Modern Web

Tejas Kumar and Tracy Lee discuss AI models, tool calling, and Vercel 's AI SDK for generating components. They explore AI agency, the importance of documentation, safety concerns, regulation, and the need for human oversight in AI development. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode here.

Josh Goldberg, TypeScript ES-Lint Maintainer, discusses the newest features and benefits of TypeScript ESLint v8, AI in coding, and industry adoption cycles. He highlights the improved performance and type-aware linting feature of TypeScript ESLint v8. They talk about the importance of using proper tools for better coding outcomes, the "trough of disillusionment" in technology adoption, and discus...

Join Jack Herrington and Tracy Lee at CascadiaJS 2024 as they talk about content creation, experimenting with new tools, and continuous learning. They cover some of the latest in what’s going on in the Vercel, Next.js, and Deno Deploy ecosystems, and what these teams are doing to enable easy deployment and better community collaboration. Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on YouTube Rea...

Dominic Farolino, Software Engineer on the Google Chrome team, shares his exciting work on adding observables to the browser as a web platform primitive to enhance web performance. He discusses the benefits of incorporating observables into browsers, simplifying developer workflows, and their efforts to make RxJS a widely used library. They also highlight the importance of setting deadlines, shari...

In this interview at RenderATL 2024, Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel interview Amanda Martin, a developer advocate at Wix, about integrating AI models into web development platforms, incorporating AI into low-code environments, and the accessibility of AI technologies through APIs and pre-built models. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on YouTube Read more on our blog

On this episode of Modern Web, hosts Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, Adam Rackis, and guest JLarky share their takes on the JavaScript ecosystem, including thoughts on React version transitions and TypeScript compatibility. They also explore the challenges of library updates, as well as web standards and the complexities within standards bodies. Sponsored by This Dot Watch This Episode on YouTube Read more o...

Rich Harris, Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Adam Rackis discuss the state of Svelte, React Server Components (RSCs), and the future of web development. Discover React Server Components, web development's next evolution in co-locating resources for improved data management, and reusability. Uncover the benefits of component-based data fetching, like improved composition, and ease of development. Sponsore...

Colby Fayock joins hosts Ben Lesh, Adam Rackis, and Tracy Lee to talk about their latest takes on React Server Components, Next.js, and performance optimization. If you want to learn more about the React Server Components conversations on the web, the intricacies of caching in web development, the ins and outs of SDK development for Next.js, the power of type enforcement with tools like Zod and Ty...

Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel discuss their excitement for AI's industry impact and the ease of implementing RAG with databases and large datasets. Tracy also mentions upcoming tech conferences like City JS, Cascadia JS, and Render, emphasizing the value of attending in-person events. Sponsored by This Dot  Watch this episode on YouTube. Read more on our blog

On this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, Ben Lesh, and guest Matthew Phillips discuss what’s going on in the world of Astro. They explore the concept of 'Islands' and how Astro allows seamless integration of components from different frameworks like React or Vue. The conversation covers technical details like client directives for selective rendering and the challenges of...

Dev Agrawal talks about the newfound interest in building 'local first' applications, which is often seen as an outdated paradigm. With Rob Ocel, he discusses how these apps prioritize user devices as the primary data source, allowing for offline access and user control. The conversation highlights the benefits of local-first architecture in creating personalized experiences and seamless synchroni...

Rob Ocel and Jerome Hardaway continue their series on AI adoption. In this installment, they discuss the differences between small language models (SLMs) and large language models (LLMs), highlighting the unique strengths of each. They also explore the advancements in AI chips by tech giants like Apple and Google, and their potential impact on the industry for developers. The conversation touches...

Tracy Lee and Rob Ocel host an exciting episode featuring guest Shawn Wang, who shares insights on the emergence of AI engineering as a distinct field. Shawn emphasizes the importance of core knowledge and skills in AI engineering, and outlines a systematic approach to education and development. He envisions a future where AI engineering becomes a recognized profession, highlighting the rising dem...

