In this episode, Amy, Brad, and guest Alex dive into cutting-edge CSS features that are transforming web development. They explore container queries, logical properties, CSS layers, and scopes, sharing practical applications and browser support updates. The trio also discusses Tailwind CSS and its role in modern web design, offering spicy takes on …

In this episode, Chris Nowicki shares his path from aerospace to web development and the unique challenges of transitioning into tech. Chris and James discuss how Chris got involved in the open-source project "Deals for Devs," including the tech stack, managing contributions, and handling obstacles. This episode offers a first-hand look at the valu…

In this episode, Amy and Brad dive into the top JavaScript frameworks, weighing their strengths and weaknesses. They discuss Svelte, Astro, Next, Remix, and Redwood, comparing their rendering processes, server-side vs. client-side preferences, routing systems, and developer experiences. Perfect for developers weighing options for their next app! Sp…

Amy, Brad, and Aaron discuss how Laravel and JavaScript frameworks like React can coexist in a modern web development workflow. They examine the benefits of Laravel's integrated ecosystem, the pragmatism behind choosing technologies like SQLite, and the cultural differences between Laravel's "benevolent dictator" model versus the JavaScript communi…

In this episode, Amy and Brad sit down with Michael Chan to discuss WorkOS, a tool simplifying authentication and authorization for developers. They explore how WorkOS makes complex processes like OAuth, SSO, and MFA easy to implement, compare it to other auth providers, and dive deep into AuthKit’s capabilities. Sponsors WorkOS - WorkOS helps you …

Ray Deck, a seasoned data scientist and founder of State Change AI, talks about the evolving landscape of software development with the rise of no code and low code platforms. He explains how these tools are not just for non-technical founders but also offer significant advantages to experienced developers. The episode explores the practical applic…

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 appl…

In this episode of Compressed.fm, James, Amy, and Bekah delve into their current projects, share insights on smarter API calls, and discuss the intricacies of working with Redwood JS. The trio also explores the concept of a two-week challenge for creating and selling digital products, the importance of contributing to open source, and the evolving …

In this episode, James and Amy are live from Post Con 24 with Sterling Chin from Postman's Labs team. Sterling shares insights on how Postman leverages AI to build tools that enhance developer productivity. He delves into the experimental nature of Postman Labs, the importance of rapid iteration, and how they determine which features make it into p…

This episode covers the detailed process of taking Postman’s VS Code extension from a proof of concept to a fully-fledged product. Ruben Casas shares insights on the technical hurdles, team dynamics, and the iterative development process. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 1:25 Background Story 2:09 Starting the Extension 3:27 Technical Challenges 6:19 …

In this episode, Amy, Brad, and Bekah welcome back Kent C. Dodds, who shares exciting updates about his latest project, Epic Web.dev. Kent discusses the philosophy behind his comprehensive web development course, the importance of understanding foundational technologies, and the motivation behind creating Epic Web Conf. He also dives into the benef…

In this episode of Compressed FM, Amy, James, and Tobbe from the Redwood JS core team explore React server components. They discuss the implementation of React server components in Redwood, the benefits, challenges, and the future of web development with this new technology. Show Notes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:47 - Tobbe's Background and Role …

In this episode, James Quick and Amy Dutton chat with James Cowling, co-founder of Convex, about designing infrastructure for product engineers. James explains the innovative features of Convex, including its JavaScript-based queries and real-time data subscriptions, and compares it to Firebase. They also discuss the challenges of edge computing, t…

In this episode, hosts Amy and Brad discuss the the things they're afraid of missing out on within the dev ecosystem. Then, they discuss how they're using AI to enhance their own productivity with Custom GPTs. Sponsors Postman Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. Postman simplifies each step of the API lifecycle and streamlines c…

James Perkins, co-founder of Unkey, talks about turning a potential blog post into a full-fledged business that simplifies API management for developers. Throughout the episode, he explains the core features of Unkey, the importance of VC funding, and the realities of startup life, including balancing workloads and managing a globally distributed t…

Tracy Lee joins the Compressed.fm to discuss the integration of AI in development, the evolution of documentation practices, and her role in leading community projects and tech innovations. Sponsor Postman Postman is an API platform for building and using APIs. Postman simplifies each step of the API lifecycle and streamlines collaboration so you c…

In Episode 182, hosts James and Amy delve into the intricacies of React Server Components (RSCs) and the challenges of building multi-step forms. They discuss the latest developments in RSCs, including the implementation in RedwoodJS, and share insights on managing state and validations in multi-step forms. Throughout, the hosts offer practical adv…

In this episode of Compressed FM, hosts Amy Dutton and Brad Garropy are joined by Brooks Lybrand from Shopify to explore the latest in Remix and the future of React. They discuss the integration of server components, the challenges of package management, and strategies for effective software updates. The conversation also delves into the potential …

Cory joins all the co hosts to share about his personal projects and how he prioritizes what new tech to learn about. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Cory and Framework Jumping 23:29 Music Talk and Non Screen Hobbies 32:58 Coreys Podcast 38:08 Picks and PlugsBy Cory Miller, James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, Brad Garropy

