Best Svelte Podcasts (2025)

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913: NEWS: Remix drops React, Safari 26 CSS + mega fast Vite and TypeSCript 50:11

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Wes and CJ break down the latest web dev news, including big changes in Safari 26, TypeScript Native Previews, and Remix dropping React. They also chat about new proposals from TC39, Vite 7 beta, and a surprise project from the Astro team. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:41 Safari WWDC. 01:05 SVG Favicons. 02:01 Every site can be a web app o…

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221: Life in the Trenches of Replatforming 1:07:15

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In this week's episode, the full crew is back to talk about practical replatforming. In past episodes we've discussed replatforming in a more abstract sense, but Adam has much to share about ongoing real-world replatforming at AlumniQ. When the rubber meets the road, certain realities and complexities, which may not be obvious, may affect decision-…

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Watching the night, essential defaults, and cable broadcasts 41:43

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Encrypt and Decrypt String Helpers in Laravel 12.18 Laravel Nightwatch - Deep monitoring & insights, no matter where you deploy. Nightwatch AMA with Jess Archer Filament v4 Beta - Feature Overview Better defaults for your Laravel applica…

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Edward Tufte: Designing with Data, Art, and Purpose 53:16

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In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I am reposting my 2015 interview with Edward Tufte, one of the pioneers of data visualization and author of seminal books like The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. At the time, Tufte was a well-known and hugely influential figure in the field. Over time, his influence has waned, and I find…

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912: Why did Figma buy a CMS? 26:16

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Wes chats with James Mikrut, founder of Payload CMS, about being acquired by Figma! They discuss building an open source business, the future of UI design, AI interfaces, and what this means for the future of Payload and Figma. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax. 01:06 What is Payload CMS? 01:56 The big announcement. 03:03 Why does Figma want a CMS…

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911: Browsers in 2025: Whats up with Arc, Dia, Firefox, Chrome and Opera GX? 47:06

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Scott and Wes break down the state of web browsers in 2025, from the rise and fall of Arc and the fate of Firefox to hot takes on Opera GX, Raycast, and why power users might not be profitable. They compare rendering engines, rant about dev tools, and reveal what browser stats say about Syntax listeners. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:37 Re…

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220: Embracing AI with Dan Wilson 1:14:13

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In this week's episode, the team gets into it with special guest Dan Wilson, an AI & tech consultant that has recently created free and paid courses on using AI in daily workflows. They also dig into the ins and outs of creating Udemy courses and their viability in the tech space. Dan's courses: Master ChatGPT: Build AI Assistants That Know Your Bu…

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910: If Statements in CSS? 24:38

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Wes and Scott talk about the new If statements in CSS, breaking down how they work, why they matter, and when to use them. They explore use cases, syntax quirks, and how this feature pushes CSS closer to true conditional logic—no JavaScript required. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:30 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:37 CSS If statements in ac…

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From Tableau to AI: Where Data Visualization Is Headed with Andy Kirk 37:10

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My friend Andy Kirk joins the show to reflect on the changing landscape of data visualization. We discuss the evolution of tools like Tableau and Flourish, the dispersion of social media communities, and how, how AI is reshaping workflows and data visualization. Andy shares insights from his freelance experience, the challenges of teaching data pre…

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909: Handling and Throwing Errors 39:06

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We break down how to properly throw, catch, and log errors in JavaScript and TypeScript. They cover client-side and server-side strategies, using tools like Sentry, and how to handle errors without taking down your whole app. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:19 Error terminology. 01:42 Thrown and catching. 03:01 What’s in an error. 04:09 Name…

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219: Potluck: AI Ego, Feature Flags, Customer Feedback 1:01:53

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In this week's episode, the team dives into a potluck of topics including the effective usage of Large Language Models (LLMs) by feeding their ego, the excitement of implementing feature flags in development cycles, and further developments and opportunities with Adam's side hustle app "Jump Run" the journey of building a side hustle with 'Jump Run…

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Frontend hooks, birthdays, and passkeys 45:37

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Arr::from() Method in Laravel 12.14 "In Array Keys" Validation Rule Added in Laravel 12.16 Cast Model Properties to a Ur…

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908: Storybook Has Evolved w/ Jeppe Reinhold 50:13

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Wes and Scott talk with Jeppe Reinhold about Storybook 9’s powerful new features—including drastically reduced bloat, seamless Vite integration, and next-level component testing. They dive into visual regression testing, accessibility, performance, and best practices for writing robust, isolated UI components developers can actually enjoy testing a…

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Drawing Data with Dragons: Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic on Teaching Kids and Adults Alike 37:38

20d ago37:38

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In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic joins me to discuss the evolution of her work in data storytelling—from corporate workshops to her newest venture into children’s literature. We explore how the pandemic transformed training formats, the collaborative nature of her team, and the creative process behind her latest boo…

