Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat

Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat

RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III

Veteran 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.

39 minutes 23 seconds

Breaking Down Open-Source Licensing with Carlo Piana
This 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/
- VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
- Atom: https://atom-editor.cc/
- Juventus: https://www.juventus.com/
- Inter: https://www.inter.it/
- Ducati: https://www.ducati.com/
- Honda CBR 600: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/supersport/cbr600rr
- Kawasaki 1000: https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/ninja/sport/ninja-1000-abs
Connect with Carlo
- Website: https://www.piana.eu/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlopiana/
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/carlopiana/
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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5 December 2024, 8:00 am
56 minutes 45 seconds

Open-Source Ethics and Monetization with Chris Coyier
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Coyier about the complexities of open-source, balancing community contributions with monetization, the quirks of modern web development, and creative approaches to building sustainable tech projects.

In this episode:
- (00:00) Intro
- (01:02) Podcast recording and All Things Open
- (04:10) Wine tasting: Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2018
- (04:41) CSS and styling challenges
- (11:02) Open source licensing
- (22:24) Feature flags and pricing models
- (27:28) 90s nostalgia
- (32:19) Is open source worth it?
- (39:53) Why dev hiring is broken
- (45:21) Famous forks
- (49:26) WordPress drama
- (54:58) Plugs
Links
- RodeCaster Pro II: https://rode.com/en-us/interfaces-and-mixers/- rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii/
- All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
- ShopTalk Show: https://shoptalkshow.com/
- Audigo: https://www.audigolabs.com/
- Shepherd: https://www.shepherdjs.dev/
- CodePen: https://codepen.io/
- Intro.js: https://introjs.com/
- Supabase: https://supabase.com
- PostHog: https://posthog.com/
- Sentry: https://Sentry.io/
- LaunchDarkly: https://launchdarkly.com/
- Nirvana: https://www.nirvana.com/
- Kurt Cobain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain/
- Pearl Jam: https://pearljam.com/
- Coldplay: https://www.coldplay.com/
- Phish: https://phish.com/
- Ray LaMontagne: https://www.raylamontagne.com/
- Ember: https://emberjs.com
- LeetCode: https://leetcode.com/
- Homebrew: https://brew.sh/
- Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink/
- Wufoo: https://www.wufoo.com/
- CodeCrafters: https://codecrafters.io/
- PearAI: https://trypear.ai/
- Godot: https://godotengine.org/
- iojs: https://github.com/nodejs/iojs.org/
- WordPress: https://wordpress.org
- Matt Mullenweg: https://x.com/photomatt/
- Jetpack: https://jetpack.com/
- Astro: https://astro.build/
- DHH: https://x.com/dhh/
Connect with Chris
- Website: https://chriscoyier.net/
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/chriscoyier
- CodePen: https://codepen.io/
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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28 November 2024, 8:00 am
57 minutes 35 seconds

FAANG is dead; long live MANAMANA!
This week, Robbie and Chuck discuss Fresca’s nostalgic comeback, generalization vs specialization in web dev, the death of FAANG, and the career impact of AI. They also talk about the future of self-driving cars, the relevance of college education, and the ethics around digital media ownership.

