724: Potluck: Is Virtual DOM Bad?

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Jan 31, 2024

Is the Virtual DOM becoming obsolete? Dive into discussions on JavaScript frameworks, comparing Alpine.js and HTMX with traditional templating libraries. Explore in-app browsers and their quirks, plus the nuances of managing web application state. Discover the benefits of using tools like Svelte and X State for authentication flows. Don't overlook the significance of mastering keyboard shortcuts to boost development efficiency. Finish off with intriguing tech finds, including a must-have rice cooker and a novel AI search tool!

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Templating Libraries, HTMX, and Alpine.js

Choose Alpine.js for client-side interactivity and HTMX for server-side fetching.
You still need a templating engine like Pug, Handlebars, or JSX.

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In-App Browsers

In-app browsers use the OS's default browser engine (Safari on iOS, Chrome on Android).
Test sites in regular browsers unless using very specific APIs.

ANECDOTE

Generators and Iterators

Danny Jimenez, inspired by episode 709, deep-dived into generators and iterators.
He wrote a blog post explaining how to make non-iterable objects iterable using generator functions.

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