

React frustrations, web components, and hot takes
Jan 31, 2024
Cassidy Williams and Michael Chan discuss the rise of web components, React frustrations, and share their hot takes on web development. They delve into the benefits and drawbacks of using web components, the evolution of React, and the popularity of Next.js. Cassidy's articulation and the frustration of job insecurity in the DX field are also highlighted.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Web Components in 2024 and Their Advantages
01:31 • 2min
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Web Components
03:08 • 20min
React: From Nimble and Fast to Sustainable Open Source
23:22 • 7min
Cassidy's commendable articulation, hot takes, and a sponsor break
30:28 • 2min
Hot takes on web development and the popularity of Next.js
32:41 • 2min
Frustration with job insecurity in the DX field and announcement of upcoming episode on JavaScript runtimes
34:21 • 3min