In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:55) - Alcoholic Fresca
- (07:06) - MANAMANA
- (10:03) - Hot takes
- (10:17) - Blow Pops vs Tootsie Pops
- (11:30) - Are self-driving cars a good or bad idea?
- (16:32) - How technology is changing education
- (21:41) - Specialist vs generalist
- (27:37) - Non-alchoholic Fresca
- (28:28) - AI and the future
- (29:43) - Videogames and community
- (37:53) - Rails vs Django
- (39:41) - Console gaming
- (41:24) - How streaming and downloadable media has changed gaming
- (46:39) - Game development
- (50:22) - Coke products and Costco
Links
- Fresca: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/fresca-sparkling-soda
- Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com
- High Noon: https://www.highnoonspirits.com
- White Claw: https://www.whiteclaw.com
- Long Drink: https://thelongdrink.com
- Meta: https://www.meta.com
- Apple: https://www.apple.com
- Netflix: https://netflix.com
- Amazon: https://amazon.com
- Microsoft: https://microsoft.com
- Alphabet: https://abc.xyz
- NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com
- The Muppets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppets
- Blow Pop: https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Blow_Pops
- Tootsie Pop: https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Tootsie_Pop
- Tesla: https://www.tesla.com
- Black Mirror: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror
- Range Rover: https://www.landroverusa.com/range-rover
- Typescript: https://www.typescriptlang.org
- React: https://react.dev
- Django: https://www.djangoproject.com
- Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
- Web3: https://web3.foundation
- Diablo: https://diablo4.blizzard.com
- Tears of the Kingdom: https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom
- Skyrim: https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/skyrim10
- Animal Crossing: https://animalcrossing.nintendo.com
- Pokemon Go: https://pokemongolive.com
- The Sims: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims
- FIFA: https://www.fifa.com
- Halo: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo
- The Need for Speed: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed
- Resident Evil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil
- Tomb Raider: https://www.tombraider.com
- PHP: https://www.php.net
- Ember: https://emberjs.com
- Python: https://www.python.org
- Ruby: https://www.ruby-lang.org
- .NET: https://dotnet.microsoft.com
- XBOX: https://www.xbox.com
- Playstation: https://www.playstation.com
- Dax: https://x.com/thdxr
- How About Tomorrow: https://tomorrow.fm
- Google Stadia: https://stadia.google.com/gg
- Analogue: https://www.analogue.co
- Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com
- EA: https://www.ea.com
- Gamestop: https://www.gamestop.com
- Costco: https://www.costco.com
Connect with Madison
- Website: https://madisonkanna.com
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/madisonkanna
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadisonKanna
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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21 November 2024, 8:00 am
57 minutes 50 seconds

Building a Better Web: Open Source, Simplicity, and Speed with Jason Lengstorf
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Lengstorf about the evolving world of web development and the challenges of open-source monetization. They share insights on simplifying tech stacks, choosing the right tools, and some often-overlooked trade-offs in today’s development landscape.

In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (03:24) - Whiskey: Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition
- (10:09) - Hot takes
- (25:44) - Favorites from “Learn with Jason”: Vinxi, Waku
- (29:01) - Astro and monetizing open source projects
- (34:57) - The importance of simplicity
- (41:52) - Email etiquette
- (45:36) - On issues with email
- (47:11) - Personal style and professional image
- (53:52) - Talking about getting older
- (56:36) - Plugs
Links
- Kentucky Owl: https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com/shop/st-patricks-edition
- Roka Akor: https://rokaakor.com
- Old Forester 1910: https://www.oldforester.com
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com
- Cursor: https://www.cursor.com
- Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot
- Amazon Q: https://aws.amazon.com/q
- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com
- Supermaven: https://supermaven.com
- Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
- Laravel: https://laravel.com
- Web Dev Challenge S1E6: Build an app to capture memories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96_3fBgvPA
- Supabase: https://supabase.com
- Hetzner: https://www.hetzner.com
- Digial Ocean: https://www.digitalocean.com
- DHH: https://x.com/dhh
- Learn with Jason: https://www.learnwithjason.dev
- Vinxi: https://vinxi.vercel.app
- Waku: https://waku.gg
- Daishi Kato: https://x.com/dai_shi
- Vite: https://vite.dev
- Nitro: https://nitro.build
- Next.js: https://nextjs.org
- SolidStart: https://start.solidjs.com
- TanStack Start: https://tanstack.com/start/latest
- Astro: https://astro.build
- OpenNext: https://opennext.js.org
- Nx: https://nx.dev
- Babel: https://babeljs.io
- HTMX: https://htmx.org
- Steve Jobs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs
- Barack Obama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama
- Big Fits: https://www.instagram.com/bigfits1
- The Birdcage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birdcage
- Kanye West: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
- Balenciaga: https://www.balenciaga.com
- Poshmark: https://poshmark.com
Connect with Jason
- Website: https://jason.energy
- Learn with Jason: https://www.learnwithjason.dev
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/jlengstorf
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithjason
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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14 November 2024, 8:00 am
54 minutes 34 seconds

