Victory Dumebi Nwani joins the round up to discuss integrating the Dialogflow from Google Cloud into your application to manage voice and chat capabilities for your application. Victory dives into the stack he used to put together a functioning app using that offering from Google. Links Integrating A Dialogflow Agent Into A React ApplicationDialogflow DocumentationA brief introduction to Chatbots with DialogflowDialogflow pricingLinkedIn: Victory NwaniGitHub: Nwani Victory ( vickywane...

Priscila Oliveira and Mark Story join the panel to discuss the recent transition at Sentry from vanilla JavaScript to React and TypeScript. The show starts out with the panelists nerding out over Sentry and how they use it, then they dive into the code transition and the things that they learned from their conversion to TypeScript. Links Slow and Steady: Converting Sentry’s Entire Frontend to TypeScriptTwitter: Sentry ( @getsentry )Twitter: Mark Story ( @mark_story )Twitter: Priscila...

Despite JavaScript being a single-threaded language, you can now leverage multi-threaded computing thanks to modern browser features such as web workers, workouts and service workers. In this show, Majid explains how these features work and what problems they solve. We also discuss the strategies you can use to introduce them to production codebases and give your users a much more enjoyable experience on your web app. Links Comlink makes WebWorkers enjoyableWorkboxFigmaThe AssemblyScript...

In today’s episode of React Round Up, Nigerian-based developer Dillion Megida explains how you can create source plugins for Gatsby, the static site generation tool. Gatsby can be used to create landing pages, blogs and e-commerce sites, among other things, and it contains a vast plugin ecosystem that helps developers avoid reinventing the wheel when creating their applications. Dillion also shares his experience blogging for websites such as LogRocket, FreeCodecamp and Dev.to and talks us...

In this episode, they dive deep into the world of event sourcing with special guest, Luis Galeas, CEO and founder of Ambar. Lucas Paganini, along with Chris and Peter explore the intricacies of event sourcing, comparing front-end implementations using Redux and back-end approaches, and highlighting the benefits, drawbacks, and practical applications. Luis shares his expertise on event sourcing, discussing how events act as the primary source of truth and the importance of understanding system...

This week the panelists dive into their work backgrounds and discuss the ins and outs of working at small and large companies. They aim specifically at whether one is better than the other for building a career. Picks Jack- Virtual CoffeePaige- Raspberry Pi Beginner's Guide 4th EditionTJ- Rocket Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/react-round-up--6102072/support.

React Hook Form is a terrific way to manage state in, from, and through, your forms in React. Since React itself doesn't give you much to manage forms, React Hook Form steps into the gap to help you manage your forms and provide features and functionality to your forms. Our guest, Vijit Ail worked through several of the options out there for managing states and walks the panel through his decision to use React Hook Form. Links React Hook FormRedux...

In today’s show, frontend engineer Tyler Hawkins shares his tips on how you can write clean, maintainable and readable code. Using the examples from his article on the same subject, he explains the importance of using clean code principles to make it easier for different developers to collaborate on a codebase. Tyler also discusses how you can better structure your tests and have more confidence in how they are written. Links React Clean CodeUse ternaries rather than && in JSXGitHub...

In this episode, Lucas, Chris, and Peter are joined by Colby Fayock, the Director of Developer Experience Engineering at Cloudinary and a content creator. Join them as they dive deep into the world of AI-powered WYSIWYG editors for React. They explore the practicality of running AI models locally versus on remote servers, discover Google's innovative browser-based AI models in Chrome, and discuss the versatility and editor compatibility with formats like JSON and Markdown. They also touch on...

Chris Laughlin joins the round up to discuss how to use the WebKit Speech Recognition API to interact with your react applications. This opens up a wide range of capabilities for web and React applications. Links Adding Voice Search to a React ApplicationUsing the Web Speech APIGitHub | streamich/react-useRecutDescriptSvelteNetlifyGithub Co-pilotGitHub: Chris Laughlin ( chrislaughlin ) Picks Carl- Subscribing to different newslettersChris- Script Kit by John LindquistJack- GitHub |...

In today's episode, they dive deep into the intricacies of creating a seamless image zoom functionality with our special guest, Robert Pierce, a seasoned software engineer with 13 years of experience and the mastermind behind the popular React Medium Image Zoom library. They tackle the challenges of zooming in on images while maintaining quality, elaborate on accessibility concerns, and discuss the technical hurdles, including those pesky Safari issues. They also explore the efforts to make...

In this episode, they dive deep into the intricacies of deploying server-side rendering applications using Next.js on AWS. Join them as  Brandon Bayer, the CEO of Flightcontrol shares insightful experiences on overcoming production challenges with FlightControl. Discover why FlightControl's infrastructure, cost-saving capabilities, and new build system—including Lambda support—are game changers for developers. They talk about updates and exciting projects from Lucas and Chris, explore the...

 In today's episode, our host Lucas Paganini sits down with special guest Paul Bratslavsky, a seasoned software engineer at Strapi, to explore the powerful synergy between Strapi, a versatile JavaScript-based headless CMS, and the cutting-edge features of Next.js. Dive into the rapid development capabilities these technologies offer, streamlining workflows, and quickly delivering products to clients. They also delve into the convenience of Strapi Cloud for effortless app deployment and...

In today's episode, they dive deep into the evolving landscape of mobile development by comparing React Native and Capacitor, two pivotal technologies for transforming web code to run seamlessly on mobile devices. Special guest,  Jamon Holmgren, CTO and co-founder of Infinite Red, brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation, offering insights and firsthand experiences with these tools.Join them as they thoroughly discuss the considerations for choosing between Capacitor and React Native,...

Chris Laughlin joins the round up to discuss how to use the WebKit Speech Recognition API to interact with your react applications. This opens up a wide range of capabilities for web and React applications. Links Adding Voice Search to a React ApplicationUsing the Web Speech APIGitHub | streamich/react-useRecutDescriptSvelteNetlifyGithub Co-pilotGitHub: Chris Laughlin ( chrislaughlin ) Picks Carl- Subscribing to different newslettersChris- Script Kit by John LindquistJack- GitHub |...

Levan Katsadze is a Software Developer. In this episode, they explore a fascinating project, which offers migration rules for moving websites, emails, and databases between hosts. They talk about the tool's functionality and bugs encountered during testing. Additionally, they shed light on the user-friendly nature of the software and discuss their VS Code extension block, emphasizing the importance of code structure for developers. They delve into the world of web components and upcoming...

Cagatay Civici is the founder of PrimeFaces, PrimeNG, PrimeReact and PrimeVue. In this episode, they delve into the world of UI component libraries and the business of open source. Join them as they explore Primetech's journey from consulting work to a thriving team focused on UI component development and the value of selling a library of components with a premium paid version. They also take a closer look at the tailored features and commercial aspects of the Primary Act library and gain...

Jamon Holmgren is the Co-founder & CTO at Infinite Red, Inc. They dive into the captivating world of React and React Native, exploring the evolution of these technologies and their implications for developers. They engage in thought-provoking discussions on deployment challenges, user expectations in mobile app development, and the intricate process of integrating React Native into existing apps. Join them as they dissect the nuances of React Native, compare it to other frameworks like...

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 Links Sean’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...