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Have you ever reflected on the tools that shaped your journey as a developer? Jhey Tompkins, Senior DX Engineer at Vercel, takes a trip down memory lane with Chuck and Robbie, even diving into the topic of Tailwind.


As a CSS experimenter, Jhey is a fan of Tailwind. He explains how, beyond all the debates, its real value of simplifying CSS shines through. Jhey also walks through his experience with a Backbone Marionette app that's still hanging out on GitHub pages, highlighting one of its most memorable features—event handling in strings. He also touches on modern frameworks like Vue, Astro, and Svelte, sharing his experience with each.


In this episode, Jhey talks to Robbie and Chuck about the inspiration behind his bear logo, experimenting with CSS using Tailwind, and the nostalgia for old-school frameworks.


Key Takeaways


[00:53] - Introduction to Jhey Tompkins.

[02:57] - A whiskey review: Eagle Rare 10 Year.

[14:36] - Jhey explains the inspiration behind his bear logo.

[21:28] - Chuck, Robbie, and Jhey discuss old-school frameworks.

[33:20] - Tech hot takes.

[44:27] - Chuck, Robbie, and Jhey discuss restaurants in the U.S. and UK.


Quotes


[18:03] - “That’s one thing I’m driven by. I love learning different stuff.” ~ Jhey Tompkins


[29:37] - “One of the things I always say to people is, just have a go at building from scratch and then reach for stuff later on.” ~ Jhey Tompkins


[56:47] - “Go beyond the documentation, become it.” ~ Jhey Tompkins

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Jhey Tompkins
Jhey Tompkins Twitter
Jhey Tompkins LinkedIn
Vercel
Major League Soccer
Eagle Rare 10-year
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Inter Milan
Manchester United
Matt Pocock
Waze
Maker’s Mark
Pepsi
Costco
CodePen
Three JS
Angular
App Directory
React
YAML
Astro
Django
American Express
GitHub
National Geographic
Ember JS
JSON
Vue.js
Next.js
Svelte
Tailwind CSS
Roomba
Red Hot and Blue
Taco Bell
Wendy’s
In-N-Out Burger
Jack in the Box
Cornish Pasty Co
Hot Pocket
Open UI
GSAP
DevTools

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Podcasts are a popular way to share knowledge, stories, and ideas in the tech space and the medium continues to evolve rapidly. But what does it truly take to create a successful podcast that captivates an audience?


Andrew Lisowski, Senior Software Engineer at Descript, and Justin Bennett, Engineer at Oxide, are seasoned podcasters and hosts of the Devtools FM podcast where they talk to industry leaders about developer tools. They shared insights on the evolving landscape of podcasting, highlighting the importance of having a sustainable workflow and maintaining consistency. Andrew and Justin believe a major key to podcasting is understanding your audience, their preferences, and how to keep them engaged. Throughout the episode, the conversation covers an array of topics, including the influence of developer tools, the resurgence of HTML-first web development, and the role of WebAssembly (Wasm) in shaping the future of the web.


In this episode, Andrew and Justin talk to Robbie and Chuck about developer tools, the future of tech, and the world of podcasting in the tech space.


Key Takeaways


[00:55] - Introduction to Andrew and Justin.

[03:17] - A whiskey review: Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

[14:13] - Tech hot takes.

[37:57] - Andrew and Justin give tips and tricks for podcasting.

[47:45] - Careers that Andrew and Justin would choose if they weren’t in tech.

[48:58] - Andrew and Justin take over Whiskey Web and Whatnot.


Quotes


[20:32] - “I don’t actually think Git is good. It is a utility, and it is good enough for most cases.” ~ Justin Bennett


[33:22] - “If there is a future for Webpack, it’s Rspack.” ~ Andrew Lisowski


[36:46] - “The best frameworks, in my opinion, learn from what other folks are doing.” ~ Justin Bennett



Links


Andrew Lisowski Twitter
Andrew Lisowski LinkedIn
Justin Bennett Twitter
Devtools FM Podcast
Bun
NPM
Jarred Sumner
Anthony Fu
Unison
Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Buffalo Trace Distillery
Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Rust
GitHub
Mercurial
Perforce
Tailwind CSS
Vanilla CSS
React
Million JS
Aiden Bai
Lululemon
JSON
Webpack
ByteDance
Rspack
Node JS
Deno
Vue
Svelte
Sentry
Descript
The Primeagen
ART19
Twitter
Nuxt
Apple
WordPress
Django
Google

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Adam Argyle, Chrome CSS Developer Advocate at Google, is not your typical CSS expert. He is big on education and hosts two podcasts that aim to bridge the gap and help developers embrace the challenges of CSS.


