Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat

Recorded at EmberConf from the heart of the Multnomah Whiskey Library with Jared Galanis, Software Engineer on the Ember Learning Team, and Preston Sego aka NullVoxPopuli, Software Artificer at AuditBoard, Chuck and Robbie delve into the evolution and future of the Ember framework. Though Ember isn’t often in the spotlight for being cutting-edge, Jared and Preston unravel the exciting developments in the Ember ecosystem. The conversation centers around Ember Polaris, the eagerly awaited next edition of the Ember framework. Preston explains the concept of "editions" in semantic versioning and how Polaris aims to provide a cohesive story for integrating new features. They also discuss Ember's shift to Vite as a modern build system, resulting in improved performance, startup time, and enhanced plugin ecosystem. Jared sheds light on the Ember learning team and his background in front-end and back-end development. He reinforces Ember's commitment to offering smooth upgrade paths for applications over the years, giving developers a sense of security and longevity. In this episode, Jared and Preston talk to Robbie and Chuck about the upcoming release of Ember Polaris and its compatibility with Vite, the unique reactivity primitives of Ember, and how changes can modernize the Ember framework while ensuring long-term app stability. Key Takeaways [00:29] - Intro to Jared and Preston. [02:32] - A whiskey review: Willett Straight Rye Whiskey. [14:50] - Tech hot takes. [25:25] - Jared and Preston’s favorite programming language. [27:29] - New developments in Ember, including Polaris. [39:44] - A whiskey review: Four Roses Single Barrel. [46:45] - Preston’s opinion on Glimmer. [56:26] - Chuck, Robbie, Preston, and Jared discuss gaming. Quotes [18:58] - “One thing that I’ve appreciated about Tailwind is that it has done a better job of teaching people actually CSS than where people go to learn CSS.” ~ Preston Sego [30:07] - “It’s exciting to see Ember moving towards being able to use standardized build systems that are used widely throughout Javascript.” ~ Jared Galanis [52:34] - “People in the React ecosystem are perfectly fine with half-baked things and are willing to try an idea and run with it in their production code.” ~ Preston Sego Links Jared Galanis Jared Galanis on LinkedIn Jared Galanis Twitter Preston Sego on LinkedIn Preston Sego Twitter Ember EmberConf Subway Netflix Willett Straight Rye Whiskey RC Cola React Angular Sagamore Rye Whiskey Google Semver Tailwind CSS The Primeagen Impossible Burger The JS Party Podcast Svelte Vue Preact Next.js Vite JS Jest Four Roses Single Barrel Chicken Cock Whiskey Glimmer.js Remix Steam Deck Asus FIFA 2023 Sunlight Moonlight NVIDIA Shield Tesla GitHub Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Work-life balance can feel like an impossible expectation to meet. For developers and other tech professionals, it’s even harder to unplug when your profession and personal life are connected to the web. Can developers resist the urge to overwork and embrace non-traditional ways of working? Jason Lengstorf, Host of Learn With Jason, believes "your job doesn't matter". He explores the concept of "grinding" and shares his ideas on the nuances of working long hours and the importance of maintaining a balanced approach. His perspective revolves around the idea that while putting in extra hours to learn and develop skills can be beneficial, overcommitting to work and neglecting other aspects of life can lead to a loss of creativity, identity, and overall well-being. In this episode, Jason talks to Robbie and Chuck about his opinion on popular Twitter tech topics, the effects of grinding in your career, and whether traditional jobs have become obsolete. Key Takeaways [01:01] - What’s new with Jason since the last episode? [01:42] - A whiskey review: Bunnahabhain 18-Year Whisky. [16:01] - Tech hot takes. [19:17] - Jason talks about developers being attached to specific tools. [22:58] - A whiskey review: Chicken Cock Whiskey Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye. [29:31] - How constant grinding is detrimental to your career. [38:01] - Jason’s relationship with work. [44:49] - Jason talks about his camera gear. Quotes [20:14] - “I want to build cool shit for the internet and the tools are just tools.” ~ Jason Lengstorf [30:00] - “I feel very strongly that the idea of being always on is detrimental.” ~ Jason Lengstorf [40:27] - “The internet is an information vehicle and the information that we’re conveying most of the time is to convince you to put some dollars into somebody else's pocket.” ~ Jason Lengstorf Links Learn with Jason Learn with Jason YouTube Jason Lengstorf Twitter Jason Lengstorf LinkedIn Multnomah Whiskey Library Bunnahabhain 18 Year Whisky RC Cola YouTube The Macallan Taylor Poindexter Tailwind