Today we talk with Chris Frewin, a full-stack software engineer at private experience startup InClub, located in Zurich, Switzerland.  Involved with all coding aspects, from the back-end, mobile app, CMS, and everything in-between, we learn about the challenges of being a solo developer at a startup.  We learn a lot about Gherkin, the format for cucumber specifications. SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksHomeGherkin SyntaxJest10 Minute Tutorial - Cucumber DocumentationDetoxcypress.ioThe Clean Code BlogAdvanced Code Organization Patterns: The Case For One Function Per FileOne Year as the Chief Technology Officer at InClubStructure and Interpretation of Test Cases - Kevlin HenneyChris' Full Stack BlogPicksChris- The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful BusinessesChris- The Complete Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series Books 1-7 (Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation, Foundation's Edge, Foundation and Earth, Prelude to Foundation, Forward the Foundation)Jack- Millennium Falcon™ 75192 | Star Wars™ | Buy online at the Official LEGO® Shop USPaige- Amazon.com : plastic wrap dispenser with cutterTJ- Amazon.com: Amazon GoAdvertising 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.

In today’s all-panelist episode, we discuss many ancillary skills that you might be tempted to avoid learning but are very beneficial to know.  Included in the conversation are CSS, DNS & HTTP, caching, API styles, knowing how to interact with back ends and databases, and command line. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDiscord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & CommunitiesPicksJack- Watch Day Shift | Netflix Official SitePaige- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Watch Full Episodes - CBS.comTJ- Only Murders in the BuildingAdvertising 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.

In today’s episode we talk with Atila Fassina, a developer experience engineer working at Xata.  As a fan of both, Atila compares Next.js and Remix, comparing their similarities and differences.   We also talk about how Xata makes dealing with databases more comfortable.  This server-less database, which is hidden behind an API, provides users with some nice abstractions, such as instant migrations, and analytics and a search engine right out of the box.  Our discussion includes partial routing, Remix mutations, and layout RFC. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksThe Go-To Serverless Database | XataAuthor Atila Fassina - Smashing MagazineLayouts RFCRFC: Layouts · Discussion #37136 · vercel/next.jsJoin the Xata Discord Server!Atila − Web DevelopmentTwitter: @AtilaFassinaPicksAtila- Watch The Sandman | Netflix Official SiteJack- The BearPaige- Amazon.com : cooking spray bottleAdvertising 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.

Today’s guest, Tommy Groshong, walks us through some questions to consider when thinking about pursuing a higher-level role.  After a second go-around into management, we get some insight into how the culture can be very different at higher levels and the importance of having good questions to ask.  We talk about two separate tracks you could pursue based on your skills and desires, and how to handle the requirements of management and stay connected with your coding craft and new trends in the industry. SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDiscord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & CommunitiesTommyGroshong.comTwitter: @tgroshonPicksJack- Westworld | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.comPaige- Outlander SeriesTJ- Only Murders in the BuildingTommy- Should I See This Movie?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.

Jack leads us through some of the history of how we got to where we are with client side rendering, and how island architecture helps to reduce the workload handled on the client-side.   We talk process and tips on transitioning to Islands Architecture, and in the process talk about BUN, Fresh, and other island architecture frameworks. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksIslands Architecturefresh - The next-gen web framework.AstroBun is a fast all-in-one JavaScript runtimeEleventy, a simpler static site generatorThe 4 things it takes to be an expertPicksJack- MacBook Pro 13-inchPaige- Top Gun | Official Website | Now Playing Only In TheatresTJ- Summoning SaltAdvertising 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.

