In this episode, The panelist of React Round-Up, View on Vue, Adventures in Angular, Ruby Rogues, and JavaScript Jabber speak with Sean Merron about Mastermind Groups of Startups and much more. Sean is the founder of today's topic and product “Mastermind Hunt.” This product is design to skillfully find a mastermind to take your business and skills to the next level. Sponsors Chuck's Resume TemplateDeveloper Book ClubBecome a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs Membership LinksSean’s...

In this episode, the panelists talk with Ben Nelson who is a co-founder and CTO of Lambda School. The panelists and Ben talk about Lambda School, the pros & cons of the 4-year university program for developers, and much more. Check it out! Sponsors Chuck's Resume TemplateDeveloper Book ClubBecome a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs Membership Links Ruby on RailsAngularJavaScriptElmPhoenixGitHubGet A Coder JobIncome Share Agreement’s DefinitionDevMountainCharles Max Wood’s TwitterNader...

Evan Rusackas is a UI/UX designer, front-­end developer, and data visualizer. They delve into the world of open-source development and commercialization. They explore the differences in managing open source and closed source code bases, the complexities and advantages of selling a commercial version of an open source project, and the challenges and rewards of earning money from open source work. Evan shares insights into the governance and code base management of the Apache Software...

In this episode of React Round Up Charles Max Wood hosts a solo podcast sharing his perspective on designing your perfect life. In this episode he addresses finding your dream job, building your dream life, and staying current. Start by deciding where you want to end up. Do you see yourself retiring? Working forever? Charles shares his vision for his future and discusses the retirements of others in his life.  Working back from the end of your life, Charles has you ask yourself what kind of...

Max Stoiber is the CEO at Stellate. They delve into the open-source versus closed source debate, featuring insights from prominent figures in the tech industry. From the challenges and complexities of transitioning from engineering to leadership to the evolution of open-source contributions and community support, this episode covers a wide range of compelling topics. They also explore the success and challenges of open-source businesses, with a focus on their sustainability in a global...

Monica Lent has been interested in software from a very young age, and made her first domain name when she was 9 years old. She left her job and founded a startup, analytic tool designed for bloggers designed around affiliate marketing. She talks about some of the lessons she’s learned, including how to sift through data and how to make it useful for people.  The panel discusses how to distill the priorities from the project manager so you know where to spend your time, something that takes...

 Gilad Shoham is a developer and open-source leader at Bit. They dive deep into the world of software development. They share insights on the shift from building R&D structures around applications to focusing on components. Discover the philosophy and methodology behind the transformation of feature development, and explore the technology's language-agnostic nature with specific language features. Alongside discussions about component lifecycles and versioning, learn about the challenges...

Lucas, Peter, and Chris delve into a fascinating discussion about functional programming, its application in the industry, and personal experiences working with related tools and technologies. From exploring the knowledge gap in functional programming to sharing anecdotes about learning new languages, they provide valuable insights into the world of functional programming. They also touch on the challenges and benefits of adopting functional programming techniques in development, along with...

Mohammad Bagher Abiyat is a senior full-stack developer & consultant. He is the co-founder of XQuad and Pheno Agency. They engage in a detailed discussion about Jotai, a library designed for atomic state management in React. They also delve into comparisons with established state management libraries like Redux, exploring the intricacies of Jotai's organization and architecture.Whether you're a seasoned developer or a tech enthusiast, this episode promises to deliver valuable insights and...

Dmitriy Kovalenko is a software engineer. They explore the practical considerations and implications of using UI systems such as Material UI and Radix for various web applications. They engage in insightful discussions about the delicate balance between time, money, and personal preference when selecting a UI system and the potential future concerns for frameworks, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in the UI development landscape. Join them as they unravel the complexities of...

Today we talk with Chris Frewin, a full-stack software engineer at private experience startup InClub, located in Zurich, Switzerland. Involved with all coding aspects, from the back-end, mobile app, CMS, and everything in-between, we learn about the challenges of being a solo developer at a startup. We learn a lot about Gherkin, the format for cucumber specifications. SponsorsChuck's Resume TemplateRaygun - Application Monitoring For Web & Mobile AppsDeveloper Book Club...

Chris, Lucas, and Peter dive into the world of UI libraries and the important considerations when selecting one for web development projects. They discuss the pros and cons of using popular libraries, emphasizing the importance of accessibility, internationalization, and long-term implications when making a choice. They also share their preferred libraries and promote their projects, providing valuable insights for developers navigating the diverse landscape of UI libraries. Stay tuned for an...

