JSJ 319: Winamp2-js with Jordan Eldredge

Panel: Charles Max WoodAJ ONealAimee KnightJoe Eames Special Guests: Jordan EldredgeIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panelists discuss Winamp2-js with Jordan Eldredge. Jordan is the creator of Winamp2-js and was inspired to create this media player from the old Winamp media player that he used back in the day. They talk about the importance of limitations, the value of having fun side projects, and pushing the boundaries. They also touch on skin parsing, making Webamp an electron app, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:What is Winamp2-js?The history and future of WinampWACUPWinamp was the first big mp3 player that you could styleWebamp’s features and the technical challenges associated with themWhy JavaScript?Creative solutionsLimitations of browser and creating something that previously existedThe importance of limitationsHadn’t done very much JavaScript prior to this projectOriginally created with jQueryLed him into a career in JavaScriptPushing the boundariesSkin parsing“Bitrot” and making Winamp skins accessible againThe value of side projects, even stupid onesArchitecture docsWhat made you choose React and Redux?Spotiamp (Soptify’s canceled Winamp client)Making Webamp an Electron appWinamp visualizers being ported to the webThe domain name webamp.orgAnd much, much more!Links:Winamp2-jsWebampJavaScriptjQueryArchitecture docsReactReduxjordaneldredge.comJordan’s GitHub@captbaritoneSponsorsKendo UIFreshBooksLoot CratePicks:CharlesJAM XT SpeakerTrelloAJSamson GoMicGreenlock for Web ServersGreenlock for Node.jsAimeeKA Engineering PrinciplesJoe2ality.comWhat if JavaScript wins? Medium postJordanJavaScript GardenRust@winampskinsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/javascript-jabber/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/javascript-jabber--6102064/support.