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!
In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Caleb Porzio about Livewire, Alpine.js, what is it with PHP devs making cool stuff, TypeScript thoughts, and more.