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Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrom the Rickhouse: Tech Talk, Social Media Use, and Netflix with The PrimeagenThe Primeagen is known for embracing controversy. He returns to the podcast for a conversation on a range of topics like masculinity, social media, and pornography. He also opens up about his father’s passing and his journey growing up with a single mother.Michael Paulson aka The Primeagen, Software Engineer at Netflix, is an influential figure in the tech community. He shares his thoughts on React's evolution and the impact it has on web applications and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Netflix and the problem-solving initiatives he led. He also discusses social me...2025-07-241h 36
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrom the Rickhouse: Why Svelte Might Just Outdo React w/ Rich HarrisIn this special International Whiskey Day episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special guest Rich Harris. They share a toast with Lagavulin Offerman Edition whiskey and dive into a discussion covering a range of topics from Rich's journey in software development, his work on the Svelte framework, to his thoughts on cheese, fermented foods, and brewing kombucha. The conversation transitions into deeper tech discussions about TypeScript, the evolution of web development tools, the balance between developer experience and user experience, and the upcoming features in Sv...2025-07-171h 00
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWhy Most Developers Overcomplicate Everything w/ Aaron FrancisThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Aaron Francis about developer education, Laravel vs. Rails, and the evolution of full-stack development. They explore the trade-offs of opinionated frameworks, the practicality of PHP, and why simplicity often wins. Plus, Aaron shares his hot takes on modern web dev trends, and the joys of working from a home-office-that’s-not-home.In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:19) - Meet Aaron Francis
(03:28) - Whiskey intro and rating: Green River Distilling Co. Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
(14:32) - The home office that’s not at home
(17:44) - Tailwind vs Vanilla CSS
(18:52) - Git...2025-03-201h 04
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatTailwind 4, DeepSeek AI, and the End of the Old WebThis week, Robbie and Chuck cover a wide range of topics, including AI and its impact on web development. They discuss DeepSeek, Tailwind’s latest updates, and whether Stack Overflow is still relevant. Plus, a detour into skiing, college sports, and Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2.In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (02:12) - Whiskey intro and rating: Wigle Pennsylvania Rye (11:41) - Data sharing and AI (14:34) - AI tools and programming (24:48) - Is Stack Overflow still relevant? (26:56) - What's the deal with Tailwind 4? (37:49) - Skiing and snowboarding (42:42) - What is a January Transfer Window? (50:48) - TikTok and social media (52:52) - Vi...2025-03-131h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatIs jQuery Really Dead? And Other Hot Takes w/ Travis WagnerThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Travis Wagner about his career move from Universal Music to Crunchyroll and the nuances of backend development. They discuss a wide range of hot takes, including whether jQuery is still relevant in 2025.In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:05) - Meet Travis Wagner
(02:41) - Whiskey intro and rating: Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Rye Whiskey
(15:04) - Implicit vs Explicit types
(16:58) - Tailwind vs Vanilla CSS
(19:22) - Is YAML good or bad?
(20:24) - Thoughts on Python and semicolons
(25:19) - Git Rebase vs Git Merge
(28:24) - Does GitHub history help your career?
(36:34) - Learning...2025-03-0658 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatIs This the End of Tech Conferences? w/ Dax RaadThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dax Raad about his evolving career from software engineer to open-source advocate and content creator. They dive into his work on SST, explore the bizarre economics of tech conferences, and get into Dax’s next big move—manufacturing drone parts in the U.S. for the military.In this episode:(00:00) - Intro(02:57) - Whiskey intro and rating: Glenmorangie "A Tale of Tokyo" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky(12:12) - Rails vs Laravel(13:49) - New York vs Miami(15:54) - Meat vs Veggies(19:55) - What is Dax bad at?(24:05) - Th...2025-02-2755 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrom JavaScript to PHP: Josh Cirre’s Unexpected Dev JourneyThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Josh Cirre about his journey from JavaScript to PHP, working with the Laravel team, and creating content for developers. They also discuss the value of opinionated frameworks, whether React was a mistake, fast food whatnot, and a surprising hot take on Taco Bell’s quality. Plus, Josh shares insights on content creation, the power of consistency, and why the best-performing videos aren’t always the most polished.In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:30) - Whiskey intro and rating: Crown Royal 18 Extra Rare
(10:50) - Is Taco Bell Mexican food?
(15:17) - Was...2025-02-2054 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatDecentralized Identity: The Future of Privacy and Security with Angie JonesThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Angie Jones, Head of Developer Relations at TBD, about verifiable credentials, decentralized identity, and the potential of Web 5. They discuss practical applications like mobile driver’s licenses, privacy preservation, as well as the challenges of adopting cutting-edge tech.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:42) - Whiskey intro and rating
(08:38) - Mobile driver’s licenses
(16:51) - Identity verification tech
(22:50) - Privacy concerns in tech
(31:06) - Digital passports and biometric verification in travel
(42:39) - Is web 5 the future of decentralization?
