Transitioning to Modern Frameworks and Tools

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The speaker is currently focused on transitioning to modern frameworks like Next.js or Remix and moving away from custom route management logic. They are considering using the upcoming React router that's being remixed. They are also looking to move away from their custom CSS and JavaScript framework, Aphrodite, to explore alternatives like CSS modules or Panda CSS. These transitions require significant architectural changes and decision-making.

In episode 800 of Syntax, Scott and Wes sit down with John Resig, the creator of jQuery, to discuss the current state of React and TypeScript. They dive into the evolution of frontend frameworks, the challenges of server-side rendering, and the tech stack at Khan Academy.

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:59 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
01:32 What is jQuery?
05:31 Did you anticipate the success jQuery had?
07:16 allow-discrete, @starting-style.
- Install Nothing: App UIs With Native Browser APIs - Scott Tolinski.
07:54 Building the community around jQuery.
11:16 jQuery plugins.
13:00 Did you ever make money from jQuery?
16:13 What is your role at Khan Academy.
17:58 What is the tech stack at Khan Academy?
21:56 Why do you want to change your CSS and JS framework?
24:03 TypeScript vs Flow.
25:25 GraphQL federation.
28:08 What was your frontend framework journey?
30:23 Is there any part of React you wish would improve?
32:37 Reservations using React Router.
33:14 Khan Academy web platform vs native platform.
35:21 What do you use for state management?
38:48 What’s harder than it should be on the web today?
- Kilian’s Question On X.
- Polypane.app.
42:46 Opinions on JavaScript Sprinkles.
44:04 What’s with the $ sign in jQuery?
45:29 The challenges of having your name in such a widely used software.
51:06 Challenges with server-side rendering in React.
52:42 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.
54:48 What are the performance issues associated with internationalization?
56:57 Back to Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.