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JSJ 288: TypeScript with Amanda Silver Nov 22, 2017

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Charles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Amanda SilverIn this episode, Charles is at Microsoft Connect 2017 in NYC. Charles speaks with Amanda Silver. Amanda is deemed the TypeScript and future of JavaScript guru, and this year's speakers at Microsoft Connect with Visual Studio Live Share. Amanda shares what is new with TypeScript and how that is a kind of subscript to JavaScript. Amanda explains the big picture of TypeScript’s inception and where she believes the language will be most efficient and effective for JavaScript and TypeScript developers.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

What is new in TypeScript?
Keep JavaScript and TypeScript aligned
TypeScript is implemented to create larger scaled applications
Integration with VS Code, etc.
Building better tools for JavaScript Developers
When would this be taken on by users
Defaults in Visual Studio
TypeScript replacing JavaScript type service
TypeScript is written in TypeScript
Chakra runtime
Diaspora
The different faces of JavaScript
Optimized JavaScript runtime
Languages should be created with tooling
A satisfying tooling experience
Foot Guns
New Tokens
Eco-systems and metadata
Multi-phase
Minimum common denominator constantly changing
Collaborating on the same code
Open Source and the impact
How to move to open source
Contributing
The next thing for TypeScript
The future of JavaScript
And much more!

Links:

@amandaksilver

Picks:Amanda

Visual Studio Live Share
Instinct of learning technology

Charles

Special Guest: Amanda Silver.
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JSJ 287: Blockchain and JS with Ari Lerner Nov 14, 2017

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Panel:Aimee KnightAJ O’NealCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Ari LernerIn this episode, Java Script Jabbers speak with Ari Lerner. Ari is the author of NG Book: The Complete Book on AugularJS, Full Stack React, and a few others. Ari co-runs newline.co a platform that teaches about the Block Chain, Ethereum, New Contracts, etc. Ari mentions a few upcoming books on Machine Learning, Elixir, and react Native.Ari gives a rundown on what the Block Chain is about, and an explanation of a Hash. Ari explains the value of a Hash and 6-bit strings of a Hash. Also, Ari explains the exchange of currency in Bitcoin and the rate of exchange in the Block Chain. Next Ari covers web 3.0 and much more.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

What is the Block Chain?
A Hash?
The blockchain is an order of ledger.
The blockchain is a list of transactions
How is a Hash used?
Sha 256
Bitcoin and Block Chains
What If two machines get the same answer?
Describe a transaction in a blockchain?
Exchanging currency
The cost of Bitcoin
Web 3.0
Everything on the Block Chain is public!
Where else is Block Chain is used besides bitcoin type currency
Public Key.
What should JS developer be doing to prepare?
And much more!

Links:

https://www.ng-book.com/
http://www.newline.co.bw/
The History of Money
@Auser
Stack.io

Picks:Amiee

Article - Learn Block Chain by Building One
The Source Bar

Charles

Microsoft Connect - Meet up at 7pm
Stranger Thing Season 2

Spice Labels and Spice Jars
Marriage

Ari

Moving to NYC
Learn Block Chain by Building One

Special Guest: Ari Lerner.
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JSJ 286: Creating a CSS-in-JS Library from Scratch and Emotion with Kye Hohenberger Nov 08, 2017

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Panel:Amiee KnightCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Kye HohenbergerIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers speak with Kye Hohenberger. Kye is a developer and co-founder of Side Way. One of Kye’s most notable works and library is Emotion, a CSS and JS library.Kye talks about what CSS and JS library is about in the context of the Emotion library system. Kye discusses why this is practical for the writing process, in comparison to other types of tools that do similar jobs. Kye explains the how this tool reduces the number of lines of code and is compact and clearer.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

What is a CSS and JS library?
Controlling CSS with JS, what does this solve?
Style bugs
What kind of styling are you using vs. complex styles?
Media query
A more declarative style
Using Sass
Where do you see people using this?
Class names and you can apply to anything
How Emotion works!
Style tags
Object styles
What are some of the problems you are solving
React Emotion - dynamic styles
How does this compare to other style components?
Glamor Styles
How do you test something like this?
Just Glamor React with Emotion
Can people use the Babel plugin
Pure flag and function calls
And much more!

