Front-End Fire

The weekly show that helps you stay up to date on the latest and greatest in the front-end world.

Hosted by Jack Herrington, Paige Niedringhaus, and TJ VanToll .

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news #65

Bye-bye .IO, void(0)’s Next Gen JS Toolchain, and StackBlitz’s AI platform bolt.new

🚨 .IO domains are about to disappear! If your site is rocking a .io, you need to start making new plans. Evan You is back with VoidZero Inc., set to build the next-gen JavaScript toolchain! 🚀 And StackBlitz’s new AI-powered dev tool, bolt.new, is here to shake up web dev! 🧠⚡ Listen in for all the hot takes.

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Deno 2.0, Web Components on the Server, and WordPress Drama

Deno 2 is here with better dependency management and CJS support, and updates to the CLI! ✨ Web Components go server side with the Declarative Shadow DOM. 😱 It’s a drama-fueled showdown between WordPress and WP Engine! Trademark disputes, cease and desist letters, and community uproar. Get your popcorn ready, folks! 🍿

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TanStack Start, Safari 18 Updates, and Astro 5.0 Highlights

🚀 New framework alert! The Tanner-verse expands with TanStack Start, a framework powered by TanStack Router, Vinxi, and Vite. 🍏 Safari 18 introduces wireless remote inspection for debugging, and Astro 5.0 is here with a new Content Layer and Server Islands! ✨ Listen in so you don’t miss out.

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Sentry’s Fair Source Licensing & What’s Next for React Native

Is Fair Source the future of "almost open source" software? 🧐 Sentry's new licensing term aims to protect business interests while sharing code with the community. Could this reshape the development world? Plus React Native’s new architecture is now stable, paving the way for v1! 🚀 With support for Suspense and concurrent rendering, the future looks bright for RN!

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Node Gets TS Support, Tauri v2, and New JS Acronym e18e

🚀 Node 22.6 has experimental TypeScript support! 🖥️ Tauri 2 is here, and it's making waves to compete with Electron. 📦 And e18e is the new buzzword in JavaScript - focused on ecosystem performance by modernizing packages. Can it clean up the JS ecosystem? Time will tell.

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State of React and Stack Overflow Developer Surveys

Web dev survey season results are in! 📊 React devs love MUI, Zustand, and TanStack Query. 📈 From Svelte enthusiasm to Python popularity, the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey offers a fascinating look at dev trends. Listen in for all the insights and surprises!

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Astro Announces Server Islands and Partners with Netlify

🚀 Big week for Astro! Introducing experimental "Server Islands" for a new level of performance and interactivity, plus official deployment partner status with Netlify. 🌟 Exciting news for React Native devs too! Expo is now the officially recommended framework by the React Native team.

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Favorite Tech Gear We Use (and Recommend)

🎧 Ever wondered what tech gear actual developers can't live without? This episode has it all—from monitors to microphones. No sponsorships, just honest opinions! 🖥️ What can't you live without in your workspace? 💬

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ADHD and Web Development with Chris Ferdinandi

🎧 Exciting episode! Chris Ferdinandi, the mind behind the Vanilla JS series, joins us to discuss the unique challenges and advantages of being a web developer with ADHD. Insightful and empowering, it’s a must-listen for all devs! 🎉💡

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const v. let & Effect 3.0 w/Special Guest Jason Lengstorf

This week we were joined by the awesome Jason Lengstorf! We discussed the latest in the const v. let debate, the first stable release of Effect, and the logistics of how Jason records four devs building apps at the same time 📹 Check it out 🎙️

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Wangular, RedwoodJS on the RSC Bandwagon, Modern CSS

🚀 Devs brace yourselves: This week RedwoodJS leveled up with support for RSCs, Chris Coyier releases a great article on modern CSS, and Google announces the Wiz & Angular teams are joining forces 🤝. Please name the new framework Wangular? 😂

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Hono v4, Storybook 8, and an Update on Apple PWAs

Hono v4 joins the meta framework battle royale with SSG and file-based routing, Storybook v8 supports React Server Components, and Apple adds a single FAQ bombshell discontinuing PWA support in the European Union. Join us as we discuss the future of web experiences!

interview #31

The Boring JavaScript Stack with Kelvin Omereshone

🎙 Special guest alert: Kelvin Omereshone, maintainer for Sails.js & creator of The Boring JavaScript Stack, joins us on the podcast! Learn about the opinionated full-stack JS project starter with battle-tested tech like Inertia.js, Tailwind CSS, & more! ✨

interview #28

The Two Reacts with Rachel Nabors, Evan Bacon, and Matt Carroll

🚀 Join the conversation with Rachel Nabors, Matt Carroll, and Evan Bacon as they discuss the "Two Reacts. From documentation challenges to broader framework support, this discussion is a must-listen for developers seeking a clearer path in the React world. 🔍💡

news #21

End of Year Wrap Up and Predictions for Web Dev in 2024

🔮 Unlock the secrets of 2024's web development landscape with our latest podcast episode! 🎧 Dive deep into the predictions—more AI intelligence in your code, cutting-edge native JavaScript APIs, and simpler frameworks redefining the game. 🚀

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The Angular Renaissance with Jessica Janiuk

🚀 Exciting times in the Angular community! Join us for the “Angular Renaissance” with the much-anticipated release of Angular v17 as we dive into all the details Jessica Janiuk from the Angular team. 🎉 Get ready for a revolution in web development!

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The Future of SolidJS with Ryan Carniato

🎙️ Special Guest Alert! 🚀 Join us as we dive into the future of SolidJS with its creator Ryan Carniato! 💡 Hear Ryan's insights on the release of Lit 3.0 & how he sees the web transforming with Photoshop now in the browser. Don't miss this episode! 🔥

interview #5

Announcing Astro 3.0 with Fred K. Schott

The very first guest to join us on the podcast is none other than Fred K. Schott himself to talk about the cool, new features shipping in Astro 3.0! Hear how Astro's about to get even better in our latest episode!