Modern Web
Exploring Svelte, Open Source, and Discord Bots with Willow (GHOST)
Sep 13, 2023
Willow, co-founder of Svelte Sirens and active member of the Svelte community, discusses her journey into web development and Svelte's transformative effect on web development. They explore SvelteKit's flexibility in handling various project types, from SPAs to static websites. They also touch on misunderstandings and efficiency in Svelte development, the benefits and challenges of type safety in libraries like Svelte, and the importance of humility in open source contributions. The episode concludes with a discussion on the evolution of Discord slash commands and community recommendations.
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Quick takeaways
- SvelteKit offers remarkable flexibility, allowing developers to effortlessly tackle various project types without extensive configuration overhead.
- Contributing to open-source projects, such as Discord bots, can be simplified with tools like PubLint, and the community is welcoming and supportive.
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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, the host introduces the guest, Willow (aka Ghost), one of the founders of Svelte Sirens and an open-source enthusiast. They discuss Willow's involvement in the Svelte community and the founding of Svelte Sirens as a platform for inclusivity and content creation. Willow also shares their journey into web development and how they discovered Svelte through a YouTube video.
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