New Web APIs, CSS, Tailwind, and RSC with Chance Strickland, Ben Lesh, Adam Rackis, and Tracy Lee
Jan 31, 2024
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Web developer and programmer, Chance Strickland, joins Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, and Ben Lesh to discuss new web APIs, CSS, Tailwind, and React Server Component implementations in an entertaining podcast. They explore the benefits and frustrations of Tailwind CSS, highlight the importance of not being confined to the Tailwind way, and discuss the significance of functionality and learning new web APIs in web development code.
Focusing on framework-specific solutions can overlook the potential of broader web APIs, leading to more complex and less efficient solutions.
Staying updated on new web APIs can simplify development by providing solutions to complex problems with less code and complexity.
Deep dives
Learning the web way vs. the framework way
The podcast discusses the tendency of developers to focus on learning the framework-specific way of solving problems, like with React, instead of considering the broader web APIs available. They highlight the importance of going back to basics and understanding the web way of doing things, which can often lead to simpler and more efficient solutions.
The power of new web APIs
The podcast emphasizes the value of staying updated on new web APIs and their potential to solve complex problems with less code and complexity. They cite examples like CSS APIs that can replace previously convoluted code for implementing features like popovers and dark mode. They encourage developers to explore and experiment with these new APIs.
Introduction to the client headers API
The podcast introduces the concept of client headers as a potentially powerful solution for implementing features like dark mode that go beyond CSS media queries. They explain that client headers can be sent to the server to communicate user preferences, allowing the server to provide appropriate responses. They discuss the benefits and potential use cases of this API.
Learning from open source and following web experts
The podcast suggests several ways to stay informed about new web APIs and developments. They recommend contributing to and reading open source projects, following experienced developers on Twitter, and regularly visiting websites like web.dev and GitHub where discussions and documentation on web APIs take place.
Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, Ben Lesh host Chance Strickland to discuss new web APIs, CSS, Tailwind and Atomic CSS pros and cons, React Server Component implementations, and so much more on this podcast.
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