(52:06) - Angie’s non-tech career
(54:03) - Waffle House debate
(57:25) - Plugs
Links
All Th...2025-01-021h 00
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatNavigating Career Pivots and Politics with Kelly VaughnThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:39) - Wine tasting + review
(10:15) - Career politics in getting promoted
(17:28) - Conference talk + All Things Open
(18:58) - Gluten sensitivity in Europe
(21:07) - Pizza, casseroles, and comfort food
(26:54) - Movie preferences and watching habits
(33:01) - Therapy and mental health
(35:13) - Airports and flight experiences
(38:00) - Plugs
Links
Spot AI: https://www.spot.ai/
Drinks: Drinks...2024-12-2640 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatBreaking Down Open-Source Licensing with Carlo PianaThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carlo Piana about the intricacies of open-source licensing, challenges in enforcing it, sustainability, and the impact of AI on both the tech and legal industries.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:37) - Wine tasting
(08:15) - Open source licensing
(13:20) - Challenges in open source sustainability
(19:47) - Monetization and community contributions
(21:12) - Choosing the right license
(23:32) - Understanding open source AI
(29:02) - The impact of AI on legal practice
(34:37) - Futbol and hobbies
(38:03) - Plugs
Links
All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
Open Source Initiative: https://opensource.org/
VSCodium: https://vscodium.com/
...2024-12-0540 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatLive from THAT Conf: Web Frameworks and Developer Experience with James QuickIn this live episode from THAT Conference, Robbie and Chuck talk with James Quick about his journey as a developer and content creator. Over a Scottish single malt, they discuss frameworks like Astro and Redwood, the evolution of React, and the importance of developer experience in modern web development.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:21) - Meet James Quick
(03:03) - Whiskey: Auchentoshan 12 Year
(10:12) - Lukewarm takes
(18:23) - Frameworks and developer experience
(25:45) - Whiskey.fund
(26:18) - Astro and future of web development
(29:31) - Versel pricing and AWS abstraction
(33:47) - Balancing parenthood and tech careers
(35:59) - Twitter Controversies
(40:05...2024-11-0755 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFront-end Adventures with Bad at CSS' David East and Adam ArgyleThis week, Robbie and Chuck welcome Adam Argyle and David East from the Bad at CSS podcast, for a fun conversation about their favorite dev tools and the finer points of CSS. They discuss code editors, environment setups, AI-enhanced development, and the ongoing battle for coding supremacy between various tools and languages.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(05:02) - Whiskey: Catoctin Creek Ragnarok Rye
(16:40) - CSS game
(29:03) - Hot takes
(33:15) - AI, code editors, and dev environments
(37:15) - Nix Registry and dependency management
(41:24) - Rebase vs merge
(46:04) - Git tools and preferences
(50:22) - Dog stories and Roomba...2024-10-311h 15
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatShepherd.js, the Future of Open Source, Capitalism, and Corporate ResponsibilityThis week, Robbie and Chuck sip on some Stranahan’s Second Chance Single Barrel Colorado Whiskey, and explore a variety of topics, from new tech to health. They discuss the future of open-source libraries like Shepherd.js and its transition from a developer tool to a potential SaaS product, as well as the challenges of scaling such products, and the importance of community support and clear business strategies.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:24) - Stranahan’s Second Chance Single-Barrel Colorado Whiskey
(07:45) - Whiskey rating
(13:12) - The struggles of open source SaaS
(19:48) - Developer-centric approach to Shepherd.js
...2024-10-241h 02
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrameworks, AI, and the Complexities of the Gig EconomyIn this episode, Robbie and Chuck review a Kings County Distillery spiced whiskey, and discuss a range of topics, from shiny object syndrome and framework overwhelm to the impacts of AI. They also explore the rise and fall of the gig economy and how to approach product and content creation.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:47) - Whiskey: Kings County Distillery Spiced “flavored” Whiskey
(10:36) - Frameworks and AI
(24:16) - Pros and Cons of the gig economy
(26:29) - Clients, software, and open source
(31:39) - Content creation and making a good product
(38:16) - Star Wars and TV shows
(44:28) - Zeld...2024-09-2654 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatDev Jobs, Burgers, and AI with Spotify’s Taylor PoindexterIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck welcome back Taylor Poindexter, an engineering manager at Spotify, to discuss a range of topics from web development, career advice, and job market trends to fitness supplements, making the perfect burger, and, of course, whiskey. They dive into the complexities of AI and the future of development, the importance of taking breaks to prevent burnout, and the pros and cons of management versus individual contributor roles.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:16) - Whiskey: World Whiskey Society Kentucky Straight Bourbon
(14:36) - Hot takes
(14:59) - Is jQuery...2024-09-121h 00
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWoodford Reserve, Air Conditioning in Europe, Podcasting, TypeScript, and TaxesIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III explore the nuances of a Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey, while also tackling subjects from the intricacies of modern web development to Starpod—Robbie’s podcast website project. They also touch on their experiences with international travel, the challenge of dealing with property taxes, TV show recommendations, and the idiosyncrasies of U.S. politics.In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:41) - Starpod
(07:15) - Whiskey: Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey
(12:27) - Whiskey rating
(19:20) - TypeScript and unions
(26:20) - React, Vue, and modern front-end frameworks
(32:00) - Whiskey.fund
(35:45) - Wh...2024-09-051h 03
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatItalian Culture, CSS, Remote Work, Gen Z Career Advice, and more!In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III sip some Old Forester 1920 and Bushmills, and dive into a casual conversation about their experiences of Italian culture, food, and the challenges of working remotely in a foreign country. They discuss the complexity of modern web development, CSS, podcasts and TV shows, and offer some Gen Z career advice.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:44) - Whiskey: Old Forrester 1920 and Bushmills
(09:23) - Animating SVG gradient background colors
(13:06) - The complexity and nuance of modern web development
(18:09) - TV shows and podcasts
(23:52) - Generational...2024-08-291h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatDisappointing Whiskey, Pizza Debates, and Tech Conference AdventuresIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III review a disappointing whiskey that leaves them questioning their life choices, discuss their lackluster food experiences in Italy, and chat about various tech conferences and events, including Emberfest, All Things Open, Microsoft Build, React Miami, and Big Sky Dev Con.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:26) - Podcast ideas
(03:03) - Whiskey - Van Brunt Stillhouse tasting and review
(14:24) - Travel stories and food experiences
(24:08) - Upcoming conferences and events
(30:55) - Ancient structures and modern towns
(31:41) - The evolution of pizza
(32:25) - Travel...2024-08-0156 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatThe Future of Ember and Modern Build Tools with Chris MansonIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie talks with Chris Manson about the intricacies of JavaScript classes, the evolving landscape of React and Ember, and the benefits of using Vite in modern app development.
Over a Bulleit Rye, Robbie and Chris discuss the benefits of Ember for long-term stability and its backward compatibility, highlighting tooling like generators and integration tests that make Ember stand out. Transitioning toward modern web development, they examine the role of Vite and the ongoing efforts to integrate it with Ember, promising a future of faster rebuilds and cleaner dependencies.
2024-07-251h 08
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatEdge Browser and PWAs: A New Era in Web Development with Diego GonzalesIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle share a drink with Diego Gonzalez, a PM working on the Edge team.
The discussion centers on progressive web apps (PWAs), with Diego outlining his role in standardizing platform features and the various advantages of PWAs.
The trio also debates the value of vanilla CSS vs. Tailwind, discusses their favorite development tools, and even dives into the nuances of whiskey tasting with a focus on a particular blend from Woodinville.
Tune in for a blend of tech...2024-07-1853 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatIntroducing: Whiskey Web and WhatnotVeteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-07-1301 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatSecrets of a JavaScript Guru: Natalia Venditto on AI, GraphQL, and More!Join host Charles William Carpenter III and special guest host Adam Argyle as they welcome Natalia Venditto on this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot.
They dive into Natalia's background in JavaScript and her current work at Microsoft. The trio shares their impressions of Smooth Ambler's Contradiction Bourbon, discussing its unique blend of whiskeys, flavor profiles, and personal ratings.
The conversation shifts to hot tech topics, including inferred vs. explicit types in TypeScript, IDEs vs. text editors, and opinions on GraphQL and micro frontends. They also touch on the nuances between developer experience (DX) and...2024-07-131h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatUnlocking the Secrets of AI in Tech with April YohoJoin hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle for a riveting episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' featuring guest April Yoho.
Based in the UK and a seasoned developer advocate, April shares her extensive 25+ years of experience in tech while indulging in a tasting session of High West Double Rye whiskey.
Discover insights into cloud development, the intricacies of AI in coding, the debates of modern JavaScript practices, and much more. Tune in for a mix of whiskey evaluation, tech discussions, and amusing cultural anecdotes.
