The React Show

Many people are using serverless these days, often without even really thinking about it because they are the default mode of operation for many popular services like NextJS with Vercel. But what is it? Should you use it? Join Richard and I as we discuss serverless, how it works, and how we consider using it.Join The Reactors! thereactshow.com/the-reactors-communityJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/zXYggKUBC2My book: Foundations of High-Performance React https://www.thereactshow.com/bookMusic by DRKST DWN: https://soundcloud.com/drkstdwnSupport the show

Join Steven Schkolne, creator of a revolutionary new dev tool for React apps, as he discusses the features and benefits of Mighty Meld. Topics covered include real-time UI updates, challenges of testing and editing responsive layouts, and the potential of generative AI in programming.

What would it take to grow my freelance business? How do I find actually good clients and stand out? Tim Noetzel is the creator of FreelanceGPS.com and gives me coaching on how to get better at freelancing including: positioning, marketing,  and where to find great clients.https://freelancegps.com/https://twitter.com/timnoetzelthereactshow.com/supportJoin The Reactors! thereactshow.com/the-reactors-communityJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/zXYggKUBC2My book: Foundations of High-Performance React https://www.thereactshow.com/bookConsulting: https://thomashintz.orgMusic by DRKST DWN: https://soundcloud.com/drkstdwnSupport the show

Savas launched Stormkit around 5 years ago as a solo-founder. We discuss what it's like to build and a launch a SaaS product and keep it running and growing for so many years. We also talk about a previous food delivery startup Savas started in Instanbul. Armed with the experience Savas talks about everything from motivation to finding a cofounder to building what people want.https://www.stormkit.io/https://github.com/stormkit-io/monorepo-template-reacthttps://twitter.com/stormkitiothereactshow.com/supportJoin The Reactors! thereactshow.com/the-reactors-communityJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/zXYggKUBC2My book: Foundations of High-Performance React https://www.thereactshow.com/bookConsulting: https://thomashintz.orgMusic by DRKST DWN: https://soundcloud.com/drkstdwnSupport the show

Discussion on the Dvorak keyboard layout and its advantages, comparison of different code editors including NeoVim and VS Code, exploration of DIY keyboards and their functionality, frustration with keyboard mapping and control key, simplifying manipulation of code blocks within if statements, comparison of Emacs and VS Code as text editors, shifting mentality in programming towards critical thinking, tradeoff between Rust and other languages.

Segun Adebayo, creator of Chakra UI, Panda, Zag, and Ark, discusses his success in creating popular open source libraries. They explore the unique features of Tracker UI, the potential of state machines in UI components with Zag, and the role of empathy in software development. Challenges of using style props and the best places for information and help are also discussed.

Delve into web application security, discussing threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Explore topics such as data validation, authentication, and authorization. Understand the risks of implementing your own cryptography. Learn about log security and intrusion detection. Gain tips for writing secure code and checking the security of libraries and services.

Can you even write good code in the workplace? It might often feel difficult and we have a chat about that and also some ideas on how to do it anyways.thereactshow.comJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/zXYggKUBC2My book: Foundations of High-Performance React https://www.thereactshow.com/bookConsulting: https://thomashintz.orgMusic by DRKST DWN: https://soundcloud.com/drkstdwnSupport the show

In this episode we dive deep into what the JavaScript engine actually does when you define and call a function; including for React components defined as functions! We learn a lot of fun nuggets along the way like how function invocation relates to lexical scoping and closures!thereactshow.comConsulting: https://thomashintz.orgMusic by DRKST DWN: https://soundcloud.com/drkstdwnSupport the show

Learn about the challenges and excitement of launching a software project. Explore the process of coming up with project ideas and the importance of experience in the social space. Discover the resources for starting software projects and the evolution of startup ideas. Emphasize the value of launching a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and the challenges of gaining traction. Highlight the importance of setting deadlines, failure analysis, and marketing for successful software project launches.