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Amy Dutton, Brad Garropy 207 Episodes Sep 2, 2025

A weekly podcast about web design and development with a little zest from Amy Dutton and Brad Garropy

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205 | Where Web Dev Tools Meet People
205 | Where Web Dev Tools Meet People Sep 2, 2025 00:46:05 Web development is constantly evolving, and so are the tools we use to build. In this episode, Amy and Brad chat with the organizers of Squiggle Conf about the future of web dev tooling, how conferences shape the developer experience, and why community matters just as much as code.Chapters0:00 - Intro0:34 - Meet the Guests: Squiggle Conf OrganizersSquiggle Conf1:19 - What Makes Squiggle Conf Uniqu
204 | Why Vue? A Deep Dive with Alex Riviere
204 | Why Vue? A Deep Dive with Alex Riviere Jul 8, 2025 00:52:40 Vue developer Alex Riviere joins Amy to explore the fundamental differences between Vue and React, diving deep into Vue's unique approach to reactivity, templating, and developer experience. From the magic of V-Model eliminating controlled/uncontrolled input complexity to Vue's proxy-based reactivity system that "just works," Alex explains why Vue's mental model clicked for him coming from jQuery.
203 | Feature Flags, Framework Wars, and Landing Your Next Dev Job
203 | Feature Flags, Framework Wars, and Landing Your Next Dev Job May 13, 2025 00:46:34 In this hosts-only episode, Amy and Brad get real about the developer experience - from the stress of job interviews to the complexities of choosing the right framework. They discuss why companies are comparing candidates more than ever, share strategies for answering behavioral interview questions, and debate the merits of Remix versus Next.js (spoiler: Brad's all-in on Remix). The conversation s
202 | Framework Trade-offs: What Laravel Offers JavaScript Developers
202 | Framework Trade-offs: What Laravel Offers JavaScript Developers Apr 8, 2025 00:53:26 Josh Cirre joins us to discuss his transition from the JavaScript ecosystem to Laravel, revealing why PHP frameworks can offer a compelling alternative for full-stack development. We explore the "identity crisis" many frontend developers face when needing robust backend solutions, how Laravel's batteries-included approach compares to piecing together JavaScript services, and the trade-offs between
201 | The Backend Dilemma: Laravel's Strengths in a JavaScript World
201 | The Backend Dilemma: Laravel's Strengths in a JavaScript World Apr 1, 2025 00:46:07 In this episode, Amy and Brad dive into the ongoing debate between Laravel and full stack JavaScript frameworks. They explore both ecosystems from their unique perspectives. Amy shares her real-world experience building a project in Laravel after working extensively with JavaScript frameworks, highlighting where each approach shines and struggles. From Laravel's backend prowess to the cognitive lo
200 | Creating Databases as Easily as Notion Pages with Prisma Postgres
200 | Creating Databases as Easily as Notion Pages with Prisma Postgres Mar 19, 2025 00:42:09 Join Amy, Brad, and special guest Ryan Chenkie as they unpack Prisma's expanding ecosystem of database tools. Ryan explains why Prisma launched their own hosted Postgres service and what sets it apart from competitors in the space. The trio examines Prisma's comprehensive feature set including Accelerate for connection pooling, Pulse for real-time events, and optimization tools that help identify
199 | AI in Web Design: Balancing Speed with Creativity
199 | AI in Web Design: Balancing Speed with Creativity Mar 4, 2025 00:33:35 Join us as we talk with Nir Sadeh, Head of Product at Wix Studio, about the platform designed specifically for web professionals. Nir breaks down how Wix Studio differs from the traditional Wix editor by offering advanced capabilities for agencies and freelancers. Learn about their newest feature—AI-powered visual sitemaps and wireframes—that helps designers quickly create site structures and get
198 | The Great Formatting Debate: ESLint, Prettier, and TypeScript
198 | The Great Formatting Debate: ESLint, Prettier, and TypeScript Feb 25, 2025 00:51:23 Josh Goldberg joins Amy and Brad to unpack the recent ESLint V9 release and its impact on the TypeScript ecosystem. From explaining the nuances of flat config migration to debating the proper separation between Prettier and ESLint, Josh offers practical advice for improving developer workflows. The conversation covers Josh's journey as a full-time open source maintainer, the Open Source Pledge ini
197 | How Jam.dev Turned Bug Reporting Frustration into an 85,000-User Product
197 | How Jam.dev Turned Bug Reporting Frustration into an 85,000-User Product Feb 11, 2025 00:41:41 Join us for an insightful conversation with Dani Grant, co-founder of Jam.dev, as she shares her journey from Cloudflare PM to startup founder. Learn how Jam.dev persevered through eight failed attempts before finding product-market fit and growing to 85,000 users. Dani reveals valuable lessons about product-led growth, building in public, and raising venture capital. From tactical fundraising tip
196 | Building the Future: Tanstack's Approach to React Server Components
196 | Building the Future: Tanstack's Approach to React Server Components Feb 4, 2025 00:52:12 Join us as Tanner Linsley, the creator and founder of TanStack Start talks about its transition from Vinci to a more streamlined architecture built on Nitro. Learn about the framework's innovative approach to server functions, its isomorphic design philosophy, and how it differs from other frameworks like Remix. Tanner also shares insights into TanStack's sustainable open-source business model and
195 | Why Remix's Break is Actually a Breakthrough
195 | Why Remix's Break is Actually a Breakthrough Jan 28, 2025 00:43:25 Brooks Lybrand discusses the transformation of React Router from a simple routing library to a powerful framework option for React applications. Learn about React Router 7's new framework mode, upcoming middleware support, and the team's innovative approach to React Server Components. Brooks explains how the Remix team is working to bring proven patterns and web standards to the broader React comm
194 | Building Trust: Identity Security & Social Growth
194 | Building Trust: Identity Security & Social Growth Jan 16, 2025 00:44:22 Join us for an insightful conversation with Ceora Ford about the intersection of security, development, and community building. We explore why managing identity security is more complex than simple authentication, examine the trade-offs of Next.js's App Router in enterprise applications, and uncover strategies for effective technical content creation. Ceora shares her experience transitioning from

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