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Bearded Talks on Beardless Hosts: VSCode Sidebars, AI, and GraphQL with Kelly Vaughn Jan 18, 2024

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In this episode, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite guest Kelly Vaughn for a casual discussion over a glass of Bardstown Fusion bourbon. The conversation meanders around various topics including podcasting, the concept of artificial intelligence, their favorite Taylor Swift songs, and owning sports cars. Kelly also talks about keynoting the THAT Conference in Texas and shares a preview of her presentation. Keep listening for their hot takes on tech Twitter fights and some humorous discussions!

Key Takeaways

[00:05] - Introduction and Hosts' Banter
[00:48] - Guest Introduction and Previous Episode Recap
[02:00] - Whiskey Tasting: Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series
[04:11] - Whiskey Tasting: Flavor Notes and Ratings
[08:23] - Discussion on Whiskey Accessories and Sponsorships
[16:32] - Hot Takes: AI and Tech Debates
[22:49] - Hot Takes: GraphQL and Sidebar Placement
[31:44] - Cincinnati Chili Debate and Closing Remarks
[33:08] - A Tribute to Skyline Chili Employee
[34:20] - Fast Food Preferences and Discussions
[35:32] - Fast Food and Road Trips
[36:14] - Co-hosts Banter and Jokes
[37:05] - Upcoming Conference and Keynote Preparation
[39:55] - Car Enthusiast Conversations
[57:05] - Taylor Swift Fan Discussion
[01:01:15] - Work-Life Balance in Software Engineering
[01:02:43] - Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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Tech Conferences, Remote Work and the Intersection of AI and Web Design with Clark Sell Jan 11, 2024

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In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite Clark Sell onto the show. Clark, the founder of 'THAT Conference' and 'Unspecified', talks about the genesis of the conference, the current state of tech, and his use of artificial intelligence services likeGPT-3 and DALL-E.

The hosts and Clark also try out a new whiskey, discuss football and their disdain for certain programming languages. Tune in to hear about the intersection of tech and whiskey, and get some insights into the future of AI and the tech industry.

Key Takeaways

[00:34] - Guest Introduction: Clark Sell
[02:05] - Whiskey Tasting Session
[07:11] - Hot Takes: Tech Debates
[17:08] - The Journey of That Conference
[23:45] - The Future of Tech and Conferences
[31:13] - The Reality of Being a Senior Developer
[31:26] - The Challenges of Job Hunting in Tech
[31:52] - The Impact of AI on Tech Jobs
[33:01] - The Shift to Remote Work
[34:05] - The Debate on Return to Office
[34:37] - The Rise of Online Personalities in Tech
[35:07] - The Influence of Social Media on Tech Careers
[35:42] - The Role of In-Person Interactions in Tech
[36:35] - The Controversy Around React
[37:30] - The Evolution of Web Development
[38:07] - The Debate on HTML as a Programming Language
[39:37] - The Impact of AI on Content Creation
[41:07] - The Influence of Cryptocurrency
[52:17] - The Role of AI in Education
[54:43] - The Future of AI in Content Generation
[58:37] - The Importance of Community Involvement in Tech

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Monthly Malarkey: Cat Pee Problems, French Cuisine and Halloween Costume Plans Jan 04, 2024

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Are you ready to swap the smooth strokes of a keyboard for the smooth taste of whiskey? Get set to be whisked away on a "Monthly Malarkey" adventure where H Derringer bourbon whiskey takes center stage, cork shaped like a trusty firearm and all. Sit back and sip along as we share our candid taste test findings, from the intricacies of its flavor profile to whether it truly deserves a spot on your top-shelf. But that's not all – join us as we dissect the online shopping landscape, hunting for those electrifying deals, and rev up the conversation with our thoughts on the latest electric vehicle trends.

Ever had a face-off with carpet stains and lived to tell the tale? In this episode, we share our own showdown with the notorious Stanley Steamer and our relentless pursuit to vanquish persistent pet odors. Parenting is tough enough without adding finicky food preferences into the mix, so we're also spilling the beans on our strategies for dealing with the dietary whims of little ones and the ever-present battle over screen time. Plus, we ponder the all-important question: To gaze or not to gaze into the camera? Your insights might just steer the future of our show.