Live from THAT Conf: Web Frameworks and Developer Experience with James Quick
In 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) - Soccer and staying active
- (47:33) - Alternative careers and hobbies
- (53:43) - Plugs
Links
- James Quick: https://www.jamesqquick.com
- Auchentoshan: https://www.auchentoshan.com
- THAT Conference: https://www.thatconference.com
- Astro: https://astro.build
- RedwoodJS: https://redwoodjs.com
- React: https://react.dev
- Next.js: https://nextjs.org
- Remix: https://remix.run
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- Prisma: https://www.prisma.io
- Vercel: https://vercel.com
- AWS: https://aws.amazon.com
- Netlify: https://www.netlify.com
- Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com
- GitHub: https://github.com
- Apple: https://www.apple.com
- Ember.js: https://emberjs.com
- Django: https://www.djangoproject.com
- Ruby on Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
- Discord: https://discord.com
- Cassidy Williams: https://cassidoo.co
Connect with James
- Website: https://www.jamesqquick.com
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/jamesqquick
- Astro Course: https://astrocourse.dev
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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7 November 2024, 8:00 am
1 hour 13 minutes

Front-end Adventures with Bad at CSS' David East and Adam Argyle
This 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 mishaps
- (53:36) - CSS4 and the future of CSS
- (01:03:08) - Virtualized lists and data tables
- (01:07:09) - Podcast plug
Links
- Bad at CSS podcast
- Adam Argyle
- David East
- Tailwind CSS
- Firebase
- IDX
- All Things Open
- Catoctin Creek Ragnarok Rye
- Tears of the Kingdom
- Mike’s Hot Honey
- Syntax
- Laravel
- Rails
- AWS
- Flux
- Caleb Porzio
- DHH
- VS Code
- NixOS
- Nix.dev
- Python
- Github
- Postgres
- Docker
- Jeff Cross
- Boot.dev
- Primeagen
- Next.js
- Nuxt
- Roomba
- CSS Next Community Group
- Typescript
- Terminal Coffee
- Dax
- Vercel
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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31 October 2024, 7:00 am
1 hour 36 seconds

Shepherd.js, the Future of Open Source, Capitalism, and Corporate Responsibility
This 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
- (29:06) - Whiskey.fund
- (31:35) - Branding and business ventures
- (33:45) - Robbie returns to the office
- (36:54) - Supplements and regulations
- (39:14) - Changes at Amazon
- (42:26) - Robbie’s Amazon/AWS theory
- (44:27) - Ethics and wealth in corporate America
- (55:04) - Halloween plans
Links
- Apple Watch: https://www.apple.com/watch
- Aged & Ore Travel Bundle: https://agedandore.com/products/travel-bundle
- Stranahan’s Second Chance Single-Barrel Colorado Whiskey: https://stranahans.com
- Del Bach American Single Malt Whiskey: https://whiskeydelbac.com
- All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org
- Shepherd.js: https://www.shepherdjs.dev
- Intro.js: https://introjs.com
- Driver.js: https://driverjs.com
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- Supabase: https://supabase.com
- Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink
- Bad at CSS podcast: https://badatcss.com
- CSS podcast: https://thecsspodcast.libsyn.com
- Big Sky Dev Con: https://bigskydevcon.com/
- Carson Gross: https://x.com/htmx_org
- HTMX: https://htmx.org
- Amazon: https://amazon.com
- Temu: https://www.temu.com
- All or Nothing: https://www.amazon.com/All-or-Nothing/dp/B086HVHRR7
- The Boys: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLWVYPXF
- Harry Potter: https://www.harrypotter.com
Connect with Michelle
- Website: https://www.michellebakels.com
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/michellebakels
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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24 October 2024, 7:07 am
1 hour 16 minutes

From Frontend to Backend: Lane Wagner's Journey to Boot.dev
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Lane Wanger, the creator of Boot.dev, about his journey to backend development and launching Boot.dev. They discuss the state of developer education, how advanced developers can level up, and the importance of fundamentals. Lane also shares his love for Go, Tailwind, and J.R.R. Tolkien.

