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May 29, 2025 1 hr 14 min

Ronan Berder: Basecoat UI (ShadCN without React)

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I talk to Ronan Berder, the creator of Basecoat UI, a tailwind-based version of ShadCN for non-React projects. Built specifically for use with server-rendered templates, htmx, vanilla js, alpine, and other hypermedia-based solutions. Basecoat UI: https://basecoatui.com/ Basecoat Repo: https://github.com/hunvreus/basecoat Ronan on X: https://x.com/hunvreus I ask him how he built it, why he built, and what he has in store for it. Chapters (from AI) 00:00 Introduction to Basecoat UI 06:51 The Journey of Building Basecoat UI 11:09 Understanding Theming and Customization 18:57 Complexity in UI Libraries 24:01 Design Principles and Aesthetics 30:06 Future of Basecoat UI and Community Engagement 38:24 Navigating Browser Compatibility Challenges 41:49 The Evolution of Web Technologies 45:25 Performance Optimization in Web Development 51:14 The Aesthetic Appeal of Modern Web Applications 54:29 Generative UI and the Future of Development 01:01:21 Simplifying Complexity in Web Development 01:11:42 Open Source Contributions and Community Engagement

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