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RRU 052: React Suspense with Jared Palmer

Mar 12, 2019 · Episode 052
In this episode of React Round Up, Jared Palmer, Lead Engineer at Palmer Group, gives the listeners an overview of React Suspense, how it helps to resolve conflicts with resource scheduling and how it differs from current practices. He mentions that it is developed completely by the React team and talks about some of its applications, especially in handling images. He explains how React Suspense will reduce code size for loading states, the mechanism of parallel execution and how complexity in logic can be simplified with it. Jared also mentions some modules where Suspense can already be integrated with and advises on where it is not recommended to be used yet. The panelists then discuss server-side rendering with Suspense and their approach in technology adoption, which is incremental. Finally they talk about Redux and move on to picks.
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RRU 051: FaunaDB & JAMStack with Chris Anderson

Mar 05, 2019 · Episode 051
In this episode of React Round Up, Justin Bennett speaks with co-founder of Couchbase, Chris Anderson. Chris has been working with NoSQL databases for approximately a decade, and is currently working on FaunaDB, doing development outreach, while writing codes to connect with the different eco systems: Serverless, JAMStacks and React Native. He is also a blogger on a platform he calls ‘Serverless’ and enjoys decoding web applications and converting them to mobile.
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RRU 050: Celebrating the 50th Episode of React Round Up!

Feb 26, 2019 · Episode 050
In this 50th episode of React Round Up, the panelists start with talking briefly about themselves, their work, as well as their side projects. Lucas Reis is a Senior Frontend Engineer at Zocdoc, and is working on the Zocdoc website, specifically on performance and SEO. He is also involved in sharing frontend knowledge throughout the company. Justin Bennett is a Senior Engineer at Artsy and focuses on web performance along with several open source projects. He is also interested in release processes and continuous integration. Nader Dabit is with Amazon Web Services as a Developer Advocate, working on GraphQL, React to React Native, Vue and is involved in community work too. Charles Max Wood is mainly focused on making this podcast better that includes things like getting sponsors, dealing with business issues, releasing the episodes on time, etc. He talks about his mission to help people find fulfillment from coding and enabling them to achieve their ideal lifestyle.
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RRU 049: Azure Devops with Donovan Brown LIVE at Microsoft Ignite

Feb 19, 2019 · Episode 049
In this episode, the Charles speaks with Donovan Brown. He is a principal DevOps Manager with Microsoft with a background in application development. He also runs one of the nation’s fastest growing online registration sites for motorsports events DLBRACING.com. When he is not writing software, he races cars for fun. Listen to today’s episode where Chuck and Donovan talk about DevOps, Azure, Python, Angular, React, Vue, and much, much more!
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RRU 048: Using and Teaching React with Kay Plößer

Feb 12, 2019 · Episode 048
In this episode of React Round Up, the panel talks with Kay Plößer, describing their experiences learning React. Kay is a software developer from Stuttgart, Germany and the author of the book React from Zero. They discuss the best approach to learning React from scratch. Kay describes the process of writing and producing his book 'React from Zero'.
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RRU 047: Expo with Charlie Cheever

Feb 05, 2019 · Episode 047
This episode of React Round Up has the panelists talking to Charlie Cheever, a former Facebook employee, who currently works on Expo. The panel discusses Charlies article called “Should we be using React Native?”, Airbnb sunsetting their React Native app, and the nature of the Expo app. Charlie describes Expo as the easiest way to do React Native using just JavaScript, and making it as easy and powerful as possible. Expo works kind of like a web browser for JavaScript, and is available on iOS, Android, and and Google app stores. Expo CLI has replaced Create React Native CLI because Expo is more user friendly. Many features are already included in Expo, including OTA updates, dealing with fonts, video player, Facebook ad and Google ads, barcode scanner, Native maps, and much more. To get started on your computer, go to snack.expo.io or download the Expo app on your phone.
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RRU 046: GraphQL vs REST APIs with Max Desiatov

Jan 29, 2019
Max Desiatov shares his experience transitioning from REST to GraphQL. The panel discusses Max’s migration strategy and other strategies. REST and GraphQL are compared, the problems with both are discussed. The panel shares their favorite things about GraphQL including workflow and data modeling. The solutions for GraphQL problems are discussed and the things the panel would like to see are mentioned. Max Desiatov and Justin Bennett share the different tools they use including Apollo and Graphiql. Charles Max Wood steers the conversation to the adoption of GraphQL by companies.
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RRU 045: React Hooks with Dave Ceddia

Jan 23, 2019 · Episode 045
Dave Ceddia introduces hooks and what they let you do. The panel discusses how hooks work and how they will clean up the code. Dave explains what react does behind the scenes when hooks are being used. Hooks are simple to use but hard to explain, so the panel asks Dave how he would teach hooks. Dave explains there is a learning hump and shares what trips most developers up.
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RRU 044: TypeScript with Spencer Miskoviak

Jan 15, 2019 · Episode 044
In this episode, Spencer Miskoviak shares his experience and answers questions about using typescript in React. Spencer starts by answering why react developers tend to use es6 and what the tradeoff is using typescript instead. The panel contemplates the advantages and disadvantages of using typescript and its gaining momentum in the React community. Spencer discusses how they are using typescript at Handshake and how it has paid off. Create react app and its support of typescript is discussed. The episode ends with Spencer answering questions about using dot notation with typescript and how it works.
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RRU 043: Testing React Apps Without Testing Implementation Details with Kent C. Dodds

Dec 25, 2018 · Episode 043
In this episode, the panelist talk with today’s guest, Kent C. Dodds who works for PayPal, is an instructor, and works through open source! Kent lives in Utah with his wife and four children. Kent and the panel talk today about testing – check it out!
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RRU 042: React at Product Hunt with Radoslav Stankov

Dec 18, 2018 · Episode 042
In this episode, the panelists talk with today’s guest, Radoslav Stankov, who is a senior developer at Product Hunt. The panel and the guest talk about React, jQuery, Backbone, and much more! Check it out!
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RRU 041: Design Patterns with Soumyajit Pathak

Dec 11, 2018 · Episode 041
In this episode, the panelists talk with Soumyajit Pathak (India) who is a full-stack developer and cybersecurity enthusiast. The panel and the guest talk about design patterns and designing simpler code for clarity and less confusion. Check out today’s episode!
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RRU 040: Mastermind Groups and Staying Current with Sean Merron

Dec 04, 2018 · Episode 040
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.
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RRU 039: Lambda School with Ben Nelson

Nov 27, 2018 · Episode 039
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!
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