Dax & Adam Elmore discuss JavaScript vs. Laravel, selling coffee from terminals, balancing internet use, negotiating medical bills, evolution of tech stacks, coffee business ventures, distribution strategies, and creating a teaching business.
Laravel and React serve different niches, with Laravel focusing on individual growth and React on enterprise solutions.
Practicality and accessibility drive the dominance of PHP and JavaScript, despite technical criticisms.
The JavaScript community has seen an influx of competent developers, leading to improved frameworks and tooling.
Efficient coupling of front- and back-end technologies through advanced frameworks like Laravel is essential for modern tech development.
Deep dives
Origin of Frameworks
JavaScript frameworks like Laravel and React have different origins, with Laravel focusing on functionality for one person with no money to build a product that makes millions, while React caters to specialists and big teams backed by enterprises and VC money. The contrasting mindsets create tools for different purposes.
Legacy Success of Languages
Languages like PHP and JavaScript, often criticized, dominate due to practicality and accessibility, aligning well with a broad range of users. Despite technical criticisms, these languages have thrived due to their capacity to reach more developers and solve practical problems effectively.
Evolution of JavaScript Engineers
Recent years have seen a shift in JavaScript engineering talent, with more competent developers entering the space, leading to improvements in frameworks and tooling. Historically, the JavaScript community was steered by less competent individuals, resulting in a messy history and less sophisticated solutions.
Comparing Back-End Innovations
The development of advanced back-end solutions, tied with innovative frameworks like Laravel, offers a deeper insight into coupling front- and back-end technologies effectively. Understanding the roles of different frameworks and integrating them for maximum efficiency remains a key consideration in modern tech development.
The Launch of a Coffee Company
The episode discusses the launch of a coffee company by a group of friends hailing from the tech industry. The team got together with the idea of selling coffee, originating from a tweet by Prime looking for a coffee sponsorship. Despite initial setbacks with a potential sponsorship, they proceeded with the venture, highlighting their unique approach to selling coffee through a terminal-based UI.
Creating an AWS Course
Adam reveals his plans to create a comprehensive AWS course targeted towards small teams, startups, and individuals. Drawing from his practical experience of using AWS in his consulting work, he aims to simplify the complex cloud landscape for web developers. Adam's collaboration with Joel Hooks and the Egghead team streamlines the course creation process, allowing him to focus on the content creation while leveraging the team's expertise in managing logistics and marketing.
Future Directions and Collaborations
The podcast delves into the potential future directions for the coffee business, including collaborations with various creators in the content creation space to offer custom blends. Adam also hints at partnerships with developer-focused brands and conferences, showcasing the innovative marketing strategies being adopted. Additionally, the team discusses the creative naming process for their upcoming Laracon-inspired coffee blend, with humorous references to developer jargon and inside jokes.
Ian & Aaron are joined this week by Dax & Adam Elmore to discuss the Laravel vs. JavaScript discourse, selling coffee over the command line, and a lot more.