As we roll out the red carpet for your ears, we recount an escapade through the cobblestoned streets of France, reliving the epicurean ecstasy and the occasional eyebrow-raising dish – oyster ice cream, anyone? We also get real about the pressures of dining in the lap of luxury and share a slice of our Halloween costume conundrums. So, whether you're here for the whiskey wisdom or to peek behind the curtain of our family dynamics, this episode is packed with laughter, revelations, and the kind of honest chatter that feels like a night in with your best pals.

Key Takeaways

[00:39] - Introducing a New Segment: Monthly Malarkey
[01:15] - Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Derringer Whiskey Review
[04:03] - The Whiskey Tasting Experience
[05:00] - Rating the Whiskey
[05:13] - The Price of Whiskey: Is it Worth it?
[08:11] - Moving into a New House
[08:56] - The Debate: Online Shopping vs In-Store Shopping
[15:06] - The Future of Electric Vehicles
[19:31] - The Stanley Steamer Story: A Moving Catastrophe
[27:40] - The Cost of Living and Inflation
[29:25] - Debate on Food Choices for Kids
[29:54] - The Struggles of Parenting Picky Eaters
[30:22] - The Challenges of Introducing New Foods to Kids
[30:59] - The Evolution of Kids' Food Preferences
[31:17] - The Dilemma of Meal Choices for Kids
[32:20] - The Impact of Screen Time on Kids
[33:12] - The Debate on Looking into the Camera
[34:13] - The Fun of Sending Unusual Gifts
[35:11] - The Benefits of Beflow Desks
[35:36] - The Importance of Cable Management
[37:59] - The Joy of Family in Lego
[42:59] - The Experience of Dining in France
[53:33] - The Excitement of Family Halloween Costumes
[57:39] - The Fascination of Kids with Video Games

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Hot Takes, Web Technologies, and Learning to Code with Ken Wheeler Dec 28, 2023

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Ken Wheeler is a software engineer with well over a decade of experience. He shares stories about his journey into tech, his life, and his hobbies.

Ken fell in love with coding as a kid, building his skills from QBasic to PHP and HTML. He recounts his transition from being a rap producer for a decade to stumbling upon a job listing for a web developer using Flash. After twisting the truth to get through the interview, he spent five years building local restaurant websites with Flash animations. Ken dives into some unfiltered hot takes from TypeScript to CSS and the ongoing debate of sidebar placement in VS Code. He shares his love for inferred types over explicit types, arguing in favor of TypeScript's Hindley-Milner type system.

In this episode, Ken talks to Robbie and Chuck about his thoughts on types, Tailwind and VS Code, his coding journey from QBasic to HTML as a kid, and his technique for landing his first job.

Key Takeaways

[00:48] - Introduction to Ken Wheeler.
[01:56] - A whiskey review: Basil Hayden Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
[19:03] - Tech hot takes.
[40:57] - Ken discusses his New Jersey roots and how he entered the tech field.
[49:51] - Chuck, Robbie, and Ken talk about cars.
[59:00] - Chuck’s plans to move to Italy.
[01:04:41] - Chuck, Robbie, and Ken discuss burgers and sandwiches.

Quotes

[19:20] - “Typescript is good. It's better than Javascript.” ~ Ken Wheeler

[34:50] - “A senior at dickhead.com is not the same as a senior at Google.com.” ~ Ken Wheeler

[37:48] - “Webpack actually isn’t that hard, believe it or not, if you just dig into it.” ~ Ken Wheeler

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Open-Source, Payload, and Sim Racing with James Mikrut Dec 21, 2023

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The world of programming can be complex, but some developers find beauty in keeping coding clean, simple, and straightforward. This philosophy led developer James Mikrut to write his entire codebase in functional programming.

James is the founder and CEO of Payload, an application framework that he describes as a backend with an API and an automatically generated admin panel. The framework is built with React, Node.js, and Typescript. James reveals the evolution of his project from a licensed tool to a thriving open-source platform. He explains the pivotal decision to embrace open-source, and shares how user feedback steered Payload towards greater heights.

In this episode, James talks to Robbie and Chuck about the culture of open-source, the reason Payload switched to open-source, and the world of sim racing.

Key Takeaways

[00:39] - Introduction to James Mikrut.
[02:36] - A whiskey review: Coopers’ Craft Bourbon.
[17:47] - Tech hot takes.
[41:52] - Why Payload switched to open-source.
[55:18] - Chuck, Robbie, and James talk about gaming.
[57:37] - What career would James choose if he wasn’t in tech?