In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:58) - Meet Lane Wagner
- (03:06) - Whiskey: Old Maysville Club Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
- (10:54) - Whiskey rating
- (15:25) - Hot takes
- (36:55) - Whiskey.fund
- (38:08) - Best tooling and learning platforms for developers
- (48:26) - How do experienced developers level up?
- (01:07:32) - Non-tech careers
- (01:09:00) - Tolkien and Rings of Power
- (01:14:56) - Closing thoughts and plugs
Links
- Backend Banter podcast: https://www.backendbanter.fm
- Boot.dev: https://boot.dev
- Go: https://go.dev
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- Old Maysville Club Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey: https://www.oldpogue.com
- Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink
- Chris Coyier: https://x.com/chriscoyier
- Codepen: https://codepen.io
- Lane’s Medium articles: https://wagslane.medium.com
- Reddit: https://reddit.com
- Hacker News: https://news.ycombinator.com
- Ken Wheeler: https://x.com/ken_wheeler
- BYU: https://www.byu.edu
- MIT: https://www.mit.edu
- Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu
- Udemy: https://www.udemy.com
- Ember: https://emberjs.com
- How About Tomorrow with DHH: https://tomorrow.fm/106
- Matt Holt: https://x.com/mholt6
- J.R.R. Tolkien: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien
- The Rings of Power: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Rings_of_Power
- Game of Thrones: https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones
- Roald Dahl: https://www.roalddahl.com
- Harry Potter: https://www.wizardingworld.com
- The Hobbit: https://www.tolkienestate.com/writing/the-hobbit
- Wes Anderson: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0027572
- Asteroid City: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14230388
- The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16968450
- All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org
Connect with Lane
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/wagslane
- Website: https://www.boot.dev
- Podcast: https://www.backendbanter.fm
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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17 October 2024, 7:00 am
55 minutes 40 seconds

Balancing Code and Wellbeing: Michelle Bakels on React and Developer Health
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Michelle Bakels, Program Director at G2i and co-organizer of React Miami. They cover a range of topics, from developer health initiatives to the challenges of organizing a growing tech conference. They also discuss their experiences with React, the evolution of developer culture, and the perks of working in tech.

In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (03:43) - Whiskey: Old Forester 1910
- (17:11) - Inferred types vs explicit types
- (18:07) - Tailwind vs vanilla CSS
- (20:59) - Git rebase vs git merge
- (23:08) - Third party vs roll your own
- (24:40) - VS Code sidebar on left or right
- (27:35) - Vercel vs cheap VPS
- (31:07) - Whiskey.fund
- (31:40) - React Miami
- (39:10) - Dev Health OS
- (44:58) - Inter Miami
- (49:37) - Phoenix Open and TGL
- (52:44) - Non-tech careers
Links
- React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com
- Old Forester 1910: https://www.oldforester.com
- Ken Wheeler: https://x.com/ken_wheeler
- Jack Rose: https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- Typescript: https://www.typescriptlang.org
- Adam Wathan: https://x.com/adamwathan
- JetBrains: https://www.jetbrains.com
- Vercel: https://vercel.com
- Vs Code: https://code.visualstudio.com
- Atom: https://atom-editor.cc
- Cursor: https://www.cursor.com
- Netlify: https://www.netlify.com
- Dax: https://x.com/thdxr
- Next.js: https://nextjs.org
- Laracon: https://laracon.us
- Sentry: https://Sentry.io
- PHP: https://www.php.net
- React: https://react.dev
- The Dev Health OS: https://www.devhealthos.com
- Gabe Greenberg: https://x.com/gabe_g2i
- How We Work by Leah Weiss: https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Work-Purpose-Reclaim/dp/- 0062565060
- Inter Miami: https://www.intermiamicf.com
- Phoenix Open: https://wmphoenixopen.com
- TGL: https://tglgolf.com
- Tiger Woods: https://x.com/TigerWoods
- Jupiter Links: https://x.com/jupiterlinksgc
Connect with Michelle
- Website: https://www.michellebakels.com
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/michellebakels
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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10 October 2024, 7:00 am
1 hour 8 minutes