James and Adrian content creation, from starting YouTube channels to building communities. Adrian highlights the secrets he’s learned in building a private community and some of the bleeding edge technology that he’s excited about. Show Notes [00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:20] Content creation and community building. [00:05:09] Image generation in …

Ivan joins James and Bekah to tell his journey to Daytona and where they’re hoping to go as they grow. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Ivan 03:30 Tying Development to Personal Interests 08:05 Finding the Product Gap 12:19 Acquisition, Money, Starting From Scratch 17:31 Daytona 20:22 What’s Under the Hood 22:41 Primary Users 29:09 The Team 30:31 Engineerin…

Knut joins the podcast for a second time to give us the inside scoop on recent Sanity updates and what makes Sanity the above and beyond CMS. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Knut and Intro 02:49 What is Sanity? 05:07 Building Studio from Spite 12:26 New Features 19:47 Tec Perspective on Sanity 24:21 Customer Satisfaction 29:59 AI in Sanity 34:17 Presentat…

We have a great episode where all 4 cohosts look back on 2023 and look forward to whats coming in 2024. Show Notes 00:00 Intro and Welcome 00:53 Meet Ups and Conferences 03:27 What is Virtual Coffee 04:22 Bekah at OpenSauced 09:52 Job Search 17:44 2023 Reflections 33:22 Migrating ro Remix 47:49 2024 Looking Forward…

Cecil joins the podcast to talk about overcoming barriers and how to help people understand the roll of developer relations. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome and Intro 03:42 Cicil’s Origin Story 18:07 Talking Early in Your Career 22:48 Layoffs 28:37 Evolution of Dev Rel 39:47 Picks and PlugsBy James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, Brad Garropy, Cecil Phillip

Sam joins Brad and Amy to discuss server components, loadting states and getting into UI development. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Reusable Components 07:49 Server Components 31:06 Loading States 45:46 Getting into UI 50:32 Picks and PlugsBy Sam Selikoff, Brad Garropy, Amy Dutton

We have ALL the guests on today as Ryan and Jem join Brad, Amy, and James for a crossover episode. They discuss the tech theyre looking forward to in 2024 as well as AI topics and the impact that conferences have on a developers journey. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Let’s Kick Off 01:14 Tech Coming in 2024 15:40 Jevons Paradox and AI 24:13 A…

Evyatar joins Compressed to talk of his love for open source, most importantly his project Vest. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Work vs Open Source Balance 04:35 Struggles of Being a Maintainer 05:24 Community Involvement 07:34 Need in Form Validation to Vest 11:24 Core Features of Vest 13:22 Formulation Libraries 17:14 Connection 19:52 Usage …

James and Amy take audience questions and discuss their favorite hot topics talking about frameworks, AI, and jobs. Sponsor ###Contenful Contentful is the leading composable content platform that allows developers to build intelligent experiences to drive brand engagement. It gives content creators the tools they need to create, manage, and publish…

It’s Brads first episode as an official co-host! As we welcome Brad we get to know his story, his experience, and how he landed where he is today. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Brad (Officially) 01:22 College? 13:!5 Hardest Parts 17:50 Content Creation 23:22 Adobe to Atlassian to the Future 30:50 Interview Experience and Tips 34:29 Next Steps and Goals …

Maciek joins James and Brad to get deep into Astro and all the ways to go headless. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Maciek 01:33 Landscape of PHP 05:41 Wordpress 11:15 Gateway to Headless WordPress 25:47 Building on Astro 27:57 Collection Framework Authors 34:36 SSR and Astro 37:07 Components 42:55 Picks and Plugs…

Aiden joins us to talk about his project, Million JS, and all the tech he's implementing with it. Show Notes 00:00 Intro and Welcome Aiden 02:01 Aidens Background 04:36 Expereince With React 07:33 Virutal DOM 09:57 Sevelte Talk 11:54 Million JS 15:51 Representation of Virtual DOM 17:39 Block DOM 19:01 Limitations 21:18 Static Analysis 29:26 Naming …

Yaroslav joins Compressed to give his tips and tricks on Astro and getting the most out of it. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Yaroslav 01:43 Onboarding to Astro 18:32 Fat Island 21:17 B2B SaaS Kit 29:39 Auth Services 31:52 Building an App 36:03 Learning Curve 41:50 Picks and PlugsBy Yaroslav Lapin, James Q Quick, Amy Dutton

Zach joins Amy and Brad to dig into his journey to Warp and give an inside look into what it’s capable of doing. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Lloyd’s Background 02:40 Reaching Principal Level 06:10 Scaling Down 08:01 Choosing an Idea 13:36 Vision for a New Terminal 16:13 Warp Feature 18:13 Security 21:16 Collaboration and Business Model 37:2…

Brad and James address their favorite current topics like framework choices and upcoming changes with AI. Sponsor Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 03:58 What tools and frameworks to use? 08:15 Planning Projects 11:54 Managing Jobs and Open Source Projects 19:20 How to Go Full Stack 23:41 Nest JS 34:57 View or Astro 37:12 Document Reading and Using AI …

