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832: Potluck: When to Use a Framework × Goodbye Webpack × Custom Events in React + More!

Oct 9, 2024

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Scott and Wes tackle a variety of engaging topics, including the shift from Create React App to Vite and Next.js, detailing the benefits and challenges of each. They delve into the journey from junior to senior developer, emphasizing the need for a broader perspective on business impacts. The duo also explores the Godot game development framework, sharing personal experiences with AI coding assistants. Additionally, they provide insights on navigating React event handling and give career advice for freelancers.

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Quick takeaways

Vite presents a superior alternative to Create React App by offering a simpler configuration and faster build process for developers.

Building strong partnerships with QA teams enhances product quality and fosters collaboration, leading to better outcomes for development teams.

Next.js provides significant advantages for React developers, including streamlined routing and server-side rendering, improving overall productivity and performance.

Deep dives

Potluck Q&A Session

The episode features a segment called 'Potluck,' where listeners can submit questions ranging from technical topics to personal inquiries. The hosts encourage audience participation, inviting anyone to share their burning questions for potential future discussions. One of the highlights is the community engagement aspect, allowing developers to seek advice on anything from coding practices to life balance. This interactive format fosters a richer connection between the hosts and their listeners.

Intro

2min

Fun with Merchandise and Error Monitoring Tools

2min

Transitioning from Create React App to Vite and Beyond

25min

Understanding the Journey from Junior to Senior Developer

2min

Exploring Game Development with Godot

8min

Navigating React Event Handling

21min

Exploring Audiobook Clients and New Merchandise

2min

Scott and Wes answer your burning questions! They cover everything from moving off create-react-app and the benefits of Next.js, to transitioning from junior to senior dev, working with QA teams, and even dive into game development with Godot.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:31 DenverScript.
03:14 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
03:54 Question 1: Moving off create-react-app.
- Proposal: TC39 Import Attributes.
- HTML iframe srcdoc Attribute.
09:10 Question 2: Working together with QA teams.
13:46 Question 3: Benefits of React with Next.js Framework.
- Svelte Turnstile.
- Next.js Pages Router vs Next.js App Router.
17:38 Question 4: What are your real names?
19:22 Question 5: Thoughts on RTO and WFH.
27:50 Question 6: Where can I find you Sick Picks?
- Sick Picks.
- Sick Picks Scraper.
29:34 Question 7: From JR developer to SR developer.
31:41 Question 8: Godot and game development.
- Godot Engine.
- GDScript.
- Phind.
39:37 Question 9: Inherent advantage between Callbacks and Events.
44:44 Question 10: Transitioning to freelance with corporate experience.
49:44 Question 11: Dealing with negative feedback.
57:05 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.