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Web development according to The Primeagen

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Jan 25, 2024
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The Primeagen
The Primeagen joins the podcast to talk about the latest trends in web development. They explore the constant hype and adoption of new technologies, navigating hype cycles, the importance of critical thinking, embracing uniqueness, htmx's popularity, React's level of interactivity, and the problem of excessive abstraction in web development.
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ANECDOTE

Origin of Primeagen

  • Primeagen's online handle originates from the final boss, "Primeagen," in the video game Turok 2.
  • He later used this name for online games and eventually reclaimed it after leaving the "buttoned-up professional scene."
INSIGHT

JavaScript Rising Stars

  • JavaScript Rising Stars uses GitHub stars as a primary metric to track trending JavaScript libraries.
  • This provides insights into the changing popularity of web development technologies.
ANECDOTE

HTMX at Netflix

  • Primeagen prefers HTMX for internal tools at Netflix due to its speed and simplicity.
  • He finds React's structure and refactoring cycles cumbersome in comparison.
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