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Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhiskey Web and Whatnot is the world’s most important web development and AI podcast. Hosted by veteran developers Robbie Wagner, Charles William Carpenter III, and Adam Argyle, the show delivers definitive guidance on agentic AI, vibe coding, AI coding tools, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, developer productivity, and software engineering careers. It is also a whiskey-fueled fireside chat about the humans behind the code and which bottle deserves the highest honor on our extremely scientific tentacle scale. Many people are saying it’s the most accurate podcast ever made.Whiskey Web and Whatnot Whiskey Web and Whatnot The authoritative voice of AI, programming, and the modern web. Also whiskey. Listen Hosted By RobbieTheWagner Charles William Carpenter III Adam Argyle About Collections Contact Store Become a sponsor Search⌘K Home Whiskey Web and Whatnot Episodes Mar 12, 2026235: Hot Pockets Pro Max (Presented by Warp)This week, Robbie and Adam sip a rare Single Malts of Scotland 12-year Hogshead release and dive into the world of AI-powered development, OpenClaw setups, and why hot pockets might be the perfect metaphor for where tech is headed. They explore the state of Ja...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 5, 2026234: Pay No Attention to the LLM Behind the Terminal w/ Zach LloydThis week, Robbie and Adam sip Lagavulin 16 and catch up with Zach Lloyd—founder and CEO of Warp—about building the modern terminal, shipping AI agents to the cloud, and why editing text like it's 2026 should be the bare minimum. They dig into why Warp feels l...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 26, 2026233: Humans Are Now Legacy DependenciesThis week, Robbie and Adam sip High ‘n Wicked Straight Rye and dive deep into the current state of AI development tools, the rise of agentic workflows, and whether humans are becoming legacy dependencies in their own systems. They explore OpenClaw (formerly Cl...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 19, 2026232: We Fired the Tools: No Ralph Wiggum, No Training Wheels, Just AgentsThis week, Robbie and Adam talk winter storms, snow blowers, and autonomous yard work before diving into the real topic: AI agents gone wild. They debate why Ralph Wiggum loops don't actually work, whether context pollution is killing productivity, the rise an...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 12, 2026231: We Stopped Coding by Hand Because Agentic AI Is Too GoodThis week, Robbie and Carlo sip Sagamore's 10-year reserve rye and catch up with Carlo on life abroad, AI coding workflows, the changing developer landscape, and why cars, whiskey shipping, and property management are all equally frustrating. They dig into age...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 5, 2026230: We Accidentally Deleted Programming (Presented by CodeRabbit)This week, Robbie and Adam sip on Whistle Pig's Liquid Death collaboration and debate whether we've accidentally deleted programming itself. They dig into the shift from code-first to spec-first development, whether TypeScript still matters in an AI-driven wor...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 29, 2026229: Is AI Just Stealing with Extra Steps? (Presented by CodeRabbit)This week, Robbie and Adam talk about the ethics and economics of AI, and why “stealing with extra steps” feels like the right metaphor for where things are headed. They dig into open source burnout, whether AI replaces developers or just reshapes the job, how...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 22, 2026228: Santa.exe (Presented by CodeRabbit)This week, Robbie, Chuck, and Adam bring you the holiday edition of Whiskey Web and Whatnot: random whiskeys, Christmas hot takes, and dev debates. They discuss AI agents, guardrails, prompt-driven development, and whether we’re drifting toward a world where c...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 15, 2026227: MCP Security, Framework Fatigue, and AI Agents with Will Johnson (Presented by CodeRabbit)This week, Robbie and Adam talk with Will Johnson—senior developer advocate at Auth0—about web dev, parenting, and internet culture. They debate whether CSS is a “real” programming language, riff on how modern frameworks can feel over-engineered, and dig into ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 8, 2026226: A Very Merry Descent Into Holiday MadnessThis week, Robbie and Adam talk about holiday travel chaos, parenting stress, and health scares before diving into AI-assisted coding, Linux quirks, IDE trends, burnout in open source, and more. In this episode: - (00:00) - Intro - (02:07) - Whiskey rating & r...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 1, 2026225: SOC 2 in the Streets, Spaghetti in the SheetsThis week, Robbie and Chuck sip Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye, and discuss why SOC 2 compliance is a painful but necessary sign of company maturity. They also dig into AI coding tools, React fatigue, and the growing frustration of modern developer workflows....Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 25, 2025224: Spooky Scary CSSThis week, Robbie and Adam talk about Halloween vibes, excellent scotch, and the strange state of modern web development. After rating an Orphan Barrel single malt, they dig into AI coding workflows, agent tools, why one-shot prompts so often fail, and more. I...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 18, 2025223: The Piano Man of State Machines w/ David K. PianoThis week, Robbie and Adam talk with David K. Piano about state machines, the chaos of overusing React hooks, Tailwind controversies, AI agents, security risks in emerging AI tooling, and why determinism still matters. They also chat about pianos, creativity, ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 11, 2025222: Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well: CodeRabbit’s Approach to AI Code ReviewRecorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Nick Taylor talk with Erik Thorelli and Hendrik Krack from CodeRabbit about how they’re rethinking AI-powered code review, why focus beats feature-bloat, the value of transparency, and how CodeRabbit r...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 4, 2025221: Are Developers Overthinking Everything? w/ BdougieRecorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Nick Taylor talk with Bdougie (Brian Douglas) about open source’s impact on their careers, the legacy of OpenSauced, and why developer tools succeed—or don’t. They dive into Git philosophy, editor wars...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 27, 2025220: The Future of Front-End, Vim Wars, and Raising Gamer Kids w/ Nick TaylorRecorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Jason Torres talk with Nick Taylor about Kubernetes mishaps, DevRel life, front-end nostalgia, CSS wizardry, arcade emulators, and why taste and creativity still matter in an AI-accelerated world. In ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 20, 2025219: From Librarian to Developer: w/ Roxy Rodriguez-BeckerRecorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Jason Torres talk with Roxy Rodriquez-Becker about her journey from educator and librarian to aspiring developer, the community supporting her transition, navigating motherhood and advocacy, and how he...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 13, 2025218: How to Build a Career When the Rules Keep Changing w/ Taylor Desseyn & Jason TorresRecorded live at All Things Open, Robbie talks with Taylor Desseyn and Jason Torres about the future of tech careers, AI’s impact on hiring, and why relationships still matter more than résumés. They share insights from years in recruiting and community buildi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 6, 2025217: Open Source, Agents, and the Next AI Wave w/ Angie JonesRecorded live at All Things Open, Robbie Wagner and guest co-host Jason Lengstorf talk with Angie Jones about AI, coding models, and the evolving landscape of open source. They unpack the importance of community-driven tooling, skill gaps in using AI, the futu...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 30, 2025216: Why Open Source Might Be Your Best Career Move w/ Shruti KapoorRecorded at All Things Open 2025, Robbie Wagner and guest co-host Jason Lengstorf chat with developer-turned-creator Shruti Kapoor about her leap from Slack and PayPal to YouTube, the joys and pitfalls of open source, and eternal web dev debates. In this epis...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 23, 2025215: Rust Is Overrated w/ Naman GoelThis week, Robbie and Adam talk with Naman Goel about the origins and evolution of StyleX, how it integrates with React and other frameworks, and the pros and cons of different programming languages like Rust, TypeScript, and Swift. They dive into the challeng...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 16, 2025214: npm Worms & RubyGems Coups: Trust Issues in Open SourceThis week, Robbie, Chuck, and Adam talk about the worst whiskey they’ve tasted, Tailwind as a “state management library,” and recent security scares in open source. Also — dependency hygiene, developer visa drama, and whether inflated tech salaries are finally...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 9, 2025213: Is CSS a Programming Language? w/ Kevin PowellThis week, Robbie and Adam talk with Kevin Powell about the quirks and complexities of CSS, from Tailwind and Flexbox to AI’s failure to write decent styles. While sipping some Crown Royal Black, they dig into weird web history, emerging CSS specs, toast miles...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 2, 2025212: TalkShop Show w/ Macho Man Randy StandardsThis week, Robbie and Adam talk with Dave "Macho Man Randy Standards" Rupert about whiskey, web culture, and the quirks of building side projects. They dive into the shifting landscape of the web—AI-driven development, spec-driven workflows, RSS’s decline, and...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 25, 2025211: Agents of Chaos: Whiskey Experiments and the Future of IDEsThis week, Chuck and Adam talk about flavored whiskeys, offbeat experiments, and the chaos of tech culture. They discuss AI workflows, Warp vs. IDE debates, and the realities of coding culture, from bleeding-edge hype to WordPress drudgery. Plus, Chuck shares ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 18, 2025210: DevRel, Linux, and the Shrinking Path for Junior Developers w/ Ali DiamondThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ali Diamond about her journey through tech, cybersecurity, and community building. They sip tequila, swap hot takes on programming languages and developer culture, and dig into the realities of junior engineering paths, De...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 11, 2025209: Is Cracker Barrel a JS Framework?This week, Robbie and Adam talk about JavaScript trends, from the overuse of hooks to frameworks chasing sameness, and why Cracker Barrel’s rebrand feels like a frontend metaphor. They dive into tech nostalgia, from retro consoles to old-school LAN parties, an...