
React Round Up
Stay current on the latest innovations and technologies in the React community by listening to our panel of React and Web Development Experts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.
Latest episodes

Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 2min
Web Workers & Multi-threaded JavaScript with Majid Hajian - RRU 273
Despite JavaScript being a single-threaded language, you can now leverage multi-threaded computing thanks to modern browser features such as web workers, workouts and service workers. In this show, Majid explains how these features work and what problems they solve. We also discuss the strategies you can use to introduce them to production codebases and give your users a much more enjoyable experience on your web app.LinksComlink makes WebWorkers enjoyableWorkboxFigmaThe AssemblyScript BookHoudini: Demystifying CSSPicksMajid - Follow Majid on Twitter > @mhadailyMajid - Deep Work - Cal NewportCarl - Off the Main Thread | The Web Platform PodcastCharles - Natural Goat Milk Soaps for Healthy Skin — Goat Milk StuffCharles - Flip Timer & stopwatch on the App StoreCharles - Desktop tripodPaige - DJI Phantom 4 DronePaige - Ozark show on NetflixTJ - Goat-2-Meeting — Sweet FarmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Oct 30, 2024 • 51min
Creating Gatsby Source Plugins with Dillion Megida - RRU 272
In today’s episode of React Round Up, Nigerian-based developer Dillion Megida explains how you can create source plugins for Gatsby, the static site generation tool. Gatsby can be used to create landing pages, blogs and e-commerce sites, among other things, and it contains a vast plugin ecosystem that helps developers avoid reinventing the wheel when creating their applications. Dillion also shares his experience blogging for websites such as LogRocket, FreeCodecamp and Dev.to and talks us through his workflow and how he comes up with new article ideas.LinksHow to Build a Gatsby Source Plugin, using Hashnode as an examplePaige NiedringhausGatsby Plugin LibraryTheWebFor5Web sharing APIA deep dive into queues in Node.jsgatsby-source-mediumHashnodeTwitter: Dillion Megida ( @iamdillion )Dillion Megida - Frontend Engineer and Technical WriterPicksCarl- BBQ tips Carl- JAMstacked newsletter Dillion- CypressPaige- Battery Chargers - OptiMateTJ- RemotionTJ- Remotion demoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Oct 24, 2024 • 44min
Mastering Event Sourcing with Redux and Back-End Insights - RRU 271
In this episode, they dive deep into the world of event sourcing with special guest, Luis Galeas, CEO and founder of Ambar. Lucas Paganini, along with Chris and Peter explore the intricacies of event sourcing, comparing front-end implementations using Redux and back-end approaches, and highlighting the benefits, drawbacks, and practical applications.Luis shares his expertise on event sourcing, discussing how events act as the primary source of truth and the importance of understanding system boundaries for scalability. The conversation covers essential tools, frameworks, and strategies to effectively implement event sourcing in both your development processes and organizational strategies.Whether you're new to event sourcing or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice to help you navigate this complex but rewarding architecture. Tune in to learn more about how event sourcing can transform your approach to managing application changes, ensuring scalability, auditability, and minimizing regressions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from experts in the field and discover how to leverage event sourcing for your next big project!SocialsLinkedIn: Luis P Galeas Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Oct 16, 2024 • 48min
Is Working at a Large or Small Company Better for Your Career? - RRU 270
Jamin Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red, shares his insights on the differences between working at large and small companies. The discussion covers job satisfaction and career growth, emphasizing the agility of startups versus the bureaucracy of bigger firms. Holmgren highlights how company culture plays a crucial role in emotional fulfillment for software developers. The episode also delves into the importance of self-marketing in engineering careers, showcasing opportunities for personal branding in smaller organizations.

Oct 9, 2024 • 32min
React Hook Form with Vijit Ail - RRU 269
In this insightful discussion, Vijit Ail, a Mumbai-based software engineer specializing in React and Node.js, shares his expertise on form management using React Hook Form. He compares it to traditional libraries like Redux Form and Formik, emphasizing its performance benefits. The conversation shifts to his transition from Redux to Hooks, improving state management. Additionally, he dives into integrating React Hook Form in both React and React Native, tackling offline functionality and data synchronization challenges, while also touching on NestJS for backend development.