Quotes

[01:10] - “I saw the need for a proper application framework in Typescript and all the modern bells and whistles, and I started Payload.” ~ James Mikrut

[32:06] - “The web is winning, and I’m a big fan of that.” ~ James Mikrut

[48:25] - “Really, what Payload is, it's a back end with an API and an automatically generated admin panel.” ~ James Mikrut

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Tech Stacks, Building Apps, and Gaming Nostalgia with David Cramer Dec 14, 2023

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Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, the tech you choose can make a big difference. Sometimes choosing the wrong tech can be frustrating and ruin a great project.

David Cramer, Co-Founder and CTO of Sentry, joins Chuck and Robbie to talk about some well-known frameworks in the tech space. They discuss the challenge of selecting a good tech stack. David sheds light on the considerations behind choosing Vercel for Remix apps and the complexities of integrating Fastify for backend services. David also explains the downsides of GraphQL and why it is only relevant for Facebook. Later, he reflects on his gaming nostalgia, sharing experiences of gaming as a teenager and the struggle to find time for immersive gaming as an adult.

In this episode, David talks to Robbie and Chuck about hot takes on GraphQL, crucial development stack decisions, and some of the challenges with adult gaming.

Key Takeaways

[00:42] - Introduction to David Cramer.
[01:26] - A whiskey review: High Wire Distilling Co New Southern Revival Jimmy Red Bourbon
[10:10] - David talks about the history of Sentry and lessons learned.
[14:38] - Tech hot takes.
[26:05] - David’s take on work-life balance.
[33:36] - Why David built Peated.
[42:03] - David talks about his interest in eFoils.
[45:07] - Chuck, Robbie, and David discuss gaming.
[48:18] - If David wasn’t in tech, what career would he choose?

Quotes

[19:31] - “The maturity I’ve gotten as a developer over the years is to stop caring about silly things.” ~ David Cramer

[27:42] - “Nothing great in history has ever been done without a lot of effort.” ~ David Cramer

[34:51] - “One of the best things you can do, if you actually want to get good at something is to have a side project.” ~ David Cramer

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Throwback Frameworks, Tailwind Fandom, and CSS with Jhey Tompkins Dec 07, 2023

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Have you ever reflected on the tools that shaped your journey as a developer? Jhey Tompkins, Senior DX Engineer at Vercel, takes a trip down memory lane with Chuck and Robbie, even diving into the topic of Tailwind.

As a CSS experimenter, Jhey is a fan of Tailwind. He explains how, beyond all the debates, its real value of simplifying CSS shines through. Jhey also walks through his experience with a Backbone Marionette app that's still hanging out on GitHub pages, highlighting one of its most memorable features—event handling in strings. He also touches on modern frameworks like Vue, Astro, and Svelte, sharing his experience with each.

In this episode, Jhey talks to Robbie and Chuck about the inspiration behind his bear logo, experimenting with CSS using Tailwind, and the nostalgia for old-school frameworks.

Key Takeaways

[00:53] - Introduction to Jhey Tompkins.
[02:57] - A whiskey review: Eagle Rare 10 Year.
[14:36] - Jhey explains the inspiration behind his bear logo.
[21:28] - Chuck, Robbie, and Jhey discuss old-school frameworks.
[33:20] - Tech hot takes.
[44:27] - Chuck, Robbie, and Jhey discuss restaurants in the U.S. and UK.

Quotes

[18:03] - “That’s one thing I’m driven by. I love learning different stuff.” ~ Jhey Tompkins

[29:37] - “One of the things I always say to people is, just have a go at building from scratch and then reach for stuff later on.” ~ Jhey Tompkins

[56:47] - “Go beyond the documentation, become it.” ~ Jhey Tompkins

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Cracking the Podcasting Code with Andrew Lisowski and Justin Bennett Nov 30, 2023

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Podcasts are a popular way to share knowledge, stories, and ideas in the tech space and the medium continues to evolve rapidly. But what does it truly take to create a successful podcast that captivates an audience?

Andrew Lisowski, Senior Software Engineer at Descript, and Justin Bennett, Engineer at Oxide, are seasoned podcasters and hosts of the Devtools FM podcast where they talk to industry leaders about developer tools. They shared insights on the evolving landscape of podcasting, highlighting the importance of having a sustainable workflow and maintaining consistency. Andrew and Justin believe a major key to podcasting is understanding your audience, their preferences, and how to keep them engaged. Throughout the episode, the conversation covers an array of topics, including the influence of developer tools, the resurgence of HTML-first web development, and the role of WebAssembly (Wasm) in shaping the future of the web.

