Best Frontend First Podcasts (2025)

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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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Ep. #49: FE is complex, can we make it simpler? 27:31

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Frontend has gone from FTP to the frameworks war, to complicated pipelines with hundreds of node modules. Why did we do this? Is it getting better? Should we do something about it? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #48: FE Journey Through the Remote Work Revolution 31:23

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Chucho and Ricard discuss how remote work has changed, where are they more productive now and invite you to share your take. What's your best work setup? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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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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Ep. #47: What motivates FE Developers? 30:30

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We talk what lights a fire under us, what motivates us to continue working FE. Is it the stack? A new shiny framework? UI? UX? Have a listen and let us know what motivates you to code. Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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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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Ep. #46: Are Frontend Developers going away? 29:41

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We discuss how AI is making FE developers obsolete (maybe!). Are we going to disappear? What can we do to ensure we continue to exist? How to embrace AI to be more productive? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #45: Storybook, Web Components and Figma Tokens 26:38

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This is an angular-free podcast but we do talk web components. Chucho and Ricard discuss Storybook, what to consider when thinking about using it. Are Figma tokens the future? Sources of truth are nice but are they worth it? What's your experience with these tools? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.so…

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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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Ep. #44: Technical Interviews in the age of AI 36:28

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We discuss how AI has changed the way we do interviews. Remote only, plus access to AI chats has forced the industry to work differently. How should we conduct interviews? What should we ask? What should we look for in candidates? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricard…

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Replacing Create React App: Why Create TS Router App Is the Future of React Development - JSJ 675 1:30:48

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We’ve been diving into the evolving landscape of React app development and why tools like Create TS Router App (CTA) are stepping up to fill the gap left by the deprecation of Create React App (CRA). What we’ve learned is that SSR (server-side rendering) isn’t one-size-fits-all—e-commerce sites need it for SEO and performance, but internal tools an…

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Ep. #43: Mobile First in 2025: Why Are We Still Getting It Wrong? 29:15

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Ricard today complains about sites not being mobile-first and Chucho drops a history lesson. What is mobile first? Why are we still talking about this? How can we deliver better experiences? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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Ep. #42: Accessibility in 2025, tips to be ready 32:20

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We discuss the European Accessibility Act (EAA) that might affect your website, how to check, and deal with common issues. How hard is it to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA? We give you an insight and share our experience. What's your experience with accessibility? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honu…

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Empowering Devs and Innovators: Inside Vercel’s Impact, Feature Flags, and the Rise of v0 - JsJ 674 1:22:20

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In this episode, Lee Robinson, who works at Vercel, discusses the company’s impact on web development despite its relatively small size. He explains their approach to empowering small, founder-led teams to build impactful tools, highlighting their new open-source Flags SDK. They also discuss the importance of server-side feature flagging to improve…

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Building 50 Apps in 50 Days: The Power of Boring Stacks with Kelvin - JsJ_673 1:00:49

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In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with Kelvin, where we explore his approach to full-stack JavaScript development and the power of using simple, stable technologies to speed up app development. Kelvin shares his exciting project, "Project 50," where he’s challenging himself to build 50 apps in 50 days, highlighting the importan…

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Breaking Into Tech: Lessons from My Career Path - JsJ 672 44:11

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This episode is a little different—thanks to a U.S. holiday, I’m flying solo. But that just means we get to have a one-on-one chat! I dive into my career journey—not to brag, but to offer insights for anyone feeling stuck, of how my inventor grandfather sparked my early interest in tech, how I transitioned from electrical engineering to computer en…

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Pioneers of Computing: A Journey Through Tech History with Bob Martin - JsJ 671 1:09:49

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In this episode, we dive into a fascinating mix of tech history, personal stories, and entertainment recommendations. We chat with Bob Martin, who shares insights from his new book, offering a look back at the pioneers of computing, including early breakthroughs and the industry's evolution. Bob talks about the challenges of leaving out influential…

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Beyond Aesthetics: What the Next Generation of Frameworks Should Offer - JsJ_670 1:15:20

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, our host Charles Max Wood, panelist Dan Shappir, and special guest Yoav Abrahami, CTO of Wix Enterprise, engage in a fascinating discussion on the evolving landscape of web frameworks. They dive into the functional and nonfunctional requirements of frameworks, the emerging innovations in meta frameworks, and th…

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A Guide to AI Models: From Tokenization to Neural Networks with Ishaan Anand - JsJ_669 1:38:06

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In this enlightening episode of JavaScript Jabber, hosted by Charles Max Wood and Steve Edwards, panelist AJ O'Neil is joined by guest Ishaan Anand to delve deep into the intricacies of AI and large language models. Ishaan, an expert with over two decades of experience in engineering and product management, shares insights into his innovative imple…

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Exploring ReactScan: Aiden Bai's Tool for Identifying React Performance Issues - JsJ 668 1:07:50

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, panelist Dan Shappir sits down with guest Aden Bai to delve into the nuances of React performance. Broadcasting from Tel Aviv, Dan welcomes Aden, who is based in San Francisco, for an insightful discussion on optimizing React apps. Aden, known for his projects Million JS and ReactScan, shares his journey into c…

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TanStack: A Deep Dive into Server Functions and Routing with Tanner Linsley - JsJ 667 1:29:16

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, host Steve Edwards is joined by panelists Dan Shappir and AJ O'Neil, along with special guest Tanner Lindsley, to explore the innovative world of TanStack, a collection of open-source libraries designed to enhance web development. Tanner shares insights into the origins and evolution of TanStack, highlighting i…

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Ep. #41: How we manage stress in the FE world 33:53

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We chat about things that can be stressful as a FE developer, we suggest things that work for us on how to deal and mitigate it (for you and you team). Share your tips and tricks with us! Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricardBy Chucho Castañeda & Ricard Torres

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What's New in JavaScript: Latest Language Updates and Features - JSJ 666 1:26:05

7M ago1:26:05

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Hey, everyone. Welcome back to another exciting episode of JavaScript Jabber, part of the Top End Devs Network. I'm your host, Charles Max Wood, joined by our amazing panelist, Dan Shappir. In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in the world of JavaScript as we kick off a new year. You might recall we covered this topic about a year …

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Ep. #40: CSS in 2024 was fun 33:39

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We share what we loved most about the 2024 CSS Wrapped as well as other CSS changes we've witnessed over the years that changed our way of working (yes, we will talk about border-radius). What where CSS changes that blew your mind? https://chrome.dev/css-wrapped-2024/ Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard…

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Ep. #39: Best practices, standards and guidelines 29:25

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We discuss how we work with guidelines, standards and best practices at Cognizant Netcentric. Including our very own ESLint and Stylelint open source configurations. Do you follow any guidelines when coding FE? Follow us: - Chucho Castañeda https://x.com/honupo - Ricard Torres https://ricard.social/@ricard.torres…

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Reflections on Technology Trends, AI Impact, and Memorable Episodes - JSJ 665 2:05:33

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Welcome to another riveting episode of Top End Devs! In today's "Year in Review" special, hosts Charles, AJ, Dan, and Steve Edwards take you on a retrospective journey through their most memorable moments and thought-provoking discussions of the year. From the amusing and insightful exchanges with influential guests like Rich Harris and Kyle Simpso…