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719: Fullstack TypeScript Apps with No Build Step?! with Brian LeRoux

Jan 19, 2024

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Brian LeRoux, a software developer, discusses not using a bundler, handling TypeScript, live reloading, Enhance as a meta framework, Enhance's handling of CSS, his experience at AWS: Reinvent, and the state of JavaScript run times in 2024.

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Quick takeaways

Enhance.dev is a framework that allows developers to build web apps without the need for a build step or bundling, providing simplicity and scalability.

AWS re:Invent is a massive conference focused on AI and machine learning, showcasing the latest offerings in serverless and infrastructure-as-code.

Analog Pocket is a handheld gaming device that enables retro gaming enthusiasts to play Game Boy cartridges and offers an authentic gaming experience.

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Enhance.dev: A framework for building web apps without a build step

Enhance.dev is a framework that allows developers to build web apps without the need for a build step or bundling. It focuses on the simplicity of starting with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and enhancing the experience as needed. The framework supports server rendering of web components, providing faster initial loading times. It also offers options for state management with libraries like MobX or XState. Enhance.dev has an opinionated approach to CSS, suggesting the use of utility CSS for responsive and fluid layouts. The framework integrates with AWS serverless services, making it easy to deploy applications with minimal configuration. Overall, Enhance.dev provides a developer-friendly environment for building web apps with simplicity and scalability in mind.

Introduction

2min

Canadian Heritage and the Debate on Bundling in Web Development

23min

The State of Firefox and Introducing enhance.dev

3min

Server-Side Rendering for Web Components

14min

Utility CSS and Fluid Scale Approach

5min

AWS Reinvent and AI's Growing Influence

10min

Wrapping up and Exploring Alternative Social Media Platforms

2min

LinkedIn and Game Boy

3min

Wes and Scott talk with Brian LeRoux about not using a bundler, handling TypeScript, live reloading, Enhance being a meta framework, how Enhance handles CSS, his experience at AWS: Reinvent, and the state of JavaScript run times in 2024.

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