
DejaVue
Welcome to DejaVue, the Vue podcast you didn't know you needed until now! Join Michael Thiessen and Alexander Lichter on a thrilling journey through the world of Vue and Nuxt.
Get ready for weekly episodes packed with insights, updates, and deep dives into everything Vue-related. From component libraries to best practices, and beyond, they've got you covered.
Latest episodes

Sep 12, 2024 • 47min
Nuxt Modules and Open Source at work (with Lucie Haberer)
In this episode, Alex is joined by fellow Nuxt core team member Lucie Haberer, who is not only a DX Engineer at Prismic, doing open source but also public speaking.Together they talk about Lucie's recent free Nuxt and Nuxt UI course and how she got into Vue and Nuxt. Lucie explains further why she fell in love with Nuxt modules and which modules she built so far - with some enlightening surprise there!In addition, they talk about how Open Source works at Prismic - from when they do open source over to sponsoring projects and contributing - and many more insights. Enjoy the episode!Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(00:49) - A Free Nuxt UI Course
(04:02) - How you got into Vue.js
(06:42) - From Building a Nuxt module for SSG to joining the core team
(13:48) - A module to control your smart lightbulb?
(14:35) - Running a Nuxt module in every Nuxt app on the computer
(19:33) - Public Speaking and Conferences
(23:41) - Local Meetups
(26:26) - Lucie's responsibilities in the Nuxt team
(27:27) - Inbox 0 and GitHub notifications
(28:55) - Building vs. working with a framework
(31:21) - Monkey patching - but don't forget to raise an issue!
(32:11) - Being a DX Engineer
(35:20) - Prismic and Open Source
(40:56) - Open Source Sponsoring
(43:00) - Working with other frameworks
(45:36) - Wrapping up
Links and Resources$10 off for Michael's Nuxt Tips Collection* with this link and the code DEJAVUE10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany* with code DEJAVUEPrismicFree Nuxt UI CourseunheadNuxtLink RFC.nuxtrcNuxt Devtools DiscussiondefuDejaVue #E024 - Between Agency Work and Open Source (with Zoey and Dan from SIDESTREAM)Links marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Sep 5, 2024 • 1h 17min
Between Agency Work and Open Source (with Zoey and Dan from SIDESTREAM)
Zoey and Dan from SIDESTREAM join the conversation, bringing their expertise in open-source Nuxt modules. They explore how open-source initiatives enhance their agency work, the nuances of hiring in the Vue job market, and the tech stack choices that set them apart. The duo discusses the development of Sidebase from a template, their migration to TypeScript, and the benefits of community engagement in open-source. They also delve into the development of authentication modules and the evolving landscape of collaborating in the tech community. It's an insightful dive into innovation and cooperation!

Aug 29, 2024 • 57min
TypeScript and Content Creation (with Matt Pocock)
This episode of DejaVue includes not only knowledge but also a certain degree of magic, as Alex and Michael meet up with the one and only TypeScript Wizard Matt Pocock. Together, they talk about how he became a full-time educator and what the pros and cons are, then of course discussing everything around TypeScript - from Types vs. Interfaces, any vs. unknown, Matt's ts-reset library, Flappy Bird in TypeScript and more amazing nuggetsEnjoy the episode!Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(02:08) - How Matt came to join DejaVue
(03:03) - Becoming a full time TypeScript educator
(05:10) - What do you miss when doing full time content creation?
(08:16) - Being an employee vs. self-employed
(14:42) - Why using TypeScript?
(19:59) - TypeScript only for libraries?
(22:40) - Migrating JS to TS
(28:08) - The build/compile step
(33:20) - Types vs. Interfaces
(37:19) - Declaration Merging pitfalls
(41:35) - TS Reset and TS 5.5 improvements
(48:25) - TypeScript enforcing a way of programming
(51:18) - any vs. unknown
(54:25) - Wrapping up
Links and Resources$10 off for Michael's Nuxt Tips Collection* with this link and the code DEJAVUE10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany* with code DEJAVUEMatt's Truck streamBadass.devNeverThrowSentry migrating to TSStripe migrating to TSTS ResetDan Vanderkam's PR to TSTS Flappy BirdTotal TypeScriptLinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Aug 22, 2024 • 26min
Signals
It was teased in the last episode already and here it - Michael and Alex talk about the current hype in the front end development community: Signals. But if you as a Vue developer don't feel hyped around it and maybe even didn't hear much around it, fear no more - that is normal and will be explained in the episode too.Join the two Vue experts covering the history of Signals, what's behind the term and how they work in Vue.js and other major frameworks.And of course, the TC39 proposal to add Signals to the language itself wasn't forgotten either.Enjoy the episode! Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(01:06) - Signals and Reactivity
(04:41) - Functional Programming
(10:51) - Signals in Modern Frameworks
(11:48) - How Signals look like in other Frameworks
(14:20) - Signals in Vue
(15:20) - Signals vs. refs?
(17:51) - A Standard for Signals
(21:54) - Benefits of Signals in the language
(25:16) - Vue.JS DE Conf 2024
Links and Resources$10 off for Michael's Nuxt Tips Collection* with this link and the code DEJAVUE10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany* with code DEJAVUEDejaVue #E022 - Reactivity in VueHaskellOCamlElixirElmZodValibotSolid.jsBuilding solid-like Signals in Vue with shallowRefVue Docs on SignalsTC39 ProposalVueUseLinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Aug 15, 2024 • 42min
Reactivity in Vue
Join Alex and Michael on a talk about a key topic in Vue.js - the reactivity system. Before diving into how it works in Vue 3, reactivity in Vanilla JS is covered. Then, the differences between the major Vue versions are discussed, showing an astonishing evolution in terms of DX but also performance when it comes to reactivity.Of course, the ref vs reactive topic can’t be left out, and neither can signals and vapor mode.Sounds interesting? Then tune in!Enjoy the episode! Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(01:38) - What is Reactivity in general?
(03:47) - Reactivity in JavaScript?
(07:45) - Reactivity in Vue 1
(09:08) - Changes to reactivity in Vue 2
(10:47) - Reactivity system and caveats in Vue 2
(15:10) - Vue 3 Reactivity with Proxies
(19:00) - No IE11 support
(20:22) - Ref and Reactive in Vue
(25:12) - shallowRef, triggerRef and more
(28:23) - Why not shallowRef by default?
(31:24) - Vue's reactivity system as a standalone package
(34:21) - Vapor Mode
(40:52) - Wrapping Up
Links and Resources$10 off for Michael's Nuxt Tips Collection* with this link and the code DEJAVUE (Release on Aug 5th)10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany* with code DEJAVUEDejaVue #E015 with Evan YouPetite Vue TalkDebugging Guide: Why Your Vue Component Isn't Updating (and how to fix it)Marc Backes - Building a Time Machine with ProxiesCanIUse Beowser Usage StatsMichael Thiessen on ref vs. reactiveAlex's shallowRef guideAlpine.jsReactivue - Vue CAPI in React 👀Arrow-jsVapor Mode RepoVapor Mode PlaygroundLinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 22min
Documentation and Migration: From Vue 2 to Vue 3 (with Natalia Tepluhina)
For the 20th episode we surprise you with a "in-person" podcast episode! Alex is joined by Principal Engineer and Vue Core Team Member Natalia Tepluhina to talk about two important topics - Documentation and the Migration from Vue 2 to Vue 3. Learn in this episode what Natalia does in the core team, how difficult writing docs is and how to improve your doc writing skills. Also, gain insights in how GitLab's migration from Vue 2 to Vue 3 is going and get invaluable tips if you also have to migrate a project over!Enjoy the episode!Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue!
(01:32) - When did you start using Vue.js?
(02:42) - How could you introduce Vue at work?
(04:43) - Joining GitLab
(07:15) - Getting into public speaking
(10:05) - Memorable moments as a speaker
(16:22) - Moving to Amsterdam
(18:22) - Being part of the Vue.js Core Team
(20:27) - (Not) Documenting Vue Methods
(22:21) - $parent in Vue 2
(22:59) - AI as the new docs?
(25:00) - Regular Contributors to the Vue docs
(26:14) - Is writing docs is easy?
(31:45) - Documenting Vue 3 at release
(34:04) - Documentation as a garden
(37:00) - Separating Options and Composition API docs
(38:20) - Preferring the Options API for huge teams?
(41:49) - Inline Composables and other architectural patterns
(45:35) - Overusing Watchers
(46:57) - People - Share your thoughts and patterns!
(48:39) - Vue.js DE Conference
(49:14) - Migration from Vue 2 to Vue 3
(50:10) - How the component library blocks migration
(54:10) - Updating Unit tests during migration
(55:16) - No CAPI during migration
(57:13) - Migration of big old projects
(58:45) - Responsibility of library authors
(01:05:01) - Vue 3 Breaking changes
(01:06:31) - Will the migration ever end?
(01:07:48) - Other tips for migrating
(01:09:19) - Migrating without tests
(01:10:45) - Rewrite vs Migration?
(01:11:35) - Not migrating at all?
(01:13:54) - No CAPI during migration?
(01:15:58) - New questions with CAPI
(01:16:58) - Natalia back on stage at a conference?
(01:18:16) - What could the Vue team have done better?
(01:20:21) - Nuxt Tips Collection
(01:21:00) - Wrapping up
Links and Resources$10 off for Michael's Nuxt Tips Collection* with this link and the code DEJAVUE10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany* with code DEJAVUEGitLabDejaVue Episode with VanessaOptions API vs Composition APIOrganizing Composition API CodeBootstrap VueIlya KlymovBootstrap Vue NextLinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Aug 1, 2024 • 44min
Nuxt Tips You Have To Know
Are you using Nuxt and want to hear some insights you weren't aware of? Perfect! Then this DejaVue podcast episode is what you need. Michael and Alex are going through more than five big tips around Nuxt, from features under the radar over to a big chunk of amazing benefits and why they exist, all from Michael's Nuxt Tips Collection* which releases on Aug 5th (and of course we got a discount code for you)! In addition, further topics around the vue-based meta framework like the difference between @nuxt and @nuxtjs modules are discussed as well.Enjoy the episode! Chapters(00:00) - Welcome To DejaVue
(01:49) - Tip 1 - Disable Nuxt's auto imports
(03:54) - Opinion on Auto Imports
(08:12) - Tip 2 - The .nuxtignore file
(10:06) - Tip 3 - Dedupe data fetching
(12:04) - Tip 4 - Custom keyed composables
(17:00) - Tip 5 - Utilizing Layers
(21:41) - App Config
(25:50) - Why is app.config.ts an extra file?
(28:34) - The different types of Nuxt modules
(36:24) - Why are core modules not part of the core?
(38:41) - Go and write a module!
(40:54) - Upcoming Vue.js conference
(41:34) - More Tips?
(42:55) - Wrapping Up
Links and Resources$10 off for Michael's Nuxt Tips Collection* with this link and the code DEJAVUE (Release on Aug 5th)10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany* with code DEJAVUEAnthony's Explicit Import ESLint moduleAlex' video about Nuxt LayersDave Stewart's Layers ArticleMichael's Mastering Nuxt article about the different configs in Nuxt 3*The Nuxt module listModule Authors GuideLinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Jul 25, 2024 • 20min
Insights from the Nuxt Team Retreat
In this episode of DejaVue, Alex and Michael talk about the previous "IRL Nuxt event", which was a team meeting where most Nuxt Core Team members met in France.Together, they discuss why they met, what happened, why there was a delicious cake and further insights from the retreat, like more breaking changes to Nitro and Nuxt, codemods and other topics.Enjoy the episode! Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(01:04) - A real life Nuxt team meeting?
(02:44) - Who was at the meeting?
(04:11) - A cake?
(05:54) - Activities
(09:37) - How DejaVue came to life
(10:37) - Previous Vue Podcasts
(11:57) - Vue.js Australia?
(12:20) - Meetups
(13:23) - Further activities
(14:46) - Nitro breaking changes
(16:06) - Nuxt breaking changes
(18:36) - Meeting IRL more often?
(19:44) - Wrapping up
Links and Resources10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany* with code DEJAVUEE016 - The Future of Vue.js (with Evan You)E013 - The Road to Nuxt 4 (with Daniel Roe)E006 - Nuxt Server Components (with Julien Huang)Nuxt pending vs. status issueWIP Code modLinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Jul 18, 2024 • 54min
Tiptap and Vue.js (with Vanessa Otto)
In this episode of DejaVue, Alex and Michael are joined by Vanessa Otto, a Senior Engineer at GitLab and previously being the head of Frontend at Zavvy.After discussing Vanessa's co-host role in the German Working Draft podcast, it all revolves around the headless editor "Tiptap" in the episode. From hearing why Vanessa chose it instead of other editors and her research around editors, Tiptaps integration with Vue and what the "headless" part of the editor adds to it, over to which use cases are ideal for Tiptap. And yes, an example repository is included so you can convince yourself of the easiness! Enjoy the episode! Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(00:55) - Guest Introduction
(04:00) - About the "Working Draft" podcast
(09:54) - What is Tiptap?
(12:30) - Is Tiptap framework agnostic?
(15:38) - The headless part of Tiptap
(18:38) - Customization as the biggest benefit?
(23:26) - How Tiptap content is serialized and saved
(25:25) - Maturity of Tiptap
(28:03) - Adding own blocks to Tiptap
(32:01) - Tiptap and Vue principles
(34:42) - Did the community around Tiptap grew?
(36:22) - ProseMirror as the base for Tiptap
(38:50) - Tiptap Extensions - Seamless with Vue?
(42:48) - Calling Tiptap extensions
(46:55) - Call to Action: A fun idea for a Tiptap Project?
(47:09) - Meet Vanessa and Alex in Germany this Autumn!
(48:22) - Why Vanessa chose Tiptap
(51:32) - Wrapping Up!
Links and Resources10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany with code DEJAVUEWorking Draft Podcast (German)Vannessa's Research/Comparison TableTiptapawesome-tiptapawesome-vueProseMirrorVannessa's Example repo with TipTap and OpenAILinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.

Jul 11, 2024 • 52min
The Future of Vue.js (with Evan You)
After the first part, Michael and Alex continue their conversation with the one and only Evan You, covering the future of the modern JavaScript Framework.Starting straight with possible plans for Vue 4 to address common pain points and no ETA for the next major, exciting improvements like native CSS Scoping or removing the need for declaring props are discussed (though nothing is set on stone)!Next, Vue 3.5 and it's current alpha version are on the list. We all look forward to the amazing features in the next minor version, including Lazy Hydration, perf improvements, easier types and also new composables like useTemplateRef.Eventually, the State of Suspense, Vapor Mode, Volar, and Mobile App Development with Vue are addressed as well.Enjoy the episode!Chapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue!
(01:06) - Do you have any plans for Vue 4?
(02:47) - Ref Unwrapping in objects
(05:22) - Native CSS Scoping, Signals and Browser range
(07:12) - Defaulting to script setup and TypeScript
(11:12) - No prop declaring necessary anymore
(13:43) - Nothing set in stone for Vue 4
(14:50) - Vue 3.5 improvements
(15:50) - Internal type improvements
(16:33) - Reactive Props Destructure RFC
(19:31) - useId and useTemplateRef
(21:00) - Do we still need custom directives?
(22:06) - Lazy Hydration
(22:57) - Allowing Hydration mismatches on purpose
(25:10) - Custom Lazy Hydration Triggers
(26:18) - Vue 3.5 Alpha
(26:56) - State of Suspense
(30:17) - Vapor Mode
(33:44) - Performance of Vapor
(35:31) - Volar and the Vue VS Code Extension
(39:09) - Negativity towards Volar
(40:18) - Mobile App Development with Vue
(42:51) - What content would help the Vue community?
(51:07) - Wrapping up!
Links and Resources10% discount for the vue.js de Conf in Bonn, Germany with code DEJAVUENuxt UI Pro* - Get 20% off with code LICHTER until July 14thReactive Props Destructure RFCVolarVue Language ToolsNuxtJS Framework BenchmarkEcosystem CI (Vue)NativeScriptTailwindCSSKevin Deng (sxzz)Anthony FuDaniel RoeLinks marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.
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