Developer Communities, Career Growth, and Front-End Hot Takes with Madison Kanna
Madison Kanna joins Robbie and Chuck to discuss her journey as a developer and the creation of CodebookClub, an online community for developers. They dive into hot takes on Tailwind, TypeScript, and the challenges of keeping up with the fast-paced world of web development. They also discuss the importance of mastering foundational skills, developer burnout, and the evolving role of AI tools.

In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:22) - Whiskey: Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- (13:56) - Hot Takes
- (17:42) - Inferred vs explicit types
- (20:14) - Tailwind vs CSS
- (23:39) - Git rebase vs Git merge
- (27:42) - Copilot vs Claude
- (34:18) - Coding journey and early inspirations
- (39:43) - CodeBookClub
- (41:38) - The complexity of front-end development
- (48:12) - Developer job titles
- (52:43) - Whatnot
- (58:30) - The great Pickleball debate
- (01:04:20) - Madison’s plans for React Miami
Links
- CodeBookClub: https://x.com/codebookclub
- H&C Distilling: https://www.nevadadistilling.com
- Taylor Swift: https://www.taylorswift.com
- High West Distillery: https://highwest.com
- Jack Daniels: https://www.jackdaniels.com
- Marker’s Mark: https://makersmark.com
- Buffalo Trace: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com
- Next Conf: https://nextjs.org/conf
- Seinfeld: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld
- Foo Fighters: https://foofighters.com
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- TypeScript: https://www.typescriptlang.org
- ChatGPT: https://openai.com/chatgpt
- Stack Overflow: https://stackoverflow.com
- Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot
- Claude: https://claude.ai
- Next.js: https://nextjs.org
- Hypermedia Systems: https://www.amazon.com/Hypermedia-Systems-Carson-Gross/dp/B0C9S88QV6
- LeetCode: https://leetcode.com
- Ember: https://emberjs.com
- Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink
- Billy Ray Cyrus: https://www.billyraycyrus.com
- Nicolas Cage: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000115
- Con Air: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880
- Face/Off: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119094
- Ken Wheeler: https://x.com/ken_wheeler
- All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org
- Clueless: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112697
- React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com
- @thedxr: https://x.com/thdxr
Connect with Madison
- Website: https://madisonkanna.com
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/madisonkanna
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadisonKanna
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
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- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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3 October 2024, 7:00 am
52 minutes 55 seconds

Frameworks, AI, and the Complexities of the Gig Economy
In 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) - Zelda and video games
- (48:45) - Creatine and brain power
- (49:53) - Starpod
Links
- Kings County Distillery Spiced “flavored” Whiskey: https://www.kingscountydistillery.com
- All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- React: https://react.dev
- PHP: https://www.php.net
- Laravel: https://laravel.com
- Lex Friedman Podcast: https://lexfridman.com
- Peter Levels: https://levels.io
- OpenAI: https://openai.com
- Uber: https://www.uber.com
- DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com
- Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com
- Caleb Porzio: https://calebporzio.com
- Small-Time Entrepreneurship (Small Bets): https://smallbets.com
- The Acolyte: https://www.starwars.com/series/the-acolyte
- Carnival: https://www.hbo.com/carnivale
- Resident Evil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_(TV_series)
- Game of Thrones: https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones
- Stranger Things: https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281
- FIFA: https://www.ea.com/games/fifa
- Zelda: https://www.zelda.com
- Ripley: https://www.netflix.com/title/81678765
- Astro: https://astro.build
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
- Website: https://whiskey.fm
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
26 September 2024, 7:00 am
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