Regular guest Eric Clemmons and special guest Amy Dutton debate whether web development needs a build step. They discuss the implications on performance, development speed, and the balance between optimizations and code readability. The conversation also touches on serverless development and the transition from managing personal servers. Tune in for bonus content and sponsor acknowledgments!

In this engaging conversation, Amy Dutton, a core contributor to Redwood.js and a regular panelist, shares her insights on the vibrant world of web frameworks and TypeScript. The team dives into the exciting advancements of Svelte 5, highlighting its innovative 'runes' feature that enhances reactivity. They also tackle the challenges of open source sustainability and commercial interests, all while mingling in lighthearted banter about personal stories and the tech community's growth. Expect laughs and wisdom in this lively exchange!

Nick Nisi shares his insights and experiences from SquiggleConf, while Amy Dutton, a core contributor to Redwood.js, discusses the latest in JavaScript frameworks. Kurt Mackey highlights the benefits of Fly.io for developers, and Dani Grant introduces Jam.dev, a tool simplifying bug reporting. The team dives into the exciting new features of Svelte 5, emphasizing its innovations in reactive programming, and engages in a lively discussion about navigating the complexities of open source and enterprise solutions.

Eric Clemmons and Amy Dutton debate whether web development needs a build step. Topics include performance optimization, code delivery efficiency, the influence of TypeScript, evolving JavaScript frameworks, transitioning to React Router 5, the allure of PHP, and the future of web development. The episode concludes with reflections on technology skills and a JS debate conclusion.

Nick Nisi from JS Party, Amy Dutton from CompressedFM, and Andres Pineda from the Dominican Republic join in for fun conversations at THAT Conference in Austin, TX. Highlights include the Division Pro and ONI Headset, organizing notes within Obsidian, using a vault for flexibility, domain name trading and protection, and reclaiming control on the internet. They also discuss meeting a listener named On Race and share experiences in Montreal's developer community. The chapter ends with a discussion on inviting a guest and expressing appreciation for the show.