CSS Front End Feud Rust React PHP Node JS Chicken Cock Whiskey Island Rooster Rum Barrel Rye Sagamore Rye Whiskey Twitter Angular Alone Hilton Marriott RenderATL Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By now we know that an engineer with skin in the game is a senior engineer. Experience teaches wisdom and Jack Herrington, Principal Full Stack Engineer, has plenty of it. Jack dissects the various programming languages from old school to new school, sharing anecdotes and opinions on PHP, ColdFusion, and React. He explores the ongoing JS fatigue phenomenon and emerging alternatives like Deno and Quick. Though Jack is up to date on the latest in tech, he questions the need for complex toolchains and whether simpler solutions, like HTML and JavaScript, might suffice. In this episode, Jack talks to Robbie and Chuck about polarizing tech topics, whether React Server Components changed React, and the state of Web Assembly. Key Takeaways [01:15] - Intro to Jack Herrington. [02:04] - A whiskey review: Barrell Private Release Amaro Cask Finish. [09:53] - Tech hot takes. [19:51] - Did RSCs turn React into PHP? [29:00] - Big architectural changes at Vercel. [30:31] - Jack’s opinion on the future of the web. [36:09] - Jack talks about interesting things happening on Nextdoor. [39:43] - Jack gives Chuck pizza-making tips and tricks. [44:49] - What Jack’s career would be if he weren’t in tech. Quotes [14:04] - “If you give somebody else your problem to solve, they’re becoming a better engineer while you are not.” ~ Jack Herrington [32:30] - “There’s a whole form validation system right in the browser, and nobody uses it.” ~ Jack Herrington [48:05] - “The approach that I have to coding is very practical. I like building stuff for customers, so that's the way I teach it.” ~ Jack Herrington Links Jack Herrington Jack Herrington Twitter Jack Herrington LinkedIn The Blue Collar Coder YouTube React Next JS Rust The Primeagen Barrell Private Release Amaro Cask Finish Tailwind CSS Panda CSS Svelte Twitter GitHub Oregon State University ChatGPT WordPress Kindle Deno Fresh Qwik Astro Node JS Redux Elm Lego Ember Tanner Linsley Angular Vercel Apple Nintendo Vue Microsoft Edge Disney National Geographic Nextdoor Ooni Safeway Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The tech industry is in the middle of an AI revolution, and some developers are wondering if their jobs are at stake. Rizel Scarlett, Developer Advocate at Github, is encouraging developers to embrace the technology instead of fearing it. As a developer advocate, Rizel’s mission is to empower developers with the knowledge to navigate open source and make the most of GitHub’s tools - including Github’s AI pair programmer, Copilot. She sheds light on some of the features of Copilot that make it stand out among traditional code editors. She introduces Copilot for Docs, Voice, CLI, and Chat which are expected to elevate the coding experience, enhance coding efficiency, improve accessibility, and offer insights for developers of all skill levels. Rizel is a major AI advocate and she believes the technology will make coding more inclusive and user-friendly, allowing a wider range of individuals to participate actively in the developer community. In this episode, Rizel talks to Chuck and Robbie about the importance of technical skills in advocacy roles, how AI is transforming coding, and using AI to foster inclusivity in tech. Key Takeaways [01:01] - Introduction to Rizel Scarlett. [01:40] - A whiskey review: Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey. [08:07] - Tech hot takes. [14:24] - Should developer advocate or developer relations be technical roles. [26:21] - Open source projects Rizel is currently excited about. [32:28] - Rizel delves into the various dimensions of GitHub Copilot. [35:41] - What would Rizel do if she wasn’t in tech. [45:11] - Rizel talks about buying a house and the moving process. Quotes [15:24] - “I think particularly, it’s helpful if a developer advocate is willing to be technical or is already technical.” ~ Rizel Scarlett [22:55] - “What people should start thinking about more is just having range on the team.” ~ Rizel Scarlett [32:45] - “GitHub is going all in on the AI front.” ~ Rizel Scarlett Links Rizel Scarlett Rizel Scarlett Twitter Rizel Scarlett LinkedIn GitHub GitHub Copilot Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey Coca-Cola Sagamore Rye Whiskey Matt Pocock Josh Goldberg Tailwind CSS Twitter TikTok React Solid JS Angie Jones Brian West Astro Angular Brandon Roberts OpenSauced Ember Next JS Node JS Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shaundai Person, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, is a TypeScript convert, educator, and advocate for the programming language. But her unconventional journey started as a self-taught engineer working in sales before discovering