In this episode, Andrew and Justin talk to Robbie and Chuck about developer tools, the future of tech, and the world of podcasting in the tech space.

Key Takeaways

[00:55] - Introduction to Andrew and Justin.
[03:17] - A whiskey review: Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
[14:13] - Tech hot takes.
[37:57] - Andrew and Justin give tips and tricks for podcasting.
[47:45] - Careers that Andrew and Justin would choose if they weren’t in tech.
[48:58] - Andrew and Justin take over Whiskey Web and Whatnot.

Quotes

[20:32] - “I don’t actually think Git is good. It is a utility, and it is good enough for most cases.” ~ Justin Bennett

[33:22] - “If there is a future for Webpack, it’s Rspack.” ~ Andrew Lisowski

[36:46] - “The best frameworks, in my opinion, learn from what other folks are doing.” ~ Justin Bennett

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Leveraging CSS, Web Design, and Gaming UI with Adam Argyle Nov 23, 2023

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Adam Argyle, Chrome CSS Developer Advocate at Google, is not your typical CSS expert. He is big on education and hosts two podcasts that aim to bridge the gap and help developers embrace the challenges of CSS.

Adam approaches CSS with a dose of humility, acknowledging that it's one of the most complex and least understood aspects of web development. He’s not just a CSS advocate, he is also a gamer at heart, and throughout the episode, he connects the dots between CSS and the gaming industry. Adam highlights an issue in game development - the oversight of UI design. He pointed out that most efforts are concentrated on the technical aspects, often leaving the player experience lacking. He even shared his vision for a specialized UI agency that focuses exclusively on enhancing user interfaces in the gaming world.

In this episode, Adam talks to Robbie and Chuck about leveraging CSS to improve your designs, the Tailwind vs vanilla CSS debate, and the challenges of building UI for games.

Key Takeaways

[01:47] - Introduction to Adam Argyle.
[03:20] - A whiskey review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye.
[16:55] - Adam talks about his upbringing.
[19:40] - Why CSS isn’t a programming language.
[25:22] - Hidden CSS features that add flair to your designs.
[30:54] - Adam’s take on milk.
[33:47] - Adam, Chuck, and Robbie talk about games.
[37:54] - Tech hot takes.
[53:35] - Adam plays the banjo.
[01:01:20] - If Adam wasn’t in tech, what career would he choose?

Quotes

[19.03] - “Everybody is pitching and selling, and you either know how to do it or you don’t.” ~ Adam Argyle

[21:09] - “Here’s my hot take about CSS, it’s the only programming language that delivers types, and it forces them at run time.” ~ Adam Argyle

[26:31] - “One of the most magical fairy dust things you can sprinkle on your website is View Transitions.” ~ Adam Argyle

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Learning Angular, Leadership Opportunities, and Google Culture with Sarah Drasner Nov 16, 2023

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The transition from coder to manager isn’t easy for developers who love the creative satisfaction and thrill of coding. But both sides of the fence have unique challenges.

Sarah Drasner, Senior Director of Engineering, Web, Android, iOS, and Multiplatform Core Infrastructure at Google, didn’t seek out engineering leadership. Sarah admits that she sometimes misses the flow state of coding but has a new appreciation for management now that she is on the other side. She discusses the culture at Google, navigating the company’s tech stack, and how much she values working with a dedicated and hardworking team. Beyond her tech pursuits, Sarah shines a light on She Code Africa, a nonprofit organization she supports, empowering women in tech.

In this episode, Sarah talks to Robbie and Chuck about why she initially avoided Angular, the challenges of management, and the flow state she misses from coding.

Key Takeaways

[01:01] - Introduction to Sarah Drasner.
[03:26] - A whiskey review: Brenne French Single Malt Whisky.
[15:00] - Tech hot takes.
[39:05] - What is going on with Angular.
[47:09] - Sarah’s experiences being a manager.
[52:10] - The career Sarah would choose if she wasn’t in tech.

Quotes

[22:48] - “I like the idea of being explicit, but I appreciate when languages are a little more bulletproof.” ~ Sarah Drasner

[43:56] - “Dealing with change as a developer is the main reason why you use a framework.” ~ Sarah Drasner

[45:58] - “That’s the reason why so many senior devs go towards this ‘it depends’ way of thinking because we see many different implementations over time.” ~ Sarah Drasner

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