React Round Up

Today we have special guest Jennifer Fu, a software engineer who specializes in front end development.  Currently working at Domino Data Lab, she comes with 20 years of experience in many programming languages, but loves React!  Much of her recent work is with Web3.js and Three.js.  We discuss how to work with the 3D JavaScript library, and discuss how easy it is to use.  As a bonus, we get some o...

In this all-panelist episode, we discuss Design Systems, what they are and why you might want one. As a great way to help companies to standardize the look and feel and behavior of their web applications across the enterprise, we discuss the challenges of implementation. We also discuss how useEffect gets called twice when in developer mode and strict mode to test your component. It mounts it, un-...

Today we talk with Iva Kopraleva, a technical article writer, and React developer at CitizenLab, a digital engagement platform helping citizen involvement in public decision-making. We delve into some tips and tricks she has learned to make her coding process better, as well as recommendations for new developers in finding their first job. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links Where...

Today we talk with software engineer Shubham Khatri, a front end developer at Meta. As someone who is really passionate about React, we discuss Strict Mode and Flock among other things. We also talk about his experience working for the company, insights on getting hired at Meta, and tips for getting a good response from developer help. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links What is St...

Today we talk with Steven Wittens with his personal site acko.net, and get a glimpse inside his creative efforts of taking parts of React to a new level to support his vision for graphics developments. We also talk about Live, his own React runtime, and his upcoming use.gpu. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Picks React - The...

In this episode we have special guest front-end engineer and technical writer Samaila Bala from Nigeria. We discuss several use cases of the React design patterns he has written about, such as the Compound Components Pattern and Provider Pattern. He also discusses his Send Cash app, and how it allows people to transfer money internationally with more ease. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End...

In this special all-panelist episode, we discuss all things on how to stand out! We’ll discuss everything from standing out in a crowd, standing out as a software developer, and how to get your name out there. We also talk about why this is an important topic to delve into. We’ll give you tips on finding success by choosing what you find interesting and fun, as well as tips to help you grow and ge...

Ever wish you had some great advice before you needed it? In this panelists episode we talk all about red flags when interviewing with a new company, and things to look for and be aware of during the process. We look at some red flags in coding, and include some tips on finding good code. We look at red flags while working with teams, managers and difficult people, and the the red flags to look fo...

Jack, Paige, and TJ give advice for Junior Developers. They pull from their own experience to break down the areas that Junior Developers may struggle with or not know that they need to focus on. Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Picks Jack- Hotwire: HTML Over The Wire Paige- Watch Bridgerton | Netflix Official Site TJ- Museu...

If you're looking for a way to manage your CSS in JS in a super lightweight framework, check out Goober. The package is exceptionally small and keeps your bundle lean and mean. Cristian Bote joins the round up to wrangle this discussion on how to put CSS into your React application in a novel way. Sponsors Top End Devs Coaching | Top End Devs Links GitHub - cristianbote/goober goober PreactPhobia...

There’s a wild west of open source React out there, so let’s help you prepare. In this episode, the squad talks with Tanner Joseph Linsley, an open source React developer who’s got some wisdom to drop on how to do it right and build your community. “Honestly, a lot of the time, it’s about taking existing tools and shaping them into what I need them to be.” _- Tanner Joseph Linsley _ In This Episod...

Sometimes, the answer isn’t to code more. In this episode, the crew sits down with Chimezie Innocent, a developer who will show you how to clean up your act with UseEffect, as well as why this ONE thing dramatically improved his coding. “If you want to understand something better, the best advice I would give is ‘Just write about it!’” - Chimezie Innocent In This Episode 1) Why UseEffect is CRUCIA...

Nx is here to make your life easier. In this episode, Paige and TJ talk with Jack Hsu, a developer whose Nrwl and Nx expertise is blowing us away with how streamlined things can be. “It’s nice for everyone to see what’s going on, not just the core developers.” - Jack Hsu In This Episode 1) What beginners NEED to know to get started with Nx this year 2) Why you’ll LOVE using a Monorepo in 2022 to m...

Let’s help you invest in your new CSS Property. (Get it?) In this episode, Jack and Paige sit down with CSS property extraordinaire, Colby Faycock, for React Roundup Round 2! They all discuss how to make CSS get along with React and others, what awesome things Cloudinary does, and how to properly enter the CSS world if you’re a React user. “React and CSS are two different concepts, but they can de...

Could a flight attendant or lawyer become a developer? You bet! In this episode, the React Roundup team talks with Mikael (Mickey) Petersen, a flight attendant turned lawyer turned developer who believes your background doesn’t define you. They all discuss what you NEED to know about WebGL and canvasses, the pros and cons of Svelte vs. React, and the biggest developments that you should already be...

Wanna forget the back-end and only focus on the front? Too bad. In this episode, the React team sits down with Mike Alche, a developer whose full-stack approach reminds us why you need both ends to succeed. They discuss the power of tRPC, what led Mike to AdonisJS (and why it should be more popular), and Mike’s go-to tips for becoming a master at API testing. “As develops, we love building product...

Next JS is next in line, but are you ready for it? In this episode, the Roundup rascals team up with Tom Norton, a software developer who’s as excited about Next JS as they are. They discuss the pros and cons, why it’s superior to apps like Gatsby, and why Tom believes studying accessibility is PARAMOUNT for the future. “Get ready for some opinions.” - Tom Norton In This Episode Tom’s unadulterate...

A new year brings new libraries and state machines, so if you’d rather not be confused, this episode’s for you. In this one, the team covers React’s most significant improvements, how to avoid losing your mind over state machines, and what libraries to peruse in 2022. In This Episode Why React’s improvements made THIS feature irrelevant for most cases The team’s solution for people wanting more th...

Interested to learn more about this “Great Gatsby”? How does it differ from others, and where is the industry headed? Time for a meeting with the Queen! In this episode, the React team sits down with Queen Benedicte Raae, a software developer and overall coding wizard. They discuss the ONE feature of Gatsby that makes it so beginner friendly, what Queen Raae learned from her years of Wordpress and...

So, you’ve followed up with a recruiter and have an interview scheduled tomorrow. Not sure what to do next besides print your resume? Don’t fret! In this episode, the guys sit down with Paige Niedringhaus to discuss the fundamentals of nailing your interview. They lay out the interview red flags that should scare you to your core, how to escape the “application blackhole”, and why the “STAR Method...

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Atila Fassina joins the Round Up to discuss how he got into Next and what he's doing with it now. The panel dives into the ins and outs of what you can do with Next and some advanced uses for the framework. Panel Jack Herrington Paige Niedringhaus TJ Vantoll Guest Atila Fassina Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coaching | Top End Devs Links State Ma...

Jack Franklin joins the Round Up from Google who wrote a side project using both React and Svelte. He breaks down the differences between the two frameworks and what he likes about each. In many ways, Svelte gets out of your way and is a lot of fun to use. However, React does give you some features that make development very nice. Panel Paige Niedringhaus TJ Vantoll Guest Jack Franklin Sponsors To...

Giuseppe Gurgone joins the round up to discuss React Native for Web and how you can build one application with React Native and deploy it to the web and mobile. He and the panel go in depth on React Native and the ins and outs of using it to build web applications as well. Panel TJ Vantoll Guest Giuseppe Gurgone Sponsors Top End Devs Raygun | Click here to get started on your free 14-day trial Coa...

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