Off The Main Thread The Big Build Bool Bonanaza II
Dec 27, 2023
The podcast explores whether build tools are a symptom or solution to web problems. They discuss the less popular build tool, basil, and its origins. They also delve into import assertions and their evolution, as well as the powerful build tool Basil used by major companies. The importance of reproducibility and hermeticity in Basil is highlighted, along with frustrations and limitations. The hosts also share humorous anecdotes about moving houses and air travel.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussing Sponsorship, Moving Houses, and Humorous Emails
01:48 • 2min
Humorous Analogies, Embarrassing Links, and Inappropriate Content
03:36 • 2min
Airplane Pleasantries and Train Jealousy
05:10 • 8min
The Struggle with Front-End Frameworks
12:41 • 19min
Import Assertions and Their Evolution
31:20 • 16min
Basil: A Powerful Build Tool Orchestrator for Web Development
47:00 • 6min
Reproducibility and Hermeticity in Basil
53:06 • 22min
Resolving Sound and Frustrations with Basil
01:14:56 • 8min
Banter about Sign Off Catchphrase and Watson's Involvement
01:22:28 • 2min