Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Supper Club × Redwood JS with Tom Pretson-Werner
May 27, 2022
Tom Preston-Werner, co-founder of GitHub and creator of RedwoodJS, dives into the evolution of web development frameworks. He shares insights on the importance of thorough documentation and tutorial-driven development. The discussion highlights the innovative Redwood Startup Fund, aimed at helping startups adopt Redwood technology, while also focusing on empowering diverse founders and supporting climate initiatives. Tom reflects on his journey from physics to tech leadership, emphasizing impactful tools like Storybook for component development.
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Tom Preston-Werner's Diverse Background
- Tom Preston-Werner's background spans from physics to founding GitHub and Chatterbug.
- He also created Jekyll, SemVer, and TOML.
Math and Programming
- Math proficiency isn't strictly necessary for programming success, particularly in web development.
- Tom Preston-Werner highlights his own discomfort with advanced math despite his achievements.
Flash and Trigonometry
- Tom Preston-Werner used trigonometry for a Flash-based UI project.
- He built a complex, fractal-like navigation menu with expanding and contracting circles.
