Cory LaViska

Konnor Rogers, a web developer for Shoelace and Web Awesome, teamed up with Cory LaViska, the creator of the Shoelace framework, to discuss the launch of Web Awesome, an open-source library for web components. They explore how these components enhance design across various frameworks and the challenges of accessibility. The duo shares insights on the Kickstarter campaign for Web Awesome, highlighting its innovative features like improved drag-and-drop functionality and exciting design elements, all aimed at revolutionizing web development.

Cory LaViska, founder of Shoelace, and the hosts discuss the partnership between Shoelace and Font Awesome, benefits of using web components, challenges of modern web standards, and the power of open source technology. They also touch on the importance of keeping up with industry trends and the joy of solving problems with technology.

Guest Cory LaViska shares the evolution of his web components library Shoelace into Web Awesome with Font Awesome. They discuss web technologies, CSS, web components, and developer tools. The conversation includes challenges in code implementation, transitioning projects, and accessibility in tools. They also touch on a compiler-based web development concept and driving habits humorously.