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In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamics of working solo versus being part of a development team. From the ideal team composition at large companies to the challenges of maintaining open source projects, our hosts share their experiences and insights. Learn about the crucial roles of designers and product managers, the importance of documentation, and why even senior developers still Google Git commands. Whether you're a solo developer looking to collaborate or a team player wanting to improve your workflow, this episode has something for everyone.

00:00 - Introduction

01:16 - The Perfect Team Composition

02:44 - Different Approaches to Team Building

04:37 - Working Without Designers: The FedEx Experience

08:10 - Documentation and Project Requirements

12:30 - The Role of Documentation in Team Success

14:47 - Documentation's Impact on Career Growth

15:14 - Onboarding and Documentation Connection

16:51 - Open Source Project Management

19:45 - Automation in Open Source

22:34 - Deals for Devs: Managing Contributors

25:29 - Branch Management and PR Workflows

29:59 - Solo Development Practices

31:21 - Git Commands and Team Workflows

35:14 - Open Source Knowledge Barriers

38:02 - The Importance of Admitting What You Don't Know

39:15 - Episode Wrap-up

• Nick Taylor's Blog Post about GitHub Code Owners - https://dev.to/opensauced/supercharge-your-repository-with-code-owners-4clg
• B Dougie's GitHub Action for the "Take" command - https://github.com/bdougie/take-action/blob/main/action.yml
• Chantastic's Git Course on Epic Web - https://www.epicweb.dev/tutorials/git-fundamentals
• GitHub Documentation on Squash Merging vs Rebase Merging - https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/incorporating-changes-from-a-pull-request/about-pull-request-merges
• Merge vs Rebase vs Squash - https://gist.github.com/mitchellh/319019b1b8aac9110fcfb1862e0c97fb
• GitHub Issue Forms Documentation - https://docs.github.com/en/communities/using-templates-to-encourage-useful-issues-and-pull-requests/syntax-for-issue-forms
• GitHub Pull Request Templates Guide - https://docs.github.com/en/communities/using-templates-to-encourage-useful-issues-and-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request-template-for-your-repository
• GitHub Code Owners Documentation - https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners
• Virtual Coffee's Hacktoberfest Resources - https://hacktoberfest.virtualcoffee.io/
• OpenSauce - https://opensauced.pizza/
• The "Working Genius" Assessment - https://www.workinggenius.com/
• Gun.io Work Personality Quiz - https://gun.io/workstyle/
• Deals for Devs Project - https://www.dealsfordevs.com/
• GitHub Actions Documentation on Release Management - https://docs.github.com/en/actions/sharing-automations/creating-actions/releasing-and-maintaining-actions
• Conventional Commits Documentation - https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/

Join Amy and Brad as they break down the latest developments in the React ecosystem following React Conf 2024. From quality-of-life improvements in React 19 to the introduction of the new React compiler, they analyze how these changes will impact everyday development. The episode features an in-depth discussion about Remix's strategic decision to focus on React Router, the ongoing debate between JavaScript frameworks and traditional backend frameworks, and thoughtful insights into choosing the right tools for your projects. Whether you're a seasoned React developer or just getting started, this episode offers valuable perspective on the future of web development.

Sanity delivers content anywhere (just like a headless CMS).

Beyond that, Sanity gives you total composability. A fully decoupled, real-time content back end. Entirely customizable content workspaces.

00:00 - Introduction

00:42 - Sponsor: Sanity

02:12 - React Conf Experience

05:00 - Conference Personalities

08:52 - React Compiler Deep Dive

13:20 - Remix "Taking a Nap" Discussion

26:41 - React 19 Features

33:54 - JavaScript vs PHP/Laravel Debate

41:11 - Framework Decision Fatigue

44:45 - Picks & Plugs

Marc Hess, a Developer Advocate at Prisma, talks about the evolution of Prisma from an ORM tool to a comprehensive platform for database management. The discussion includes practical advice on using Prisma, optimizing documentation, and Marc’s experience with developer advocacy. The team also explores the benefits of Prisma Pulse for real-time applications and how it compares to other ORM tools like Drizzle.

Convex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders.

