The Sourcegraph Podcast Connecting the right ideas with the right people, with Christopher Chedeau, creator of Excalidraw, co-creator of React Native
Aug 31, 2021
Christopher Chedeau discusses the creation of Excalidraw, a popular virtual whiteboard app, and his journey from modding video games to joining Facebook. He also shares insights on the early days of React, time management in project management, and the lasting impact of React in the front end community.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Early Programming Experiences and Discovering Real Code
01:37 • 3min
A discussion about a programming language without dynamic memory allocation
04:23 • 2min
From Modding Games to Facebook
06:02 • 9min
The Early Days of React
15:14 • 29min
Creating a Popular Drawing App and the Need for Whiteboard Replacements
43:47 • 8min
Time Management, Delegation, and Scaling Influence
52:02 • 9min
The Longevity and Impact of React in the Front End Community
01:00:33 • 2min