Oct 2, 2024 • 52min
Clean Code with Tyler Hawkins - RRU 268
In today’s show, frontend engineer Tyler Hawkins shares his tips on how you can write clean, maintainable and readable code. Using the examples from his article on the same subject, he explains the importance of using clean code principles to make it easier for different developers to collaborate on a codebase. Tyler also discusses how you can better structure your tests and have more confidence in how they are written.LinksReact Clean CodeUse ternaries rather than && in JSXGitHub | getify/You-Dont-Know-JSClean Code With Unit TestsTyler Hawkins - Web PortfolioTyler Hawkins - MediumGitHub: Tyler Hawkins ( thawkin3 )LinkedIn: Tyler HawkinsTwitter: Tyler Hawkins ( @thawkin3 )PicksCarl- Time away from the screensJack- GitHub | pmndrs/jotaiTyler- Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error by Kathryn SchulzBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Sep 25, 2024 • 33min
AI Integration in Web Apps - RRU 267
In this episode, Lucas, Chris, and Peter are joined by Colby Fayock, the Director of Developer Experience Engineering at Cloudinary and a content creator.Join them as they dive deep into the world of AI-powered WYSIWYG editors for React. They explore the practicality of running AI models locally versus on remote servers, discover Google's innovative browser-based AI models in Chrome, and discuss the versatility and editor compatibility with formats like JSON and Markdown. They also touch on integrating AI functionalities securely using serverless functions and backend APIs, ensuring solid security without exposing sensitive API keys.Colby shares his experience with using storage formats like HTML and JSON in richer content editors, the flexibility of customizing styles and commands, and the potential applications outside of just being a Notion alternative. They also delve into UX trends toward integrated editing experiences and the practical challenges it may present.Towards the end, Colby talks about his upcoming full stack Next.js 15 course featuring authentication, database management, and payment options. This episode is packed with valuable insights for developers aiming to enhance their front-end capabilities and integration of AI functions. Stay tuned as we unravel the future of rich-text editing and AI in modern web development.Social MediaUnvoidLinkedIn @unvoidweb https://www.linkedin.com/company/unvoidwebInstagram @unvoidweb https://www.instagram.com/unvoidwebLucas PaganiniYouTube @lucaspaganiniweb https://youtube.com/@lucaspaganiniwebLinkedIn @lucaspaganiniweb https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaspaganiniwebTwitter @lucaspaganini https://twitter.com/LucasPaganiniInstagram @lucaspaganini https://www.instagram.com/lucaspaganiniChris FrewinGitHub @princefishthrower https://github.com/princefishthrowerBlog Chris Frewin https://chrisfrew.in/Peter OsahLinkedIn @peterosah https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-osah-744118179/Colby FayockLinkedIn @colbyfayock https://www.linkedin.com/in/colbyfayock/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Sep 4, 2024 • 46min
Speech Commands and Speech Recognition in React featuring Chris Laughlin - RRU 266
Chris Laughlin, an expert on using the WebKit Speech Recognition API in React, dives into the transformative potential of voice commands for web applications. He discusses challenges like accuracy and browser compatibility while building speech functions with modern hooks. The conversation also critiques the pitfalls of relying on social media for information and shares experiences from live coding sessions. Plus, Laughlin touches on innovations like Solid JS and the role of AI tools, emphasizing the importance of traditional coding skills amidst technological advances.

Aug 30, 2024 • 51min
Building a Seamless Image Zoom Feature - RRU 265
In today's episode, they dive deep into the intricacies of creating a seamless image zoom functionality with our special guest, Robert Pierce, a seasoned software engineer with 13 years of experience and the mastermind behind the popular React Medium Image Zoom library.They tackle the challenges of zooming in on images while maintaining quality, elaborate on accessibility concerns, and discuss the technical hurdles, including those pesky Safari issues. They also explore the efforts to make clickable content accessible to all users, converting images into modal elements, and the journey from version 4 to version 5 of the library.Robert shares his experiences with maintaining this open-source project, the community's role, and his attempts to create a monorepo supporting various frameworks. We touch on the complexities of scaling, customizing dialog elements, and the potential future developments for the project.Join them as they discuss the blend of native functionalities, accessibility, and the pursuit of a perfect user experience. Whether you're a developer interested in modern technologies, web component integration, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of an open-source project, this episode has something for you. Let's zoom into the details!Linksreact-medium-image-zoomSocial MediaUnvoidLinkedIn @unvoidweb https://www.linkedin.com/company/unvoidwebInstagram @unvoidweb https://www.instagram.com/unvoidwebLucas PaganiniYouTube @lucaspaganiniweb https://youtube.com/@lucaspaganiniwebLinkedIn @lucaspaganiniweb https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaspaganiniwebTwitter @lucaspaganini https://twitter.com/LucasPaganiniInstagram @lucaspaganini https://www.instagram.com/lucaspaganiniChris FrewinGitHub @princefishthrower https://github.com/princefishthrowerBlog Chris Frewin https://chrisfrew.in/Peter OsahLinkedIn @peterosah https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-osah-744118179/Robert PearceLinkedIn: @RobertPearce https://github.com/rpearceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Aug 14, 2024 • 46min
Next.js Deployment Woes: Tackling Vendor Lock-In and Production Readiness with FlightControl - RRU 264
In this episode, they dive deep into the intricacies of deploying server-side rendering applications using Next.js on AWS. Join them as Brandon Bayer, the CEO of Flightcontrol shares insightful experiences on overcoming production challenges with FlightControl.Discover why FlightControl's infrastructure, cost-saving capabilities, and new build system—including Lambda support—are game changers for developers. They talk about updates and exciting projects from Lucas and Chris, explore the seamless deployment to AWS with FlightControl, and compare its strengths against platforms like Heroku and Vercel.Get ready for a captivating discussion on hybrid clouds, vendor lock-ins, the ease of using AWS services through FlightControl, and the potential for supporting other cloud providers. Plus, Brandon's passion for flying small planes brings a fascinating real-world perspective to the intricacies of sky-high ambitions versus ground-level developments. Tune in for an episode packed with practical insights, expert opinions, and the latest in cloud deployment technology.LinksFlight ControlSocial MediaUnvoidLinkedIn @unvoidweb https://www.linkedin.com/company/unvoidwebInstagram @unvoidweb https://www.instagram.com/unvoidwebLucas PaganiniYouTube @lucaspaganiniweb https://youtube.com/@lucaspaganiniwebLinkedIn @lucaspaganiniweb https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaspaganiniwebTwitter @lucaspaganini https://twitter.com/LucasPaganiniInstagram @lucaspaganini https://www.instagram.com/lucaspaganiniChris FrewinGitHub @princefishthrower https://github.com/princefishthrowerBlog Chris Frewin https://chrisfrew.in/Peter OsahLinkedIn @peterosah https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-osah-744118179/Brandon BayerLinkedIn: @BrandonBayer https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonbayer1/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.