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907: Wes’ New Site: Gatsby → React Server Components 44:39

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Wes rebuilt his personal site from Gatsby to a modern stack using Waku, React Server Components, and Cloudflare Workers — all while keeping the same design. Scott and Wes break down the pain points with Next.js, MDX, image handling, caching, and the custom setup that now powers a blazing-fast blog. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:03 Barcelon…

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218: Rethinking Values in the Age of AI 1:04:30

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In this week's episode, the crew is back to discuss and question quickly shifting values in the world and their implications for developers. Will AI erode the importance of code craftsmanship? When old values are quickly discarded, what does that say about the legitimacy of the new values? Is human coding obsolescence the elephant in the room? Foll…

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906: Tech Startups and Raising Money with Dan Levine (Vercel, Sentry, Mux…) 56:58

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Wes and Scott talk with VC Dan Levine about how developers can raise venture capital, what investors look for in early-stage startups, the realities of bootstrapping vs. fundraising, and why great ideas often start as simple side projects. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:55 Dan’s background and career 03:10 Is it common for tech investors to…

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Amanda Cox on Data Journalism, AI, and Democratizing Design 36:16

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Amanda Cox reflects on her career path from the New York Times to Bloomberg News, highlighting her efforts to make data more accessible and meaningful through journalism. We dive into the shifts in data journalism—from scarce print real estate to the rise of AI tools—and how these transitions affect newsroom priorities, audience interaction, and st…

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905: You Should Learn Nuxt! 27:37

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CJ steps in for Scott and joins Wes to share his experience working with Nuxt, from routing and data fetching to the pros and cons of the framework. They break down the Nuxt ecosystem, directory structure, and how it handles server routes and modules. Show Notes 00:00 Syntax Meetup! 00:26 Welcome to Syntax 01:21 The deal with Nuxt. CJ’s Nuxt Course…

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904: React vs Svelte × Windsurf Worth $3B × Typescript as Const × Layout Shift Tricks × More 51:14

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and CJ answer your questions about OpenAI’s $3B Windsurf acquisition, the evolving role of UI in an AI-driven world, why good design still matters, React vs. Svelte, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Devs Night Out 02:35 OpenAI acquires Windsurf for $3B Windsurf Ep 870: Windsurf forked VS Code to c…

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903: Fork Yeah! Microsoft open sourcing Copilot 57:42

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Scott and Wes are joined by Erich Gamma, creator of VS Code, and Kai Maetzel, Copilot Lead, to share some big news about the future of VS Code and Copilot. They discuss what it means for developers, how AI is shaping the future of coding, and why staying open to the community is key. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:00 The inception of VS Cod…

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Pirates, Argonauts, and framework reminders 42:14

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Typed Arr Getters Added in Laravel 12.11 Name Queued Closures in Laravel 12.13 All About the Filament v4 Beta Release Ce…

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217: More Svelte Than You Can Shake a Stick At 1:01:15

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In this week's episode, Adam puts the spotlight on Svelte, and takes us on a deep dive of Svelte features, latest developments and some of his own applications of Svelte in recent projects. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and we're @workingcode.dev on Bluesky. New episodes drop weekly on…

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902: Fullstack Cloudflare with React and Vite (Redwood SDK) 46:53

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Wes talks with Peter Pistorius about RedwoodSDK, a new React framework built natively for Cloudflare. They dive into real-time React, server components, zero-cost infrastructure, and why RedwoodSDK empowers developers to ship faster with fewer tradeoffs and more control. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:52 What is RedwoodSDK? 04:49 Choosing o…

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901: JS News: New React & Svelte APIs, RSC Updates, Redwood and Storybook 38:43

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Scott and Wes break down the latest in JavaScript news, including new async patterns in Svelte, React Server Component tooling with Parcel, and Redwood’s push into Cloudflare with its new SDK. They also cover what’s new in Storybook 9 Beta, from visual testing to a sleeker, lighter build. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:50 Brought to you by …

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216: Ben's New Job 56:32

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In this week's episode, the team discusses Ben's new job in a radically different domain, the common difficulties when joining a new team with a new 'language', and the unique challenges of working at a manufacturing focused business as opposed to a start-up style tech business. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our web…

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900: 13 New CSS Features You Can Start Using Today 57:40

2M ago57:40

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By Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

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Data for a Continent: Inside the European Correspondent's Visual Journalism 38:41

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In this episode, I chat with Mandy Spaltman and Sebastian Graeff, co-leads of the data team at The European Correspondent, a volunteer-driven journalism initiative covering news across Europe. They discuss how their team of passionate designers and analysts craft daily data visualizations, their creative process, the tools they use, and the challen…

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899: GSAP: Killer Web Animations With Cassie Evans 57:02

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Scott and Wes sit down with Cassie Evans of GSAP to talk all things animation—from SVGs and scroll timelines to GSAP’s new rebrand and exciting features. They also dig into performance, plugins, and what makes GSAP such a powerful tool for web developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:59 What is GSAP? Cassie Codes. 01:53 GSAP Rebranding. 0…