Key Takeaways
[00:00] - Introduction and Guest...2024-06-1339 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatAspire to Greatness: .NET Innovations You Can't Miss! w/ David Fowler and Damian EdwardsJoin Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Schmargyle in an engaging episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' as they welcome Damian Edwards and David Fowler from Microsoft.
Listen as David shares his journey from Barbados to becoming a distinguished engineer at Microsoft and Damian recounts his experience with web technologies from Australia. The discussion includes insights into .NET frameworks, HTML semantics, and their new project, Aspire.
The hosts also provide tips on integrating the Aspire dashboard with Otel tools, emphasizing hands-on experience. Amidst tech discussions, enjoy a light-hearted session of Japanese whiskey tasting, personal anecdotes...2024-06-061h 04
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatAI vs Human: The Future of Job Interviews with Taylor DesseynJoin hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter VIII on Whiskey Web and Whatnot as they welcome back Taylor Desseyn for another round of whiskey and engaging conversation.
Dive into discussions on the relevance of AI in hiring, the shift between remote and in-office work, and the changing trends in engineering specializations.
Plus, get to know more about Taylor’s life beyond tech, including his hobbies and family updates, and don't miss their entertaining whiskey tasting session featuring Tennessee blended bourbon Sweetens Cove!
Key Takeaways
[00:00] - Welcome to Whiskey Web and Whatnot
[01:34] - In...2024-05-3059 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWhy Svelte Might Just Outdo React: Rich Harris Unveils Shocking Comparisons!In this special International Whiskey Day episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special guest Rich Harris.
They share a toast with Lagavulin Offerman Edition whiskey and dive into a discussion covering a range of topics from Rich's journey in software development, his work on the Svelte framework, to his thoughts on cheese, fermented foods, and brewing kombucha.
The conversation transitions into deeper tech discussions about TypeScript, the evolution of web development tools, the balance between developer experience and user experience, and the upcoming features in...2024-05-161h 02
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFlagging Features and Dropping Beats with Ben RometschIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Ben Rometsch, CEO and co-founder of Flagsmith.
The discussion kicks off with a lighthearted conversation about the absence of landscapers at Chuck's house, leading into Ben's unexpected affinity for the New Orleans Saints due to a memorable game at Wembley in London.
Ben shares his journey from running a web agency for 23 years to starting Flagsmith as a side project, which has now become a growing business with 97 percent of its codebase being open-source.
The...2024-05-091h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatSecrets Exposed: The Art of Keeping API Keys Safe From Developer Slip-Ups with Dante LexIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Dante, the founder of Onboardbase and hi.new. Dante shares insights on building security infrastructure for distributed teams and discusses the common mistakes businesses make by trusting developers with sensitive API keys and database credentials.
The episode also features a whiskey tasting segment where Robbie, Charles, and Dante taste and review Woodford Reserve double oaked whiskey. Additionally, the conversation touches on various topics, including TypeScript preferences, Tailwind CSS, git practices, and potential careers outside of tech. Dante also talks...2024-05-0254 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWhen Hackers Send the Bill: Who Really Pays for Cloud Catastrophes?In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III delve into a mix of topics starting with their thoughts on the Jack Daniels Sinatra Select whiskey, including its unique packaging and taste profile.
The conversation then shifts to the challenges developers face with hosting services and unexpected bills, touching on the responsibilities of CTOs within companies and how the role impacts team dynamics and code quality.
Wrapping up, they touch on the reality TV show 'Love is Blind,' sharing personal takes and humorous insights into the dynamics and...2024-04-251h 05
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrom AI Deep Dives to Giblets and Fig Wasps with Ken WheelerThis episode features a unique blend of discussions and narratives, weaving together spirited debates on technology and AI's impact on society and creativity, personal stories of whiskey appreciation, and a humorous recount of an epic day drinking adventure gone awry.
Hosts Robbie Redundant, Charles Codes No More, and guest Ken Wheeler explore the intersections of tech and life, delving into topics like job automation, the future of software development, and the essence of human creativity in the age of AI.
Meanwhile, a tale of misadventure highlights the lighter, more unpredictable side of tech gatherings, replete...2024-04-191h 17
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrom Data Lakehouses to Penis Botox: An Unfiltered Journey through Tech and Life w/ MalIn this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III (Chuck) kick things off by playfully anticipating Chuck's landscaper interruptions due to his Phoenix area recording location. They introduce their special guest, Mal (short for Malissa) from Canada, who shares about her career as an analytics engineer and her ventures into content creation.
The episode takes a fun turn into reviewing Rabbit Hole Cave Hill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, discussing its unique mash bill, and sharing tasting notes despite Mal's limited whiskey experience. The conversation then transitions into various topics including the...2024-04-111h 07
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatUnleash Developer Superpowers: Tracksuits, Productivity Hacks & Wordpress on Vercel w/ Joel GriffithIn this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome Joel Griffith, founder and CEO of Browserless.io. The trio initially clarifies the common confusion between whiskey and bourbon, setting the tone for a detailed discussion.
Joel shares his unique journey from a jazz trumpet player to a software engineer, and eventually to the CEO of a company dedicated to streamlining the usage of headless browsers for various applications, including web scraping, automation, and testing.
Additionally, the episode ventures into a vibrant discussion on gaming, with a focus...2024-04-041h 05
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatCurling, Coding, and Deno with Kevin WhinneryIn this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Kevin Whinnery, a member of the Deno team. They discuss Kevin's work with JavaScript, his journey with Deno, and his previous experience at Twilio, including the creation of TwilioQuest.
The conversation also covers the hosts' and guest's passion for whiskey, with a tasting of Templeton Rye, exploring its unique flavors and aroma. Furthermore, Kevin talks about his involvement in curling, his perspective on key-value databases, and potential alternate career paths outside of technology.
The episode also...2024-03-2156 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFrom React Miami to Fly Fishing: Diving Deep with ThePrimeagen and FriendsThis episode uniquely blends a variety of discussions, ranging from Prime Barrel whiskey tastings with RobbieTheWagner, Charles "the Plumber" Carpenter, and ThePrimeagen, to in-depth explorations of tech, fitness, and lifestyle optimization.
The hosts share personal anecdotes, humor, and insights across topics like the appeal of living in Bozeman, Montana, web development complexities, and the importance of simplicity in daily routines. Highlights include a special whiskey tasting session, examining brands like Angel's Envy and New England Barrel Company, and engaging thoughts on the health aspects of nicotine, exercise-induced cortisol production, and the impact of digital interactions on social...2024-03-151h 55
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatInclusive Experiences in React Applications: Championing Neurodivergent Accessibility w/ Amera WhiteIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot hosts Robbie and Charles discuss various aspects of coding and web development with special guest, experienced front-end Engineer, Amera White. She shares her personal journey of transitioning from a career in aviation to the tech sector and the experiences that deepened her passion for web accessibility.
