Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Supper Club × Caleb Porzio
Jan 27, 2023
Caleb Porzio, the open-source developer behind Alpine.js and Livewire, joins the conversation to unravel his journey in web development. He discusses the seamless integration of JavaScript with PHP, emphasizing the advantages of lightweight frameworks for dynamic interactions. The fascinating cultural ties between Canada and the U.S. emerge, complemented by amusing sock debates. Caleb shares insights into modern coding practices, the 'next tick' concept in JavaScript, and reflects on the impact of the Laravel ecosystem on PHP developers. Get ready for a delightful blend of tech talk and personal anecdotes!
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Buffalo and Canada
- Caleb Porzio lives 57 minutes from Buffalo, where they appreciate Labatt Blue and Molson Canadian.
- Despite proximity to the US, they experienced Target's failed Canadian launch due to supply chain issues.
Caleb Porzio's Career Arc
- Caleb Porzio's career began with simple tools like jQuery and CodeIgniter, later transitioning to Laravel and Vue.js.
- Inspired by DHH and Phoenix LiveView, he sought to bring simplified frontend development to Laravel.
Livewire's Approach
- Livewire, like other "hybrid full-stack frameworks", sends HTML, not JSON, simplifying server interactions.
- It blurs frontend and backend distinctions, creating a unified web stack experience.