The choice of tech stack should prioritize backend technologies like Node and the database over the front-end framework. Selecting a front-end tool that aligns with personal familiarity is beneficial, yet React is recommended for broadening skills. While combining React with Express is common, alternative technologies like Hano may offer more modern solutions. Introducing Next.js can complicate the setup if additional functionalities like authentication and database management are already in play, hence simplicity with React and Hano is advised. It's crucial for developers to explore implementing features independently rather than relying too quickly on established services like Clerk.
In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about the future of JavaScript frameworks, building custom authentication systems, limiting API access, using Caddy server proxy for local development, component props in JSX, structuring a relational database, and more!
Show Notes
- 00:00 - Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:48 - Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 04:37 - The future of JavaScript frameworks
- 09:09 - How to use Caddy for local development
- 14:27 - When to use an API
- 17:38 - Where does Scott get his amazing t-shirts?
- 21:33 - Best screwdriver for kids toys
- 24:31 - Strategies for database design
- 30:21 - Do we need frameworks?
- 32:19 - Best tech stack for building a basic login system
- 37:56 - Syntax video episodes
- 40:25 - Component props in JSX
- 45:26 - Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs
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