

Should web development need a build step? (JS Party #326)
Jun 6, 2024
Eric Clemmons and Amy Dutton debate whether web development needs a build step. Topics include performance optimization, code delivery efficiency, the influence of TypeScript, evolving JavaScript frameworks, transitioning to React Router 5, the allure of PHP, and the future of web development. The episode concludes with reflections on technology skills and a JS debate conclusion.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 6min
Debate on the Necessity of a Build Step in Web Development
05:53 • 13min
Exploring the need for a build step in web development and introducing Crab Nebula Cloud
18:25 • 5min
The Necessity of Build Steps in Web Development
23:22 • 13min
Transitioning to React Router 5 and the Allure of PHP in Web Development
35:55 • 8min
Future of Web Development and the Role of Build Steps
43:40 • 20min
Reflections on technology skills and a JS debate conclusion
01:03:22 • 3min