They highlight the challenges for neurodivergent individuals on the web and discuss how to improve this through better design and coding practices, emphasizing the importance of personalization and empathy in development. The discussions also include a walkthrough on various coding topics such as...2024-03-0158 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatNext.js's Speed vs. RedwoodJS's Strength: The Web Development Drama You Can't IgnoreJoin hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III as they delve into a wide variety of topics on their podcast, Whiskey Web and Whatnot. This episode features a detailed tasting of the Booker's Small Batch, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – the Storyteller Batch. The hosts talk in-depth about the bourbon, its packaging, and flavors.
Robbie and Charles go on to share their thoughts on the intricacies of web development, discussing the pros and cons of latest web frameworks. Additionally, they dive into personal anecdotes, talking about the winter and the joys of playing video games. Tune in for an...2024-02-221h 04
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatChris Coyier on Embracing Technology and the Future of Web DevelopmentHosts Robbie Wagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome special guest, Chris Coyier the co-founder of CodePen and an avid web enthusiast, to share his insights on the latest trends and happenings in the tech world.
Pondering over the pros and cons of GitHub desktop, discussing React's influence on teams and efficiency, grappling with the hot topics around CSS and Tailwind, and airing their thoughts on Apple's latest Vision Pro, the conversation bounces around delightfully.
All along, they’re savoring a pour from Barrell Craft Spirits and enjoying the occasional detour into pop culture, fitness, an...2024-02-151h 08
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatA Deep Dive into Managed DNS with Jeff CronstromJoin hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III as they welcome Jeff Cronstrom, a DNS specialist with experience dating back to the 90s and the founder of CloudfloorDNS. In this episode, they dig into the ins and outs of managed DNS, the benefits it provides, and the distinguishing features of CloudfloorDNS.
The hosts also engage in lively discussions about technology, touching on various topics such as PHP, Python, DevOps, and the role of DNS in web development. Alongside the tech talk, the episode features a whiskey tasting session with Fort Hamilton rye whiskey.
Key Takeaways2024-02-0656 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatThe Missteps of GraphQL and the Promise of Progressive EnhancementIn this episode of 'Whiskey, Web, and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III debate podcast names, discuss the feasibility of creating a company, and share insights on tech projects like Biome and Shepherd. They also talk about the importance of leveraging built-in features in tech systems, their take on tech wars, thoughts about the future of JavaScript, and more. Accompanying their tech-related discussions are whiskey tasting notes on Sweetens Cove, Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Key Takeaways
[00:37] - The Reality of Being a CEO
[01:39] - The Mystery of HTMX
[02:16] - Whiskey Tasting: Sweetens Cove
[03:06...2024-02-011h 04
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatMonthly Malarkey: JavaScript Modules, HTML, and Ryan ReynoldsIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III dive into their experiences with the Astro framework and discuss the challenges with JavaScript module types. They also share insights on managing work life around their families and house pets.
The casual conversation continues with a discussion on TV series like 'The Last of Us', 'The Changeling', 'Wednesday', and 'Black Bird', as well as an interesting back and forth about international and domestic flight experiences. They sign off with some conjecture about the potential for AI, promising a more detailed conversation about...2024-01-251h 05
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatBearded Talks on Beardless Hosts: VSCode Sidebars, AI, and GraphQL with Kelly VaughnIn this episode, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite guest Kelly Vaughn for a casual discussion over a glass of Bardstown Fusion bourbon. The conversation meanders around various topics including podcasting, the concept of artificial intelligence, their favorite Taylor Swift songs, and owning sports cars. Kelly also talks about keynoting the THAT Conference in Texas and shares a preview of her presentation. Keep listening for their hot takes on tech Twitter fights and some humorous discussions!
Key Takeaways
[00:05] - Introduction and Hosts' Banter
[00:48] - Guest Introduction and Previous Episode Recap
[02:00] - Whiskey Tasting: Bardstown...2024-01-181h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatTech Conferences, Remote Work and the Intersection of AI and Web Design with Clark SellIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite Clark Sell onto the show. Clark, the founder of 'THAT Conference' and 'Unspecified', talks about the genesis of the conference, the current state of tech, and his use of artificial intelligence services likeGPT-3 and DALL-E.
The hosts and Clark also try out a new whiskey, discuss
football and their disdain for certain programming languages. Tune in to hear about the intersection of tech and whiskey, and get some insights into the future of AI and the tech industry.
Key...2024-01-1159 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatTech Talk, Social Media Use, and Netflix with The PrimeagenThe Primeagen is known for embracing controversy. He returns to the podcast for a conversation on a range of topics like masculinity, social media, and pornography. He also opens up about his father’s passing and his journey growing up with a single mother.
Michael Paulson aka The Primeagen, Software Engineer at Netflix, is an influential figure in the tech community. He shares his thoughts on React's evolution and the impact it has on web applications and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Netflix and the problem-solving initiatives he led. He also discusses social me...2023-11-021h 38
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatAdvent of Whiskey: Coding Advent Calendars and the Strangest AI ProjectsIt’s the season of advent calendars, and coding platforms are launching challenges left and right. If you are waiting for a sign to try a new language or framework, advent calendars are a great place to start.
The Advent of Whiskey series will be 10 episodes leading up to Christmas.Chuck and Robbie are following Flaviar's Whiskey Advent Calendar 2022, trying new whiskeys each episode and talking about the latest in tech. Robbie might be gearing up to try the CSS advent calendar challenge but don’t expect Chuck to try CSS any time soon.
In this...2022-12-1524 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatNative Apps, Progressive Web Apps, and Media MonopoliesThere's a lot to consider before committing to a framework to build a native app. If you choose to build in native, ask yourself whether you're prepared to handle the downsides that come with it.
To start, you're limited to one framework and writing in one programming language. If you're not familiar with the syntax, that could pose a major learning curve. With native apps, it's tempting to have a separate app for every device that a user might run your app on, but on the operations front, that's a slippery slope with high overhead costs. If yo...2022-10-1358 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatSolidJS: The Framework Creating a Buzz with Dan JutanEvery once in a while a new framework rises to popularity and gets the developer community buzzing. One of the frameworks with the most momentum right now is SolidJS. But what makes Solid so special?
Dan Jutan, Product Manager at Astro, Inc. and SolidJS core team member believes the frameworks that prioritize developer experience will always come out on top. Before he landed at Solid, Dan started his career using Vue 3. It didn't take long before he was overwhelmed by the API surface and was searching for a framework that aligned with his values as a developer...2022-10-0659 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatEmbracing New Tech, JavaScript, and the W3WC NFT LaunchThe beauty of tech is that it keeps evolving. As a developer, it's important to keep evolving too. Whether that's trying new frameworks, starting side projects, or adopting emerging tech.
