Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

856: Loading UIs, Rust Webpack, New Cookie Types, Conference Talks + More

Dec 4, 2024

Scott and Wes tackle listener questions on Hono and SvelteKit, exploring the pros of Rspack over Vite. They break down partitioned cookies and share insights on quirkiness in HTTP redirect codes. The duo discusses the importance of managing speedy loading spinners for better user experience and offers advice on interviewing in tech roles. Plus, there's a humorous take on cookie management and personal reflections on kitchen life, especially regarding stainless steel cookware!

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Quick takeaways

Implementing a loading spinner should be based on timing thresholds to enhance user experience without disrupting the interface.

Understanding the Apple certificate signing process is crucial for developers looking to distribute applications securely on Apple devices.

Choosing between Hono and SvelteKit depends on project needs, as SvelteKit often simplifies full-stack development compared to using separate backends.

Deep dives

Loading Spinner Best Practices

Using a loading spinner can enhance user experience during data fetching, but timing is crucial. Showing the spinner for a very short duration may lead to a disjointed UI experience if the loading state flickers too quickly. Instead of adding arbitrary time to the loading state, it's better to set a threshold for when to display the spinner, only triggering it if loading takes longer than a few hundred milliseconds. This approach ensures users only see the loading indicator when there's a genuine delay, maintaining a smoother and more cohesive interface.

Intro

3min

Navigating the Apple App Signing Process

3min

Navigating Advanced PHP Cache and Modern Frameworks

14min

Navigating Client Quotes and Web Privacy

10min

Navigating HTTP Redirects and User Experience

19min

Balancing Light and Life

3min

A Journey Through Cookware: From Nonstick to Stainless Steel

3min

Scott and Wes dive into your questions on Hono and SvelteKit, partitioned cookies, redirect codes, and using Rspack instead of Vite. Plus, they share insights on quoting projects, interview best practices, and whether you should slow down those speedy loading spinners.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:23 Apple developer accounts and certificates.
06:58 Hono, SvelteKit, and using them together.
11:14 Rspack & Rsbuild over Vite?
- Rspack, Rsbuild.
- Rolldown, Rollup.
- oxc.
- Turborepo.
21:01 Quoting projects without seeing under the hood.
25:26 HTTP cookies, partitioned cookies, and chips.
- Partitioned Cookies.
30:29 Redirect codes; 301, 302, 303, 307
- 418 I’m a teapot.
36:22 Gaining inspiration for talks and posts.
40:02 My loading state is too fast! Should I use setTimeout?
- setTimeout Docs.
42:29 Interviews and landing the job.
49:50 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.