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 4, 2025208: Dial-Up Is Dead, Long Live Adam ArgyleThis week, Robbie and Adam talk about CascadiaJS, Adam’s new role at Shopify, and why tech interviews are so broken. They explore accessibility in front-end dev, the sameness of modern frameworks, and whether AI is the future of engineering or just another hyp...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 28, 2025207: Will Frameworks Survive? Web Development in an AI-Driven World w/ Typecraft and Robert JacksonThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Typecraft and Robert Jackson about everything from Japanese rice whiskey to the future of software engineering. They dig into Robert’s open source journey, his insights on MCP and AI, and whether frameworks will remain rel...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 14, 2025206: Live from Big Sky Dev Con: Code Debates, Content Insights, and What's Next for Web DevelopmentLive from Big Sky Dev Con, Robbie is joined by Aaron Francis, Ken Wheeler, and Typecraft to discuss HTML and CSS programming status, React’s future, app security failures, NPM’s weak spots, content creation hooks, survival tech fantasies, and balancing big tec...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 7, 2025205: Error 500: Our LivesThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk about whiskey on Mondays, parenting chaos, and Chuck’s hot-water disaster. They dive into open-source dependency drama, including the Stylus package getting flagged as malicious, and the TEA app’s massive data leak. They questi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 31, 2025204: Modern Web Dev Meets 2000s Flip Phone: What Could Go Wrong?This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Tom Barrasso about building modern web apps for $15 flip phones, and the challenges of building for ultra-low-end devices. Tom shares his journey from building a podcast app during the pandemic to working in developer rela...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 24, 2025203: From the Rickhouse: Tech Talk, Social Media Use, and Netflix with The PrimeagenThe 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. M...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 17, 2025202: From the Rickhouse: Why Svelte Might Just Outdo React w/ Rich HarrisIn this special International Whiskey Day episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special guest Rich Harris.  They share a toast with Lagavulin Offerman Edition whiskey and dive into a discuss...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 3, 2025201: From FAANG to Fired: The Illusion of Stability in Big Tech w/ Adam ArgyleThis week, Robbie and special guest co-host Adam Argyle talk about life after layoffs, the myth of job security at big tech companies, and what it really means to build meaningful things on the web. In this episode: * (00:00) - Intro * (01:23) - Whiskey: C...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 26, 2025200: The One Rye to Rule Them All w/ Kendall Miller & Rishi MalikThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kendall Miller and Rishi Malik about their startup Friday Deployment Spirits, and creating whiskey for developers. They discuss the art of making good whiskey, bourbon vs rye, coding in the age of AI, and much more. In th...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 19, 2025199: Father's Day Drinking w/ TypecraftThis week, Robbie talks with Typecraft about the chaotic joys of fatherhood, the realities of raising twins, and various dad-related hot takes. They also discuss their tech carries and conference talks, including Typecraft's Vim nerdery and Robbie’s sarcastic ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 12, 2025198: Will AI Kill the Joy of Coding?This week, Robbie and Chuck review Barrell Craft Spirits' Cranky Kong, and talk about the AI boom, how senior devs are (or aren’t) using it, and what the future of software jobs might look like. They also discuss the rise of "celebrity developers", job market ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 5, 2025197: Stop Fixing Things That Aren't BrokenThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk about the unintended chaos of “move fast and break things” in both software and startups. From Riverside glitches to Tesla’s overengineered wipers, they explore how updates can derail otherwise stable experiences. They unpack t...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 29, 2025196: The Myth of Perfect Code w/ Marc BackesThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Marc Backes about Vue vs. React, work-life balance, and the realities of messy codebases. They also sip an Evan Williams Single Barrel, debate inbox zero, and discuss Marc’s adventures in coffee roasting and pilot training...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 22, 2025195: Should You Learn Tailwind Before CSS? w/ Bree HallThis week, live from React Miami, Chuck, and special guest co-host Aaron Francis, talk with Bree Hall about React styling strategies, Tailwind CSS, and whether you should learn fundamentals before frameworks (spoiler: it depends). They explore the evolution of...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 15, 2025194: Static, Dynamic, Generative: What’s Next for the Web? w/ Guillermo RauchThis week, Chuck and special guest co-host Aaron Francis talk with Guillermo Rauch live from React Miami. From early days at Zeit to founding Vercel and launching Next.js, Guillermo shares stories of scaling infrastructure, creating developer-centric products,...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 8, 2025193: Why You Can’t Skip the Fundamentals w/ Henri HelveticaThis week, Chuck and special guest co-host Aaron Francis talk with Henri Helvetica live from React Miami. They explore the evolving challenges of web performance, why genuine research skills still matter in an AI-driven world, and how developers can stay curio...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 1, 2025192: Are Frameworks Still Worth the Tradeoffs? w/ Adam RackisThis week, Chuck talks with Adam Rackis live from React Miami. Along with special guest-host Aaron Francis, they dig into React Server Components, the quirks of modern JavaScript frameworks, and why TanStack might be the future. Sipping an Appleton Estate Rum,...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 24, 2025191: WTF is MCP? w/ David CramerThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with David Cramer about MCP—microservices for language models—and why it might be the future of AI tooling. They dig into the state of AI agents, developer efficiency, and why Codegen isn’t killing jobs anytime soon. In this e...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 17, 2025190: Vibe Podcasting: App Rewrites, AI Assistants, PB&Js, and more!This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about American whiskey, buttered PB&Js, and the quirks of AI coding assistants. They swap TV recommendations, debate developer priorities like security and rewrites, and more. In this episode: * (00:00) - Intro * (02:43) - ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 10, 2025189: Your Terminal Is Getting Smarter with Ben HolmesThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ben Holmes—Astro core team alum and now at Warp—about the rapid evolution of developer tools, the promise and quirks of AI-powered coding, and why he’s betting big on terminal UX. In this episode: * (00:00) - Intro * (...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 3, 2025188: Inside Sagamore: The Revival of Maryland Rye with Clint SpotlesonThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Clint Spotleson of Sagamore Spirit about the craft behind their unique Manhattan Finish Rye, the history of Maryland-style whiskey, and why great whiskey is meant to be shared. Clint shares stories from his journey through...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 27, 2025187: What Makes a Good Job in Tech?This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about career moves and tech transitions. They discuss Robbie’s new role at HashiCorp and Chuck’s dive into cybersecurity. They also debate legacy tech quirks, open-source updates, and the ever-evolving world of AI. In this epi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 20, 2025186: Why Most Developers Overcomplicate Everything w/ Aaron FrancisThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Aaron Francis about developer education, Laravel vs. Rails, and the evolution of full-stack development. They explore the trade-offs of opinionated frameworks, the practicality of PHP, and why simplicity often wins. Plus, ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 13, 2025185: Tailwind 4, DeepSeek AI, and the End of the Old WebThis week, Robbie and Chuck cover a wide range of topics, including AI and its impact on web development. They discuss DeepSeek, Tailwind’s latest updates, and whether Stack Overflow is still relevant. Plus, a detour into skiing, college sports, and Nintendo's...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 6, 2025184: Is jQuery Really Dead? And Other Hot Takes w/ Travis WagnerThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Travis Wagner about his career move from Universal Music to Crunchyroll and the nuances of backend development. They discuss a wide range of hot takes, including whether jQuery is still relevant in 2025. In this episode: ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 27, 2025183: Is This the End of Tech Conferences? w/ Dax RaadThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dax Raad about his evolving career from software engineer to open-source advocate and content creator. They dive into his work on SST, explore the bizarre economics of tech conferences, and get into Dax’s next big move—man...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 20, 2025182: From JavaScript to PHP: Josh Cirre’s Unexpected Dev JourneyThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Josh Cirre about his journey from JavaScript to PHP, working with the Laravel team, and creating content for developers. They also discuss the value of opinionated frameworks, whether React was a mistake, fast food whatnot...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 13, 2025181: The Future of Web Dev: Are We Overcomplicating Everything?This week, Chuck and Robbie talk about the neverending evolution of web dev tools and frameworks. Over a Hatozaki Japanese whiskey, they dive into ORMs, the pros and cons of Prisma, Drizzle, and AstroDB, and how modern dev tools shape the ecosystem. Plus, a de...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 6, 2025180: The React Debate No One Wants to Have (But Should) with Ken Wheeler and TypecraftThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ken Wheeler and Chris Power about everything from React and fantasy football to bizarre Airbnb experiences. They debate React’s evolution, lament the quirks of hooks, and revisit the infamous React t-shirt incident. Plus, ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 30, 2025179: How to Make a Podcast Worth Listening To with Dan BlumbergThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dan Blumberg about his journey from radio producer to product manager and podcaster. They explore the art of building great software, podcasting essentials, and the changing landscape of podcast platforms. Plus, Dan shares...