JavaScript, for example, has taken on a whole new purpose since it was developed in the 90s to support a web browser. The language keeps developers like Robbie intrigued with features that seem underpromoted and underused by the community. At ShipShape, Chuck and Robbie are always experimenting. They're embracing Astro with plans to transition their website from Nuxt, developing a scheduling app, and most importantly they just...2022-09-2958 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatBalancing Engineering Management, Side Hustles, and Porsches with Kelly VaughnWe all have at least one friend who somehow finds enough hours in a day to have a full-time job and take on several side projects. How can you successfully juggle a career, side hustles, and make time for your passions?
Kelly Vaughn, Engineering Manager at Spot AI, has some thoughts. She is leading a diverse, fully remote, global team that spans from California to India. Kelly keeps her management style flexible to account for the quirks and personality types of her team. When she's not steering the ship at Spot AI, she's advising several startups and...2022-09-2256 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatA11y Hour with Crystal Preston-WatsonAccessibility is like learning a new language, leaving many developers wondering where to start. The answer is pretty simple, start anywhere. But the onus isn’t all on devs.
Crystal Preston-Watson has partial sight and uses a screen reader in her day-to-day as a Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst at Salesforce, one of the largest tech companies in the world. As strange as it may seem, she never used a screen reader until she was asked to test one out in her previous role as a quality engineer. Once she got her hands on one, she saw just ho...2022-09-1551 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatThe Release of Nuxt 3 with Daniel RoeThe best way to win over a developer is to make their job simpler. The release of Nuxt 3 promises an even better developer experience than its former versions. That’s music to every developer’s ears. Who doesn’t want faster rendering?
Daniel Roe, framework architect at Nuxt Labs has been working to get Nuxt 3 production ready for a stable release. In addition to DX improvements, once N3 is out of release, you can expect hybrid rendering, less JavaScript, and a cross-platform framework that can be used with pretty much any cloud service.
This Nuxt releas...2022-09-0855 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatHTML Accessibility, Package Managers, and the Whiskey Web and Whatnot NFTDevs have a lot on their plate, but the key is to find time for what's important. Championing accessibility is only possible if devs prioritize it and a good place to start is by knowing your HTML elements. If dogs can learn 50 human words, then devs can learn 50 HTML elements.
On another note, not all package managers are made equal. Robbie has been loyal to Yarn for years and is okay with waiting a few minutes for installs. But from Chuck's operations perspective, when you're talking about continuous integration that can eat up a huge chunk of...2022-09-0100 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatTech Rants, Supporting Open Source, and Great TV ShowsBuilding products is hard. And devs can often feel hamstrung by competing priorities. The battle between revenue and quality is ever-present and ongoing. But is it possible to achieve both?
In this episode, Chuck and Robbie discuss some of their frustrations with the tech companies and tech stacks in the modern era, supporting open source projects, and some great TV shows they have been enjoying.
Key Takeaways
[01:27] - A whiskey review - Barrell Dovetail Whiskey.
[08:00] - Why tech companies are reluctant to upgrade dependencies.
[18:08] - The importance of supporting open source projects.
[30:45] - Why Re...2022-08-2559 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWeb Frameworks, the Launch of Astro 1.0, and National Parks with Nate MooreIntroducing a new framework can be challenging, especially when developers are loyal to old favorites. But Astro 1.0 is bridging the gap between old and new by staying compatible and familiar with other frameworks.
Nate Moore, an engineer at Astro Technology Company and core maintainer on Astro has been working on Astro 1.0 for 16 months. His major focus was launching a new web framework that is sustainable and future-proof. Astro 1.0 is targeted at devs building content-based websites and is compatible with most frameworks out there.
In this episode, Nate talks with Robbie and Chuck about the launch...2022-08-1857 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatA11y Hour with Mark SteadmanLike many developers, Mark Steadman began working in web development with just a couple of goals in mind: write something that runs and passes a test. No major thought for those using the interface he created.
Mark's perspective changed when he sat with a few folks who were blind or had low vision, and watched as they used assistive technology for the web and attempted to navigate a site he'd developed. Their struggle to tackle basic web functions against inaccessible code was Mark's wake-up moment and his inspiration to close the gap between emerging developers and accessibility e...2022-08-111h 01
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatConventional Commits vs. Release-It and Chatting About the ChangelogThere are two types of engineers. The "normal" ones who strive to make their day-to-day lives as easy as possible and the Robbie's of the world who strive to do everything themselves until the last line of code is sealed in a changelog.
On that note, do you prefer conventional commits? Or the tools out there that make organization easier and, sometimes, automated? Chuck and Robbie don't see eye-to-eye on this particular topic so prepare yourself for the mildest smackdown of the century.
In this episode, Chuck and Robbie discuss the pros and cons of r...2022-08-0458 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatEmerging Tech, a Resource Renaissance, and Embracing Ember with Preston SegoA few years into Preston Sego's coding career, a colleague working on increasing interactivity on the company's interface chose Ember for the endeavor. Years later, when Preston began developing his own project, he took his colleague's advice and began testing the waters with Ember as well.
In 2019, Preston noticed interesting work brewing within Ember. Realizing Ember was adaptable to modern tools, Preston decided to dive back in and start building out a chat app to test the framework. That same year, Preston spoke at EmberConf and eventually landed a job at CrowdStrike where the framework of choice w...2022-07-2853 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatA11y Hour with Eric BaileyIn recent years, accessibility has evolved from a way to avoid legal landmines, to a specialization developers are taking a serious approach to for the sake of their companies, apps, and users. Eric Bailey has been at the forefront of this maturation, working as both an advocate and educator in the accessibility and inclusive design space.
A user experience designer by trade, Eric developed a passion for accessibility that led him to The A11Y Project – an open source, one-stop shop for digital accessibility education. Eric helps maintain the hub while writing and speaking about the intersectionality of...2022-07-2158 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatDeveloping Orbit and the Future of Cross Framework Solutions with Dan GebhardtYears ago, Dan Gebhardt was mapping out data needs for an app he was building. In a struggle to make sense of every requirement and apply them to other packages like Ember Data, he hit a wall. At this point, there was no option for adapting Ember Data to the complex specificities of his app's needs.
Dan tried to rationalize a solution, deconstructing entire data universes and all aspects of a data library. The end result was Orbit, a framework-agnostic data layer with use cases beyond the obvious. Since its inception, many developers have leaned on Orbit, i...2022-07-1450 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatMatt Johnson: When Web3 Is Worth It and Learning to LeadIn high school, Matt Johnson followed in the footsteps of his older brother, pursuing similar hobbies like sports and music. After joining a band, Matt realized they needed a website. Mirroring his brother, Matt learned to code, built a website, and changed his college major.