Links:

Emotion.sh
Emotion-js/emotion
emotion.now.sh
@TKH44

Picks:Amiee

Article on Medium
Antibiotics and Steroids
RX Bars

Charles

Disney Emoji Blitz
How To Get A Job - JavaScriptJabber.com

Kye

Special Guest: Kye Hohenberger.
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JSJ 285 : Finding a Job Even If You're Not a Senior Developer by Charles Max Wood Nov 01, 2017

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Panel:Charles Max WoodIn this episode of JavaScript Jabber, Charles does a solo episode talking about entrepreneurship and the topic/course on “How to Get a Job.” This is an informative episode for those looking for a job as a developer and how to prepare your resume for your career search. Charles covers the core pieces of the course and specific areas of tailoring your credentials for the job you want to acquire.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

How do I get a great job? Companies are only hiring Senior Devs.
Your selling point as a Jr. Dev.
Framing your experience for the companies to better see your experience.
I don’t want a ( this kind of boss)
Feeling like you are making a difference in your job.
Who do you want to work for, with, where, and how, etc?
Working in a facility or remotely. What do you want?
Check out the meet-up places or workplaces (WeWork), Glassdoor
Check out the people who work that these companies, LinkedIn.
Check out company’s Slack rooms, forum, etc. to make connections
Visit the companies personally
Look into contacting the Meetup Organizers
Building rapport
Resume mistakes - how to properly format it so it is skim-able
Top 3 bullet points and tailor you resume for each job
Unnecessary material in your resume - again tailor to the company
Important material to include on your resume, contributions on projects
The cover letter - How to do this correctly with a personal touch
What to do when you get the interview - the offer!
And much more!

Links:

devchat.tv/get-a-coder-job-full-accessfull-access
WeWork
Expert Salary Negotiation

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JSJ 284 : Helping Developers Build Healthy Bodies Oct 25, 2017

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Panel: Amiee KnightCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: JC HiattIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers speak with JC Hiatt. JC is a software consultant, and working a starting a company called DevLifts. DevLifts is a company that helps developers learn to live healthier lives. JC mentions this business was base on this health journey.JC and the panel discuss output and mental clarity to get work done in a healthy fashion. Also, the benefits of eating a healthy diet, rather it is the Keto Diet or others types of healthy clean eating, there is a physical and mental benefit. JC and the panel talk about count macros, healthy food intake, and a basic outline of getting into ketosis. Also, the panel discusses finding the motivation to get into a healthy lifestyle to benefit work and your lifestyle.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

Mental Clarity
Keto Diet
Cutting out processed foods
Counting Macros
Getting into Ketosis
Supporting brain function
Motivation for a healthy lifestyle
Gaining energy
Getting started - Walking, Eat Whole. Etc.
Pack your own lunch
Mindset change - you are responsible for anyone else’s healthy choices
Drink Water
You can find a healthy balance and practice moderation
Cheat day?
Sugar
Sitting to0 long at work
Sleep - brain wave activity, caffeine, and light
Naps
And much more!

Links:@jchiatt@devliftsdevlifts.ioPicks:Amiee

https://www.womenwhotech.com/panelist-bios
https://github.com/AllThingsSmitty/css-protips

Charles

Special Guest: JC Hiatt.
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JSJ BONUS: Cloud Services and Manifold with Matthew Creager and Peter Cho Oct 18, 2017

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Panel:Amiee KnightCharles Max WoodJoe EamesSpecial Guests: Matthew Creager and Peter ChoIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers speak with Matthew Ceager and Peter Cho. Matthew and Peter are part of the team at Manifold. Manifold is a marketplace for developer services. Matthew takes care of growth and relations, and Peter oversee products at Manifold.The panel discusses with Peter and Matthew what Manifold does and the benefits of a Cloud Service. Matthew gives perspective on how developers can get their cloud product on the market compared to open source. Further discussion goes into how this will help the developer to get their products or services turned into a business quicker and save time Also learn about when it is the ideal time to move to cloud services vs. running a server yourself.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

Different kinds of definition of Cloud Services
Anything you would rely on as a third party service
What is the cloud service ecosystem - Services that connect to an application
Independent market place - because it is difficult to turn a product into a business
Where are people using cloud services or running their own server
Spinning up a version of it is easier.
Time verses doing it yourself?
Experts running the services
Focusing on your product instead of managing the server and such
Where does the data live and who has access to that?
Lock In’s?
Tourist - Credentials management
How do I get this setup? Command Line or register online
And much more!

Links:Manifold https://github.com/mattcreager@manifoldco@etcpeter@matt_creagerblog.manifold.comPicks:Amiee

Ryan McDermott

Charles

Joe

What You Can’t Say

Matt

Peter

Player Unknown Battle Ground
Sourdough by Robin Sloan

Special Guests: Matthew Creager and Peter Cho.
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JSJ 283: A/B Testing with Nick Disabato Oct 17, 2017

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Panel:Aimee KnightCharles Max WoodSpecial Guests: Nick DisabatoIn this episode, Java Script Jabbers talk with Nick Disabato. Nick is a newbie to JavaScript Jabber. Nick is the founder of Draft, an interaction design agency where he does research driven A/B testing of E-commerce business.This is a practical episode for those who are running a business and doing marketing for the products and services. Nick talks about A/B testing for a number scenarios within the company, such as for websites, funnels, and various marketing mechanisms. Nick further goes into how this helps companies strategically increase revenue by changing things such as websites design or building funnels.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

Testing of changes of Copy, Websites, etc.
What does it mean of changes, Tools, Framework, Plugins, etc
Does it matter what tools you use? Framework that works within your stack
How do make we company money
Researching for the next test
Testing for conversion rate to decide which design to go implement - Variant
Responsibility for the designs
Feature and getting pay for the service
Learn more about the resources and Copy Hackers
Large organization or developers, or a QA department
Optimization teams
Usability tests and coming up with A/B tests
Expertise
Why should be care?
And much more!

