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Wes and Scott React to the State of JS

Mar 2, 2022
Wes and Scott dive into the fascinating findings from the 2021 State of JS survey, discussing developer demographics and trends in JavaScript frameworks. They humorously tackle misconceptions about survey results and highlight the increasing popularity of frameworks like Svelte and Alpine JS. With a nod to browser support challenges, they emphasize user satisfaction and the need for innovative solutions. The conversation also shifts to the speed benefits of modern tools like Vite and PNPM, revealing how technology is evolving to meet developers’ dynamic needs.
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ANECDOTE

Wes's Chaotic Birthday

  • Wes had a chaotic birthday involving a propane scare, a stuck car, and a broken snowblower.
  • He learned valuable lessons about propane levels and driveway maintenance.
INSIGHT

Survey Skew

  • The State of JS survey results are skewed towards respondents, just like political surveys.
  • It's still valuable but not fully representative of the entire JavaScript community.
INSIGHT

Demographics and Twitter's Role

  • 42% of surveyed developers have higher education degrees, highlighting self-taught and career-switching paths.
  • 20% found the survey via Twitter, emphasizing its importance in web development discussions.
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