Ben Lesh

Rich Harris, Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Adam Rackis discuss Svelte, React Server Components, and the future of web development. Topics include benefits of co-locating resources, component-based data fetching, and improving data management. They also explore challenges in transitioning to RSCs and the evolution in Svelte 5 with signals.

Ben Lesh, an expert in object-oriented programming vs functional programming, joins the panel to discuss the pros and cons of each approach. They explore issues with prototypal inheritance and shared global state, and offer practical tips for working with both paradigms. The hosts also joke around about forming a band and discuss their preferences for being mysterious band members.