React Round Up

Panel: Charles Max WoodLucas ReisSia Karamalegos In this episode, the React Round Up panelists talk about finding a job as a developer. Charles is getting ready to release a course on finding a job and he finds that he is always getting asked about how new developers can find a job. They talk about how they all found their first coder job, picking your target company, and understanding what you want in a job. They also touch on Charles’ upcoming course, the importance of showing initiative, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Sign up to chat with Charles at DevChat.tv/15MinutesWhy they want to touch on this topicGet used to failureCodeSchoolHack Night meetupGoing to meetups to slowly start networkingMaking friends with developers in your communityNetworking before you need a jobLearning and helping mindsetDon’t be afraid to ask if people are hiringHow did you figure out what your target company was?Checking out the culture of a companyUnderstanding the travel involvedFigure out what you like in a job as you goAlways be looking at your portfolio and resumeGain as much experience as you can everywhere you goStick to learning one language/systemReally master the languages/systems of the company you want to usesShow initiativeFinding a champion at your target companyAnd much, much more! Links: DevChat.tv/15MinutesCodeSchoolHack Night meetupCharles’ CourseHow to interview your interviewers blog postRuby Rogues Episode 184 Sponsors Kendo UIDigital Ocean FreshBooks Picks: Charles Orphan BlackHis Course Lucas The Best Software Engineering Paper You Haven’t Read Sia FamilyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Charles Max WoodAlyssa NichollWard Bell Special Guests: David Cramer In this episode, the React Round Up panelists talk to David Cramer about error tracking and troubleshooting workflows. David is the founder and CEO of Sentry, and is a software engineer by trade. He started this project about a decade ago and it was created because he had customers telling him that things were broken and it was hard to help them fix it. They talk about what Sentry is, errors, workflow management, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: David introFounder and CEO of SentryWhat is Sentry?Working with PHPDe-bugger for productionFocus on workflowGoal of SentryTriaging the problemWorkflow managementSentry started off as an open-source side projectInstrumentation for JavaScriptEmber, Angular, and npmGot their start in PythonLogsTotally open-sourceMost compatible with run-timeCan work with any languageDeep contextsDetermining the root causeAnd much, much more! Links: SentryJavaScriptEmberAngularnpmPythonSentry’s GitHub@getsentryDavid’s GitHubDavid’s Website@zeeg Sponsors Kendo UILoot CrateFreshBooks Picks: Charles Socks as Swag David VS CodeKubernetesSpecial Guest: David Cramer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Charles Max WoodLucas ReisNader Dabit Special Guests: Alex Moldovan In this episode of React Round Up, the panel discusses the article Evolving Patterns in React with its author, Alex Moldovan. Alex is from Romania and works at Fortech as an engineering manager where he works mostly with the front-end development. He also is one of the co-founders of JSHeroes, which is the biggest JavaScript conference in Romania that also has a growing international community behind it. They answer some of Charles questions about React, talk about his article, their thoughts on the new changes, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Lucas was on React Round Up Episode 11Lucas intro – works for Zocdoc as a senior front-end developerAlex introAt Fortech as an engineering managerCo-founder of JSHeroesHis article Evolving Patterns in ReactReact.createClass rather than ES6 classStarted working with React in 2015React and ReduxNobody knew how to actually build an application in React in the beginningMixinsWhat has replaced the idea of mixins?Higher Order ComponentsRender Props article by Michael JacksonImplicit with mixins to explicit with render propsWhat about Context?Do you think these new changes are addressing how we build React apps?Thoughts on the new APIs and changes from 16 to 17Error boundariesSuspenseServer-side renderingUsing the ConstructorEvolving patternsAnd much, much more! Links: React Round Up Episode 11ZocdocFortechJSHeroesJavaScriptEvolving Patterns in ReactReactReduxRender Props article by Michael JacksonReact ContextReact ConstructorAlex’s MediumAlex’s GitHub@alexnmoldovan Sponsors Kendo UILoot CrateFreshBooks Picks: Charles Star RealmsHogwarts Battles Lucas SpeedCurve Nader AWS AppSync GitHub RepoBuilding AI Enabled GraphQL Applications by Naderappsync-lambda-ai Alex GraphcoolPrismaTensorFlow.jsSpecial Guest: Alex Moldovan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Ori Zohar and Gopinath Chigakkagari In this episode, the React Round UP panelists discuss Cloud-Hosted DevOps with Ori Zohar and Gopinath Chigakkagari at Microsoft Build. Ori is on the product team at VSTS focusing on DevOps specifically on Azure. Gopinath is the group program manager in VSTS primarily working on continuous integration, continuous delivery, DevOps, Azure deployment, etc. They talk about the first steps people should take when getting into DevOps, define DevOps the way Microsoft views it, the advantages to automation, and more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Ori and Gopi introVSTS – Visual Studio Team ServicesVSTS gives developers the