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Building Resilient Architecture with Monica Lent - RRU 252
Mar 27, 2024
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Monica Lent has been interested in software from a very young age, and made her first domain name when she was 9 years old. She left her job and founded a startup, analytic tool designed for bloggers designed around affiliate marketing. She talks about some of the lessons she’s learned, including how to sift through data and how to make it useful for people.

Mastering Component Reusability with Gilad Shoham - RRU 251
Mar 20, 2024
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Gilad Shoham is a developer and open-source leader at Bit. They dive deep into the world of software development. They share insights on the shift from building R&D structures around applications to focusing on components. Discover the philosophy and methodology behind the transformation of feature development, and explore the technology's language-agnostic nature with specific language features. Alongside discussions about component lifecycles and versioning, learn about the challenges and potential solutions of using design systems, as well as a new type of CI system aimed at component-level testing and propagation of changes. Join them as they explore the plans for supporting non-JavaScript languages and delve into cutting-edge developments in component reuse, speed of development, and consistency.

Exploring Functional Programming: Tools, Techniques, and Industry Insights - RRU 250
Mar 13, 2024
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Lucas, Peter, and Chris delve into a fascinating discussion about functional programming, its application in the industry, and personal experiences working with related tools and technologies. From exploring the knowledge gap in functional programming to sharing anecdotes about learning new languages, they provide valuable insights into the world of functional programming. They also touch on the challenges and benefits of adopting functional programming techniques in development, along with recommendations for resources and tools in this space. Join them as they embark on a deep dive into the world of functional programming.

Exploring Jotai: Atomic State Management in React - RRU 249
Feb 28, 2024
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Mohammad Bagher Abiyat is a senior full-stack developer & consultant. He is the co-founder of XQuad and Pheno Agency. They engage in a detailed discussion about Jotai, a library designed for atomic state management in React. They also delve into comparisons with established state management libraries like Redux, exploring the intricacies of Jotai's organization and architecture.
Whether you're a seasoned developer or a tech enthusiast, this episode promises to deliver valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions on the evolving landscape of state management in React applications.

Material UI Matters: Unpacking the Flexibility and Accessibility of the Library - RRU 248
Feb 21, 2024
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Dmitriy Kovalenko is a software engineer. They explore the practical considerations and implications of using UI systems such as Material UI and Radix for various web applications. They engage in insightful discussions about the delicate balance between time, money, and personal preference when selecting a UI system and the potential future concerns for frameworks, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in the UI development landscape. Join them as they unravel the complexities of UI customization, accessibility, and the essential need for flexibility in choosing the right UI framework.

Gherkin with Chris Frewin from InClub - RRU 247
Feb 07, 2024
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Today we talk with Chris Frewin, a full-stack software engineer at private experience startup InClub, located in Zurich, Switzerland. Involved with all coding aspects, from the back-end, mobile app, CMS, and everything in-between, we learn about the challenges of being a solo developer at a startup. We learn a lot about Gherkin, the format for cucumber specifications.

Assessing UI Libraries for Web Development Flexibility and Accessibility - RRU 246
Jan 31, 2024
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Chris, Lucas, and Peter dive into the world of UI libraries and the important considerations when selecting one for web development projects. They discuss the pros and cons of using popular libraries, emphasizing the importance of accessibility, internationalization, and long-term implications when making a choice. They also share their preferred libraries and promote their projects, providing valuable insights for developers navigating the diverse landscape of UI libraries. Stay tuned for an engaging discussion on the challenges and best practices of utilizing UI libraries for web development.

Unveiling 𝗥𝘅𝑓𝑥: Concurrency Control and Error Handling in User-Centered Development- RRU 245
Jan 24, 2024
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Dean Radcliffe is a senior software engineer at Optum. They explore the groundbreaking new library 𝗥𝘅𝑓𝑥, designed to revolutionize the handling of asynchronous effects in code for enhanced user experience and code stability. They lead a discussion on the significance of cancellation, concurrency, and error recovery for user experience and code stability, drawing analogies to a circuit breaker panel for managing async effects in code. They delve into practical implementations, the framework-agnostic nature, and the potential of 𝗥𝘅𝑓𝑥 in simplifying reactivity features within React.

