Adventures in Angular

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Kendo UI and Building Components with Carl Bergenhem - AiA 343 Mar 17, 2022

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To build or to buy, that IS the question. In this episode, Charles talks with Carl Bergenhem about the BIG updates in Kendo UI, as well as how to navigate the tricky waters of building your own components. “I think the first thing to look at is what you’re trying to accomplish. There might be hyper specialized scenarios, but when it comes to picking something off the shelf, it depends on what kind of UI you’re building.”
- Carl Bergenhem In This Episode1) What you NEED to know about Angular’s updates this year
2) The BEST questions to ask before you commit to buying vs. building your own components
3) How to build Angular UI components without worrying that they’ll disintegrateSponsors

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Choosing the Right Tooling with Jared Youtsey - AiA 342 Mar 10, 2022

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Your toolbelt needs some upgrading. In this episode, Charles sits down with Jared Youtsey, a developer who’s taken productivity to the next level and will show you how to do the same. “Having the right tooling in place makes a big difference in productivity.”
- Jared Youtsey In This Episode1) Why having the correct tooling is HUGE for productivity
2) Jared’s go-to tools for adding jet fuel to your efficiency and accuracy
3) How to implement snippets and autofill to make your life easier (especially if you hate typing)Sponsors

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Angular On The Desktop - AiA 341 Mar 03, 2022

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If your Angular needs a home, look no further than your own desktop! In this episode, the group talks to Sam Basu to learn ALL the deets about integrating Angular into your desktop properly. They lay out how PWAs CAN work (if done correctly), the big differences between cross-platform vs. one basket, and why 2022 is gonna be a GOOD year for Angular. “The desire to see ‘web stuff’ on native is nothing new, and it’s good to have choices in Angular.”
- Sam Basu In This Episode1) How PWAs ARE an option for Angular on desktop this year (follow these tips to do it right)
2) Why the answer to “How do I integrate these tools?” is only TWO words long
3) The BIG differences between integrating cross-platform vs. all into one basket
4) Exciting Angular developments this year that you DESERVE to know ASAP (including .NET MAUI…you’re welcome!)Sponsors

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How to Run Your Toolchain in the Browser - AiA 340 Feb 17, 2022

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This ain’t your granddaddy’s browser. In this episode, Charles and Subrat sit down with Eric Simons, a developer who’s on the forefront of expanding for what’s possible for your toolchain in browsers. They lay out a BIG trend you oughta know, how these programs can help you level up your security, and how the “Google Docs” approach gives a hint for some remarkable developments coming this year and beyond. “Browsers have gotten a lot more pliable and robust over the past half decade.”
- Eric Simons In This Episode1) A BIG trend that’s need to know about Angular and beyond (and how it’ll affect you)
2) Why these programs will help you step up your security while maintaining continuity
3) How these toolchains are applying the “Google Docs” approach to all kinds of use cases 4) The COOLEST upcoming developments that are “barely scratching the surface” for what’s possible in 2022 and beyond (including desktop AND mobile!)Sponsors

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Is Dependency Injection Broken? - AiA 339 Feb 03, 2022

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Well, it depends. In this episode, Charles sits down with Aristeidis Bampakos, a Greek developer at Google who knows a thing or two (or seven) about how to use dependency injectors right. They talk about why DI’s could be a blessing OR a curse, how the “component hierarchy” can affect your whole structure, and the ONE thing you should know before you give up on your injector. “We must never forget that Angular is cross-platform. The actual way Angular works with injection is when you provide the service. It’s like using a recipe!”
- Aristeidis Bampakos In This Episode

Why dependency injection can be a blessing OR a curse (it all depends on YOU)
How the “component hierarchy” affects the entire structure of your Angular work
The BIGGEST difference between using the injector vs. the component in Angular (and how to know which to use)
Before you get frustrated and create a workaround for your injector, consider THIS first (and the lightbulb may turn on)

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Getting the Right SignalR with Andrew Evans - AiA 338 Jan 27, 2022

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Here’s your SIGNAL to try SignalR. In this episode, Charles and Armed sit down with Andrew Evans, a software developer who’s keen on Microsoft’s newest toy. They discuss the best way to integrate SignalR with Angular, how SignalR is different from Socket IO, and the future of web sockets and modern apps. “With these new web standards, I would just leverage whatever tools work best for you, your company, and your customers.”
- Andrew Evans In This EpisodeWanna try Microsoft’s new toy? Andrew lays out how to connect SignalR with Angular
How to know if adding SignalR is right for your setup (and the most common bugs to watch out for)
The BIGGEST differences between Socket IO and SignalR (and what they mean for high-end developers)
Andrew talks about the future of web sockets and how they’re changing modern app architectureSponsors

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Getting Rid Of If Statements with OOP - AiA 337 Jan 13, 2022

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IF you don’t want to use If statements, THEN what? We’ve got you. In this episode, Charles sits down with Yiu Pang (Leo) Chan, a software developer whose expertise in Angular has helped hospitals weather the COVID storm on their systems. They talk about Leo’s go-to tips for building a robust dashboard, the biggest way Angular changed Leo’s game, and Leo’s #1 choice for building stacks in 2022. “OOP summarizes things very well and gives the user quick insight to see how it’s performing. It’s a brand new approach that’s helped me brainstorm more creatively.”
- Yiu Pang (Leo) Chan In This EpisodeLeo’s go-to tips for building an intuitive and powerful dashboard
How COVID forced Leo to think beyond if-statements and go beyond the norm
The BIGGEST way that Angular and OOP changed Leo’s game and simplified his workflow
Leo’s #1 choice for building stacks in 2022Sponsors

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Get Rid of if-statements in your Angular App with OOP | by Yiu Pang (Leo) Chan | ITNEXT 2

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PWAs ft. Patricio Vargas Jan 06, 2022

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Ever feel like a damsel in distress held captive by app limitations? Never fear! In this episode, Charles and Sani sit down with Patricio Vargas, a software developer who’s an expert on PWA’s and enriching the customer experience. They cover why PWA’s have “superpowers”, a user statistic that will scare the connection issues right out of you, and why Clubhouse fell from grace (and what others apps can learn from it).“One of the reasons Angular is great is because, with one command, all the setup is done for you. It’s super fun!”

Patricio Vargas

In This Episode:
Why Patricio believes PWAs are “applications with superpowers” and will continue to become more popular
Patricio shares a startling statistic that’ll make you think twice about keeping your customers connected
How Apple is missing the PWA train for iOS and web browsing
The panel dissects why Clubhouse lost its appeal and what other apps can learn from it
The #1 problem with QR codes and Patricio’s idea to smooth out that kinkPicks!Charles’s
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Subrat and Chuck Catch Up - AiA 335 Dec 16, 2021

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Subrat and Chuck sit down and discuss what they're working on and where they're heading going forward. They've both changed work situations and are doing new things. They also talk about the stuff going on outside of work.Panel

Charles Max Wood
Subrat Mishra

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