Best Weeks JavaScript News Podcasts (2025)

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Deno 2.4 brings back deno bundle, GitHub Copilot Chat is now open source, Minecraft built in 100% CSS, and more EP42 JavaScript News 3:59

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Today, we'll be talking about the new Deno 2.4 update, GitHub Copilot Chat now being open source, and Minecraft, built in 100% CSS! 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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Web News: Trying New Things on Customer Sites 17:46

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Sometimes a customer asks you to do something that you’ve never done before - when it’s mission critical this can be nerve wracking. We’ve all Googled and researched our way to learning new skills before, however, putting them to use and into production straight away seems daunting. - What’s your policy when it comes to implementing a critical feat…

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Write Less, Rank More: My Fill-in-the-Blank SEO Method 1:08:46

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In this episode, Matt shares his “Write for Google” process — a strategic, keyword-first approach to planning SEO-friendly content. He walks through how he researches keywords, analyzes top-ranking articles, and builds heading structures that make writing feel like filling in the blanks. Matt also explains how he uses AI as a helpful second set of …

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9 new JavaScript Features from TC39, Angular's official AI prompting guide, Vite 7, and more EP41 JavaScript News 3:29

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Today, we'll be covering the new JavaScript features being moved through their respective stages from TC39, Angular's AI prompting guide for LLMs, Vite 7's newest 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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467: How to get the most out of attending a conference with Matheus Richard 41:20

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Joël continues his preparations for the last RailsConf as he talks with Matheus about how to make the most of your time at the conference. Hear their tips to connect and communicate with other attendees, the different ways to take notes at the various talks you can attend, what to do when your discussions have a lull, as well as how to draw inspira…

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Why Developer Experience Matters 57:13

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In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into developer experience (DX) — what it is, why it matters, and how improving it can make you a better developer. They share personal stories of frustrating build processes, game-changing tools, and scripting away pain points. Whether it's speeding up deployments, eliminating unnecessary rebuilds, or embracing p…

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466: All about keynotes with Aji Slater 43:36

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As the final RailsConf draws near Joël and Aji Slater sit down to discuss its varied and interesting history of keynote presentations. The pair reminisce on their previous trips and talks at RailsConf, share some tips on creating the perfect keynote, as well as discussing the strong community that’s rallied behind RailsConf for so many years and ho…

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Leveling Up Your Dev Skills When You’re Not a Beginner (But Feel Like One) 45:43

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Most coding guides are built for beginners—but what if you're already a working developer? In this episode, Matt shares his personal struggle with upgrading his coding skills after years of using no-code and low-code tools to deliver client sites. From outdated certifications to modern dev stacks, we explore how "situational developers" can navigat…

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ESLint and Prettier are dead, HUGE update to JSON modules, 9 new JavaScript features, and more EP40 JavaScript News 3:27

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Today, we’ll be talking about Biome 2.0, the ESLint and Prettier killer with type-aware linting, a big update to JSON modules, 9 new updates to JavaScript from ES2025, 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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What Happens When a Real Developer Starts Vibe Coding? 56:56

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What happens when a real developer uses AI to build something in a language and toolset they’ve never touched before? In this episode, Matt shares the story of how he created a free, custom-coded Google News sitemap generator using Node.js, GitHub Actions, and the Webflow API—with help from AI. The catch? He had no prior experience with any of thos…

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Apple WWDC 2025's biggest updates, Oxlint is finally stable, pnpm's newest update, and more EP39 JavaScript News 2:40

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Today, we'll be talking about the biggest developer updates to Safari 26 from WWDC 2025, Oxlint's (finally) stable release, and pnpm's most important update in a long time. 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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Week in the Life of a Developer at a Tech Startup 57:39

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Ever wonder what a developer really does at a tech startup? In this episode, we break down a full week—from scattered meetings and deep work to deployments, sprint planning, and handling the chaos of outages and DDoS attacks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at balancing coding, team support, and product planning in a fast-moving environment. Show Note…

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Forget VS Code, Cursor 1.0 is here, This JavaScript bundler is FAST AF, new JavaScript features, and more EP38 JavaScript News 3:59

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Today, we'll be talking about Cursor 1.0, the finally stable version of the AI code editor, A FAST AF JavaScript bundler, and new JavaScript features from TC39. 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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Turborepo Changed How I Use Monorepos | w/ Anthony Shew 40:15

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In this episode, Mike sits down with Anthony Shew from Turborepo to talk all things monorepos. They explore the pros and cons of monorepos versus traditional multi-repo setups, and how Turborepo compares to other tools like pnpm workspaces and Nx. Anthony shares tips on getting the most out of your monorepo, common pitfalls to avoid, and where mono…

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Web News: Do You Listen to Music While You Code? 26:29

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In this edition of Web News, we dive into our personal coding companions — from chill playlists and brain-boosting podcasts to TV shows that keep us motivated (or distracted 😅). Whether you're team lo-fi, true crime, or total silence, we've got takes. Plus, we explore how background content affects productivity and creativity. Show Notes: https://w…