Following graduation, Matt dove into business ownership, buying out the company he interned for with a business partner. That once small operation has grown to a team of over 100 and as of July 1st, Matt will be Midwestern Interactive's sole owner. Like Chuck and Robbie, Matt made the switch from programmer to b...2022-07-0754 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatPolaris, Starbeam, and the Future of Ember with Godfrey ChanIn 2022, the future of Ember is taking shape thanks to developers like Godfrey Chan. Alongside Yehuda Katz and other engineers, Godfrey's working on a new edition of Polaris. The project has three main goals: to align Ember with the modern npm packaging system, continue to invest and innovate in reactivity, and encourage universal design principles.
Like many developers, Godfrey came to Ember from Rails. Months after chatting with Yehuda and Tom Dale at EmberConf, Godfrey was hired at Tilde and thrown into the Ember deep end. Today, Godfrey's focused on big picture developments, tackling lofty goals like de...2022-06-3053 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatReacting to React, WWDC22, and Bun.shRobbie has spent years trying to improve his experience in the terminal. Fortunately, he's learned a few things about customization along the way. Meanwhile, Chuck and Robbie have thoughts about Apple's new products, the purpose of React, plus Fig, Hyper, Warp, and everything in between.
In this episode, Chuck and Robbie discuss everything you probably don't know about terminals, why Robbie's eyeing Redwood, what Chuck and Robbie actually paid attention to from WWDC22, why developers are so excited about Bun, and why Chuck's trip to Italy was semi-catastrophic.
Key Takeaways
[00:48] - A whiskey review.
[09:07...2022-06-2353 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatA Battle of Two Worlds and Mentorship Above Milestones with Cory BrownIt's not often that a blog post sets the internet on fire. But a recent post by Cory Brown about async/await led to an uproar and even messages of pity from Hacker News. Who knew a simple post about pattern preferences would cause such controversy?
Today, Cory's here to explain his side of the story for those happily using async/await in various concurrency patterns. Luckily, Cory believes, to each their own, and even welcomes responses from developers like Eric Elliott and Robbie as important food for thought. So which universe do you prefer? Object-oriented or f...2022-06-1656 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatA Framework for Ember TypeScript with James C. DavisIn 2017, James C. Davis moved to Charlottesville, Virginia to work at a non-profit tech company that used Ember in their original Saas platform. While James had dabbled in Ember previously, an ask to reimplement the front-end in Ember, this time using TypeScript, proved challenging.
At the time, a few engineers were using TypeScript in Ember, but the open source framework James worked on became the de-facto reference point for projects in Ember types. And the unofficial group of engineers collaborating on the project has become the official Ember TypeScript Core Team.
Today, James works at e...2022-06-0955 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatMystery Maker's Monday, Testing, and GraphQLThey say if it's not broken, don't fix it. So why are we running tests on tests on tests that aren't business-critical? There's an art to testing beyond just striving to get 100% coverage. In fact, over-testing can actually hamper your progress more than help it. Meanwhile, Chuck's wondering why it's not possible to have a union of enums in GraphQL.
In this episode, Chuck and Robbie discuss some tech frustrations, lessons for the React community, why Ship Shape implemented spam traps, and a whatnot on all things alcohol, sports, Friends, and Robbie's (seemingly endless) truck saga.
2022-06-0258 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatLeading From the Top, Creating a Community, and Balancing It All with Tracy LeeGreat things come in unexpected places. For Tracy Lee, an ex-boyfriend's T-shirt sporting the Ember Tomster is what tipped her off to software development. Following curiosity and a three-week bootcamp, Tracy was hooked and ready to take on a career in coding.
Today, Tracy is the CEO of This Dot Labs. She leads a team of 50 developers with a focus on reactive programming, web performance, and developer experience. Her clients and colleagues have become her closest friends and she's always looking to help fellow developers expand their careers. When she's not running an agency, Tracy is part...2022-05-2656 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatBringing Types to Ember with Chris KrychoIn early 2017, Chris Krycho was working at one of the few startups using Ember, searching for a way to bring types to the emerging language. His primary goal became solving semantic versioning for TS. As Chris kept iterating, striving to combine multiple programming worlds, other engineers joined him in the pursuit until eventually, the Ember TypeScript Core team was born.
Today, Chris is a lead engineer at LinkedIn, a father, husband, runner, music composer, and whiskey enthusiast. His current goal is to ensure Ember Polaris has first-class TypeScript support. Aside from offering new dad advice to Robbie, C...2022-05-191h 03
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatAre Monorepos and NFTs Worth It?Do you use monorepos? Do you love NFTs named after dogs? Chuck and Robbie have mixed feelings on both monorepus and Shiba Inu tokens and they're probably not the only ones conflicted. Developer tools and the metaverse are complex topics that don't always yield solidly positive or negative results.
The beauty of our ever-evolving digital space is the ability to continually iterate and learn from what's not working. Having said that, just because something is new (and trending on Twitter) doesn't mean it's the best tool for the job, nor that it should be used for anything b...2022-05-121h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatGetting Lost in Git and Goodbye tscIt's been a while since Chuck and Robbie dove headfirst into trending tech topics without a guest to bounce their ideas off of. Today, they discuss the latest in TypeScript and Git, the evolution of JavaScript over the years, developer pet peeves, and what success means on a team, on the web, and on the field.
Key Takeaways
[01:09] - A whiskey review.
[10:14] - What Chuck and Robbie think about introducing TypeScript to JavaScript natively.
[17:10] - A rant on everything except Git.
[23:60] - Why Robbie's been having problems with Git.
[33:09] - What's new from ES2022.
[34:44} - A foo...2022-04-2150 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatDeveloping as a Developer, Appreciating Workers, and Navigating Framework Wars with Chris GarrettWhen someone hands you an opportunity to specialize, to do something crazy with people you like, to learn from people building something before your eyes, it's difficult to pass up. An opportunity like that prompted Chris to leave LinkedIn for Bitski, a digital wallet for buying, selling, and storing NFTs.
Leaving what's safe and secure for what's largely unknown is definitely a risk, but Chris is a risk-taker. Despite loving Rust, Chris wanted to move away from JavaScript in the years ahead and expand his developer horizons. Plus, he's learned from experience that becoming emotionally attached to w...2022-04-141h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatPrioritizing Performance and the Future of the Terminal with Zach LloydThe terminal is a constant in the dev world. Every developer will interact with the terminal in one way or another. So what if they worked better? Tools within the Google Suite inspired Warp Founder Zach Lloyd to bring that same ease of collaboration to the world of terminals. And so, Warp was born.
Because you can't avoid terminals, the implications of improving such a widely-used tool are what kept Zach going and building momentum with Warp. Zach believes in tools that solve problems vs shiny new tools winning the popularity contest. And that keeps him iterating o...2022-04-0756 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatSetting Standards, Community Lifelines, and the Beauty of Open Source with Jen WeberAs developers, advancing in our careers can feel like the wild west. No guardrails, no handbook, and no standard path to success, everyone has a unique story when it comes to their coding career.