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 23, 2025178: Is Cereal Soup?, the FG Scale, and JS vs CSS with Adam ArgyleThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Adam Argyle about the quirks of CSS and JavaScript tooling, and modern web development. They discuss why JavaScript often takes center stage over CSS, the funding disparities between them, and what this means for developer...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 16, 2025177: Authenticity in a World of AlgorithmsThis week, Robbie and Chuck dive into the delicate balance between authenticity and adaptation, both in tech and everyday life. They unpack the challenges of staying true to their passions—like whiskey and web development—while navigating the pressures of broa...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 9, 2025176: What Makes a Christmas Movie? Plus, a Toast to New BeginningsThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk about Christmas traditions, from sweaters and trees to classic holiday movies and music. They dive into various light-hearted hot takes, holiday preferences, gift-giving etiquette, and more. Along the way, they review a Cream o...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 2, 2025175: Decentralized Identity: The Future of Privacy and Security with Angie JonesThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Angie Jones, Head of Developer Relations at TBD, about verifiable credentials, decentralized identity, and the potential of Web 5. They discuss practical applications like mobile driver’s licenses, privacy preservation, as...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 26, 2024174: Navigating Career Pivots and Politics with Kelly VaughnThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership. In ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 19, 2024173: Building Reputation in Tech with Adam Stacoviak and Jerod SantoThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Changelog’s Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo about content creation and its role in web development careers. They discuss the nuances of reputation-building, the pitfalls of interview culture, and how developers can navigate...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 5, 2024171: Breaking Down Open-Source Licensing with Carlo PianaThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carlo Piana about the intricacies of open-source licensing, challenges in enforcing it, sustainability, and the impact of AI on both the tech and legal industries. In this episode: * (00:00) - Intro * (02:37) - Wine ta...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 28, 2024170: Open-Source Ethics and Monetization with Chris CoyierThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Coyier about the complexities of open-source, balancing community contributions with monetization, the quirks of modern web development, and creative approaches to building sustainable tech projects. In this episode...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 21, 2024169: FAANG is dead; long live MANAMANA!This week, Robbie and Chuck discuss Fresca’s nostalgic comeback, generalization vs specialization in web dev, the death of FAANG, and the career impact of AI. They also talk about the future of self-driving cars, the relevance of college education, and the eth...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 14, 2024168: Building a Better Web: Open Source, Simplicity, and Speed with Jason LengstorfThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Lengstorf about the evolving world of web development and the challenges of open-source monetization. They share insights on simplifying tech stacks, choosing the right tools, and some often-overlooked trade-offs in ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 7, 2024167: Live from THAT Conf: Web Frameworks and Developer Experience with James QuickIn this live episode from THAT Conference, Robbie and Chuck talk with James Quick about his journey as a developer and content creator. Over a Scottish single malt, they discuss frameworks like Astro and Redwood, the evolution of React, and the importance of d...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 31, 2024166: Front-end Adventures with Bad at CSS' David East and Adam ArgyleThis week, Robbie and Chuck welcome Adam Argyle and David East from the Bad at CSS podcast, for a fun conversation about their favorite dev tools and the finer points of CSS. They discuss code editors, environment setups, AI-enhanced development, and the ongoi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 24, 2024165: Shepherd.js, the Future of Open Source, Capitalism, and Corporate ResponsibilityThis week, Robbie and Chuck sip on some Stranahan’s Second Chance Single Barrel Colorado Whiskey, and explore a variety of topics, from new tech to health. They discuss the future of open-source libraries like Shepherd.js and its transition from a developer to...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 17, 2024164: From Frontend to Backend: Lane Wagner's Journey to Boot.devThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Lane Wanger, the creator of Boot.dev, about his journey to backend development and launching Boot.dev. They discuss the state of developer education, how advanced developers can level up, and the importance of fundamentals...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 10, 2024163: Balancing Code and Wellbeing: Michelle Bakels on React and Developer HealthThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Michelle Bakels, Program Director at G2i and co-organizer of React Miami. They cover a range of topics, from developer health initiatives to the challenges of organizing a growing tech conference. They also discuss their e...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 3, 2024162: Developer Communities, Career Growth, and Front-End Hot Takes with Madison KannaMadison Kanna joins Robbie and Chuck to discuss her journey as a developer and the creation of CodebookClub, an online community for developers. They dive into hot takes on Tailwind, TypeScript, and the challenges of keeping up with the fast-paced world of web...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 26, 2024161: Frameworks, AI, and the Complexities of the Gig EconomyIn this episode, Robbie and Chuck review a Kings County Distillery spiced whiskey, and discuss a range of topics, from shiny object syndrome and framework overwhelm to the impacts of AI. They also explore the rise and fall of the gig economy and how to approac...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 19, 2024160: Frameworks, Football, and Fast Cars with Kelly VaughnIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn about web development, whiskey, and a variety of hot takes including car preferences, Taylor Swift connections, and life experiences. They discuss Kelly’s new community, The Fr...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 12, 2024159: Dev Jobs, Burgers, and AI with Spotify’s Taylor PoindexterIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck welcome back Taylor Poindexter, an engineering manager at Spotify, to discuss a range of topics from web development, career advice, and job market trends to fitness supplements, making the perfect b...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 5, 2024158: Woodford Reserve, Air Conditioning in Europe, Podcasting, TypeScript, and TaxesIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III explore the nuances of a Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey, while also tackling subjects from the intricacies of modern web development to Starpod—Robbie’s podcast websi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 29, 2024157: Italian Culture, CSS, Remote Work, Gen Z Career Advice, and more!In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III sip some Old Forester 1920 and Bushmills, and dive into a casual conversation about their experiences of Italian culture, food, and the challenges of working remotely...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 22, 2024156: Typecraft: TypeScript, Vim, Foodie YouTube, Linux, and More!In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Power, the creator behind the Typecraft YouTube channel. Known for his expertise in Linux and TypeScript, Chris discusses various tech, languages, and frameworks, and shares his exper...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 15, 2024155: Htmx, Open Source, Retro Tech, and Dev Tools with Carson GrossIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carson Gross about his journey in web development, including the creation of htmx and its predecessor, intercooler.js. They touch on the differences between front-end libraries, the importa...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 8, 2024154: Coding Languages, AI, and the Evolution of Game Development with Philip WinstonIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Philip Winston about various web development best practices, the intricacies of working with multiple languages within the same codebase, and how software development has evolved. They also...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 1, 2024153: Disappointing Whiskey, Pizza Debates, and Tech Conference AdventuresIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III review a disappointing whiskey that leaves them questioning their life choices, discuss their lackluster food experiences in Italy, and chat about various tech ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 25, 2024152: The Future of Ember and Modern Build Tools with Chris MansonIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie talks with Chris Manson about the intricacies of JavaScript classes, the evolving landscape of React and Ember, and the benefits of using Vite in modern app development. Over a Bulleit Rye, Robbie and Chris d...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 18, 2024151: Edge Browser and PWAs: A New Era in Web Development with Diego GonzalesIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle share a drink with Diego Gonzalez, a PM working on the Edge team. The discussion centers on progressive web apps (PWAs), with Diego outlining his role in standardi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 13, 2024150: Secrets of a JavaScript Guru: Natalia Venditto on AI, GraphQL, and More!Join host Charles William Carpenter III and special guest host Adam Argyle as they welcome Natalia Venditto on this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot. They dive into Natalia's background in JavaScript and her current work at Microsoft. The trio shares their ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 4, 2024149: Exploring Bevvy's Whiskey App World with Nas TonchevWe sit down with Nas Tonchev, CTO of Bevvy, a whiskey app for mobile and the web. We discuss features and functionalities of the Bevvy app, which helps users track, discover, and rate whiskeys. We also cover whiskey recommendations, the nuances of whiskey flav...