Dean Radcliffe is a senior software engineer at Optum. They explore the groundbreaking new library 𝗥𝘅𝑓𝑥, designed to revolutionize the handling of asynchronous effects in code for enhanced user experience and code stability. They lead a discussion on the significance of cancellation, concurrency, and error recovery for user experience and code stability, drawing analogies to a circuit breaker panel for managing async effects in code. They delve into practical implementations, the...

Chris, Lucas, and Peter engage in a deep technical discussion about package managers, testing tools, and technology preferences in React projects. The conversation emphasizes the extensive tech stacks used in React projects and the importance of functional programming and TypeScript. Additionally, they share valuable insights on UI libraries, JavaScript packages, and software and design team extension services, hinting at the potential for a future follow-up episode dedicated to front-end...

 In today's episode, the panel of experts delves into the intricate world of reactivity in JavaScript frameworks. They explore Angular's signal-based approach, React's virtual DOM and hoisting, and how libraries like RxJS and Redux handle reactivity. They also discuss the absence of a universal standard for reactivity in JavaScript and the challenges it presents for developers. Join them as they unravel the complexities of reactivity and its impact on modern application...

On this episode of React Round Up we chatted with Miroslav Nikolov, a UI developer at one.com, about his approach to unit testing React components. Miroslav discussed writing components in a human-friendly way, using the library UnexpectedJS. We also talked about Miroslav’s blog, including how he got started with it, and some of the tools he used, like Gatsby and Mailchimp. This is a great episode if you’re looking to learn more about how to approach unit testing in React. SponsorsChuck's...

Charles, Lucas, and Peter dive deep into the world of software development and React programming. They explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the daily work of React developers. They discuss the benefits and challenges of using AI tools such as Copilot, the nuances of turning designer files into code, and the potential impact of AI on web development. Stay tuned as they discuss the role of AI as a learning tool, the importance of accessibility, and their recommendations for...

They delve into the realm of software development, with a focus on React best practices. In this episode, they dissect the intricacies of component structuring and file management, emphasizing the nuances of design patterns and the prudent use of Redux for state management. Tune in for a deep dive into these critical aspects of development and stay ahead of the curve in your software engineering journey. SponsorsChuck's Resume TemplateDeveloper Book Club Become a Top 1% Dev with a Top End...

Welcome to the new set of panelists for the React Round Up podcast. Chris Frewin is a full-stack software engineer. Peter Osah is a full-stack software engineer. Lucas Paganini is a senior front-end Engineer. They delve into the world of software development and system architecture. They explore the nuances of vendor lock-in, migration strategies, and the diverse perspectives on deploying single-page applications. Additionally, they share their experiences with various tools, platforms, and...

Returning guest Mark Erikson joins the React Round Up team to discuss how he found himself in the position of being an open source maintainer for Redux, how he's helped shepherd/author future versions of Redux (and the complete overhauls that happened when React Hooks were introcuded), and the new examples he's written for Redux Toolkit to make Redux easier for devs to get started with. Mark also addresses some commons misconceptions around React and Redux, such as: is React Context a perfect...

Today the panel is discussing how to introduce new tech at work. They agree that it’s important to get input from all teams on the decision, although it will primarily affect the development team. One should also consider the different ways people make decisions, such as through discussion or quiet thinking, and give everyone time to come to a decision. The panel talks about positive and negative examples of how to introduce new tech at work. Thomas believes that it is important to...

Zain Sajjad is a frontend developer at his company Peekaboo Guru, an app built in React. The show begins with Zain explaining why he chose to build Peekaboo Guru in React. Ultimately, he chose React for its composability and reusability. He talks about how much data is shared between his React and React Native applications. Zain explains what he means by a container since he is not talking about Docker, and how he has the app organized. He talks about the differences between routing and...

In this episode of React Round Up, the panel talks with Kay Plößer, describing their experiences learning React. Kay is a software developer from Stuttgart, Germany and the author of the book React from Zero. They discuss the best approach to learning React from scratch. Kay describes the process of writing and producing his book 'React from Zero'. Initially he started with tutorials and lessons and then turned those into a book. It is constructed in two sections: basic and advanced and it's...

David Khourshid is the author of a library called Xstate, He has been a developer for 7 years, currently works for Microsoft, his passion is frontendTalks a. In college, he actually studied piano performance, and so he talks about how he got into programming and where he started. The panel discusses his unique husky animation and how he came up with the idea for it and went about programming it. The panel discusses what a state is in React. David defines a state as a moment in time. States...