Links:DraftNick Disabato@nickdConversionXL AB Testing Manual Wider Funnels Copy HackersPicks:Amiee

Nodevember

Charles

Mike Gehard
Admin LTE

Nick

HotJar.com

Special Guest: Nick Disabato.
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JSJ 282: Trails.js with Scott Wyatt Oct 10, 2017

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Panel:Joe EamesAimee KnightCharles Max WoodCory HouseSpecial Guests: Scott WyattIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers talk with Scott Wyatt. Scott is the Co-founder, CTO, UEX at Cali StyleTechnologies, and is a Node developer and graphic designer. Scott is on JavaScript Jabber to talk about Trails.js. and its simplistic build, but many useful functions.Scott mentions that Trails.js was created by Travis Webb. Scott gives us an introduction to the Trails.js framework, as the Jabbers take apart and dive deep into the build, functions, and uses. Scott goes into what trail packs are, and the similar or related projects. Scott talks about the ease of using trails to build with, and not ending up in frustration.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

Trails.js is Node Framework and lightweight or Blueprint
Similar to Redux?
Is it MVC like Rails
You don’t need to understand it, it is all under the hood.
Tuple Space
Is this sole for server-side rendering?
Closest projects - Sails
Avoid problems like React.
Not dealing with corporations
Why would you want to use trails instead of other projects like Sails, rails, etc.
How do you get started - trailjs.io
Quickest way to learn Trails is to build a Trail Pack
Don’t be afraid to kill you darlings
Testing
It Trails production ready?
It is a particular type of app where Trails shines?

Linkstrailsjs.io Travis WebbPicksAmy

Full Stack Developers by Brad Frost
Tracking Macros

Joe

The Behavior Gap

Charles

Profit First
Keto Diet
scott-wyatt/GitHub

Cory

Never write another high Order Component

Scott

Proxy Engine

Special Guest: Scott Wyatt.
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JSJ 281: CodeSponsor - Sustaining Open-Source Software through Ethical Advertising with Eric Berry Oct 02, 2017

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Panel: Aimee KnightAJ O'NealCharles Max Wood Guest: Eric BerryThis week on Ruby Rogues, we interview our very own, Eric Berry, to talk about the sustainability of open-source projects through ethical advertising. The team talks about once open source projects like PhantomJS, Cancan, and many others.The Rogues dive into the many different scenarios that lead open source projects astray. Problems like working on the project without compensation, be overworked, and no interest are many of the reasons these are not sustained in the long run.However, are there solutions like donations or sponsorship to sustain such projects? And how do we go about finding funding or compensation for these open source projects? Eric describes that advertising tactics and strategies for open source. Eric talks about his work with Code Sponsor and how they support the open source community with funding.In particular, we dive pretty deep on:

Ruby Rogues talk about burnout on projects
Working on projects for free and the project falls apart
Solutions behind the more popular projects like Ruby on Rails and NPM.
Lemonade Stand - Sustaining and bounty sourced projects
Sponsorship or company supported projects.
Crowdfunding - not sustainable, but helps.
Donation buttons, do they work?
Who would pay developers for this?
Developers taking care of other developers
Advertising, and helping pay for projects to stay alive!
Help developers stay funded without a spam haven.
and much, much more!

Links: Cancan PhantomJS Code Sponsor Timber Rollbar CoreLogic TrackJS CircleCI CodeConf. PicksAimee

Positive Experience for Women in Tech
Hand Written Cards

Charles

Real Love by Greg Baer

EricNate HopkinsOpen CollectiveCarbonAds.Etc.Special Guest: Eric Berry.
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JSJ 280: Stackblitz with Eric Simons and Albert Pai Sep 26, 2017

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Panel:Joe AimeeCharles Special Guests: Eric Simmons Albert PaiIn this episode, JavaScript Jabbers talk to Eric Simmons and Albert Pai, the co-founder of thinkster.io, where their team teaches the bleeding edge of javascript technology’s various frameworks and backend. Also, with the recent creation of Stalkblitz, which is the center topic of today discussion. Stackblitz it an online VS Code IDE for Angular, React, and a few more others are supported. This is designed to run web pack and vs code inside your browser at blazing fast speeds. Eric and Albert dive into the many different advantages and services available by StackBlitz and thinker.io. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: