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Anirudh and Akshay dive into the revolutionary world of decentralized coding. They tackle the unique challenges faced while building Tangled.sh, a platform enhancing collaboration through social coding. The conversation highlights the integration of decentralized technologies with enterprise solutions and the balancing act of privacy versus publicity for developers. They also discuss innovative approaches to pull requests and commit management, envisioning a user-friendly decentralized coding ecosystem that enhances collaboration and developer engagement.

Eli Mallon, founder of Streamplace and a pioneer in decentralized video solutions, discusses the future of video streaming. He shares the challenges of building platforms that prioritize user engagement and alternatives to centralized models like Twitch. The conversation dives into content ownership, monetization strategies, and the potential of micropayments for supporting creators. Additionally, Eli explores how decentralized technology can reshape social media, emphasizing the need for sustainable and accessible digital experiences for everyday users.

This week we're once again joined by Zach Jackson, creator of Module Federation, and now core team member of ByteDance's rspack project. In this episode we talk about the bundler landscape, the future of web development, and how rspack is changing the game.https://x.com/rspack_devhttps://x.com/ScriptedAlchemyhttps://rspack.dev/Episode sponsored By WorkOS (https://workos.com) and MailTrap (https://l.rw.rw/devtools_1)Become a paid subscriber our patreon, spotify, or apple podcasts for the full episode.https://www.patreon.com/devtoolsfmhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devtoolsfm/subscribehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devtools-fm/id1566647758https://www.youtube.com/@devtoolsfm/membership

Join Sam Goodwin, creator of Alchemy and former Amazon engineer, as he dives into the world of infrastructure as code. He critiques current tools like Terraform, advocating for a simpler, TypeScript-based solution. Sam discusses leveraging AI for resource management and introduces innovative concepts like Cloudflare's durable objects, emphasizing efficiency and data isolation. He also highlights the significance of community engagement and envisioning the future of infrastructure management, making this conversation a must-listen for tech enthusiasts.

In this discussion, Rodrigo Pombo, the mind behind Code Hike, reveals his journey in software development and his focus on enriching technical documentation. He addresses the challenges of traditional Markdown and how Code Hike adds dynamic animations for enhanced content engagement. The conversation also touches on the evolution of user-centered design in content creation, innovations in syntax highlighting, and the revolutionary impact of React Server Components. Rodrigo envisions a future where AI plays a significant role in shaping content authoring.

Antonio Scandurra, co-founder of Zed and former core contributor to Atom, shares his journey through text editor development. He highlights the evolution from Atom to the Rust-based Zed, emphasizing its performance and collaborative features. The conversation dives into Zed's innovative data structures, like the sum tree, and the significance of a custom UI framework. Scandurra also discusses integrating AI into text editors while maintaining simplicity, envisioning a future where collaboration and intelligent features redefine coding experiences.

This week we're joined by Simen Svale, the co-founder and CTO of Sanity.io Sanity is a content management system that's built for developers, and it's a great alternative to traditional CMSs like WordPress. Sanity focuses on developer experience, and it's a great choice for building modern, scalable content-driven applications.https://sanity.iohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simenss/?originalSubdomain=nohttps://x.com/svaleBecome a paid subscriber our patreon, spotify, or apple podcasts for the ad-free episode.https://www.patreon.com/devtoolsfmhttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/devtoolsfm/subscribehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devtools-fm/id1566647758https://www.youtube.com/@devtoolsfm/membership

In this discussion, Charles Lowell, a developer and consultant known for the Effection library, dives into structured concurrency in JavaScript. He breaks down how structured concurrency can solve the limitations of promises and improves resource management. The conversation includes insights into enhancing developer experience with tools like Backstage and the significance of 'affection' in managing concurrent operations. Lowell also touches on debugging challenges and the forthcoming V4 release, emphasizing community engagement in JavaScript asynchrony.

Join Josh Comeau, a developer and educator known for his engaging interactive courses on CSS, React, and JavaScript. He shares his journey from developer to educator, emphasizing the evolution of AI tools like GitHub Copilot in making coding more intuitive. Explore how multi-sensory design can enhance web experiences, and get insights on his new React course aimed at junior developers. Josh discusses the critical role of human guidance in the face of AI advancements, ensuring thoughtful use of technology in education.

David Blass, creator of ArkType, dives into the world of TypeScript and runtime validation. He discusses ArkType's unique native syntax and set-based type system that offers optimized performance. David explores technical challenges in developing robust APIs inspired by TypeScript principles. The conversation also touches on enhancing type inference and improving JSON validation performance. He emphasizes the need for clear error messaging and innovative solutions to simplify complexities in type validation, making development smoother and more efficient.