00:00 - Introduction and Sponsor Shoutout

00:43 - Sponsor: Convex

01:06 - Introducing Marc Hess from Prisma

• Prisma
• RedwoodJS

04:04 - YouTube Content Creation Tips

11:24 - Introduction to Prisma and Its Products

14:19 - Deep Dive into Prisma Pulse

19:06 - Best Practices for Documentation

• Prisma Documentation
• Divio's Documentation System

29:13 - Client Extensions in Prisma

• Prisma Client Extensions

37:13 - Prisma vs Drizzle Discussion

• Drizzle

44:00 - Picks and Plugs Segment

Joe talks with Amy and James about utilizing open source as a beginner and his interest in TypeScript.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:04 Explaining Storybook
• 06:03 Component Testing
• 14:14 Storybook Inside Chromatic
• 16:58 The Value of Testing
• 20:55 Storybook and Redwood
• 23:35 Sponsor: Hashnode
• 24:21 What Chromatic Does
• 28:30 Percy vs Chromatic
• 34:32 Sponsor: Daily.dev
• 35:33 Michael at Chromatic
• 38:35 Components
• 44:37 Picks and Plugs

Joe talks with Amy and James about utilizing open source as a beginner and his interest in TypeScript.

Creating a developer blog is crucial in creating an online presence for yourself. It’s proof of work for your future employer. Hashnode makes it easy to start a blog in seconds on your custom domain for free. It’s fully optimized for developers and supports writing in Markdown, rich embeds, publishing from GitHub repository, syntax highlighting, and edge caching with Next.js blogs deployed on Vercel. On top of these, Hashnode is free from paywall, ads, and sign-up prompts.

Hashnode is a community of developers, engineers, and people in tech. Your article gets instant readership from their growing community.

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daily.dev is where developers grow together. It provides a community-based feed of the best developer news, helping you stay up-to-date. daily.dev aggregates hundreds of sources every few minutes and creates a personal feed for you according to your interests, whether it’s web dev, data science, or Elixir. Anything you might be interested in, it has the content for you.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:54 Joes Background
• 04:10 Passion for Open-source
• 05:25 Being an Open-source Beginner
• 11:09 How to Find a Potential Project
• 11:54 Love for Teaching
• 14:44 Sponsor: Hashnode
• 15:34 TypeScript Experience
• 17:51 8 Hours to Learn
• 20:16 Conferences and Meetings
• 24:31 Building Learning Tools
• 25:59 The Power of Content
• 30:01 Sponsor: Daiy.dev
• 36:52 One Minute Vim Pitch

In this Episode guest Ben Haynes tells us about his work at Directus and where the software is headed next.

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Hashnode is a community of developers, engineers, and people in tech. Your article gets instant readership from their growing community.

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daily.dev is where developers grow together. It provides a community-based feed of the best developer news, helping you stay up-to-date. daily.dev aggregates hundreds of sources every few minutes and creates a personal feed for you according to your interests, whether it’s web dev, data science, or Elixir. Anything you might be interested in, it has the content for you.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:54 Momentum
• 04:10 Ben's Favorite Framework
• 05:25 What problems does Directus solve?
• 11:09 Sponsor: Hashnode
• 11:54 How James Heard of Directus
• 14:44 Hosting Recommendations
• 15:34 Having a Free Tier
• 17:51 Thoughts on TypeScript
• 20:16 Integration with Other Ecosystems
• 24:31 Demoing the Platform
• 25:59 Can Directus do this?
• 30:01 Sponsor: Daily.dev
• 31:02 Transition to CEO
• 36:52 Upcoming Features

Kent discusses his role at Remix and why he loves the product so much.

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Hashnode is a community of developers, engineers, and people in tech. Your article gets instant readership from their growing community.

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daily.dev is where developers grow together. It provides a community-based feed of the best developer news, helping you stay up-to-date. daily.dev aggregates hundreds of sources every few minutes and creates a personal feed for you according to your interests, whether it’s web dev, data science, or Elixir. Anything you might be interested in, it has the content for you.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:33 Kents Background
• 07:08 The Marketing of Remix
• 09:08 Create Things You're Excited About
• 11:06 Transparency and Honesty
• 13:51 Sponsor: Hashnode
• 14:37 Using Remix and What's Coming Soon
• 24:49 Embracing the Web Platform
• 32:14 How to Handle Databases
• 37:15 Sponsor: Daily.dev
• 38:16 Hate Tailwind?
• 43:58 Tradeoffs

In this episode guest Tessa Mero talks to James and guest cohost Brad Garropy about working in Dev Rel and transitioning her job.