Far from a developer since childhood, Jen's no stranger to the unconventional path. Her Ember education grew within an accelerator while the bulk of her skillset expanded working in open source. While not an ideal path for everyone, the small startup environment and ability to learn from others in the Ember community was integral to Jen's growth.
But what if there w...2022-03-311h 03
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatIntroducing: Whiskey Web and WhatnotVeteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.
2022-03-3000 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatTransitioning to Tech and Writing What You Know with Kara LutonWhen it seems like everyone around you has worked in the same field for a really long time, making a career pivot with confidence can be tricky. But not everyone's been coding since their early college days like Robbie and Chuck. Kara Luton started on track to become a professional ballerina. After college and a stint in music publicity, burnout prompted Kara to make a hard left and begin a career in tech.
With all the developer bootcamps and online resources now available, making the switch has never been more accessible. Not to mention, the skills Kara l...2022-03-241h 04
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatAlternatives to Relay, the GraphQL Stack, and Adulthood with Charles Lowell and Taras MankovskiJust because something is widely used doesn't always mean it's your best solution. Frontside Founder Charles Lowell and CEO Taras Mankovski, stumbled into an alt GraphQL stack simply because the nature of a product didn't mesh with Apollo. After happening upon two up-and-coming technologies, GraphQL modules and Envelope, a solution was born, as was a newfound flexibility with GraphQL stacks.
In this episode, Charles and Taras talk with Chuck and Robbie about their accidental developer discovery, the drawbacks of UI libraries, what a Relay alternative looks like, what in the world Pact is, and why adulthood is...2022-03-1759 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatMachine Learning in JavaScript, Remix Plus Netlify, and Why DX Engineers Matter with Charlie GerardCharlie Gerard loves to experiment. Her love for experimentation and JS has propelled Charlie into the world of machine learning and in turn inspired her recent book, Practical Machine Learning in JavaScript.
Forever iterating on her projects and experimentations, Charlie extends that desire for growth into her professional life, even pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and dabbling as a Google Developer Expert outside of her Netlify 9-5.
In this episode, Charlie talks with Chuck and Robbie about her role at Netlify, why DX engineers matter, the real relationship between Remix and Netlify, Charlie's ap...2022-03-1055 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatCreating CodePen, Tackling Tailwind, and Keeping It Simple with Chris CoyierTen years after launching CodePen, Co-Founder Chris Coyier still thinks of his company as a scrappy startup. That's because CodePen, an app and social community for testing and creating web projects, still feels like a company striving to prove itself in a world of jaded developers. Nevertheless, CodePen has successfully reached developers as they're learning to code.
In this episode, Chris talks with Chuck and Robbie about his online opinions that align and differ from Robbie's, the evolution of CodePen, how they've managed to monetize, the advantages of sticking with CSS, why blogging is like grinding, and C...2022-03-031h 08
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatRunspired vs. Chris Manson on Solving the Number One Open Source Maintainer DilemmaAs Chris Thoburn (otherwise known as runspired) began prepping for his own Whiskey Web and Whatnot, he found himself driving along to Chris Manson's episode from a few weeks prior. Nodding along as Chris explained his point of view on all things Ember, runspired suddenly slammed on the brakes after hearing one pivotal sentence.
At the center of his break slam and today's fierce disagreement? The value of TypeScript and its place in the Ember community. Fortunately, Chris and Chris have the same end goal: to encourage more developers to use Ember and contribute to Ember projects. B...2022-02-241h 17
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWork-Life Balance, React, and Why Accessibility Is Everything with Melanie SumnerIn this episode, Robbie and Chuck talk with Melanie Sumner, web developer and member of the Ember Core Team.
As a graduation gift from her Uncle, Melanie was handed a computer and told, "learn to write code," because the future is tech. So that's what she did. With a love of language and puzzles, writing code became her thrill and, after years in the Navy, her profession. Today, Melanie is active in the Ember community, serving on the Ember Core Team and advocating for veterans entering web development.
Melanie talks with Robbie and Chuck about t...2022-02-1750 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatAstro, Dashboards, NFT Memberships, and a TV RoundupFrom Astro, Vite, and Snowpack, to VR, and some favorite TV shows, today's episode is the perfect opportunity to catch up on technical whatnots and a few exciting life updates from Chuck and Robbie. Plus, if you've ever wondered what NFTs, co-working spaces, and whiskey all have in common, today's episode is for you.
In this episode, Robbie and Chuck dive into the frameworks they're using, the dashboards they're analyzing, what's new in the gaming universe, and the co-working space to check out if you happen to live near Middleburg, VA. And if you don't, here's how a...2022-02-1056 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatThe Right Way to NFT, Blockchain, and Making Your Mark in the Digital Marketplace with Juan PalominoIn a world of invaluable yet intangible artwork and every developer fighting for a space on the blockchain, it's hard to sort out what's adding value to our brave new world and what's taking up space. Juan Palomino, founder of Full Speed Media [https://fullspeedav.com], has spent the last year knee-deep in his own NFT experiment. Along the way, he's learned what to embrace and what to forget when it comes to making his mark in the digital economy.
Juan started Full Speed Media as a way to provide live streaming services throughout the pandemic. While i...2022-02-0354 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatDiscovering Ember, Adopting Orbit, and Unlocking Optimization with Chris Thoburn (runspired)Runspired's journey with Ember began just like Chuck's, Robbie's, and many who've come before them — with confusion, hesitancy, and gradual infatuation.
The year was 2008 and runspired was launching an app. Somewhere along the way, he realized that if he wanted to build the collaborative web-first application he envisioned, he needed to build in JavaScript.
Sifting through Angular and React, nothing stuck. When he finally stumbled upon Ember, the pitfalls and confusion were obvious and almost immediately he abandoned the framework. But runspired soon realized that features within Ember matched the ideas he began developing in his...2022-01-2757 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatDecentralized Gaming, IntelliJ, Twitch, and the Shortcomings of Modern VR with Rob CaryWhat do web development, Twitch, VR, and blockchain all have in common? More than you might think. After years as a game developer, Ship Shape's longest-tenured employee Rob Cary was bound to put those unlikely virtual dots together and today he's here to share a few original insights.
After meeting Robbie Wagner in an elementary school play as a couple of accountants, their lives continued to overlap. From a choice in college to a knack for web development, making sweet beats, and ultimately, their careers, an intro to Rob may sound identical to an intro to Robbie. B...2022-01-1353 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatChuck's Origin Story: Career Pivots, and Learning to Love EmberAfter diving into Robbie’s backstory in episode 017, today we’re panning the camera to Chuck. If you’ve ever wondered how he ended up at Ship Shape and where Chuck first discovered the world of the web, today’s episode explores his digital origin story.