her passion for coding during maternity leave. Shaundai candidly shares her personal journey from initially disliking TypeScript to becoming an enthusiastic advocate for its adoption. As a self-taught engineer, Shaundai describes her transformation from a "YOLO" coding mindset to appreciating the structured benefits that TypeScript offers, leading to more organized and efficient codebases. Her upcoming course, "TypeScript for JavaScript Developers," aims to bridge the gap between skepticism and appreciation for TypeScript, helping engineers embrace its potential for making a meaningful impact on their projects and careers. In this episode, Shaundai talks to Chuck and Robbie about how she landed her role at Netflix, her journey from being a TypeScript skeptic to an advocate, and her TypeScript course called Typescript to Javascript. Key Takeaways [00:43] - Introduction to Shaundai Person. [04:03] - A whiskey review: S.N. Pike’s Magnolia Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond. [13:09] - Tech hot takes. [31:44] - Shaundai talks about her course, Typescript for Javascript Developers. [41:04] - Why Shaundai was learning rails and golang. [46:30] - What are Shaundai’s favorite Netflix shows? Quotes [31:55] - “TypeScript was something I hated until I learned what the purpose was.” ~ Shaundai Person [34:11] - “I was in love with JavaScript because it fit my personal values.” ~ Shaundai Person [51:39] - “If I can spend time with the people that I love in the ways that I want to, then this is the most beautiful life that I can imagine for myself.” ~ Shaundai Person Links Shaundai Person Shaundai Person Twitter Shaundai Person LinkedIn TypeScript for JavaScript Developers Netflix S.N. Pike’s Magnolia Rye Whiskey Bottled in Bond Sagamore Spirit Fireball Hudson Whiskey Tailwind CSS Vanilla CSS Material UI Front End Happy Hour Ryan Burgess RenderATL Angie Jones Publix Instacart Nutrafol Shopify Codecademy Salesloft Angular React Basecamp WordPress Rust Next JS YAML Black Mirror Stranger Things How to Get Rich Hulu Amazon Prime Video Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Matt Pocock, TypeScript expert, shares his journey with TypeScript, benefits of functional components, and advice on transitioning teams. They discuss API contract issues, React hooks, and the importance of TypeScript for modern development.

Una & Adam from The CSS Podcast defend their Frontend Feud title against challengers Chuck & Robbie from Whiskey Web and Whatnot. Let’s get it on! For more info, see: https://changelog.com/jsparty/285 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating the current job market is proving to be a daunting task for developers, even experienced ones like Chuck. Does the hiring process need to be fixed? Taylor Desseyn, former Managing Director at Vaco, and a seasoned recruiter with 12 years of experience, believes so. Taylor advocates for a much-needed shift in mindset among hiring managers, emphasizing the importance of meeting candidates where they are. He suggests measures such as contract-to-hire options and redo opportunities, allowing candidates to show their true potential beyond the limitations of a single interview. Taylor believes a new approach would invite more diversity and inclusion into the hiring process and make the experience more fair and effective for the candidates and the employers. In this episode, Taylor talks to Robbie and Chuck about the flaws in the hiring process in the tech industry, the impact of hiring flaws on candidates, and potential solutions to create a more inclusive and effective system. Key Takeaways [00:54] - Introduction to Taylor Desseyn. [01:47] - A whiskey review: Copper Sky Distillery Wheat Whiskey. [09:30] - Why hiring is broken. [26:41] - Podcasts that Taylor has on rotation. [29:42] - Negative experiences with HOAs. [32:43] - Taylor talks about his horses. [44:21] - Taylor discusses his upbringing. Quotes [11:18] - “To me, I would say that company missed out on a great talent, you, because they were too concerned about the industry.” ~ Taylor Desseyn [22:50] - “I think 60% to 70% of the interview needs to be the company selling the opportunity to the candidate.” ~ Taylor Desseyn [36:14] - “Because of COVID, one thing I’ve realized is that we’re all overworked.” ~ Taylor Desseyn Links Taylor Desseyn Taylor Desseyn Twitter Taylor Desseyn LinkedIn Vaco Copper Sky Distillery Wheat Whiskey University of South Carolina Maker’s Mark WL Weller RenderATL Farm Bureau Financial Services GitHub Brian Douglas Amazon Ember React OpenSauced Carrot Tech Twitter Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday LongWinded by Nature Group Chat TikTok Guidance Counselor 2.0 Chris Coyier ShopTalk Twilio Microsoft YouTube Amway Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this milestone 100th episode, Chuck and Robbie are joined by a round table of industry experts and web developers with different philosophies, preferences, and experiences in the tech space to share their opinions on the state of web development. The round table includes Chris Coyier, Co-Founder of CodePen; Scott Tolinski, former Owner of Level Up Tutorials; Tracy Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of This Dot Labs; and Wes Bos, Founder of BosType Inc. The panel shares their opinions on the state of web development, reflecting on the journey from vanilla JavaScript to the rise of Tailwind CSS. They delve into the impact of Tailwind CSS on modern web development, discuss exciting new front-end APIs like the View Transitions API and Anchor Positioning API, and emphasize the importance of mastering JavaScript fundamentals. In this episode, Robbie and Chuck bring industry experts together for a captivating discussion filled with valuable insights on the evolution of front-end development, new web technologies, and their interests outside of web development. Key Takeaways [01:43] - An introduction to the round table of industry experts. [03:47] - A whiskey review: Sagamore and Benchmark. [07:00] - Tech hot takes. [21:14] - Scott’s experience using popover API. [23:18] - Chuck discusses Chris’ talk at RenderATL. [24:38] - How ChatGPT is negatively affecting Mozilla Firefox. [28:21] - What each guest would do if they weren’t in web development? [32:46] - Interesting topics on Chuck’s Twitter feed. [40:46] - What makes a milk? Quotes [09:11] - “CSS is getting so complex now that it has to be compiled.” ~ Wes Bos [23:15] - “Yeah, man, HTML rules.” ~ Scott Tolinski [25:33] - “People stopped using Google as much, they’re going to AI.” ~ Wes Bos Links Chris Coyier Chris Coyier Twitter Chris Coyier LinkedIn Wes Bos Wes Bos Twitter Wes Bos LinkedIn Scott Tolinski Scott Tolinski Twitter Scott Tolinski LinkedIn Tracy Lee Twitter Tracy Lee LinkedIn Kelly Vaughn Twitter Kelly Vaughn LinkedIn RenderATL CodePen Syntax Podcast Level Up Tutorials This Dot Labs Modern Web Sentry Sagamore Spirit Benchmark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Tailwind CSS Twitter Nuxt Angular React JS jQuery Ember Netflix Rust Microsoft Safari Mozilla Firefox WWCD23 Google Apple ChatGPT IMBD Adobe After Effects The Dalmore 12 Ken Wheeler Nike Trader Joe’s Smartless Podcast BlackRock Ferrari Make-A-Wish Foundation Apple News Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Douglas, Founder and CEO at OpenSauced, learned to code while pursuing his MBA and stayed up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies by tuning into podcasts and blogs. Brian’s passion eventually caught the attention of Netlify, where he joined as an advocate. Later, he became the first advocate at GitHub, building out a developer relations team. Brian shares insights into the open-source world and the challenges faced by maintainers. He introduces his current venture, OpenSauced.pizza, which aims to improve GitHub insights and provide valuable knowledge about open-source contributions and tech debt. Brian mentions plans to expand the platform's support to include other Git host providers like GitLab and Bitbucket.In this episode, Brian talks to Robbie and Chuck about his journey from developer to developer advocate, the importance of developer experience, and his current project, OpenSauced.pizza, focusing on GitHub insights with plans to expand to support other Git host providers. Key Takeaways [00:31] - Introduction to Brian Douglas. [01:59] - A whiskey review: Teeling Whiskey Wonders of Wood Single Pot Still. [08:42] - Tech hot takes. [15:03] - How Brian got into developer advocacy. [25:39] - Brian talks about OpenSauced. [32:15] - Future plans for OpenSauced. [37:09] - Chuck asks Brian to teach him how to Dougie. [38:06] - Brian explains how to start a podcast. [42:40] - What Brian is most excited about with AI. Quotes [21:08] - “Everyone complains about how many Spidermans have we seen or Batman origin stories we’ve seen, but it’s the same thing on the web.” ~ Brian Douglas [26:53] - “We want to move away from the big brother-like tools that exist.” ~ Brian Douglas [39:11] - “My thing is, just do it. If it doesn't work out, use all that to start a new one.” ~ Brian Douglas Links Brian Douglas Twitter Brian Douglas LinkedIn Github OpenSauced Little Caesars Teeling Wonders of Wood Single Pot Still Jameson Irish Whiskey World Drinks Awards Josh Goldberg Tailwind CSS Angular React Netlify Jamstack Radio Supabase Firebase Google Flutter Apple Vision Apple Microsoft Netflix GitLab Chris Coyier Pizza Hut Spotify GitHub Copilot Alexa Stack Overflow RenderATL SXSW Ember Sauced Newsletter Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Ship Shape Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Top-Tier, Full-Stack Software Consultants This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.