React Tooling and Technology Stack Diversity - RRU 244
Jan 17, 2024
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Chris, Lucas, and Peter engage in a deep technical discussion about package managers, testing tools, and technology preferences in React projects. The conversation emphasizes the extensive tech stacks used in React projects and the importance of functional programming and TypeScript. Additionally, they share valuable insights on UI libraries, JavaScript packages, and software and design team extension services, hinting at the potential for a future follow-up episode dedicated to front-end technologies. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a newcomer to the field, this episode offers in-depth insights into the ever-evolving world of front-end development.

Exploring Reactivity in JavaScript Frameworks - RRU 243
Jan 10, 2024
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In today's episode, the panel of experts delves into the intricate world of reactivity in JavaScript frameworks. They explore Angular's signal-based approach, React's virtual DOM and hoisting, and how libraries like RxJS and Redux handle reactivity. They also discuss the absence of a universal standard for reactivity in JavaScript and the challenges it presents for developers. Join them as they unravel the complexities of reactivity and its impact on modern application development.

React Component Tests for Humans with Miroslav Nikolov - RRU 242
Jan 03, 2024
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On this episode of React Round Up we chatted with Miroslav Nikolov, a UI developer at one.com, about his approach to unit testing React components. Miroslav discussed writing components in a human-friendly way, using the library UnexpectedJS. We also talked about Miroslav’s blog, including how he got started with it, and some of the tools he used, like Gatsby and Mailchimp. This is a great episode if you’re looking to learn more about how to approach unit testing in React.

Using AI for Web Development - RRU 241
Dec 20, 2023
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Charles, Lucas, and Peter dive deep into the world of software development and React programming. They explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the daily work of React developers. They discuss the benefits and challenges of using AI tools such as Copilot, the nuances of turning designer files into code, and the potential impact of AI on web development. Stay tuned as they discuss the role of AI as a learning tool, the importance of accessibility, and their recommendations for tools and resources for developers.

React Codebase Patterns - RRU 240
Dec 13, 2023
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They delve into the realm of software development, with a focus on React best practices. In this episode, they dissect the intricacies of component structuring and file management, emphasizing the nuances of design patterns and the prudent use of Redux for state management. Tune in for a deep dive into these critical aspects of development and stay ahead of the curve in your software engineering journey.

How we Deploy our Apps - RRU 239
Dec 06, 2023
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Welcome to the new set of panelists for the React Round Up podcast. Chris Frewin is a full-stack software engineer. Peter Osah is a full-stack software engineer. Lucas Paganini is a senior front-end Engineer.
They delve into the world of software development and system architecture. They explore the nuances of vendor lock-in, migration strategies, and the diverse perspectives on deploying single-page applications. Additionally, they share their experiences with various tools, platforms, and cloud providers, shedding light on the challenges and best practices in the ever-evolving landscape of software development.

Redux, Redux Toolkit, OSS and More with Mark Erikson - RRU 238
Nov 22, 2023
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Returning guest Mark Erikson joins the React Round Up team to discuss how he found himself in the position of being an open source maintainer for Redux, how he's helped shepherd/author future versions of Redux (and the complete overhauls that happened when React Hooks were introcuded), and the new examples he's written for Redux Toolkit to make Redux easier for devs to get started with. Mark also addresses some commons misconceptions around React and Redux, such as: is React Context a perfect substitute for Redux (spoiler: it's not), and is Redux still relevant today (it is). Take a listen to hear about getting into open source, where Redux is headed and Mark's broader thoughts on helping the React community document and standardize all the options out there so developers have an easier time choosing the tools needed to solve their particular problems.

Latest Episode: React Component Tests for Humans with Miroslav Nikolov - RRU 282
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