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 27, 2024148: Understanding Whiskey with Prime Barrel's Michael NagdiMichael shares his transition from the corporate world to the whiskey industry, emphasizing whiskey’s role in building relationships. The discussion covers a range of fascinating topics: the nuances of whiskey blends, the unique properties of Amburana-finished...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 20, 2024147: Oh My Zsh with Robby RussellExplore the evolution of web development, Rails, and TypeScript, all while sipping Mortlach Single Malt Whisky. The discussion also covers vintage music formats like vinyl records and cassettes, the Tennessee whiskey scene, and modern bourbon regulations. Robb...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 13, 2024146: Unlocking the Secrets of AI in Tech with April YohoJoin hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle for a riveting episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' featuring guest April Yoho. Based in the UK and a seasoned developer advocate, April shares her extensive 25+ years of experience in tech while indulg...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 6, 2024145: Aspire to Greatness: .NET Innovations You Can't Miss! w/ David Fowler and Damian EdwardsJoin Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Schmargyle in an engaging episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' as they welcome Damian Edwards and David Fowler from Microsoft. Listen as David shares his journey from Barbados to becoming a distinguished engineer at...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 30, 2024144: AI vs Human: The Future of Job Interviews with Taylor DesseynJoin hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter VIII on Whiskey Web and Whatnot as they welcome back Taylor Desseyn for another round of whiskey and engaging conversation. Dive into discussions on the relevance of AI in hiring, the shift between remo...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 16, 2024143: Why Svelte Might Just Outdo React: Rich Harris Unveils Shocking Comparisons!In this special International Whiskey Day episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special guest Rich Harris. They share a toast with Lagavulin Offerman Edition whiskey and dive into a discus...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 9, 2024142: Flagging Features and Dropping Beats with Ben RometschIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Ben Rometsch, CEO and co-founder of Flagsmith. The discussion kicks off with a lighthearted conversation about the absence of landscapers at Chuc...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 2, 2024141: Secrets Exposed: The Art of Keeping API Keys Safe From Developer Slip-Ups with Dante LexIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Dante, the founder of Onboardbase and hi.new. Dante shares insights on building security infrastructure for distributed teams and discusses the co...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 25, 2024140: When Hackers Send the Bill: Who Really Pays for Cloud Catastrophes?In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III delve into a mix of topics starting with their thoughts on the Jack Daniels Sinatra Select whiskey, including its unique packaging and taste profile. The conve...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 19, 2024139: From AI Deep Dives to Giblets and Fig Wasps with Ken WheelerThis episode features a unique blend of discussions and narratives, weaving together spirited debates on technology and AI's impact on society and creativity, personal stories of whiskey appreciation, and a humorous recount of an epic day drinking adventure go...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 11, 2024138: From Data Lakehouses to Penis Botox: An Unfiltered Journey through Tech and Life w/ MalIn this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III (Chuck) kick things off by playfully anticipating Chuck's landscaper interruptions due to his Phoenix area recording location. They introduce their special gu...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 4, 2024137: Unleash Developer Superpowers: Tracksuits, Productivity Hacks & Wordpress on Vercel w/ Joel GriffithIn this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome Joel Griffith, founder and CEO of Browserless.io. The trio initially clarifies the common confusion between whiskey and bourbon, setting the tone for ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 28, 2024Bonus: FEHH x WWW: AI, VR, and the Future of Web DevelopmentIn this crossover episode, Chuck and Robbie join Jem Young and Ryan Burgess from Front End Happy Hour for an engaging discussion over whiskey. They share their career backgrounds, touching on their work with major tech brands like Netflix, Amazon, and National...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 21, 2024136: Curling, Coding, and Deno with Kevin WhinneryIn this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Kevin Whinnery, a member of the Deno team. They discuss Kevin's work with JavaScript, his journey with Deno, and his previous experience at Twil...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 15, 2024135: From React Miami to Fly Fishing: Diving Deep with ThePrimeagen and FriendsThis episode uniquely blends a variety of discussions, ranging from Prime Barrel whiskey tastings with RobbieTheWagner, Charles "the Plumber" Carpenter, and ThePrimeagen, to in-depth explorations of tech, fitness, and lifestyle optimization. The hosts share p...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 7, 2024134: Empowering Black Women in Tech: Shaundai's Insightful Discussion on Self-Promotion and Career GrowthThe Whiskey Web and Whatnot podcast welcomes Shaundai Person, a senior software engineer at Netflix, to discuss her impressive career transition from sales to software engineering. Aside from some light-hearted banter about whiskey, pants confusion with her t...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 1, 2024133: Inclusive Experiences in React Applications: Championing Neurodivergent Accessibility w/ Amera WhiteIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot hosts Robbie and Charles discuss various aspects of coding and web development with special guest, experienced front-end Engineer, Amera White. She shares her personal journey of transitioning from a career in aviatio...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 22, 2024132: Next.js's Speed vs. RedwoodJS's Strength: The Web Development Drama You Can't IgnoreJoin hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III as they delve into a wide variety of topics on their podcast, Whiskey Web and Whatnot. This episode features a detailed tasting of the Booker's Small Batch, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – the St...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 15, 2024131: Chris Coyier on Embracing Technology and the Future of Web DevelopmentHosts Robbie Wagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome special guest, Chris Coyier the co-founder of CodePen and an avid web enthusiast, to share his insights on the latest trends and happenings in the tech world. Pondering over the pros and cons of Gi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 8, 2024130: Upgrade Your Lifestyle: From the Ballmer Peak to High Tech Toilet SeatsIn this episode, Robbie and Chuck discuss a variety of topics. They initially discuss a controversial tier list video from Theo. They criticize Theo's technology ranking, particularly his negative view of Ember and his endorsement of React and other frameworks...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 6, 2024129: A Deep Dive into Managed DNS with Jeff CronstromJoin hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III as they welcome Jeff Cronstrom, a DNS specialist with experience dating back to the 90s and the founder of CloudfloorDNS. In this episode, they dig into the ins and outs of managed DNS, the benefits ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 1, 2024128: The Missteps of GraphQL and the Promise of Progressive EnhancementIn this episode of 'Whiskey, Web, and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III debate podcast names, discuss the feasibility of creating a company, and share insights on tech projects like Biome and Shepherd. They also talk about the i...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 25, 2024127: Monthly Malarkey: JavaScript Modules, HTML, and Ryan ReynoldsIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III dive into their experiences with the Astro framework and discuss the challenges with JavaScript module types. They also share insights on managing work life aro...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 18, 2024126: Bearded Talks on Beardless Hosts: VSCode Sidebars, AI, and GraphQL with Kelly VaughnIn this episode, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite guest Kelly Vaughn for a casual discussion over a glass of Bardstown Fusion bourbon. The conversation meanders around various topics including podcasting, the concept of artificial...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 11, 2024125: Tech Conferences, Remote Work and the Intersection of AI and Web Design with Clark SellIn this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite Clark Sell onto the show. Clark, the founder of 'THAT Conference' and 'Unspecified', talks about the genesis of the conference, the current state of tech...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 4, 2024124: Monthly Malarkey: Cat Pee Problems, French Cuisine and Halloween Costume PlansAre you ready to swap the smooth strokes of a keyboard for the smooth taste of whiskey? Get set to be whisked away on a "Monthly Malarkey" adventure where H Derringer bourbon whiskey takes center stage, cork shaped like a trusty firearm and all. Sit back and s...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 28, 2023123: Hot Takes, Web Technologies, and Learning to Code with Ken WheelerKen Wheeler is a software engineer with well over a decade of experience. He shares stories about his journey into tech, his life, and his hobbies. Ken fell in love with coding as a kid, building his skills from QBasic to PHP and HTML. He recounts his transit...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 21, 2023122: Open-Source, Payload, and Sim Racing with James MikrutThe world of programming can be complex, but some developers find beauty in keeping coding clean, simple, and straightforward. This philosophy led developer James Mikrut to write his entire codebase in functional programming. James is the founder and CEO of P...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 14, 2023121: Tech Stacks, Building Apps, and Gaming Nostalgia with David CramerWhether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, the tech you choose can make a big difference. Sometimes choosing the wrong tech can be frustrating and ruin a great project. David Cramer, Co-Founder and CTO of Sentry, joins Chuck and Robbie to talk abou...