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Should You Go Solo? Transitioning from Developer to Entrepreneur 41:16

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In this episode, Matt and Mike explore what it takes to transition from being a developer employee to becoming a tech founder or business owner. They break down how your personal situation—time, money, dependents, and hobbies—can impact your readiness to make the leap. This isn't just about technical skill. You’ll need to think strategically, handl…

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Angular v20 is 35% faster, Remix v3 is breaking up with React, and more EP37 JavaScript News 3:04

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Today, we'll be talking about the newest Angular v20 features in detail, Remix v3 finally ditching React, 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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Web News: Drowning in Notifications? Minimal Phones Might Save You 26:46

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Are you constantly bombarded by notifications? In this episode of Web News, Matt and Mike dive into the growing problem of digital overwhelm — from buzzing phones to nonstop pings — and how minimal phones might be the answer. We explore distraction-free devices like the Minimal Phone and Light Phone 3, how they work, and whether switching to one co…

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What The 80/20 Rule Really Means For Web Developers 51:11

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In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the 80/20 rule and how developers can use it to boost productivity, reduce burnout, and prioritize what matters—plus how AI is reshaping the rule itself. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/what-the-80-20-rule-really-means-for-web-developers Use our affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=ht…

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465: What is quality software with Elaina Natario 37:52

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Elaina Natario returns to talk with Joël about what makes good quality product design and the priorities that shape development. The pair discuss the importance of certain elements such as security and accessibility, maintaining certain standards throughout development, as well as judging the practical applications of prototypes within a project an…

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Angular v20 at Google I/O, Claude 4 is a coding powerhouse, TypeScript’s 10X speed boost, and more EP36 JavaScript News 3:32

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Today, we'll be talking about the newest Angular v20 release from Google I/O 2025, Claude Sonnet and Opus 4's coding capabilities, and TypeScript's new compiler. 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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The First Step Trap: Why Buying Domain Names Isn't Starting Your Project 50:58

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Endless ideas, abandoned projects, and a pile of unused domain names—sound familiar? In this episode, Matt and Mike explore how developers can avoid false starts and take meaningful first steps when launching new projects. They dig into why buying a domain name might feel productive (but often isn’t), when it's actually the right move, and how jump…

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464: Modelling the stars with Rémy Hannequin 42:59

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Joël and Rémy draw inspiration from the stars as they discuss Rémy’s new open source Ruby gem, Astonoby. Rémy reveals the challenges he faced in taking on this project, the scientific translation work that went into making it accessible for everyone, as well as the key lessons he learnt from modelling the cosmos. — The Sponsor for this episode has …

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Fully agentic coding with OpenAI Codex, JavaScript’s new superpower, Deno’s updated next-gen web framework, and more EP35 JavaScript News 3:23

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Today, we'll be talking about OpenAI Codex, their latest fully agentic coder, a new update to Deno's Fresh Framework, and a new JavaScript superpower no one knows about. 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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Web News: Overwhelmed by AI? You're Not Alone! 19:21

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In this edition of Web News, Matt and Mike discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI, and AI tooling. As web developers, the guys are no stranger to online tools that promise to do everything under the sun - but lately it feels like an infinite amount of new ones are coming out all the time due, powered by AI. Is it possible to keep up with everythi…

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How To Get A Web Development Job in 2025 1:17:04

2M ago1:17:04

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In this episode, Matt and Mike talk about the current state of the dev world—layoffs, AI tools, and the unstable job market—while highlighting the real opportunities that still exist. They share actionable ways to stand out, build useful projects, network, and niche down to land work in a tough economy. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/…

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463: All about modals with Elaina Natario 36:42

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Joël strikes up a dialogue with fellow thoughtboter Elaina Natario about the various use cases of modals. Together they discuss their pros and cons, the dos and don’ts, their functionality and accessibility to the end user as well as the subtle differences you'll notice when compared to dialogs. — The Sponsor for this episode has been Judoscale - A…

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Node.js 24 is here, VS Code now has better OpenAI and Anthropic support, a new JavaScript load testing tool, and more EP34 JavaScript News 3:56

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Today, we'll be talking about Node.js 24, VS Code's new update and a new JavaScript load testing tool. 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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Why Prisma Is Still the Best ORM | w/ William Madden 40:22

2M ago40:22

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In this episode of HTML All The Things, Mike chats with William Madden, Developer Advocate at Prisma, to uncover what makes modern ORMs essential in today's development workflows. They break down what an ORM is, why developers should care, and how Prisma sets itself apart in the crowded ORM space. William also dives into the technical challenges of…

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462: Decomposition as a key developer skill with Steve Polito 42:18

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Joël and Steve sit down to discuss the ins and outs of decomposition within their respective workflows and how they use it to their advantage when working on certain projects. Together they look at working with vertical slices over other decomposition methods, when and how to break down code as efficiently as possible, and Joël lays out his three k…