JavaScript News
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3:27In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, we'll be talking about the State of JavaScript 2024 results, GitHub Copilot being finally free, and new developer tools! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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190 | React 19: Quality of Life Updates & What They Mean for Developers
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49:04Join Amy and Brad as they break down the latest developments in the React ecosystem following React Conf 2024. From quality-of-life improvements in React 19 to the introduction of the new React compiler, they analyze how these changes will impact everyday development. The episode features an in-depth discussion about Remix's strategic decision to f…
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React 19 finally stable, another Rust-based JavaScript engine, new developer tools, and more EP13 JavaScript News
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3:39In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, there's a new Rust-based JavaScript engine, React 19 is finally stable, and we have a fresh new set of developer tools! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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189 | Side Projects & Sustainable Content Creation: Finding Your Creative Energy
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31:23In this host-only episode of Compressed FM, James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, and Bekah discuss how side projects and creative outlets can paradoxically provide energy rather than drain it. The conversation explores Bekah's ambitious 29-day writing project about open source alternatives, Amy's vlogging journey, and James's streaming experiences. They dive…
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JavaScript vs. Deno, Vite 6, Astro 5, and more EP12 JavaScript News
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3:12In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, we've broken down the latest JavaScript controversy, the all-new Vite 6, Astro 5's freshest new features, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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188 | How Video Tap Leverages OpenAI for Content Creation
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46:36In this episode, Chris Sev discusses building SaaS projects with Laravel and AI, detailing his journey from launching Scotch.io to creating VideoTap. Dive into the innovative workflows for automating video marketing content, learn why Laravel remains his go-to framework, and explore insights on the future of AI in development. Show Notes 00:00:00 -…
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Tailwind CSS v4 Beta is out, new Rust-based React framework, BEST JavaScript animation library, and more EP11 JavaScript News
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3:48In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, we've covered the latest Tailwind CSS v4 Beta release, a new Rust-based React Framework, probably the best JavaScript animation library, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your fr…
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Angular 19 is here, Next.js from China, NEWEST JavaScript engine and more EP10 JavaScript News
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3:47In today's episode of This Week in JavaScript, We’ve got news about Angular 19, an unknown JavaScript framework from China, more like China's Next.js, Nova, the newest JavaScript engine, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your…
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In this episode, I spoke to Dani Grant, CEO of Jam.dev, a tool that reimagines the way software teams communicate about and fix bugs. Dani brings an infectious energy to her work. Before starting Jam, she worked at Cloudflare and was an analyst at USV, where we first crossed paths. For Dani, Jam isn’t just about making software teams more efficient…
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187 | The Latest and Greatest Features in CSS
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50:56In this episode, Amy, Brad, and guest Alex dive into cutting-edge CSS features that are transforming web development. They explore container queries, logical properties, CSS layers, and scopes, sharing practical applications and browser support updates. The trio also discusses Tailwind CSS and its role in modern web design, offering spicy takes on …
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TypeScript 5.7 RC is Out, New npm Alternative, The Future of JavaScript Frameworks and more EP09 JavaScript News
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3:24In today's episode of This Week in Javascript, We’ve got news about the TypeScript 5.7 Release Candidate, a new and probably better npm alternative, the future of JavaScript frameworks with the rise of AI tools, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and sha…
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Rspack v1.1, MOST underrated JavaScript feature, new ESLint features and more EP08 JavaScript News
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3:02In today's episode of This Week in Javascript, We’ve got updates from Rspack, a JavaScript feature that's more powerful than you think, new ESLint updates, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…
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186 | Breaking into Tech through Open Source
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52:39In this episode, Chris Nowicki shares his path from aerospace to web development and the unique challenges of transitioning into tech. Chris and James discuss how Chris got involved in the open-source project "Deals for Devs," including the tech stack, managing contributions, and handling obstacles. This episode offers a first-hand look at the valu…
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