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Creating a developer blog is crucial in creating an online presence for yourself. It’s proof of work for your future employer. Hashnode makes it easy to start a blog in seconds on your custom domain for free. It’s fully optimized for developers and supports writing in Markdown, rich embeds, publishing from GitHub repository, syntax highlighting, and edge caching with Next.js blogs deployed on Vercel. On top of these, Hashnode is free from paywall, ads, and sign-up prompts.

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• 00:00 Introduction
• 01:12 Introducing Tessa
• 02:36 How did Brad get Into Web
• 05:46 Draw of Developer Relations and Developer Advocacy
• 09:46 Getting Into Speaking
• 12:17 Preparing for Criticism
• 17:06 Sponsor: Hashnode
• 17:53 How to Progress Your Career
• 22:12 Performance Indicators in Developer Relations
• 26:39 Sponsor: Daily.dev
• 27:40 Working for Open-source
• 34:08 Companies that Prioritize Dev
• 42:19 Brad's Pick: Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
• 44:09 Brad's Plug: Brad Garropy on YouTube
• 44:28 Tessa's Pick: Shure SM7B
• 47:23 Tessa's Plug: Appwrite Discord
• 48:32 James's Pick: The Weekend Away
• 49:39 James's Plug: James Q Quick YouTube

In this episode James Perkins talks about unexpected job changes and what it’s like to work for start-ups.

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Hashnode is a community of developers, engineers, and people in tech. Your article gets instant readership from their growing community.

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daily.dev is where developers grow together. It provides a community-based feed of the best developer news, helping you stay up-to-date. daily.dev aggregates hundreds of sources every few minutes and creates a personal feed for you according to your interests, whether it’s web dev, data science, or Elixir. Anything you might be interested in, it has the content for you.

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• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:08 - Creating Content for Companies You Like
• 05:57 - Startups: Phases and Funding
• 08:08 - Layoffs
• 11:32 - Startups and Unicorns
• 15:30 - Payouts and Stock Options
• 21:36 - Sponsor: Hashnode
• 22:22 - Risky Startups
• 28:26 - Black Market Share Deals
• 30:45 - Where to find startup jobs
• 36:19 - Job Confidence
• 42:49 - Sponsor: Daily.Dev
• 43:50 - Don't Burn Bridges
• 48:16 - Final Thoughts and Community Shoutouts

In this episode, James and Amy talk about the Chrome Developer Tools including familiar tabs like Elements, Console, Network, and a few you've probably never heard of! They also share some of their favorite tips and tricks along the way.

ZEAL is a computer software agency that delivers “the world’s most zealous” and custom solutions. The company plans and develops web and mobile applications that consistently help clients draw in customers, foster engagement, scale technologies, and ensure delivery.

ZEAL believes that a business is “only as strong as” its team and cares about culture, values, a transparent process, leveling up, giving back, and providing excellent equipment. The company has staffers distributed throughout the United States, and as it continues to grow, ZEAL looks for collaborative, object-oriented, and organized individuals to apply for open roles.

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Vercel combines the best developer experience with an obsessive focus on end-user performance. Their platform enables frontend teams to do their best work. It is the best place to deploy any frontend app. Start by deploying with zero configuration to their global edge network. Scale dynamically to millions of pages without breaking a sweat.

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DatoCMS is a complete and performant headless CMS built to offer the best developer experience and user-friendliness in the market. It features a rich, CDN-powered GraphQL API (with realtime updates!), a super-flexible way to handle dynamic layouts and structured content, and best-in-class image/video support, with progressive/LQIP image loading out-of-the-box."

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• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:04:43 - Amy's Trip to Berlin for Prisma Days
• 00:07:47 - What Are Chrome Developer Tools?
• 00:12:18 - The Elements Tab
• 00:16:00 - Sponsor: DatoCMS
• 00:16:54 - Tweaking Styles in the Elements Tab
• 00:19:06 - The Layout Tab, Event Listeners, Breakpoints, and Accessibility Tabs
• 00:23:34 - The Console
• 00:27:18 - Sponsor: Zeal
• 00:28:12 - Performance Insights and Performance
• 00:29:07 - Debugging and the Sources Tab
• 00:31:22 - The Network Tab
• 00:37:07 - Sponsor:  Vercel
• 00:38:14 - The Application Tab - Local Storage, Cookies, and More
• 00:41:30 - The Lighthouse Tab and Framework Specific Tabs
• 00:44:52 - Grab Bag Questions
• 00:50:02 - Picks and Plugs