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757: Potluck: Is Gatsby Dead? Shadow Dom, AI Summaries, Self Hosting + More

Apr 17, 2024
Tune in for a lively discussion on the nuances of Light DOM versus Shadow DOM. The future of Gatsby in 2024 is on the menu, along with the ins and outs of hosting a website from home. Insights into JavaScript's wheel events for enhanced user experiences make for interesting tech talk. Plus, discover cutting-edge tools for audio transcription and summaries, as well as some fun personal product picks that the hosts can't get enough of!
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ADVICE

Light DOM vs. Shadow DOM

  • Use light DOM for global styles and application-specific UI elements.
  • Use shadow DOM for components shared across apps or requiring isolation.
ADVICE

Scraping HTML

  • Avoid regex for HTML data extraction; use DOM APIs like querySelector.
  • For server-side scraping, use linkeDOM, which implements DOM on the server.
INSIGHT

Gatsby's Future

  • Gatsby's future is uncertain due to competition and ecosystem challenges.
  • Netlify's acquisition may primarily aim to support existing Gatsby clients.
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