Should You Learn Tailwind Before CSS? w/ Bree Hall
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat
Intro
This chapter introduces a lively podcast episode where hosts enjoy whiskey while delving into web development themes. Featuring a guest developer advocate, the discussion emphasizes making technology accessible to all within the context of a vibrant community event.
This week, live from React Miami, Chuck, and special guest co-host Aaron Francis, talk with Bree Hall about React styling strategies, Tailwind CSS, and whether you should learn fundamentals before frameworks (spoiler: it depends). They explore the evolution of Next.js, the importance of developer momentum, and how to break into tech in today’s landscape.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:11) - Rum rating and review: Roble Viejo Extra Anejo 8yrs
- (07:25) - Hot Take: Tailwind vs vanilla CSS
- (12:54) - Bree's React Miami talk: Styles & SASSy
- (15:16) - Has Tailwind made CSS too easy?
- (17:47) - Hot Take: Why you don't need to learn CSS or PHP before jumping into Tailwind or Laravel
- (23:34) - Bree's journey into tech
- (26:49) - The strengths and weaknesses of React
- (27:29) - Where does React end and Next.js begin?
- (31:24) - Why Astro is great
- (33:04) - Using the tools that work for you
- (36:38) - Life at HubSpot
- (39:45) - Bree's favorite food spots
- (44:48) - Theme parks and tech
- (47:10) - Parenting in the internet age
- (52:06) - If not in tech, what would Bree do instead?
- (53:52) - Plugs
Links
- Roble Viejo Extra Anejo 8yrs: https://ronroble.com/nuestros-rones/extra-anejo/
- React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/
- Kent C. Dodds: https://kentcdodds.com/
- Bacardi: https://www.bacardi.com/
- Flor De Cana 18: https://www.flordecana.com/
- Captain Morgan: https://www.captainmorgan.com/
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/
- Emotion: https://emotion.sh/
- Vanilla Extract: https://vanilla-extract.style/
- SQLite: https://www.sqlite.org/
- Bootstrap: https://getbootstrap.com/
- React: https://react.dev/
- Laravel: https://laravel.com/
- jQuery: https://jquery.com/
- Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop
- Kubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/
- Angular: https://angular.dev/
- Typescript: https://www.typescriptlang.org/
- Astro: https://astro.build/
- Vite: https://vite.dev/
- Ember: https://emberjs.com/
- Neon: https://neon.tech/
- Web Dev Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz8Iz-Fnk_eTkZvSNWXW_TKZ2UwVirT2M
- 4 hours to build an e-commerce app — Web Dev Challenge S1E9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICpQQxD8vc4
- Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/
- HubSpot: https://hubspot.com
- GitHub: https://github.com
- Ichi Koroshi Ramen: https://www.instagram.com/ichikoroshi/
- Disney World: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/
- Lego: https://lego.com
- Boston Dynamics: https://bostondynamics.com/
- Universal: https://www.universalorlando.com/
- Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net/
- Screencasting.com: https://screencasting.com
Connect with Bree
- Website: https://www.bytesofbree.com/
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/bytesofbree
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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