Like Robbie, Chuck’s foray into software development began in Photoshop. In fact, for a period after graduating college, Chuck considered going to photography school. Unfortunately (or fortunately, if you ask Robbie), shelling out cash for grad school seemed daunting and impractical. So he stumbled into a startup instead.
After gigs...2022-01-0656 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatRobbie's Origin Story: Learning to Code, Learning to Hire, and Taking the Entrepreneurial LeapIf you’ve ever wondered where Ship Shape got its shape and how Robbie became Ember’s number one fan, this episode is for you.
Robbie and Chuck revisit the early chapters of Robbie’s career, including the gigs he loved and the corporate structures he hated. They talk about lessons learned, taking the entrepreneurial leap, and what’s on the horizon. While Robbie’s career has hardly been a linear path, the most exciting and fulfilling journeys rarely are.
Key Takeaways
[00:44] - Whiskey review and a brief overview of Pinhook.
[06:23] - Robbie’s introduction...2021-12-3052 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatThe Beauty of Remix, Falling for Tailwind, and Why NFTs Are a Scam with Kent C. DoddsKent Dodds spends much of his professional life helping emerging developers learn. Earlier this year, as he began refreshing a stack of educational resources, Kent realized that simply switching to Remix eliminated most of the problems he was teaching his students to avoid or solve. Not long after he fell in love with the framework, Kent landed a job at Remix.
Now the Director of Developer Experience, Dodds educates and troubleshoots. From eliminating loading and error states, easy adoption, and the mutations API, Dodds' passion for Remix is abundantly obvious. He credits the success of Remix to i...2021-12-2359 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatNext.js 12, React vs. Svelte, and the Future of Frameworks with Wes BosBetween constantly changing frameworks, updates, and languages, web dev life is anything but stagnant. Shiny object syndrome is a real thing, and it's easy to feel like there's too much to keep up with.
Wes Bos has his own point of view on the shifting landscape. Wes has spent years as a developer and has created a catalog of courses to help other developers improve their skills. Despite having his favorites, Wes argues there's a place for everything in the melting pot that is modern web development.
In this episode, Robbie, Chuck, and Wes discuss th...2021-12-1653 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatEmber vs. React, Jamstack, and Holes in the Hiring Process with Chris MansonThey say if it's not broken, don't fix it. But if it is broken...keep iterating? While not everyone may agree on how to solve the technical headaches that come with one language or another, developer and Empress Creator Chris Manson has a few ideas.
As more apps emerge, more problems inevitably appear. Chris has several non-negotiable best practices for keeping it simple and helping the developers who follow in his digital footsteps.
Also a member of Ember's core team, Chris has been working with the framework since December of 2011. After beginning his startup with A...2021-12-091h 29
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatRedwoodJS, Developer Experience, and Developing for Scale with Tom Preston-WernerEvery developer straddles the fine line between creating a unique space and reinventing the wheel. Tom Preston-Werner has lived between those two lines for much of his career, most recently while developing an app framework for startups, RedwoodJS.
Tom has always pushed himself to think outside the box rather than follow competitors. This aversion to groupthink kickstarted the creation of Redwood. It also helped Tom with the second-hardest part of app development: choosing a name. Tired of the physics names flooding the React world, Tom turned to nature for his framework. Not just a staple of the B...2021-12-0259 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatBoss Hog: Magellan's Atlantic, Recaptcha, GraphQL, NFTs, CryptoChuck is in Middleburg, in person, for this episode, where we celebrate his Ship Shape anniversary with the WhistlePig Boss Hog: Magellan's Atlantic. We discuss preventing bots from submitting forms with recaptcha, caching with GraphQL and Redis, NFTs, crypto, and various whatnot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-10-1443 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatFour Roses, Elixir, Flutter, and Whatnot w/ Sundi MyintIn this episode, we try some Four Roses, and chat with Sundi about Elixir, Flutter, cooking and various whatnot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-09-091h 06
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatHughes Belle of Bedford, Ember and Whatnot w/ Robert Jackson (rwjblue)In this episode of our Whiskey Web and Whatnot podcast, we are joined by our special guest, Robert Jackson, from the Ember Core Team. We sampled the Hughes Belle of Bedford Rye whiskey, discussed how Robert got into Ember, the pros and cons of Ember vs other frameworks, and various whatnot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-261h 11
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatUncle Nearest 1856, JSON:API vs GraphQL, Traveling, Mexico, and MiddleburgIn this episode we try the Uncle Nearest 1856 100 proof premium whiskey, discuss the pros and cons of JSON:API vs GraphQL, and give updates on our lives post-vaccination, the new office space in Middleburg, and the latest news in the Ship Shape world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-05-2055 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatOld Elk, NFTs, Crypto, Tech TangentsThis time we accidentally try two different Old Elk whiskeys, talk about NFTs, crypto, and go on various tech tangents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-04-1955 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, EmberConf, Next.js, Porsche vs MustangThis week we try Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, discuss EmberConf and Next.js and talk about Porsches vs Mustangs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-04-0348 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatBasil Hayden's Dark Rye, DevOps, Arcades and WhatnotIn this episode we try Basil Hayden's Dark Rye, discuss DevOps and Kubernetes, Arcades and Whatnot.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-03-1944 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatKamiki Whisky, Ember/Glimmer updates and whatnot w/ Chris Garrett (pzuraq)In this episode we try a Japanese whisky from Kamiki Whisky and chat with Chris Garrett (pzuraq) from the Ember Core Team about new things coming in the Ember/Glimmer world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-03-101h 09
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatHudson Short Stack, Front End Frameworks, ItaliaIn this episode we try Hudson Whiskey's Short Stack, discuss JavaScript frameworks, and explore Chuck's time in Italy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-03-0341 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatRabbit Hole Dareringer, Serverless, CryptocurrencyIn our third episode we try the Rabbit Hole Dareringer bourbon in our new Norlan whiskey glasses, discuss the Serverless Application Framework, learn a bit about Chuck's previous life as a blackjack dealer, and talk about the craziness around GameStop stock and cryptocurrency trading.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-2744 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatPeerless Rye, Monorepos, Super Bowl LVIn the second episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie Wagner and Charles W. Carpenter III try a Kentucky straight rye whiskey from Peerless Distilling. They discuss the pros and cons of monorepos, and talk about their favorite and least favorite Super Bowl commercials. They also chat about the challenges of coordinating while living on opposite sides of the country and joke about their different whiskey preferences. Overall, the episode is a fun and lighthearted exploration of whiskey tasting with some humorous banter thrown in.
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Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatHello WorldOn our first episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot we have Sagamore Spirits Rye as our whiskey, discuss Travis CI's latest problems and how GitHub Actions has filled the space, as well as talk about Nintendo / PC games we've been interested in recently.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-02-0838 min