Amy and Brad host a “time out” chat about all the hot topics that are no their minds. Sponsor ###Contenful Contentful is the leading composable content platform that allows developers to build intelligent experiences to drive brand engagement. It gives content creators the tools they need to create, manage, and publish content seamlessly across eve…

Amy and Brad host a “time out” chat about all the hot topics that are on their minds. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 00:36 DHH and Typescript 13:41 TypeScript Documentary and Microsoft 16:00 Back to Warp 17:40 Figma Embed in Developer Tools 19:18 Monitor Talk 21:33 Workshop at GraphQL Conference 26:24 React Server Components at Baseline Level 29:28 …

Zeno talks James and Amy through his YC process that brought his side project dream to real life and what it’s like being a CEO now. Sponsor ###Contenful Contentful is the leading composable content platform that allows developers to build intelligent experiences to drive brand engagement. It gives content creators the tools they need to create, ma…

In this episode Florin gives us a deep dive into iCodeThis. How it works, how it’s made and all the behind the scenes information. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome and Florin 01:59 iCodeThis Inspiration 07:08 How it Works 13:49 Submitting and Enabled Technologies 25:30 Tech Stack 30:55 Technical Challenges 37:12 Talking Numbers 40:01 Filling the Gaps 43:49…

Adam joins Amy to explain his love of CSS and what his curent favorite features are as well as digging into some hot takes and CSS debates. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome Adam 01:10 View Transitions 15:20 Contrast Color and Accessibility 18:18 Path to Feature Implementation 24:53 Dev Rel Interview at Google 27:21 Has Tag 31:37 12 Column Grid 40:17 The CS…

Brian, Brad, and Amy get into their preferred work flow and strategies for tackling their long lists of projects. Sponsor ###Contenful Contentful is the leading composable content platform that allows developers to build intelligent experiences to drive brand engagement. It gives content creators the tools they need to create, manage, and publish c…

Elston joins James and Amy to talk about his side project turned full time job and how to make “Tiiny” dreams big. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome 00:39 Value of CS Degree 05:09 Elston’s Work Journey to Side Projects 09:41 Domains and Dead-end Projects 23:35 Deciding What Features to Build 27:13 Finding Balance 29:25 Having Community 30:36 Company Stats o…

This is a snippit of a conversation that happened before episode 146 with Jakub. James, Amy, Brad, and Jakub discuss keeping interviewing skills shart and what's important on a resume.By James Q. Quick, Amy Dutton, Jakub Andrzejewski, Brad Garropy

Jakub joins Amy, James, and Brad to give a look into how he uses open source as well as the start of his YouTube channel. Sponsor ###Contenful Contentful is the leading composable content platform that allows developers to build intelligent experiences to drive brand engagement. It gives content creators the tools they need to create, manage, and p…

Ruben speaks on how to utilize micro-frontends and why issues arise and what to do when they do. Sponsor ###Contenful Contentful is the leading composable content platform that allows developers to build intelligent experiences to drive brand engagement. It gives content creators the tools they need to create, manage, and publish content seamlessly…

Welcome Kevin to Compressed where he discusses one of Amy's favorite topics, CSS! Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 03:09 Why CSS 06:12 Over Engineering Your CSS 13:19 New Things in CSS 23:32 Style Queries 24:48 CSS and Design 30:16 Vanilla vs Tailwind and ROI of Learning 34:51 Marketability of CSS 38:03 Practice 40:02 Performance Optimization 43:57 AI…

Tom joins James and Amy to talk all things React and Redwood and give a convincing pitch for the very first RedwoodJS conference. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Tom 02:36 Why Redwood 07:40 Coming Full Circle in Tech 17:23 Cell Pattern 18:38 Streaming 21:19 Natural Progression 29:29 Boundaries of API and UI 35:34 Custom API Functions 36:4…

Tate joins James to discuss the great features CloudCannon offers and how to integrate it into your coding experience. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and Welcome Tate 01:06 Front vs Back End Balance 03:09 Problem Solving with CloudCannon 04:40 Onboarding Process 08:23 Introspection 13:00 Astro Content Collections 17:38 GIT Integration 21:13 Visual E…

Amanda and Tom join the Compressed podcast to give an inside look at the low and no code option of Wix and to explain how they make website building accessible for the non developer. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 05:39 Six the No-Code Builder 09:17 Does No Code Teach Coding 11:37 Considerations for Non Developers 16:13 Velo 18:39 React…

In this episode of Compressed FM, hosts Amy Dutton and Josh Medusky discuss creating a development environment in the terminal for web designers and developers. They talk about their personal experiences with the terminal, including initial fears and struggles, and offer tips for becoming more efficient and productive using terminal-based environme…

Leticia tells Brad and Amy about her new book, her transition into tech, and all about her experience working at Stripe. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Leticia’s Transition into Tech 02:52 Languages for Learning 06:29 Learning and Using Python 08:26 Moving to Ruby 09:06 Involvement in Communities 13:32 Motivation to Change 18:00 Getting to Str…