Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Supper Club × Simen Svale Skogsrud and Espen Hovlandsdal from Sanity
Jan 20, 2023
Simen Svale Skogsrud and Espen Hovlandsdal, both from Sanity.io, dive into the dynamic world of headless CMS. They discuss the innovative concept of a 'content lake' and how it facilitates data management. Espen elaborates on the benefits of using GROQ over GraphQL for querying data, with insights on integrating Sanity into React and TypeScript applications. The conversation also touches on modern workflows and the role of AI in web development, as well as some fun personal anecdotes about baking and fashion.
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First-Time Guests
- Wes Boss and Scott Talinsky are excited to have Sanity on their podcast.
- They've been sponsors for a long time but haven't been interviewed.
Sanity's Definition
- Sanity is a customizable, open-source, hosted backend content database, not a traditional CMS.
- It offers real-time collaboration, custom content modeling, and global distribution.
Unexpected Use Cases
- Burger King uses Sanity to manage content on kitchen staff screens, integrating data like DoorDash orders.
- Healthcare training programs also use it, highlighting diverse applications.