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#254 Bad Brad: Nikos gets advice from his favourite electric guitarist 36:41

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Brad is a RIAA Certified Gold and Platinum Guitarist. He is passionate about guitars and sharing his over 40-plus years of experience in the music business. GUEST LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@badbrad OUTLINE: 0:00 Intro 1:45 What is the next stage of me guitar playing after 5 years? 2:35 Why is singing and playing guitar so hard? 3:45 D…

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Memoized caches, mobile Laravel, and HTTP fixtures 44:19

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Memoized Cache Driver in Laravel 12.9 Map Eloquent Attributes into an Object Using the Collection Cast in Laravel 12.10 …

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215: New Endeavours, New Challenges 57:28

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In this week's episode, the full crew is back to discuss the challenges and strategies of managing development teams. Tim shares his new role as Director of Development and his approach towards improving developer experience and scaling applications. Follow the show and be sure to join the discussion on Discord! Our website is workingcode.dev and w…

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898: Every Developer Needs a 3D Printer 1:05:14

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Wes and Scott talk all things 3D printing—from fixing every day items to organizing tools, printing gadgets, and even teaching their kids entrepreneurship. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:34 Brought to you by Sentry.io 05:03 Practical uses of 3D printing 07:34 Creating tools for organization Gridfinity 10:33 Improving and adapting everyday i…

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897: Making Your App Feel Faster Than It Really Is 35:03

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Scott and Wes break down the tricks and techniques for making your app feel blazing fast—even when it’s not. From optimistic UI to preload-on-hover, it’s all about perception, not just performance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:12 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:34 Mousedown or pointerdown events. 06:00 UI animations should be fast. 08:00 …

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896: Do I Still Need To Know JS/CSS/HTML with AI? × How To Sell An App × Is React Context Bad? × More 53:56

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By Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

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#253 Rudy Sarzo: Love for God, the UK, Ozzy & Randy 33:33

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Rudy is a bassist, animal rights activist, author of Off the Rails, mentor and host of Six Degrees of Sarzo podcast. GUEST LINKS: Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Off-Rails-Aboard-Crazy-Blizzard/dp/1537437461 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarzo.rudy/ X: https://x.com/rudysarzo Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/rudy-sarzo-the-dash-podca…

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895: React Server Components: Where are we at? 30:43

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Scott and Wes break down the current state of React Server Components — what they are, how they work, and why they’re so controversial. From framework support to bundling complexity, it’s everything you need to know about RSC in 2025. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:01 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:55 What exactly are React Server Componen…

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Really eager loading, Larabelles, and whispy SSH servers 34:52

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Model Resource Helper Functions in Laravel 12.7 Automatic Relation Loading in Laravel 12.8 NativePHP v1 is finally here!…

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214: Is Tech the Bad Guy Now? 1:06:25

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In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim discuss the evolving perception of technology, shifting from an optimistic view in the 80s and 90s to a more critical stance today due to its potential negative impacts. They delve into the consolidation of tech power among major companies like Facebook and Amazon, contrasting it with ideas like Amazon's t…

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894: Open Source Matters w/ Chad Whitacre 1:01:14

2M ago1:01:14

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Wes and Scott talk with Chad Whitacre, the newest member of the Syntax team, about all things open source—licenses, controversies, economics, and ethics. Chad breaks down what most people misunderstand, and how companies can support sustainable software development the right way. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:39 Meet Chad Whitacre 03:39 Ch…

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893: Everyone Is Talking About MCP 33:58

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Scott and Wes break down the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard that gives AI agents secure, tool-like access to your dev environment. They cover how it works, why it’s a big deal for AI coding workflows, and real-world use cases like GitHub, Sentry, and YouTube. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 The lore of ICP. Wes MCP Shir…

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213: Staying Motivated Through Long Projects 50:42

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In this week's episode, Adam, Ben, and Tim discuss strategies to stay motivated during long-term projects or repetitive tasks. If you've been at the same company or working on a project for a very long time, how do you stay motivated doing the same thing for a long time? Mentioned Links: Ze Frank - An Invocation for Beginnings - https://www.youtube…

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892: The History of Syntax 55:06

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Wes and Scott talk about the origins of Syntax, sharing how a friendly course name conflict led to a mastermind group, then a podcast, and eventually a full-blown media brand. They also reflect on key milestones, from early episodes and sponsorships to joining Sentry, expanding the team, and what’s next. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:51 Ho…

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Data Are Local: Context, Power, and Storytelling with Yanni Loukissas 40:25

3M ago40:25

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In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I speak with Yanni Loukissas, an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, about the importance of context in working with data. Yanni argues that data are not universal but local—shaped by their origins, environments, and the intentions of those who collect them. Our conversation dives into how this perspective…