ability to be productiveDeveloper productivityWhat’s the first big step people should be taking if they’re getting into DevOps?The definition of DevOpsThe people and the processes as the most important pieceDevOps as the best practicesAutomating processesWhat people do when things go wrong is what really countsLetting the system take care of the problemsHave the developers work on what they are actually getting paid forTrend of embracing DevOpsShifting the production responsibility more onto the developer’sIncentivizing developersPeople don’t account for integrationContinuous integrationTrends on what customers are asking forSafetyDocker containersAnd much, much more! Links: AzureMicrosoft BuildVSTS@orizhrOri’s GitHubGopi’s GitHub@gopinach  Sponsors Kendo UILinodeFreshBooks Picks: Charles .NET Rocks!Shure SM58 MicrophoneZoom H6 Ori FitbitPacific Northwest Hiking Gopinath Seattle, WASpecial Guests: Gopinath Chigakkagari and Ori Zohar. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Charles Max WoodSia KaramalegosNader Dabit Special Guests: Jared Palmer In this episode of React Round Up, the panel discusses the article React, Redux, and JavaScript Architecture with the author James Sinclair. James is a web developer in Australia and he works at Squiz were he focuses on building a digital web place. They talk about his article and why he chose to write it, where he falls on the whole Redux debate, how to convince people to come to Redux, and much more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: James introReact, Redux, and JavaScript ArchitectureWhy were the people you are working with wary of leaving JavaScript?jQueryGreat article on explaining why we use ReactWhy React can be fastIs your team now moving to React or have they already moved over?Where do you fall on the Redux debate?Redux’s “disadvantages” are actually advantagesWhat is your current stack of choice?DownshiftConditioner.jsMost React tutorials assume you’re working on a single-page web appSprinkles of jQueryLearning Redux helps to learn in a more functional wayFunctional programming as an influence to learn ReduxManaging stateHow do you convince someone to learn Redux?Thoughts on GraphQLApollo Server and PrismaStimulusApollo Link StateAnd much, much more! Links: React, Redux, and JavaScript ArchitectureSquizJavaScriptjQueryReactReduxDownshiftConditioner.jsGraphQLApollo ServerPrismaStimulusApollo Link Statejrsinclair.com@jrsinclairJames’ LinkedInJames’ GitHub Sponsors Kendo UILoot CrateFreshBooks Picks: Charles Being around family and friendsSpend your life doing the things that really matter Sia Artificial IntelligenceMachine Learning Nader React Native Training YouTube ChannelNader’s YouTube James Highland.jsFunctional ProgrammingSpecial Guest: James Sinclair. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Rachel MacFarlane and Matt Bierner In this episode, the React Round Up panelists discuss Visual Studio Code with Rachel MacFarlane and Matt Bierner, who are both developers on Visual Studio Code. They talk about what the workflow at Visual Studio Code looks like, what people can look forward to coming out soon,  and how people can follow along the VS Code improvements on GitHub and Twitter. They also touch on their favorite extensions, like the Docker extension and the Azure extension and their favorite VS Code features. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Rachel and Matt introMonth to month workflow of Visual Studio CodeVS Code JavaScript, TypeScript, and Mark Down supportWorking on GitHub and within the communityCheck out new features incrementally with insidersCommunity-driven workWhat is coming out in Visual Studio Code?GitHub helps to determine what they work onWorking on Grid ViewImproved settings UIHighlighting unused variables in your codeImprovements with JS DocsDartVisual Studio Extension APIHow do people follow along with the VS Code improvements?Follow along on GitHub and TwitterDownload VS Code InsidersHave a general roadmap of what the plan is for the yearTechnical debt weekWhat do you wish people knew about VS Code?Favorite extensionsDocker extension and Azure extensionAnd much, much more! Links: Visual Studio CodeJavaScriptTypeScriptDartVS Code GitHub@CodeVS Code InsidersDocker extensionAzure extensionRachel’s GitHubMatt’s GitHubMattBierner.com@mattbierner Sponsors LinodeAngular Boot CampFreshBooks Picks: Charles Orphan BlackAvengers: Infinity WarFishing Rachel GitLens Matt The Bronx WarriorsSpecial Guests: Matt Bierner and Rachel MacFarlane. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Nader Dabit Special Guests: Jared Palmer In this episode of React Round Up, the panel discusses Razzle and other projects with Jared Palmer. Jared is the lead engineer at The Palmer Group, where he spends his time building apps and services for companies that have been underserved by the recent technological changes. They talk about what Razzle is, the benefit of server-side rendering, and the difficulties he faced putting this project together. They also touch on why he chose to create Razzle and some of his other projects like Backpack and After.js. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Jared introHow he got into programmingFell into programming by accidentWhat is Razzle?Create React App with server-side renderingGatsbyGoal of RazzleWhat are the benefits of adding server-side rendering?The power of ReactNext.jsReact can hydrate once it renders on the serverRazzle is thin layer around 2 Webpack watch tasksHow do you handle routing?React RouterAfter.jsPerformance pros to server-side renderingIs an app built in Razzle still considered a single-page application?React ResolverWhat were the technical difficulties putting Razzle together?Why made you want to create this?Wanted direct control over the projectBackpackAnd much, much more! Links: The Palmer GroupRazzleCreate React AppGatsbyReactNext.jsWebpackReact RouterAfter.jsReact ResolverBackpackThe Palmer Group GitHubJared’s MediumJared’s GitHub@jaredpalmer Sponsors Kendo UIDigital OceanFreshBooks Picks: Nader Proton Native Jared Guess.jsGardenSpecial Guest: Jared Palmer. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Charles Max Wood Special Guests: Matt Hernandez and Amanda Silver In this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists discuss Visual Studio Code and the VS Code Azure Extension with Matt Hernandez and Amanda Silver at Microsoft Build. Amanda is the director of program management at Microsoft working on Visual Studio and VS Code. Matt works on a mix between the Azure and the VS Code team, where he leads the effort to build the Azure extensions in VS code, trying to bring JavaScript developers to Azure through great experiences in VS Code. They talk about what’s new in VS Code, how the Azure extension works, what log points are, and much more! In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Amanda introMatt introWhat’s new in VS Code?VS Code coreVS Live ShareShared TerminalNow have Linux supportLive Share is now public to the world for freeWhat would you use Shared Terminal for?Are there other things coming up in VS Code?Constantly responding to requests from the communityLive Share works for any languageHow does the Azure extension work?Azure App ServiceStorage extensionAzure Cosmos DBWhat are log points?All a part of a larger plan to create a better experience for JS developersVisual debuggersIs it the same plugin to support everything on Azure?Want to target specific services that node developers will take advantage ofAnd much, much more! Links: Visual StudioVS CodeAzureLive ShareAzure Cosmos DBMicrosoft BuildAzure App ServiceAmanda’s GitHub@amandaksilverMatt’s GitHub@fiveisprime  Picks: Charles Orphan BlackShout out to VS Code teamBattle of the Books  Matt The Customer-Driven Playbook by Travis LowdermilkThe Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. CoveyYes, And by Kelly LeonardDigital Marketing For Dummies by Ryan DeissEd Gets His Power Back Kickstarter  Amanda Microsoft Quantum Development Kit for Visual Studio CodeIggy Peck, ArchitectTek by Patrick McDonnellSpecial Guests: Amanda Silver and Matt Hernandez. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Nader Dabit Special Guests: Paul Gray In this episode of React Round Up, the panel discusses the future of higher order components and render props with Paul Gray. Paul is a software developer at an educational technology company called Learning Objects. They have a learning platform there that helps instructional designers create better contents. They talk about how he got into programming and React, when you would want to use HOCs and render props, and chainable components. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Paul introReactHow long have you been working with React?How did you get into programming?TI-89 Calculators in high schoolSoftware engineering degree in collegeBig fan of HOCs when they came outChainable componentsChainable components APIPromisesAnatomy of render prop componentsTypeScriptasync/await GitHub GistUse casesTool to share reusable code in ReactHow long has this been in the works?With StateMappChain functionFunctional ProgrammingFunctional Programming in Scala by Paul ChiusanoAnd much, much more! Links: Learning ObjectsReactChainable componentsTypeScriptasync/await GitHub GistFunctional Programming in Scala by Paul ChiusanoPaul’s GitHubPaulGray.net Picks: Nader Viro ReactExpo blog Paul The Great Interior Design ChallengeLittle Tikes Red CarSpecial Guest: Paul Gray. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

Panel: Charles Max WoodCory House Special Guests: Lucas Reis In this episode of React Round Up, the panel discusses simple React patterns with Lucas Reis. Lucas works as a senior front-end developer at Zocdoc and previously worked in Brazil for an ecommerce company called B2W. He recently wrote a blog post about simple React patterns that really took off and became popular on the web. They talk about this blog post, what defines a successful pattern, and then they discuss the different patterns that he has discovered in his years of React programming. In particular, we dive pretty deep on: Lucas introTries to write blog posts as much as possibleSimple React Patterns blog postReactWhat does he mean by “successful” patterns?Three things that define good patternsDefine successful?The mix componentThe Container/Branch/View patternFirst successful pattern he has foundSeparation of concernsCommon concern: are we worried about mixing concerns?If/elseCan you encapsulate in the view?Pattern matchingReact loadableYou need to think of 3 states at leastHigher-order componentRender propsAnd much, much more! Links: ZocdocB2WSimple React Patterns blog postReactSimple Made Easy by Rich HickeyLucas’s GitHubLucas’s Blog@iamlucasreis Picks: Charles FullContactUdemy Cory Fluent confImmer Lucas PercyBe studying the languages and be inspired!Special Guest: Lucas Reis. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.