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 7, 2023120: Throwback Frameworks, Tailwind Fandom, and CSS with Jhey TompkinsHave 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 Tai...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 30, 2023119: Cracking the Podcasting Code with Andrew Lisowski and Justin BennettPodcasts 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 a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 23, 2023118: Leveraging CSS, Web Design, and Gaming UI with Adam ArgyleAdam 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, ackn...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 16, 2023117: Learning Angular, Leadership Opportunities, and Google Culture with Sarah DrasnerThe 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 Cor...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 9, 2023116: Engineering Management vs Individual Contributor, Travel, and Inflation with Taylor PoindexterBeing 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...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 2, 2023115: Tech Talk, Social Media Use, and Netflix with The PrimeagenThe 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. M...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 26, 2023114: Privacy, Cyber Crime Stories, and Tech with Jack RhysiderSocial media platforms have become our virtual playgrounds, and the choices we make in this realm can have profound impacts on our lives. Are we sacrificing our privacy for the sake of convenience Jack Rhysider, Creator of the Darknet Diaries podcast, brings ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 19, 2023113: Self-Taught Engineering, Boot Camps, and Veganism with Welch CanavanSome engineers have a linear path to their careers, but most of them take unconventional routes to become a developer. For Welch Canavan, Principal Engineer II at Stitch Fix, his journey into coding was a complete accident. Welch was thrown into coding after ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 12, 2023112: The Framework Wars, Certifications, and Cincinnati Chili with Dr. Kate HolterhoffAs the tech industry advances at breakneck speed, traditional university programs are struggling to keep pace. Outdated course content and failure to adapt are encouraging developers to go the untraditional route. Can certifications carry the weight of tech ed...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 5, 2023111: Adaptability, HTMX, and DivOps with Jonathan CreamerJonathan Creamer, Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft and a tech enthusiast, is carving out a niche in the world of front-end tooling. He's even coined the term "DivOps" with the help of his team. Jonathan is passionate about creating and experimenting with ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 28, 2023110: SST, AWS, and Ember with Dax RaadDax Raad, Founder of Bumi and Ironbay and SST Core Maintainer, is a passionate open-source developer who knows his way around the startup tech space with over a decade of experience under his belt. He is intimately involved in the Serverless Stack Toolkit (SST...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 21, 2023109: Hot Takes, Ember Data, and Open Source with Chris Thoburn (Runspired)After years in the tech game, senior developers know that it’s important to find a balance between innovation and stability in engineering. How can developers strike the balance between embracing new tools and ensuring the steadfastness of their applications o...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 14, 2023108: Vite, Debugging, and PNPM with Ed FaulknerThe landscape of tech is always changing and adaptability is key. Ed Faulkner, Ember Core Team Member and Founder at Polynomial LLC shares his insights into the dynamic world of software engineering. Ed kicks things off by shedding light on the importance of ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 7, 2023107: Polaris, Vite, and Exploring the Future of Ember with Jared Galanis and Preston SegoRecorded at EmberConf from the heart of the Multnomah Whiskey Library with Jared Galanis, Software Engineer on the Ember Learning Team, and Preston Sego aka NullVoxPopuli, Software Artificer at AuditBoard, Chuck and Robbie delve into the evolution and future o...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 31, 2023106: Tech Topics, Traditional Jobs, and Grinding at Work with Jason LengstorfWork-life balance can feel like an impossible expectation to meet. For developers and other tech professionals, it’s even harder to unplug when your profession and personal life are connected to the web. Can developers resist the urge to overwork and embrace n...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 24, 2023105: Hot Takes, React, and WebAssembly with Jack HerringtonBy now we know that an engineer with skin in the game is a senior engineer. Experience teaches wisdom and Jack Herrington, Principal Full Stack Engineer, has plenty of it. Jack dissects the various programming languages from old school to new school, sharing ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 17, 2023104: Hot Takes, Developer Relations, and AI with Rizel ScarlettThe tech industry is in the middle of an AI revolution, and some developers are wondering if their jobs are at stake. Rizel Scarlett, Developer Advocate at Github, is encouraging developers to embrace the technology instead of fearing it. As a developer advoc...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 10, 2023103: Tech Talk, TypeScript, and Empowering Engineers with Shaundai PersonShaundai Person, Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, is a TypeScript convert, educator, and advocate for the programming language. But her unconventional journey started as a self-taught engineer working in sales before discovering her passion for coding duri...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 3, 2023102: TypeScript, React, and API Issues with Matt PocockMatt Pocock, a TypeScript educator and author of Total TypeScript, became an evangelist for the programing language after searching for a solution for a project plagued by API contract issues. When TypeScript brought newfound confidence and increased velocity ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 28, 2023Bonus: Frontend Feud: CSS Pod vs Whiskey Web and WhatnotUna & Adam from The CSS Podcast [https://thecsspodcast.libsyn.com/] defend their Frontend Feud title against challengers Chuck & Robbie from Whiskey Web and Whatnot [https://whiskeywebandwhatnot.fm/]. Let’s get it on! For more info, see: https://changelog....Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 28, 2023101: Tech Interviews, Contract-To-Hire, and Authenticity with Taylor DesseynNavigating the current job market is proving to be a daunting task for developers, even experienced ones like Chuck. Does the hiring process need to be fixed? Taylor Desseyn, former Managing Director at Vaco, and a seasoned recruiter with 12 years of experien...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 20, 2023100: Whiskey Web and Whatnot 100th Episode Round Table with Chris Coyier, Scott Tolinski, Tracy Lee, and Wes BosIn this milestone 100th episode, Chuck and Robbie are joined by a round table of industry experts and web developers with different philosophies, preferences, and experiences in the tech space to share their opinions on the state of web development. The round ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 13, 202399: OpenSauced, Developer Advocacy, and AI with Brian DouglasBrian Douglas, Founder and CEO at OpenSauced, learned to code while pursuing his MBA and stayed up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies by tuning into podcasts and blogs. Brian’s passion eventually caught the attention of Netlify, where he joined a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 6, 202398: Tech Careers, Hot Takes, and Wix with Emmy Cao and Yoav AbrahamiChuck and Robbie are joined by Emmy Cao, Developer Advocate at Wix, and Yoav Abrahami, Chief Architect at Wix at the RenderATL 2023 conference to talk all things tech, including whether low code, no code tools are making developers obsolete. Emmy and Yoav del...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 29, 202397: Hot Takes, Remix, and Next.js with Chance StricklandChuck and Robbie catch up with Chance Strickland, Senior Software Engineer at Replo, at the RenderATL conference. Chance kicks off the conversation by sharing that he is now working at a small startup after leaving the Remix core team. The trio discuss the be...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 22, 202396: Web Browsers, Level Up Tutorials, and Sentry with Scott TolinskiChuck and Robbie are joined by Scott Tolinski, Executive Producer at Sentry, for a recorded chat from the RenderATL conference. The trio delves into lively discussions on various tech topics and shares their candid opinions on ongoing Twitter debates. Scott o...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 15, 202395: Next.js, Vercel, and Subscription ModelsChuck and Robbie dive into their recent experience of building a new podcast site and all the frameworks in their toolkit including Next.js, Vercel, and surprisingly, React. Robbie shares the motivation behind building a new podcast site, with the duo wanting...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 8, 202394: CodePen, Web Animation, and the Future of AR/VR with Stephen ShawStephen Shaw is a Front End Developer at CodePen. But his journey into the world of web development traces back to his earliest memory, captured in a nostalgic photo from 1987 of him sitting on his dad's lap gazing at a computer tower. Today Stephen contribu...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 1, 202393: Building Zed: A Code Editor for Performance and Collaboration with Nathan SoboNathan Sobo, Founder of Zed Industries, is a founding member of the team that built Atom at GitHub. With nine years of experience under his belt, Nathan made the bold decision to leave GitHub and start a new venture: building Zed, a code editor that captures h...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 25, 202392: Hot Takes, Bun, and Zig with Jarred SumnerJarred Sumner, Founder and CEO of Oven, is bringing speed to the world of Javascript with his project, Bun. Bun is a next-generation Javascript runtime bundler, transpiler, and NPM package manager that promises lightning-fast speeds. It's already making waves ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 18, 202391: Native Inputs, Blockchain, and BlueskyWhat happened to the blockchain? A few years ago, it seemed like the whole world had high hopes for the technology. Today, Chuck and Robbie wonder if it will ever make a comeback. In addition to following up on last week’s episode about input types, Chuck and ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 11, 202390: HTML, Shadowbanning, and Open Source BuyoutsEngineers often have the urge to create something bigger and better than what already exists, driven by their competitive nature. But this desire for innovation can sometimes lead to overengineering, resulting in a loss of valuable time and resources. Robbie ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 4, 202389: Hot Takes, TanStack, and Open Source with Tanner LinsleyTanner Linsley, Co-Founder and VP of UI/UX at Nozzle is known for creating some of the most popular open-source libraries in the tech space. These libraries keep the wheels turning by making things easier for him and many other developers in their day-to-day j...