Today we talk with Travis Waith-Mair, a senior software engineer at Plex, and creator of Bedrock Layout Primitives library.  Bedrock layout allows you to build a complex layout without with reusable components without needing to be an expert at the underlying CSS.  We talk about the success of his library, and along the way discuss Lerna, a tool for JS Monorepos, and the AVO (Attributes Verbs and Objects) and method.SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinks- Top End DevsOverview / Bedrock Layout Primitives - Page ⋅ StorybookDocumentation | LernaTravis Waith-Mair - MediumGitHub: Travis Waith-MairTwitter: @travisWaithMairPicksPaige- Formula 1: Drive to SurviveTJ- Join Bytes - Your weekly dose of JavaScriptTravis- Only Murders in the BuildingAdvertising 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.

Today we talk with Florian Rappl the creator of Piral, a next generation portal applications, which utilizes microfrontend architecture.  Piral is all about scalability, allowing easy reusability between multiple teams.  We learn of the background of how it was developed, and how out of the box it comes with bundles customized to your industry.  We discuss when it makes sense to use microfrontend based on client requests and needs, and give some tips on when to start incorporating it. SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksPiral - Portal Solutions using MicrofrontendssmapiotGitHub - smapiot/piral: Framework for next generation web apps using micro frontends.Piral - DocumentationTwitter: @FlorianRapplGitHub: FlorianRapplNews - Florian RapplPicksFlo- Watch Stranger Things | Netflix Official SiteFlo- Bun is a fast all-in-one JavaScript runtimeFlo- The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of EverythingJack - fresh - The next-gen web framework.Paige- GrillGrates - Custom BBQ Grill Grates | GrillGrateTJ- Watch Stranger Things | Netflix Official SiteAdvertising 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.

Today we talk with Dillion Megida, a developer advocate and content creator originally from Nigeria, but living in the Netherlands.  We discuss his blog article about the aspect ratio property in CSS.  Much of his effort at a developer advocate is writing articles and creating video content to promote the products for Stream, where he currently works.  He gives us his insight on preparing for and pursuing the developer advocate role at a company.  We also discuss debouncing in JavaScript, which helps to reduce unnecessary expression executions. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDillion Megida - Developer AdvocateThe Aspect Ratio Property in CSS - Dillion's BlogTailwind UI Kit - The most loaded tailwind css UI Kit on the planetJavaScript String Comparison - How to Compare Strings in JSDillion MegidaInstagram: dillionmegidaTwitter: @iamdillionPicksDillion- Amazon.com : air fryerJack- Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & CommunitiesJack- Pizza Ovens | Make Pizza | Ooni Pizza OvensPaige- Instant Read ThermometersAdvertising 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.

Today Jack and TJ talk with Adam Berg, VP of Engineering at Dubsado.  We discuss an article he wrote based on lessons learned while his place of work was transitioning from AngularJS to React, called starting with How to Set Up Server Side Rendering (SSR) With React, express.js, and esbuild.  We also discuss several of his other articles, including Hey Siri, We’re Breaking Up, and 3 Lines of Code Shouldn’t Take All Day. SponsorsTop End DevsRaygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trialCoaching | Top End DevsLinksHow to Set Up Server Side Rendering (SSR) With React, express.js, and esbuild | dev/tailsdev / tailsHow to Replace Webpack in Create React App With esbuild Hey Siri, We're Breaking UpTaking Flight Without a Smart Phone3 Lines of Code Shouldn’t Take All DayHomeTwitter: @devtailsGitHub: adamjbergPicksAdam- Upload - Season 1Jack- Micro State Management with React Hooks: Explore custom hooks libraries like Zustand, Jotai, and Valtio to manage global statesTJ- Netlify FunctionsAdvertising 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.

In today’s all-panelist episode, we cover our favorite equipment from keyboards and mouse, to computers and monitors, from webcams to microphones. SponsorsTop End DevsCoaching | Top End DevsLinksDiscord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & CommunitiesGitHub Copilot · Your AI pair programmerPicksJack - Donate to the Red CrossJack- Pizza Ovens | Make Pizza | Ooni Pizza OvensPaige- The White Lotus | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.comTJ- Lilo & StitchAdvertising 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.