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Supply Chain Security - Part 1 - JSJ 524
Mar 08, 2022
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Malware attacks are scary, so preparation is keys. In this episode, the Jabberers talk with Feross Aboukhadijeh, a developer who’s redefining malware detection to help you prepare for the next assault.
“It’s awesome that such small teams can make complex code, but it’s not enough to just scan for vulnerabilities.”
-Feross Aboukhadijeh
In This Episode
1) This SCARY trend in supple chain malware attacks (and how to prepare)
2) Why tools like Socket are VERY different from common malware detection
3) How companies in 2022 are addressing their security (and what they’re looking for in developers to help them)

OAuth Explained - JSJ 523
Mar 01, 2022
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Is OAuth all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, the Jabberers sit down with Dan Moore, an expert in the OAuth world. They discuss the GIANT perks of OAuth (even if you’re a beginner), how to fix OAuth’s biggest issues, and what you NEED to watch out for in OAuth if you’re a prospective client.
“The end goal of OAuth is let someone else handle authentication, and based on tokens you get, you have the insurance that the authentication was valid.”
- Dan Moore
In This Episode
1) The HUGE perks of using OAuth in 2022 (and how to get started)
2) What you SHOULD be looking for in OAuth as a client
3) How to resolve OAuth’s biggest drawbacks and feel confident in your security

Front End Architecture - JSJ 522
Feb 22, 2022
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In this episode, the Jabberers sit down with Gil Fink, a Microsoft vet and Google developer who’s gonna convince why having front architecture is a no-brainer. They discuss what differentiates it from components, how “memory floods” are washing away developers (and why they’re causing them!), and the BEST way to move between architectures without losing your mind.
“You need to understand all the moving parts in your architecture.”
- Gil Fink
In This Episode
1) What makes front end architecture VERY different from components
2) The BIGGEST problems around “prop drilling” between your components (and how libraries really help)
3) How “memory floods” overwhelm developers…and why they don’t even realize they’re causing them!
4) The CORRECT way to move between architectures without screwing yourself

How to Become a Senior Developer with Shem Magnezi - JSJ 521
Feb 15, 2022
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521
Want to know what makes a senior developer? We know a thing or two. In this episode, the Jabberers sit down with Shem Magnezi, a senior developer at Wilco who shares what he’s learned over his seasoned career. They talk about the do’s and don’ts of being a manager, why small and large companies share this ONE feature, and a HUGE mindset reset that will keep you ahead of the game.
“It’s important for people to understand where they can make an impact.”
- Shem Magnezi
In This Episode
1) The KEY differences between smaller and larger companies (and how to hedge your bets when applying)
2) What separates the novice from the expert in a company (and what managers are looking for!)
3) If you’re considering the managerial route, consider THIS risk before going down that road
4) Why THIS mindset shift will make your job easier AND make a larger impact on your company

Web3 with Nik Kalyani - JSJ 520
Feb 08, 2022
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Feel like you don’t know enough about Web3? Don’t worry, neither do we. That’s where these podcasts come in! In this new episode, the Jabberers sit down with Nik Kalyani, the founder of Decentology and overall Web3 expert. The gang discusses the “big D” of Web3 (and why you need to understand it), how Web3 changes the game for blockchain and the like, and how Web3 is going to make gaming bigger AND more lucrative.
“For developers, Web3 equals a green field of opportunity!”
- Nik Kalyani
In This Episode
1. The “big D” that you NEED to know to understand Web3 (and why it’s about more than just the tech)
2. The BIGGEST concern about Web2 that Web3 is trying to solve (and how it changes privacy for everyone)
3. How to navigate NFTs, blockchain, and more buzzwords in Web3
4.The future of Java with Web3 (and why it’s easier than Web2!)
5. How Web3 is changing the game for gaming

Sorting through the Script (AJ vs. Dan Shappir) - JSJ 519
Feb 01, 2022
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Want to watch AJ and Dan Shappir do battle LIVE? You’re in the luck! In this episode, the jabberers go deep on the nuances of var, what we can all learn from C++ about coding, and Dan’s go-to remedies for keeping your Script nice, neat, and not-chaotic.
In This Episode
1.The ONE rule you need know about var (and how it affects the future of JavaScript)
2.Why C++ allows variables to execute the code while JavaScript doesn’t (and what we learn from this difference
3.The biggest drawback to all of JavaScript’s recent changes (and how to avoid tripping over yourself)
4.Dan’s go-to remedies for keeping your Script tidy and variables obedient

Virtual DOM and the React Way, Part Deux - JSJ 518
Jan 25, 2022
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This episode is a continuation of Javascript Jabber 512, so head over there before tuning into this one! In this Part 2, the Jabberers and Dan Shappir discuss THE difference between Svelte vs. virtual DOM and React, the most noticeable pros and cons of React when a DOM’s around, and how “partial rendering” is changing the game. Per usual, Steve’s dad jokes are 100% funny.

Can JAMstack do REAL Web Apps? with James Q Quick - JSJ 517
Jan 18, 2022
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But really…can it? It absolutely can AND a lot more. In this new episode of JavaScript Jabber, the roundtable sits down with James Q Quick, a software developer, podcast host, and overall future-enthusiast. The team discusses what the “JAM” in JAMstack means for developers, how it’s making integrating features (like payment processing) a breeze, and what you NEED to know about JAMstack going into 2022.


Creating Your Community with Brett Haralson - JAVASCRIPT 515
Jan 04, 2022
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Ever wonder why you feel like you belong in some groups and the black sheep in others? In this episode, the Javascript dudes sit down with Brett Haralson, a software developer and manager at Wix who’s learned the fundamentals of cultivating world-class communities. They discuss what Brett does FIRST to start building a community, how to handle negativity before and when it pops up, and what you NEED to do after you “find your tribe”.

Where is JAMstack and Dev Tooling Headed Today? - Putting JetPacks on Developers ft. Tejas Kumar - JSJ 514
Dec 21, 2021
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Virtual DOM and the React Way, Part 1 - JSJ 512
Dec 07, 2021
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512
Dan Shappir takes the lead in explaining React's core design, and how it's enabled by the Virtual DOM (VDOM). The panel discusses what the VDOM is, and how it differs from the actual browser DOM. Also how React leverages the VDOM and its reconciliation mechanism. Understanding these concepts is important in order to properly understand and make the best use of React.

Catching Up on InertiaJS with Jonathan Reinink - JSJ 511
Nov 30, 2021
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Steve and AJ catch up with Jonathan Reinink, the creator of InertiaJS, a utility for seamlessly connecting front end Javascript frameworks with back ends to create a seamless and performant web app monolith.
They discuss TailwindCSS and Jonathan’s work at Tailwind Labs, and then get into InertiaJS, how it works, and many of the different features. They also discuss the new SSR capability currently in private beta, and Inertia’s growing inclusion into other frameworks, such as Laravel Breeze and Laravel Jetstream.

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