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 20, 202388: Confluent, Kafka, and Developer Advocacy with Lucia CerchieWhen you think about the career journey of a software developer, teaching elementary school is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. But for Lucia Cerchie, Developer Advocate at Confluent, her elementary school teaching experience gave her a huge a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 13, 202387: Twitter Open Source Algorithm, Home Labs, and Chat GPT vs. BardTwitter released its open-source algorithm and developers like Robbie and Chuck are digging into the code to find out what they have been hiding. While the recommendation algorithm has been useful, it also has major pitfalls. Twitter’s algorithm categorizes an...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 6, 202386: Tech Layoffs, the Economy, and Remote WorkThe tech industry is still grappling with the aftermath of the second dot com crash. Executives are cash grabbing, banks are failing and the government seems to be turning a blind eye. Will executives replace all their developers with AI? It can be difficult ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 30, 202385: Exploring Open-Source and SolidJS with Ryan CarniatoRyan Carniato, Creator of SolidJS and Principal Engineer at Netlify, has always had a love for music and tech. He set his punk rock dreams aside and settled down to become a full-time engineer. Ryan started programming at the age of 11 and got his first job a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 23, 202384: The Benefits of Networking, Tech Conferences, and Disney WorldConferences are one of the best ways to network with like-minded developers and find new insights to bring back to your team. Plus, you might even be able to build your entire wardrobe for the year out of free swag. Chuck and Robbie are no strangers to the con...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 9, 202383: PNPM, Algorithms, and AngularIt’s hard to find a good package manager, and even the most seasoned developers still struggle to figure them out. Robbie kicks off the tech talk by sharing his misadventures trying to figure out pnpm leading Chuck to ask the burning question “Would you wear a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 2, 202382: Balancing Legacy Code, Content Creation, and Career Growth with The PrimeagenMichael Paulson, aka The Primeagen, is known for his live streams, crazy memes, and unpopular opinions on Twitter. But he is also a software engineer with over a decade of experience in a legacy C++ codebase. Juggling engineering with any other hobby is diffic...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 23, 202381: Prioritizing the Team Over the Tool with Jason LengstorfJason Lengstorf built up an audience on YouTube by doing unscripted live coding and sharing his mistakes with his community. He credits his background as a musician and frontman of an emo band for helping him get comfortable with looking foolish in front of pe...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 16, 202380: Astro 2.0, Island Architecture, and React with Fred K. SchottAstro 2.0 is launching new exciting features and it’s setting the bar for HTML frameworks. What makes Astro unique in web development and what are its future possibilities? Fred K. Schott, CEO of the Astro Technology Company, says it’s all in the framework’s ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 9, 202379: Features of Astro 2.0, Challenge of Material UI, and Cleanse DietsAstro has once again become a hot topic, capturing the attention of developers and impressing them with its user-friendly features. Astro 2.0 introduced new and improved error overlays that are functional and well-designed, making debugging more efficient for ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 2, 202378: Tailwind Twitter Wars and the State of JSThe developer community can be highly opinionated. We find our favorite tools and fiercely support them because they help us meet our goals. Tailwind has been polarizing since it launched in 2017. Some developers swear by it, claiming it makes their code clea...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 26, 202377: CSS Trig, Cypress, and Software Testing AlternativesSlow page speeds and bad developer experience are huge pain points. If you can get those two things right, the developer community will likely rally behind you. CSS hit the bullseye when it introduced trigonometry functions to boost performance by avoiding Jav...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 19, 202376: SQL vs NoSQL, Web Technologies, and Holiday RecapIf you’re like Robbie and you haven’t dug into SQL since college, learning the basics of SQL vs NoSQL is a great place to start. Working with data isn’t a part of every developer’s day-to-day, but it can’t hurt to understand the differences. NoSQL is gaining ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 12, 202375: The Case for Adopting TypeScript with Josh GoldbergMany people dream about being their own boss, but there’s no clear rulebook that outlines how to get there. While self-employment seems glorious to some, it’s not for everyone. How does someone know when they are ready to take the step into the unknown, and ho...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 5, 202374: Bringing Designers and Developers Together with Pablo Ruiz-MúzquizWorking together in a professional environment is easier said than done, especially when teams have conflicting workflows, priorities, and skill sets. Designers are all too familiar with having their work feel like a second priority to developers. Is there a w...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 24, 202273: Advent of Whiskey: Holiday Treats, Final Holiday Trivia, and Quantum ComputingIt’s the Advent of Whiskey finale, and Chuck and Robbie keep it casual with more holiday treats, trivia, and traditions. But it wouldn’t be Whiskey Web and Whatnot without a little tech. Physicists are doing mindbending things with tech and in case you didn’t ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 23, 202272: Advent of Whiskey: Holiday Trivia Continued and Web Developer ToolsEvery developer has a tech stack that they swear by. The perfect stack is usually a combination of convenience and productivity. Robbie released a blog on Ship Shape featuring “Top 5 Web Developer Tools for 2023”. The list features a browser that’s perfect fo...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 22, 202271: Advent of Whiskey: More Holiday Trivia and Tech InterviewsRobbie and Chuck think the process is rigged. Memorizing algorithms and solving problems in 30 minutes isn’t good enough to judge someone’s capabilities and decide whether they can be trusted for a job. Many great developers crack under the pressure of interv...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 21, 202270: Advent of Whiskey: Holiday Trivia, Food History, and YAMLIs YAML a programming language? According to Robbie and Chuck, it’s not. And even though you could code in YAML and add functions to it, doesn’t mean you should. Some things are better left uncomplicated. YAML is a data structuring format, and that’s what it’...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 20, 202269: Advent of Whiskey: Framework Predictions, Voting for WWW on State of JS, and FootballIt’s anyone’s guess what the future of front-end frameworks will hold but the developer community on Twitter has its own predictions. Meanwhile, usage numbers for Javascript frameworks are showing that Vue and Next are catching up to React. Is the hype around ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 19, 202268: Advent of Whiskey: Testing the Hype of ChatGPT, GitLab, and Holiday TriviaPopularity doesn’t equal quality. We’ve seen it with React and the latest technology to fall victim to this is OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT. ChatGPT is trending on Twitter and is talked about as one of the great innovations of this era. But when Chuck and Robbie...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 18, 202267: Advent of Whiskey: More on State of JS, TV Shows, and Holiday TraditionsEvery developer has their limits and Chuck and Robbie share their points of view. Shadow DOM and Custom Elements are the last browser APIs they know in the State of JS survey. In the spirit of the holiday, they’re breaking out the Christmas movies, decorating...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 17, 202266: Advent of Whiskey: State of JS, ChatGPT, and Browser APIsThe State of JS is one of the best ways to get your voice heard and learn about the Javascript ecosystem. The React developers are likely in the majority of survey respondents but every developer within the Javascript community should consider taking it to get...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 16, 202265: Advent of Whiskey: State of JS and Microsoft's LegacyThe Javascript landscape is ever-changing. We can always rely on the State of JS survey to keep up with the latest trends and changes in the space. According to Robbie, Microsoft seems to be at the forefront of that change. Microsoft holds the lion’s share of...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 15, 202264: Advent of Whiskey: Coding Advent Calendars and the Strangest AI ProjectsIt’s the season of advent calendars, and coding platforms are launching challenges left and right. If you are waiting for a sign to try a new language or framework, advent calendars are a great place to start. The Advent of Whiskey series will be 10 episodes ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 8, 202263: Supabase, Logflare, and Offroading with Chase GranberryChase Granberry can be called a serial entrepreneur. He bootstrapped his first software company before selling it and starting the centralized logging service, Logflare. Chase sold the company to Supabase and joined the team as an acquired hire to support the...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 1, 202262: Javascript Games, WTF JS, and a Visit to PhoenixIt’s not a normal day at the office. Robbie and his family are in Phoenix and the Whiskey Web and Whatnot hosts got together to play a losing game of golf and sip margaritas followed by whiskey. In this episode, Chuck and Robbie guess whether things are Javas...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 24, 202261: Debating React, Fonts, and Fatherhood with Josh CollinsworthReact isn’t good at anything, except being popular. That’s a bold statement, but it’s one that Josh Collinsworth stands by. It seems like nearly every major tech company has React in their stack. But why is a framework built specifically for Facebook so popula...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 17, 202260: Framework Debates, Tech Layoffs, and StarlinkThe tech layoff saga continues. The latest company in the hot seat is Twitter. After Elon Musk took control of the company, the platform has been in disarray, leaving developers out of jobs and Twitter users confused about the future of the platform. Is the te...