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Melting UIs with Thomas G. Lopes

Nov 29, 2023
Dive into the world of Svelte with Thomas G. Lopez, the creator of Melt UI. Discover his journey from Vue to React and finally to Svelte. Learn about the challenges he faced creating Melt UI and his excitement for Svelte's future features. Get insights on magical runes in Svelte, prop management in component libraries, and the reinvention of front-end development strategies. And don't miss the casual chat on TV shows and anime recommendations!
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Quick takeaways

  • Thomas G. Lopez's journey from Vue to React to Svelte showcases the evolution and benefits of the Svelte ecosystem.
  • Svelte's early adoption, efficient reactivity models, and influences like Rich Harris have propelled its popularity in the development community.

Deep dives

Discussion on Melt UI and Thomas G. Lopez's Contributions

Thomas G. Lopez, the creator of Melt UI, a popular UI library in the Svelte ecosystem, shares his journey as a front-end developer at Appride. He discusses his experience with Svelte from hobby projects to full-stack development, highlighting his transition to using Svelte for work and personal projects. Additionally, Thomas talks about his switch from few to React before trying out Svelte and ultimately embracing its simplicity and developer-friendly features.

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