Tracy Lee, Jerome Hardaway, and Rob Ocel continue their six part series on the six steps for AI adoption. In this episode they discuss AI API integration and better building with AI models. They discuss the importance of choosing the right tools for specific tasks, such as APIs for filtering inappropriate content. Jerome emphasizes the role of AI in enhancing coding abilities and problem-solving,...

Darcy Clarke shares vlt.sh, a new package manager which he has been building with npm Creator Isaac Schlueter and Node TSC member Ruy Adorno. Along with hosts Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Adam Rackis, he shares insights on emerging developer tools, pair programming, and sustainability in open source. Sponsored by This Dot. Watch this episode on YouTube. Read more on our blog.

Lindsay Wardell, senior software engineer at NoRedInk, shares her opinions on Elm, and explains why every software engineer should give it a try. She and Rob Ocel also discuss trends in fullstack development away from JavaScript, and why developers should broaden their experience with multiple languages to stay adaptable. Sponsored by This DotWatch this episode on our YouTube ChannelRead more on o...

Tracy Lee, Rob Ocel, and Jerome Hardaway continue their six part series on adopting AI technology into your workflow. In this episode, they discuss the importance of prompt engineering in optimizing AI interactions, emphasizing the need for clear communication, task breakdown, and effective tooling. Jerome highlights the significance of understanding AI prompts, avoiding humanization of AI, and le...

Dave Gray covers some of the latest updates to NextJS, including Server Actions, changes to static content caching, and the transition from dynamic to static content generation. They talk about the changing landscape of front-end development and popular frameworks like Vue, Angular, and Astro. Dave shares valuable insights on mastering new technologies by building simple CRUD applications, and set...

In this podcast episode, Tracy Lee, Rob Ocel, and Adam Rackis, alongside guest Kevin Whinnery, explore Deno, an alternative JavaScript runtime, and JSR, a TypeScript-first module registry. The conversation covers compatibility challenges, adoption strategies, and the potential impact of Deno and JSR in server-side JavaScript development. Sponsored by This Dot Watch this episode on our YouTube Chan...

Tracy Lee and Jerome Hardaway (Vets Who Code) continue their series where they define the six steps of AI adoption. In this episode, they discuss the second step, making and using GPTs and other AI tools to improve your workflow. They explore how AI can be used for resume building, workflow optimization, development processes, and education. They also emphasize the importance of learning how to st...

Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, Ben Lesh, and guest Carter Rabasa discuss the democratization of AI technology and the challenges developers face with AI today. Carter educates the group on the significance of vector databases for fuzzy and similarity searches, along with the evolving landscape of AI technologies. The conversation also touches on the risks associated with advanced AI capabilities like pri...

Tracy Lee and Jerome Hardaway (Vets Who Code) embark on a series of defining the six steps of AI adoption. In this episode, they define the first step: destroying the bias, through which technologists must first acknowledge the transformative potential of AI across industries. Tracy and Jerome explore the role of AI in enhancing human capabilities, particularly in education and workflow improvemen...

Jay Phelps, a Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, alongside Ben Lesh, Tracy Lee, and Adam Rackis, explores challenges facing React developers, the problem with Vercel and Next.js, and the solutions that the web platforms teams should be focused on to improve the web for everyone, especially those that use third party scripts. Sponsored by This Dot Labs Watch this episode on our Youtube Page! Read...

Jack Herrington talks with Tracy Lee on the latest trends in JavaScript development and developer culture. They talk about evolving web development tools and philosophies and the abstractions that come with these new frameworks. Jack and Tracy talk about the potential of HTMX and Astro, highlighting trends towards simplicity in tech and the role of client-side libraries like HTMX in bridging front...

Join Ben Lesh, Adam Rackis, and Tracy Lee as they talk about observables landing in the browser and its potential impact on the use of RXJS. They also talk about the significance of listening to customers vs having a strong vision in software development, and explore the factors that contribute to the success or failure of frameworks. Finally, they discuss the potential impact of AI automation on...