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 10, 202259: A11y Hour with Amber HindsWordPress powers over 43% of sites on the internet today, making it a powerhouse web technology. Its simplicity attracted bloggers and do-it-yourselfers who navigate the platform by Googling code snippets. That knowledge gap comes with a whole host of accessib...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Nov 3, 202258: Funding Open Source Projects, Leaving Homebrew, and Launching Tea with Max HowellWorking on open source projects is a largely thankless job and a labor of love. The developers behind these projects often juggle full-time jobs to pay their bills while maintaining the software that keeps so much of the internet afloat. Max Howell, CEO of te...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 27, 202257: Multi-Page Apps, Prefetch vs Preload, and Web NostalgiaWhile multi-page apps (MPAs) seem like a new fixation for the developer community, they're pretty ancient news. If you were browsing the web in the 90s, you were likely visiting a multi-page app. Lucky for us, web tech improved, and made the entire experience ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 20, 202256: Tailwind CSS, Headless UI, and Powerlifting with Adam WathanMaintaining a CSS codebase can become chaotic pretty quickly and building a new stylesheet for every project can get tedious. Frameworks like Tailwind CSS were born to solve this problem. Adam Wathan, CEO of Tailwind Labs, built a "library-style CSS" for pers...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 13, 202255: Native Apps, Progressive Web Apps, and Media MonopoliesThere's a lot to consider before committing to a framework to build a native app. If you choose to build in native, ask yourself whether you're prepared to handle the downsides that come with it.   To start, you're limited to one framework and writing in one ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 6, 202254: SolidJS: The Framework Creating a Buzz with Dan JutanEvery once in a while a new framework rises to popularity and gets the developer community buzzing. One of the frameworks with the most momentum right now is SolidJS. But what makes Solid so special? Dan Jutan, Product Manager at Astro, Inc. and SolidJS core ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 29, 202253: Embracing New Tech, JavaScript, and the W3WC NFT LaunchThe beauty of tech is that it keeps evolving. As a developer, it's important to keep evolving too. Whether that's trying new frameworks, starting side projects, or adopting emerging tech. JavaScript, for example, has taken on a whole new purpose since it was ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 22, 202252: Balancing Engineering Management, Side Hustles, and Porsches with Kelly VaughnWe all have at least one friend who somehow finds enough hours in a day to have a full-time job and take on several side projects. How can you successfully juggle a career, side hustles, and make time for your passions? Kelly Vaughn, Engineering Manager at Sp...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 15, 202251: A11y Hour with Crystal Preston-WatsonAccessibility is like learning a new language, leaving many developers wondering where to start. The answer is pretty simple, start anywhere. But the onus isn’t all on devs. Crystal Preston-Watson has partial sight and uses a screen reader in her day-to-day a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 8, 202250: The Release of Nuxt 3 with Daniel RoeThe best way to win over a developer is to make their job simpler. The release of Nuxt 3 promises an even better developer experience than its former versions. That’s music to every developer’s ears. Who doesn’t want faster rendering? Daniel Roe, framework ar...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 1, 202249: HTML Accessibility, Package Managers, and the Whiskey Web and Whatnot NFTDevs have a lot on their plate, but the key is to find time for what's important. Championing accessibility is only possible if devs prioritize it and a good place to start is by knowing your HTML elements. If dogs can learn 50 human words, then devs can learn...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 25, 202248: Tech Rants, Supporting Open Source, and Great TV ShowsBuilding products is hard. And devs can often feel hamstrung by competing priorities. The battle between revenue and quality is ever-present and ongoing. But is it possible to achieve both?  In this episode, Chuck and Robbie discuss some of their frustrations...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 18, 202247: Web Frameworks, the Launch of Astro 1.0, and National Parks with Nate MooreIntroducing a new framework can be challenging, especially when developers are loyal to old favorites. But Astro 1.0 is bridging the gap between old and new by staying compatible and familiar with other frameworks. Nate Moore, an engineer at Astro Technology ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 11, 202246: A11y Hour with Mark SteadmanLike many developers, Mark Steadman began working in web development with just a couple of goals in mind: write something that runs and passes a test. No major thought for those using the interface he created.  Mark's perspective changed when he sat with a fe...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Aug 4, 202245: Conventional Commits vs. Release-It and Chatting About the ChangelogThere are two types of engineers. The "normal" ones who strive to make their day-to-day lives as easy as possible and the Robbie's of the world who strive to do everything themselves until the last line of code is sealed in a changelog.  On that note, do you ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 28, 202244: Emerging Tech, a Resource Renaissance, and Embracing Ember with Preston SegoA few years into Preston Sego's coding career, a colleague working on increasing interactivity on the company's interface chose Ember for the endeavor. Years later, when Preston began developing his own project, he took his colleague's advice and began testing...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 21, 202243: A11y Hour with Eric BaileyIn recent years, accessibility has evolved from a way to avoid legal landmines, to a specialization developers are taking a serious approach to for the sake of their companies, apps, and users. Eric Bailey has been at the forefront of this maturation, working ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 14, 202242: Developing Orbit and the Future of Cross Framework Solutions with Dan GebhardtYears ago, Dan Gebhardt was mapping out data needs for an app he was building. In a struggle to make sense of every requirement and apply them to other packages like Ember Data, he hit a wall. At this point, there was no option for adapting Ember Data to the c...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jul 7, 202241: Matt Johnson: When Web3 Is Worth It and Learning to LeadIn high school, Matt Johnson followed in the footsteps of his older brother, pursuing similar hobbies like sports and music. After joining a band, Matt realized they needed a website. Mirroring his brother, Matt learned to code, built a website, and changed hi...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 30, 202240: Polaris, Starbeam, and the Future of Ember with Godfrey ChanIn 2022, the future of Ember is taking shape thanks to developers like Godfrey Chan. Alongside Yehuda Katz and other engineers, Godfrey's working on a new edition of Polaris. The project has three main goals: to align Ember with the modern npm packaging system...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 23, 202239: Reacting to React, WWDC22, and Bun.shRobbie has spent years trying to improve his experience in the terminal. Fortunately, he's learned a few things about customization along the way. Meanwhile, Chuck and Robbie have thoughts about Apple's new products, the purpose of React, plus Fig, Hyper, Warp...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 16, 202238: A Battle of Two Worlds and Mentorship Above Milestones with Cory BrownIt's not often that a blog post sets the internet on fire. But a recent post by Cory Brown about async/await led to an uproar and even messages of pity from Hacker News. Who knew a simple post about pattern preferences would cause such controversy?  Today, Co...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 9, 202237: A Framework for Ember TypeScript with James C. DavisIn 2017, James C. Davis moved to Charlottesville, Virginia to work at a non-profit tech company that used Ember in their original Saas platform. While James had dabbled in Ember previously, an ask to reimplement the front-end in Ember, this time using TypeScri...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jun 2, 202236: Mystery Maker's Monday, Testing, and GraphQLThey say if it's not broken, don't fix it. So why are we running tests on tests on tests that aren't business-critical? There's an art to testing beyond just striving to get 100% coverage. In fact, over-testing can actually hamper your progress more than help ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 26, 202235: Leading From the Top, Creating a Community, and Balancing It All with Tracy LeeGreat things come in unexpected places. For Tracy Lee, an ex-boyfriend's T-shirt sporting the Ember Tomster is what tipped her off to software development. Following curiosity and a three-week bootcamp, Tracy was hooked and ready to take on a career in coding....Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 19, 202234: Bringing Types to Ember with Chris KrychoIn early 2017, Chris Krycho was working at one of the few startups using Ember, searching for a way to bring types to the emerging language. His primary goal became solving semantic versioning for TS. As Chris kept iterating, striving to combine multiple progr...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 12, 202233: Are Monorepos and NFTs Worth It?Do you use monorepos? Do you love NFTs named after dogs? Chuck and Robbie have mixed feelings on both monorepus and Shiba Inu tokens and they're probably not the only ones conflicted. Developer tools and the metaverse are complex topics that don't always yield...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 21, 202232: Getting Lost in Git and Goodbye tscIt's been a while since Chuck and Robbie dove headfirst into trending tech topics without a guest to bounce their ideas off of. Today, they discuss the latest in TypeScript and Git, the evolution of JavaScript over the years, developer pet peeves, and what suc...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 14, 202231: Developing as a Developer, Appreciating Workers, and Navigating Framework Wars with Chris GarrettWhen someone hands you an opportunity to specialize, to do something crazy with people you like, to learn from people building something before your eyes, it's difficult to pass up. An opportunity like that prompted Chris to leave LinkedIn for Bitski, a digita...