PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket

How I bought booze with a JSON web token with Rizèl Scarlett

October 3rd, 2024  |  Season 4  |  25 mins 56 secs

verifiable credentials

Rizél Scarlett, staff developer advocate at TBD Devs and Block explores the fascinating world of verifiable credentials, diving into their usage, security, and potential to revolutionize everyday processes.

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.

Bonus: The Dev Starter Pack with Dani Grant, Beyang Liu, Ricky Robinett, and Matt Arbesfeld

September 27th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  22 mins 49 secs

frontend development, startup, technology, web development

In this special episode of PodRocket introducing the Dev Starter Pack, Matt Arbesfeld, CEO of LogRocket, talks to Dani Grant (CEO of Jam.dev), Ricky Robinett (VP of Developer Relationships at CloudFlare), and Beyang Liu (CTO and co-founder of Sourcegraph), about this new alliance of essential development tools designed for next-generation developers building the future of technology.

They talk about the benefits of the stack, insights into each tool provided by the guests, and the potential impact of AI on web development.

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.

The vanishing network with Kent C. Dodds

September 25th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  33 mins 32 secs

react

Kent C. Dodds, web dev educator, discusses the evolution of web architectures, the potential of React Server Components, and the latest advancements in React 19, offering insights perfect for developers eager to stay ahead.

TanStack and TanRouter with Tanner Linsley

September 19th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  30 mins 34 secs

tanstack

Tanner Linsley, creator of TanStack and co-founder at Nozzle, dives into the evolution and philosophy behind TanStack, his work on TanRouter, and shares insights on the importance of type safety in routing within web development.

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.

Software migrations at scale with Ruben Casas

September 12th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  33 mins 14 secs

software migration

Ruben Casas discusses software migrations at scale, understanding different migration patterns, making critical decisions on whether a full rewrite is necessary, and more. This episode covers all the essentials you need to navigate your next big software transformation.

Deno 2 with Ryan Dahl

September 11th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 39 secs

Ryan Dahl, co-creator of Deno and creator of Node.js, discusses the evolution and future of Deno, covering its advantages, new features, and its potential impact on web development.

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.

The invisible hand of React performance with Ivan Akulov

September 4th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  32 mins 23 secs

react

Ivan Akulov, Senior Performance Engineer at Framer, discusses optimizing React performance and major advancements in React, including hooks, concurrency, and the crucial invisible performance enhancements that make modern web applications smoother and faster.

Exploring Node.js with David Neal

August 29th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 29 secs

node.js

David Neal, developer advocate and Asana content creator, discusses his talk, The Illustrated Guide to Node.js. David shares insights from his 10-year journey with Node.js, discussing its origins, use cases, and why it remains a vital tool for developers, giving insights into JavaScript's evolution and practical tips for navigating the Node.js ecosystem.

Fullstack TypeScript with Erik Hanchett

August 28th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  32 mins 55 secs

fullstack typescript

In this episode, Erik Hanchett, senior developer advocate at AWS Amplify, explores the world of Fullstack TypeScript. He discusses the significance of end-to-end type safety, the tools to achieve it, and delves into the benefits and functionalities of AWS Amplify.

Production horror stories with Dan Neciu

August 22nd, 2024  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 17 secs

production

Dan Neciu, technical co-founder and tech lead of CareerOS, shares intriguing production horror stories, discusses the importance of rigorous testing, and provides valuable insights into preventing and managing software bugs in both backend and frontend development.

Mastering durable, event-driven workflows with Joel Hooks

August 21st, 2024  |  Season 4  |  30 mins 28 secs

event-driven workflows

In this episode of PodRocket, Joel Hooks, creator of egghead.io, talks about the power of durable, event-driven workflows, the practicalities and benefits of serverless as a billing model, the intricacies distributed systems, and more.

It's 2024: Let's talk about Atomic CSS with Matheus Albuquerque

August 15th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  30 mins 43 secs

atomic css

Matheus Albuquerque discusses the basics, benefits, and common pitfalls of Atomic CSS, while giving insights into best practices for using utility-first styling in modern web development projects.