James Mikrut

Wes sits down with James Mikrut, the founder of Payload CMS, recently acquired by Figma. They dive into the exciting implications of this acquisition, discussing how it enhances collaboration between design and development. Topics include Payload's innovative features, the role of AI in CMS evolution, and how this change benefits users. James also shares insights on the future of web interfaces and the balance between customization and usability, all while keeping the conversation light and engaging.

James Mikrut, the creator of Payload—a powerful open-source framework for building admin panels—joins the conversation to share his vision. He discusses how Payload goes beyond a traditional CMS, its integration with TypeScript and React, and why Drizzle was chosen for ORM. The discussion also covers Compression points in the JavaScript ecosystem, the promising features of Payload Cloud, and the ongoing challenges in open-source development. James offers valuable insights into enhancing web development while addressing the need for a Rails-like framework for JavaScript.