PodRocket - A web development podcast from LogRocket

About the show

PodRocket covers everything you need to know about frontend web development on a weekly basis. Join LogRocket cofounder Ben Edelstein, the LogRocket engineering team, and more, as they interview experienced developers about all the libraries, frameworks, and tech industry issues they deal with every day.

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Episodes

  • 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.

  • Generative UI and React components with Malte Ubl

    August 14th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  24 mins 57 secs
    ai, react

    In this episode of PodRocket, Malte Ubl, CTO of Vercel, talks about generative UI and React components. He discusses the evolution of AI in UI development, the role of AI state, and explores practical applications of AI SDK in the industry.

  • Integrating TypeScript into Node.js with Marco Ippolito

    August 8th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  25 mins 48 secs
    node.js

    Marco Ippolito, Node.js collaborator and TSC member, discusses the exciting integration of TypeScript into Node.js. He explores the new experimental features, the challenges faced in development, and what this means for the future of JavaScript and TypeScript development.

    (Please note that the ideas and opinions expressed in this video are Marco’s own and do not reflect the views of the entire project or its contributors.)

  • AI for React developers and beyond with Alexandra Spalato

    August 7th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  29 mins 37 secs
    ai

    Alexandra Spalato, AI integration specialist and frontend visionary, discusses how AI is revolutionizing the workflow for React developers, the indispensable tools making development faster and more efficient, and the exciting possibilities AI opens up for the entire software development process.

  • 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.

  • Navigating the complexities of full-stack development with James Quick

    July 31st, 2024  |  Season 4  |  43 mins 9 secs
    full-stack

    In this episode, James Quick, seasoned JavaScript developer, speaker, and teacher, chats about full stack web development. From single-page applications and static site generators to the latest in server components and hybrid rendering, he covers the evolution of modern web development practices and gives personal insights on navigating these new technologies.

  • The future of serverless is WASM with David Flanagan

    July 25th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  34 mins 15 secs
    wasm

    David Flanagan, founder of Rawdoke Academy, discusses why WebAssembly (WASM) could be the future of serverless technology and explores the evolution, benefits, and potential of WASM in transforming server-side applications across various environments.

  • The Rise of Serverless Fullstack with Brian Leroux

    July 24th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  32 mins 50 secs
    serverless fullstack

    In this episode, Brian LeRoux, co-founder of Begin.com, discusses the evolution and rise of serverless full stack development. Brian shares insights on the history and future of JavaScript, the benefits of serverless architecture, and how front-end developers can leverage these technologies to build scalable and maintainable applications.

  • Why you should use Redux in 2024 with Mark Erikson

    July 18th, 2024  |  Season 4  |  39 mins 57 secs
    redux

    Mark Erikson, Redux maintainer and a senior front-end engineer at replay.io discusses why Redux remains a powerful tool for state management in 2024, the evolution of Redux Toolkit, and the common pitfalls developers face.