Adam approaches CSS with a dose of humility, acknowledging that it's one of the most complex and least understood aspects of web development. He’s not just a CSS advocate, he is also a gamer at heart, and throughout the episode, he connects the dots between CSS and the gaming industry. Adam highlights an issue in game development - the oversight of UI design. He pointed out that most efforts are concentrated on the technical aspects, often leaving the player experience lacking. He even shared his vision for a specialized UI agency that focuses exclusively on enhancing user interfaces in the gaming world.


In this episode, Adam talks to Robbie and Chuck about leveraging CSS to improve your designs, the Tailwind vs vanilla CSS debate, and the challenges of building UI for games.


Key Takeaways


[01:47] - Introduction to Adam Argyle.

[03:20] - A whiskey review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye.

[16:55] - Adam talks about his upbringing.

[19:40] - Why CSS isn’t a programming language.

[25:22] - Hidden CSS features that add flair to your designs.

[30:54] - Adam’s take on milk.

[33:47] - Adam, Chuck, and Robbie talk about games.

[37:54] - Tech hot takes.

[53:35] - Adam plays the banjo.

[01:01:20] - If Adam wasn’t in tech, what career would he choose?


Quotes


[19.03] - “Everybody is pitching and selling, and you either know how to do it or you don’t.” ~ Adam Argyle


[21:09] - “Here’s my hot take about CSS, it’s the only programming language that delivers types, and it forces them at run time.” ~ Adam Argyle


[26:31] - “One of the most magical fairy dust things you can sprinkle on your website is View Transitions.” ~ Adam Argyle

Links


Adam Argyle
Adam Argyle Twitter
Adam Argyle LinkedIn
Bad at CSS Podcast
The CSS Podcast
Wes Bos
The Code Company
Sentry
Google
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye
Coca-Cola
RC Cola
Pepsi
Russell’s Reserve
United States Postal Service
The Wine Spot
ShopTalk Show
Garth Brooks
The Rolling Stones
Shakira
Sinead O'Connor
Ferragamo
Prototype JS
jQuery
Scroll-driven Animations
G.I. Joe
The Primeagen
Pokemon Go
Monster Hunter Now
Nintendo
Hyperspin Systems
Tailwind CSS
Vanilla CSS
Google Chrome
Sarafi
Mozilla Firefox
Rust
Travis
Coldplay
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdon
Steam Deck
ASUS
FIFA 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Diablo 4
The Outer Worlds
Starfield
Bethesda Game Studios
Starlink
Microsoft
Active Vision
Chris Coyier

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The transition from coder to manager isn’t easy for developers who love the creative satisfaction and thrill of coding. But both sides of the fence have unique challenges.


Sarah Drasner, Senior Director of Engineering, Web, Android, iOS, and Multiplatform Core Infrastructure at Google, didn’t seek out engineering leadership. Sarah admits that she sometimes misses the flow state of coding but has a new appreciation for management now that she is on the other side. She discusses the culture at Google, navigating the company’s tech stack, and how much she values working with a dedicated and hardworking team. Beyond her tech pursuits, Sarah shines a light on She Code Africa, a nonprofit organization she supports, empowering women in tech.


In this episode, Sarah talks to Robbie and Chuck about why she initially avoided Angular, the challenges of management, and the flow state she misses from coding.


Key Takeaways


[01:01] - Introduction to Sarah Drasner.

[03:26] - A whiskey review: Brenne French Single Malt Whisky.

[15:00] - Tech hot takes.

[39:05] - What is going on with Angular.

[47:09] - Sarah’s experiences being a manager.

[52:10] - The career Sarah would choose if she wasn’t in tech.


Quotes


[22:48] - “I like the idea of being explicit, but I appreciate when languages are a little more bulletproof.” ~ Sarah Drasner


[43:56] - “Dealing with change as a developer is the main reason why you use a framework.” ~ Sarah Drasner


[45:58] - “That’s the reason why so many senior devs go towards this ‘it depends’ way of thinking because we see many different implementations over time.” ~ Sarah Drasner

Links


Sarah Drasner
Sarah Drasner Twitter
Sarah Drasner LinkedIn
Engineering Management for the Rest of Us
She Code Africa
Ada Nduka Oyom
RenderATL
Sagamore Spirit
GitHub
React
Vue JS
Microsoft
Netlify
Google
Apple
Ember JS
Angular
Brenne French Single Malt Whisky
Craigellachie Distillery
Michter’s American
Peerless Distilling Co
Willett Distillery
Angel’s Envy Bourbons
Whiskey Del Bac
Mountain Dew
Solid JS
Ryan Carniato
YouTube
Nuxt
Next JS
Tailwind CSS
Vanilla CSS
CSS-Tricks
Jason Lengstorf
First We Feast
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Being a great engineer doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be a great engineering manager. So how do you know if a leadership role is right for you? Taylor Poindexter, Software Engineering Manager at Spotify, believes you have to try before you can decide and also know when to walk away.