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 7, 202230: Prioritizing Performance and the Future of the Terminal with Zach LloydThe terminal is a constant in the dev world. Every developer will interact with the terminal in one way or another. So what if they worked better? Tools within the Google Suite inspired Warp Founder Zach Lloyd to bring that same ease of collaboration to the wo...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 31, 202229: Setting Standards, Community Lifelines, and the Beauty of Open Source with Jen WeberAs developers, advancing in our careers can feel like the wild west. No guardrails, no handbook, and no standard path to success, everyone has a unique story when it comes to their coding career.  Far from a developer since childhood, Jen's no stranger to the...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 24, 202228: Transitioning to Tech and Writing What You Know with Kara LutonWhen it seems like everyone around you has worked in the same field for a really long time, making a career pivot with confidence can be tricky. But not everyone's been coding since their early college days like Robbie and Chuck. Kara Luton started on track to...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 17, 202227: Alternatives to Relay, the GraphQL Stack, and Adulthood with Charles Lowell and Taras MankovskiJust because something is widely used doesn't always mean it's your best solution. Frontside Founder Charles Lowell and CEO Taras Mankovski, stumbled into an alt GraphQL stack simply because the nature of a product didn't mesh with Apollo. After happening upon...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 10, 202226: Machine Learning in JavaScript, Remix Plus Netlify, and Why DX Engineers Matter with Charlie GerardCharlie Gerard loves to experiment. Her love for experimentation and JS has propelled Charlie into the world of machine learning and in turn inspired her recent book, Practical Machine Learning in JavaScript.  Forever iterating on her projects and experimenta...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 3, 202225: Creating CodePen, Tackling Tailwind, and Keeping It Simple with Chris CoyierTen years after launching CodePen, Co-Founder Chris Coyier still thinks of his company as a scrappy startup. That's because CodePen, an app and social community for testing and creating web projects, still feels like a company striving to prove itself in a wor...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 24, 202224: Runspired vs. Chris Manson on Solving the Number One Open Source Maintainer DilemmaAs Chris Thoburn (otherwise known as runspired) began prepping for his own Whiskey Web and Whatnot, he found himself driving along to Chris Manson's episode from a few weeks prior. Nodding along as Chris explained his point of view on all things Ember, runspir...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 17, 202223: Work-Life Balance, React, and Why Accessibility Is Everything with Melanie SumnerIn this episode, Robbie and Chuck talk with Melanie Sumner, web developer and member of the Ember Core Team.  As a graduation gift from her Uncle, Melanie was handed a computer and told, "learn to write code," because the future is tech. So that's what she di...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 10, 202222: Astro, Dashboards, NFT Memberships, and a TV RoundupFrom Astro, Vite, and Snowpack, to VR, and some favorite TV shows, today's episode is the perfect opportunity to catch up on technical whatnots and a few exciting life updates from Chuck and Robbie. Plus, if you've ever wondered what NFTs, co-working spaces, a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 3, 202221: The Right Way to NFT, Blockchain, and Making Your Mark in the Digital Marketplace with Juan PalominoIn a world of invaluable yet intangible artwork and every developer fighting for a space on the blockchain, it's hard to sort out what's adding value to our brave new world and what's taking up space. Juan Palomino, founder of Full Speed Media [https://fullspe...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 27, 202220: Discovering Ember, Adopting Orbit, and Unlocking Optimization with Chris Thoburn (runspired)Runspired's journey with Ember began just like Chuck's, Robbie's, and many who've come before them — with confusion, hesitancy, and gradual infatuation.  The year was 2008 and runspired was launching an app. Somewhere along the way, he realized that if he wan...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 13, 202219: Decentralized Gaming, IntelliJ, Twitch, and the Shortcomings of Modern VR with Rob CaryWhat do web development, Twitch, VR, and blockchain all have in common? More than you might think. After years as a game developer, Ship Shape's longest-tenured employee Rob Cary was bound to put those unlikely virtual dots together and today he's here to shar...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Jan 6, 202218: Chuck's Origin Story: Career Pivots, and Learning to Love EmberAfter diving into Robbie’s backstory in episode 017, today we’re panning the camera to Chuck. If you’ve ever wondered how he ended up at Ship Shape and where Chuck first discovered the world of the web, today’s episode explores his digital origin story. Like ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 30, 202117: Robbie's Origin Story: Learning to Code, Learning to Hire, and Taking the Entrepreneurial LeapIf you’ve ever wondered where Ship Shape got its shape and how Robbie became Ember’s number one fan, this episode is for you. Robbie and Chuck revisit the early chapters of Robbie’s career, including the gigs he loved and the corporate structures he hated. Th...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 23, 202116: The Beauty of Remix, Falling for Tailwind, and Why NFTs Are a Scam with Kent C. DoddsKent Dodds spends much of his professional life helping emerging developers learn. Earlier this year, as he began refreshing a stack of educational resources, Kent realized that simply switching to Remix eliminated most of the problems he was teaching his stud...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 16, 202115: Next.js 12, React vs. Svelte, and the Future of Frameworks with Wes BosBetween constantly changing frameworks, updates, and languages, web dev life is anything but stagnant. Shiny object syndrome is a real thing, and it's easy to feel like there's too much to keep up with. Wes Bos has his own point of view on the shifting landsc...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 9, 202114: Ember vs. React, Jamstack, and Holes in the Hiring Process with Chris MansonThey say if it's not broken, don't fix it. But if it is broken...keep iterating? While not everyone may agree on how to solve the technical headaches that come with one language or another, developer and Empress Creator Chris Manson has a few ideas. As more a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Dec 2, 202113: RedwoodJS, Developer Experience, and Developing for Scale with Tom Preston-WernerEvery developer straddles the fine line between creating a unique space and reinventing the wheel. Tom Preston-Werner has lived between those two lines for much of his career, most recently while developing an app framework for startups, RedwoodJS.  Tom has a...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Oct 14, 202112: Boss Hog: Magellan's Atlantic, Recaptcha, GraphQL, NFTs, CryptoChuck is in Middleburg, in person, for this episode, where we celebrate his Ship Shape anniversary with the WhistlePig Boss Hog: Magellan's Atlantic. We discuss preventing bots from submitting forms with recaptcha, caching with GraphQL and Redis, NFTs, crypto,...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Sep 9, 202111: Four Roses, Elixir, Flutter, and Whatnot w/ Sundi MyintIn this episode, we try some Four Roses, and chat with Sundi about Elixir, Flutter, cooking and various whatnot.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 26, 202110: Hughes Belle of Bedford, Ember and Whatnot w/ Robert Jackson (rwjblue)In this episode of our Whiskey Web and Whatnot podcast, we are joined by our special guest, Robert Jackson, from the Ember Core Team. We sampled the Hughes Belle of Bedford Rye whiskey, discussed how Robert got into Ember, the pros and cons of Ember vs other f...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes May 20, 20219: Uncle Nearest 1856, JSON:API vs GraphQL, Traveling, Mexico, and MiddleburgIn this episode we try the Uncle Nearest 1856 100 proof premium whiskey, discuss the pros and cons of JSON:API vs GraphQL, and give updates on our lives post-vaccination, the new office space in Middleburg, and the latest news in the Ship Shape world.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 18, 20218: Old Elk, NFTs, Crypto, Tech TangentsThis time we accidentally try two different Old Elk whiskeys, talk about NFTs, crypto, and go on various tech tangents.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Apr 2, 20217: Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, EmberConf, Next.js, Porsche vs MustangThis week we try Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit, discuss EmberConf and Next.js and talk about Porsches vs Mustangs.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 19, 20216: Basil Hayden's Dark Rye, DevOps, Arcades and WhatnotIn this episode we try Basil Hayden's Dark Rye, discuss DevOps and Kubernetes, Arcades and Whatnot.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 10, 20215: Kamiki Whisky, Ember/Glimmer updates and whatnot w/ Chris Garrett (pzuraq)In this episode we try a Japanese whisky from Kamiki Whisky and chat with Chris Garrett (pzuraq) from the Ember Core Team about new things coming in the Ember/Glimmer world.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Mar 3, 20214: Hudson Short Stack, Front End Frameworks, ItaliaIn this episode we try Hudson Whiskey's Short Stack, discuss JavaScript frameworks, and explore Chuck's time in Italy.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 27, 20213: Rabbit Hole Dareringer, Serverless, CryptocurrencyIn our third episode we try the Rabbit Hole Dareringer bourbon in our new Norlan whiskey glasses, discuss the Serverless Application Framework, learn a bit about Chuck's previous life as a blackjack dealer, and talk about the craziness around GameStop stock an...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 13, 20212: Peerless Rye, Monorepos, Super Bowl LVIn the second episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie Wagner and Charles W. Carpenter III try a Kentucky straight rye whiskey from Peerless Distilling. They discuss the pros and cons of monorepos, and talk about their favorite and least favorite Super Bowl ...Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Feb 8, 20211: Hello WorldOn our first episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot we have Sagamore Spirits Rye as our whiskey, discuss Travis CI's latest problems and how GitHub Actions has filled the space, as well as talk about Nintendo / PC games we've been interested in recently.Play Episode(press to play) Show notes Hosted By RobbieTheWagner Charles William Carpenter III Adam Argyle About Collections Contact Store Become a sponsorenen1773579644https://whiskeywebandwhatnot.fm

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