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Simplifying Full-Stack Dev with the "Boring JavaScript Stack" and Sails Framework - JSJ 621

Feb 20, 2024

Explore the 'Boring JavaScript Stack' for simplified full-stack development with insights on MVC conventions and front-end integration challenges. Dive into API development, data modeling, and the advantages of Inertia for routing and state management. Discover tips for maintaining aquarium ecosystems and amusing anecdotes, including FAA drone certification and musical musings.

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Kelvin Omereshone

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Quick takeaways

The 'Boring JavaScript Stack' focuses on stability and simplicity, combining technologies like React JSX and Sails for streamlined full-stack development.

Inertia.js plays a crucial role in the stack by optimizing user experience with efficient routing and data loading for single-page applications.

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The Boring JavaScript Stack Explained

The speaker introduces the concept of the Boring JavaScript stack, which aims to simplify and streamline the process of building full-stack JavaScript applications. This stack focuses on combining stable technologies like React JSX components, Vue, and Sails, to create a seamless mono repo for building web applications. By emphasizing the use of stable technologies and reducing complexity, the Boring JavaScript stack offers a more straightforward approach to full-stack development.

Introduction

2min

Transition of Leadership in Sales Framework and Introduction to the 'Boring JavaScript Stack'

2min

Simplifying Full-stack Development with the 'Boring JavaScript Stack'

18min

Exploring API Development and Data Modeling

16min

Exploring Stack Components and Inertia's Server-Side Rendering

4min

Exploring Boring JavaScript Stack & Top End Devs Membership Workshops

2min

Balancing Complexity in Aquarium Ecosystems

8min

Amusing anecdotes, FAA drone certification, and a dad joke

3min

Puntastic Moments and Musical Musings

4min

Kelvin Omereshone is the lead maintainer of Sales.js. In this episode, they uncover the complexities of the "Boring JavaScript Stack" and its implications for building full-stack web applications. They engage in in-depth discussions on MVC conventions, data modeling, front-end and back-end integration challenges, and the role of frameworks like React and Vue in UI development. Kelvin shares his insights on the "Boring JavaScript Stack" and its aim to simplify development by leveraging stable technologies. Alongside these technical discussions, they share personal anecdotes and delve into topics ranging from aquarium hobbies to drone certifications. Join them as they navigate through the multifaceted landscape of JavaScript development
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