Hosts Robbie Wagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome special guest, Chris Coyier the co-founder of CodePen and an avid web enthusiast, to share his insights on the latest trends and happenings in the tech world. Pondering over the pros and cons of GitHub desktop, discussing React's influence on teams and efficiency, grappling with the hot topics around CSS and Tailwind, and airing their thoughts on Apple's latest Vision Pro, the conversation bounces around delightfully. All along, they’re savoring a pour from Barrell Craft Spirits and enjoying the occasional detour into pop culture, fitness, and more. Join them as they navigate through this tech-infused whirlwind with a dash of web nostalgia. Key Takeaways [00:48] - Discussing Movies and Pop Culture [02:32] - Introducing the Guest: Chris Coyier [03:05] - Chris's Journey with CodePen [03:56] - Chris's Other Projects and Interests [07:13] - Whiskey Tasting Begins [07:57] - Discussing the Whiskey: Barrel Bourbon [09:39] - Diving into Pop Culture: Movies and Celebrities [11:02] - Back to Whiskey: Rating the Barrel Bourbon [11:59] - Discussing Tech and Coding [25:58] - Hot Takes: Tech Debates [32:27] - Discussing the Evolution of Package Managers [33:16] - Exploring the Transition from Node to Bun [34:33] - The Impact of Vite on Development [34:46] - The Quirks of Tech Terminology [36:24] - The Shift from Global to Personalized Package Management [36:41] - The Influence of Microsoft in the Tech World [39:04] - The Evolution of Web Development and the Role of Abstractions [57:12] - The Future of Web Development: AR, VR, and AI [01:03:27] - The Impact of Tech on Everyday Life [01:03:43] - The Future of CodePen and the Tech Industry Links Chris Coyier Twitter Chris Coyier LinkedIn CodePen Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner Chuck Carpenter Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Whiskey Web and Whatnot Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund/⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/message