A show about the web (and more) for people who hate the complexity of modern front‑end web development.
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Episode 162 - The environmental impact of the web we build
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6:47In today’s episode, I talk about how the web is driving climate change, and what we can do about it.In today’s episode, I talk about how the web is driving climate change, and what we can do about it. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and bu…
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Episode 161 - Managing your energy as a developer with ADHD
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4:18In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of managing your energy (and having control over your tasks) as a developer with ADHD.In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of managing your energy (and having control over your tasks) as a developer with ADHD. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee…
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In today’s episode, I talk about a formula I use for debugging code and asking for help.In today’s episode, I talk about a formula I use for debugging code and asking for help. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and build better systems. Paus…
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In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of understanding how your code works.In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of understanding how your code works. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and build better systems. Pause or c…
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In today’s episode, I talk about how not made here syndrome has been replaced by just grab a library, and why they're both bad.In today’s episode, I talk about how not made here syndrome has been replaced by just grab a library, and why they’re both bad. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer …
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Episode 157 - Cool URLs don't change, but they don't have to last forever
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3:33In today’s episode, I talk about why a website doesn't have to be a lifetime commitment.In today’s episode, I talk about why a website doesn’t have to be a lifetime commitment. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and build better systems. Paus…
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In today’s episode, I talk about when to to break functions into smaller pieces, and how to avoid over-engineering.In today’s episode, I talk about when to to break functions into smaller pieces, and how to avoid over-engineering. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end e…
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In today’s episode, I talk about building web things that are made to last.In today’s episode, I talk about building web things that are made to last. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and build better systems. Pause or cancel any time. Chee…
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Episode 154 - Spaghetti code is a people problem
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4:31In today’s episode, I talk about why more tech won't fix your spaghetti code.In today’s episode, I talk about why more tech won’t fix your spaghetti code. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and build better systems. Pause or cancel any time. …
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In today’s episode, I talk about why its ok to alienate some people, and the importance of owning your content.In today’s episode, I talk about why its ok to alienate some people, and the importance of owning your content. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineeri…
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Episode 152 - Tech is more political than ever
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5:59In today’s episode, I talk about how tech permeates all aspects of tech, even when it doesn't seem like it.In today’s episode, I talk about how tech permeates all aspects of tech, even when it doesn’t seem like it. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship…
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In today’s episode, I talk about doubling down on free developer resources.In today’s episode, I talk about doubling down on free developer resources. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and build better systems. Pause or cancel any time. Chee…
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In today’s episode, I talk about how fascism invades our online communities by using polite language and veiled messages.In today’s episode, I talk about how fascism invades our online communities by using polite language and veiled messages. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription…
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Episode 149 - The tech industry is about to get a lot worse
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1:43In today’s episode, I talk about the intersection of tech and politics in light of the recent US election.In today’s episode, I talk about the intersection of tech and politics in light of the recent US election. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship f…
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In today’s episode, I talk about how and why I ditched build steps for all of my CSS and JS files, and whether or not it was a good idea.In today’s episode, I talk about how and why I ditched build steps for all of my CSS and JS files, and whether or not it was a good idea. Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time em…
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Episode 147 - The role of Web Components in your site or app
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7:06In today’s episode, I talk about the role Web Components play in your site or app (and why the're not the right choice for a full design system).In today’s episode, I talk about the role Web Components play in your site or app (and why the’re not the right choice for a full design system). Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't nee…
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In today’s episode, I talk about why writing less JS might be a bad goal (what!?!).In today’s episode, I talk about why writing less JS might be a bad goal (what!?!). Show Notes & Transcript → Need front-end help but don't need a full-time employee? I now offer subscription front-end engineering. Ship faster and build better systems. Pause or cance…
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