Paige Niedringhaus

JSX over the wire with Dan Abramov

May 8th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  44 mins 1 sec

react

React Core team member Dan Abramov joins us to explore "JSX over the wire" and the evolving architecture of React Server Components. We dive into the shift from traditional REST APIs to screen-specific data shaping, the concept of Backend for Frontend (BFF), and why centering UI around the user experience—not server/client boundaries—matters more than ever.

HTMX in 2025 with Carson Gross

May 1st, 2025  |  Season 4  |  36 mins 42 secs

htmx

Carson Gross, creator of HTMX, talks about its evolution from intercooler.js, its viral rise on social media, and its philosophy of simplicity and stability. They dive into how HTMX fits into the modern web dev ecosystem, the idea of building 100-year web services, and why older technologies like jQuery and server-side rendering still have staying power.
Carson also shares insights on open-source marketing, progressive enhancement, and the future of web development.

A guide to functional programming By Jemima Abu

April 24th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  15 mins 47 secs

functional programming

Jemima Abu, Senior Product Engineer at CAIS, joins the podcast to unpack her no-fluff approach to functional programming in JavaScript. From why predictable code matters to how higher-order functions like map and reduce can save your sanity, Jemima breaks down real-world lessons on purity, immutability, and when it's okay to not be a functional purist.

Put your database in the browser with Ben Holmes

April 3rd, 2025  |  Season 4  |  32 mins 25 secs

local first

Ben Holmes, product engineer at Warp, joins PodRocket to talk about local-first web apps and what it takes to run a database directly in the browser. He breaks down how moving data closer to the user can reduce latency, improve performance, and simplify frontend development.

Learn about SQLite in the browser, syncing challenges, handling conflicts, and tools like WebAssembly, IndexedDB, and CRDTs. Plus, Ben shares insights from building his own SimpleSyncEngine and where local-first development is headed!

Relatively New Things You Should Know about HTML with Chris Coyier

January 30th, 2025  |  Season 4  |  40 mins 26 secs

html

Chris Coyier, co-founder of CodePen, talks about the evolving landscape of HTML heading into 2025. He delves into topics like the slow evolution of HTML compared to CSS and JavaScript, the importance of backwards compatibility, new HTML elements and pseudo-elements, and the potential of declarative shadow DOM for server-side rendering in web components.

Universal React with Mo Khazali

January 23rd, 2025  |  Season 4  |  36 mins 9 secs

react

Mo Khazali, head of mobile and tech lead at Theodo UK, talks about the novel concept of Universal React. He discusses cross-platform development, overcoming performance challenges, and its impact on empowering small development teams to compete with big tech.

Rocket Surgery 2024: Year in review

December 19th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  38 mins 12 secs

rocket surgery

Join us on PodRocket's yearly wrap-up episode as Emily and our hosts— Paige, Noel, Josh, and Paul—discuss significant tech trends of 2024 and predictions for 2025. Topics include AI advancements, React development, the potential impact of Void0, and the controversy surrounding Oracle's JavaScript trademark.

An App Developer's Guide to React 19 with Michael Chan

December 12th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  26 mins 1 sec

react

Michael Chan discusses the latest updates in React 19. He talks new features like React server components, the shift towards TypeScript, deprecations of older APIs, and the adoption of Testing Library as the preferred testing tool.

Web without walls with Dan Abramov

October 2nd, 2024  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 40 secs

bluesky

Dan Abramov discusses how innovative platform BlueSky reimagines user data control and customization with its unique app protocol, and the potential it brings for the future of social media.

SSR performance, Remix and ChatGPT, and favorite new tools

September 26th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  37 mins 34 secs

ai, remix, ssr performance

In this panel episode, our hosts dive into the latest tools and frameworks, AI integration, the performance bottlenecks of server-side rendering, and more. Tune in to hear hot takes and insights from our industry experts.

Custom DevTools for your React App with Cory House

September 18th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  33 mins 29 secs

react

React and JavaScript expert Cory House discusses the creation of custom development tools for React applications, sharing insights from his recent talk at React Rally and exploring how the right tools can shape development workflows and enhance automated testing strategies.

React 19 with Shruti Kapoor

September 5th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  30 mins 6 secs

react

Shruti Kapoor, lead member of Technical Staff at Slack, explores the new features and updates in React 19. From enhanced form handling to the introduction of React Actions and the React Compiler, this episode provides valuable insights for developers eager to leverage the latest advancements in React.

Using RSCs in Expo Router with Evan Bacon

August 1st, 2024  |  Season 4  |  33 mins 11 secs

expo router

Evan Bacon joins to the pod to talk about the latest advancements in React Native and the Expo Router. He discusses React Server Components, state management, and the new features coming in Expo SDK 52.

React Compiler with Sathya Gunasekaran and Joe Savona

July 11th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  25 mins 41 secs

react

Join Sathya Gunasekaran and Joe Savona from the React Team as they discuss latest advancements, challenges, and future plans for the React Compiler, an innovative tool designed to simplify and optimize development workflows.

CSS in React Server Components with Josh Comeau

July 10th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  42 mins 14 secs

css in react

Josh Comeau, an indie hacker and educator, delves into CSS in React Server Components, shares his journey in web development, offers insights on server-side rendering, and provides tips on mastering CSS for JavaScript developers.

50 shades of React rendering in Next.js with Ben Ilegbodu

June 12th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 2 secs

next.js, react

Ben Ilegbodu, a front-end tech lead at Netflix, explains React rendering in Next.js, covering various rendering strategies. He also discusses the transition from the pages router to the app router.