Taylor started out as a tech lead. She knew she wanted to help people advance their careers, and that passion led her to management. She emphasizes that emotional intelligence and patience are a major part of the role and the signs of an effective leader because people are complex. She talks about some of her personal strengths as a leader and the importance of motivating your team, giving feedback, and taking uncomfortable criticism. Managing people isn’t an easy job, and Taylor’s advice for engineers who realize they don’t love leadership is to walk away before creating an unhappy work culture for your team.


In this episode, Taylor talks to Robbie and Chuck about tech hot takes, building effective engineering cultures, and the challenges and rewards of being an engineering manager.


Key Takeaways


[00:50] - Introduction to Taylor Poindexter.

[02:38] - A whiskey review: Barrel Private Release DJX2.

[12:19] - Tech hot takes.

[18:32] - Taylor talks about her skills as an engineer and manager.

[22:26] - Taylor’s advice for a developer who isn’t sure they want to be a manager.

[27:41] - Types of employees managed by Taylor.

[35:01] - Taylor unpacks her tweet about food spending.

[42:15] - Chuck, Robbie, and Taylor talk about the subscription model.

[45:10] - If Taylor wasn’t in tech, what career would she choose?

[48:32] - Chuck talks about his trip to France.


Quotes


[19:32] - “I think I’m really good at motivating people. I think partially because, at the end of the day, they know I’m really honest and trustworthy.” ~ Taylor Poindexter


[20:19] - “The constant iteration of improving things makes the team a good place.” ~ Taylor Poindexter


[23:03] - “I realized that it was so important to me to give somebody else an enhanced career in whatever way I could.” ~ Taylor Poindexter

Links


Taylor Poindexter
Taylor Poindexter LinkedIn
Taylor Poindexter Twitter
Taylor Poindexter Instagram
Spotify
Black Code Collective
Barrell Private Release DJX2
Jack Rose Dining Saloon
Twitter
I.W. Harper
Laravel
WordPress
Django
Disaronno
Sagamore Spirit Rye
Suntory
Jim Beam
Bun
University of Virginia
Virginia Tech
Solid JS
Ryan Carniato
Astro
Aperol
Hammer & Nails
CleanMyMac
Verizon
Adobe
Netflix
Blockbuster

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The Primeagen is known for embracing controversy. He returns to the podcast for a conversation on a range of topics like masculinity, social media, and pornography. He also opens up about his father’s passing and his journey growing up with a single mother.


Michael Paulson aka The Primeagen, Software Engineer at Netflix, is an influential figure in the tech community. He shares his thoughts on React's evolution and the impact it has on web applications and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Netflix and the problem-solving initiatives he led. He also discusses social media use and explains how he leverages platforms like Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube to express his thoughts while fostering an engaging online community.


In this episode, The Primeagen talks to Robbie and Chuck about his views on frameworks like React, the perils of pornography, and how he is saving Netflix millions of dollars.


Key Takeaways


[01:06] - Introduction to The Primeagen.

[03:48] - A whiskey review - Spirits of French Lick William Dalton Single Barrel Bourbon.

[13:40] - Tech hot takes.

[44:16] - The Primeagen talks about limiting social media use.

[56:05] - What The Primeagen would do if he wasn’t in tech.

[01:01:52] - The Primeagen’s take on pornography.

[01:17:36] - The influence of The Primeagen's father's passing.

[01:21:15] - How The Primeagen saved Netflix millions of dollars.


Quotes


[18:50] - “It feels like React, at this point, is in this state where it’s the industry standard, but I don’t feel like people are happy with it.” ~ The Primeagen


[24:45] - “When people start relying on you as some sort of open source provider, you do still have some level of obligation.” ~ The Primeagen


[35:26] - “The thing about Bun is that I really like it. It’s just not 1.0.” ~ The Primeagen



Links


The Primeagen YouTube
The Primeagen Twitter
The Primeagen Twitch
The Primeagen Instagram
ThePrimeTime
Prime
Spirits of French Lick William Dalton Single Barrel Bourbon
Stitzel-Weller Distillery
Pappy Van Winkle
Bubbalicious
W.L. Weller Antique
Windows
Apple
Xbox
Twitter
Google
Oracle
React
Svelte
HashiCorp
David Heinemeier Hansson
Warren Buffering
Rust
Voodoo Doughnut
Node JS
Bun
ChatGPT
Linux
Vite
Astro
Netflix
The Dvorak Keyboard
Amazon
Stadia

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This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io.



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