147: With Tom Dale

This week we’re joined by Tom Dale. Tom is a former Apple software engineer who worked on MobileMe and iCloud. He also helped create Ember.js and co-founded Tilde.io with Yehuda Katz. We took a deep dive into Ember.js, Javascript frameworks, and working with open source projects. We talked about (roughly in order): Q & A: 16:24 I’m not so experienced with JavaScript, so I really don’t quite understand the potential benefits from using a JavaScript Front End Framework. Could you describe it with your own words and give some examples for real-world use cases? 25:45 I’m thinking about learning a JavaScript framework. So far I’ve been recommended to look into Angular and Ember. Which one is better? 58:07 How did you get started in open source software? What’s the best advice you have for encouraging others to get started as well, namely designers, writers, etc? Sponsors: 24:28 E4H: Responsive Web Design Summit – Environments for Humans brings together some of the Web’s most notable experts in responsive web design and web performance for an all-new, three-day online conference, the RWD Summit 2015! Bring the experts to your desktop March 10-March 12, 2015 from 9AM to 4PM (CT) Now that the growth of the mobile Web has outpaced the desktop, Web designers and developers are at a crossroads. The race to keep up with every new device dimension and interface could easily dwarf the pain of dealing with browser quirks, but only if we let it! Take a day to discover the newest Responsive Web Design techniques and change the way you build the Web. Use coupon code SHOPTALK for 20% off your ticket! 54:21 lynda.com – The best online learning resource. New courses are posted every single day. Check out some super great courses like: Audio & Music Production Logic Pro X InDesign Typography with Nigel French Writing for the Web with Chris Nodder Selling on the Amazon Marketplace with Peter Kent And so much more! Learn everything you need to know to be a great developer! Get a free 10 day trial now! Show Links: Tom Dale Tom Dale on Twitter Tilde Skylight.io Yehuda Katz Sproutcore Ember Inspecter Extension Vine Bustle Brandon Hays – Tame the Big Ball o’ Mud The Frontside Podcast Why there’s no Rails Inc. – DHH Dan Webb New Relic If you’re enjoying our show, please take a minute to leave us a review in iTunes. We really appreciate it, and thanks to everyone who has already left a review!