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Gherkin with Chris Frewin from InClub - RRU 196 Sep 07, 2022

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Today we talk with Chris Frewin, a full-stack software engineer at private experience startup InClub, located in Zurich, Switzerland. Involved with all coding aspects, from the back-end, mobile app, CMS, and everything in-between, we learn about the challenges of being a solo developer at a startup. We learn a lot about Gherkin, the format for cucumber specifications.
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Ancillary Skills Associated with Web Development - RRU 195 Aug 31, 2022

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In today’s all-panelist episode, we discuss many ancillary skills that you might be tempted to avoid learning but are very beneficial to know. Included in the conversation are CSS, DNS & HTTP, caching, API styles, knowing how to interact with back ends and databases, and command line.
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Next.js, Remix and Xata with Atila Fassina - RRU 194 Aug 24, 2022

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In today’s episode we talk with Atila Fassina, a developer experience engineer working at Xata. As a fan of both, Atila compares Next.js and Remix, comparing their similarities and differences.
We also talk about how Xata makes dealing with databases more comfortable. This server-less database, which is hidden behind an API, provides users with some nice abstractions, such as instant migrations, and analytics and a search engine right out of the box. Our discussion includes partial routing, Remix mutations, and layout RFC.
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Jack- The Bear
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Navigating the Management Route with Tommy Groshong - RRU 193 Aug 17, 2022

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Today’s guest, Tommy Groshong, walks us through some questions to consider when thinking about pursuing a higher-level role. After a second go-around into management, we get some insight into how the culture can be very different at higher levels and the importance of having good questions to ask. We talk about two separate tracks you could pursue based on your skills and desires, and how to handle the requirements of management and stay connected with your coding craft and new trends in the industry.
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Jack- Westworld | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com
Paige- Outlander Series
TJ- Only Murders in the Building
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Islands Architecture with Jack Herrington - RRU 192 Aug 10, 2022

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Jack leads us through some of the history of how we got to where we are with client side rendering, and how island architecture helps to reduce the workload handled on the client-side. We talk process and tips on transitioning to Islands Architecture, and in the process talk about BUN, Fresh, and other island architecture frameworks.
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Jack- MacBook Pro 13-inch
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TJ- Summoning Salt

Bedrock Layout with Travis Waith-Mair - RRU 191 Jul 27, 2022

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Today we talk with Travis Waith-Mair, a senior software engineer at Plex, and creator of Bedrock Layout Primitives library. Bedrock layout allows you to build a complex layout without with reusable components without needing to be an expert at the underlying CSS. We talk about the success of his library, and along the way discuss Lerna, a tool for JS Monorepos, and the AVO (Attributes Verbs and Objects) and method.
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Piral Framework for Microfrontend with Florian Rappl - RRU 190 Jul 20, 2022

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Today we talk with Florian Rappl the creator of Piral, a next generation portal applications, which utilizes microfrontend architecture. Piral is all about scalability, allowing easy reusability between multiple teams. We learn of the background of how it was developed, and how out of the box it comes with bundles customized to your industry. We discuss when it makes sense to use microfrontend based on client requests and needs, and give some tips on when to start incorporating it.
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CSS Properties with Dillion Megida - RRU 189 Jul 13, 2022

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Today we talk with Dillion Megida, a developer advocate and content creator originally from Nigeria, but living in the Netherlands. We discuss his blog article about the aspect ratio property in CSS. Much of his effort at a developer advocate is writing articles and creating video content to promote the products for Stream, where he currently works. He gives us his insight on preparing for and pursuing the developer advocate role at a company. We also discuss debouncing in JavaScript, which helps to reduce unnecessary expression executions.
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Jack- Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities
Jack- Pizza Ovens | Make Pizza | Ooni Pizza Ovens
Paige- Instant Read Thermometers

Setting Up Server Side Rendering with Adam Berg - RRU 188 Jul 06, 2022

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Today Jack and TJ talk with Adam Berg, VP of Engineering at Dubsado. We discuss an article he wrote based on lessons learned while his place of work was transitioning from AngularJS to React, called starting with How to Set Up Server Side Rendering (SSR) With React, express.js, and esbuild. We also discuss several of his other articles, including Hey Siri, We’re Breaking Up, and 3 Lines of Code Shouldn’t Take All Day.
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All About Equipment - RRU 187 Jun 29, 2022

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In today’s all-panelist episode, we cover our favorite equipment from keyboards and mouse, to computers and monitors, from webcams to microphones.
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Jack - Donate to the Red Cross
Jack- Pizza Ovens | Make Pizza | Ooni Pizza Ovens
Paige- The White Lotus | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com
TJ- Lilo & Stitch

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