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Build it Better - Advanced Web Development Topics
by This Dot
Build it Better is a podcast that focuses on advanced architecture and web development. In each episode, experts in these fields share their insights and knowledge on the latest technologies, techniques, and trends in the industry. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including exploring various architecture patterns and web development frameworks. Whether you’re a seasoned architect or web developer, or just curious about the latest advances in these fields, Build it Better has something for you. Listen in and learn how to push the boundaries of what’s possible in architecture and web development.
Episodes
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Build IT Better S01E30 - Observables vs. Signals: Debunking the Myths & Exploring the Future with Ben Lesh
In this episode of Build IT Better, we have a roundtable discussion with Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, Adam Barrett, and Jesse Tomchak. They dive straight into an exciting development for web developers and enthusiasts—the integration of Observables into web browsers, with a special focus on Chrome. Join...
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Build IT Better S01E29- Choosing the Right Web Framework: Navigating the Framework Landscape
In this podcast episode, Adam L. Barrett and Jesse Tomchak discuss choosing your tech stack and the relevance of frameworks. Does your tech stack matter? Does it not matter as long as you’re shipping your product? While they acknowledge the importance of delivering a product to users, they also...
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Build IT Better S01E28- Data Access Precision: Jay Phelps on GraphQL and Netflix’s Vision
Welcome back to another episode of Build IT Better! We have the whole group for this one with Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, Adam Barrett, and Jesse Tomchak; joined by Jay Phelps, a software engineer at Netflix. He's a part of the shared client Foundation team at Netflix, a crew that's all about creating...
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Build IT Better S01E27- Dev vs. User: Who Really Calls the Shots?
Hosts Adam L Barrett and Jesse Tomchak sit down with Amelia Graycen from OrthoFi to discuss her role as an architect and her diverse background in front-end development and other technical areas. She highlights the challenges of being an architectural "mercenary," someone who navigates various...
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Build IT Better S01E26- How Junior Developers Can Level Up in the Tech World!
In this episode of Build IT Better Tracy Lee talks with Jesse Tomchak, Adam Barrett, and Ben Lesh about the journey from a junior developer to achieving the coveted role of an architect. With a focus on work-life balance, the panel points out that while dedication and hard work are vital, a…
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S01E25- Unraveling the Mystery Behind React’s Global Fetch Override: Devs Are Divided!
In this episode of the Build IT Better podcast, our hosts discuss two major topics in the React and Next.js ecosystem. Firstly, they delve into the app directory architecture in Next.js and the introduction of React server components. They explore the transition from a client-first to a...
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Seamless User Experiences: Insights from Maggie Johnson-Pint (StanzaSystems) | Build IT Better S01E24
In this episode of Build IT Better, Tracy Lee and Ben Lesh talk with Maggie Johnson-Pint, co-founder of Stanza. Stanza is a game-changer in the software development world, offering innovative solutions to build more reliable software with responsive UIs. Maggie's journey from being a front-end...
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Code Alchemy: Transpilation, Compilation, and Bundling Decoded | Build IT Better S01E23
Transpilation, Compilation, Bundling…? Jesse Tomchak and Adam Barret demystify these technical concepts in the latest episode of Build IT Better. Revealing their significance in modern web development, they trace the evolution from the days of task runners like Grunt and Gulp, which offered basic...
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How to Do Software Architecture Like Netflix with Jay Phelps | Build IT Better S01E22
In this "Build It Better" podcast episode, co-hosts Ben Lesh and Tracy Lee interview Jay Phelps about architectural design and the importance of having a spec document. The podcast discusses the benefits of having a spec document for ensuring best practices and avoiding carrying over bad behavior...
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React: The Story Behind Naming Hooks & the Prepack Project with Dominic Gannaway | Build IT Better S01E21
In this interview on the "Build It Better" podcast, Tracy Lee and her co-hosts Jesse Tomchak and Adam Barrett are joined by Dominic Gannaway from the Svelte core team. Dom is known for his work on the React team. Tracy asks Dom about his role in naming hooks in React. Dom shares that when the…
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Node.js: Uncovering Edge Cases and Solving Challenges with Colin Ihrig | Build IT Better S01E20
In this episode of the "Build It Better" podcast, Ben Lesh and Tracy Lee talk to Colin Ihrig. Colin is a member of the Node.js Technical Steering Committee (TSC) and is a seasoned developer who has worked at companies like Deno, Joyent, Samsung, and currently works at Platformatic. This episode…
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Tales of Web Development Chaos and Lessons Learned | Build IT Better S01E19
In this episode of Build IT Better, co-hosts Tracy, Abby, and Ben sit down with their guest, Laurie, a web developer and former co-founder of NPM. Laurie shares captivating stories of the early days of NPM and the tumultuous experiences they faced. From SSL certificate mishaps to endless loops...
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Object Oriented Programming vs Functional Programming | Build IT Better S01E18
In this episode of the Build IT Better podcast, Ben Lesh, Tracy Lee, Adam Barrett, and Jesse Tomchak delve into the debate between object-oriented programming and functional programming. Are classes really "in" or are they out? We discuss the pros and cons of each approach, and why classes are…
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Exploring React Server Components with Dane Grant | Build IT Better S01E17
In this captivating episode of the Build IT Better podcast Jesse, Adam, and special guest Dane Grant discuss React server components, an innovative technology that's transforming the way we build web applications. Join this trio of experienced developers as they explore the benefits and…
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Advanced RxJS with Ben Lesh | Build IT Better S01E16
In this episode of Build IT Better, Ben Lesh joins the panel to discuss the new observable primitives and patterns that have been added in RxJS v8. They will discuss how these patterns can be reused to simplify your code, and make it more efficient, compare observable patterns to streams, and...
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Building Qwik City with Adam Bradley | Build IT Better S01E15
Join Ben Lesh and Tracy Lee as they interview Adam Bradley, creator of Ionic, Stencil, and now a member of the Qwik team. In this episode, we dive into the complex issues of building a new JavaScript framework. Adam shares the advanced problems they have had to solve rendering and streaming on...
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Let’s Define ”Hydration” with Manu Martinez-Almeida | Build IT Better S01E14
In this episode of Build IT Better, Tracy and Ben talk to Manu Martinez-Almeida from Qwik. They discuss what hydration is and is not, how to design your codebases around hydration, resumability, building applications with Qwik, and much more! Panel Tracy Lee @ladyleet Ben Lesh @BenLesh Manu...
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Trade-offs of Network Protocols | Build IT Better S01E13
In this episode of Build IT Better, our hosts Tracy, Ben, Adam, and Jesse cover the trade-offs of GraphQL, tRPC, and other network protocols. They discuss the lost timeline if PWA's took off instead of Mobile App Stores, what would the web be like today. Eventually we'll all be writing in WASM…
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Use ButterCMS to Improve Performance Bottlenecks ft. Jake Lumetta | Build IT Better S01E12
In this episode of Build IT Better, special guest Jake Lumetta from ButterCMS joins Jesse and Adam. They talk about how Butter has evolved over time, how caching is at the heart of good performance, and the tradeoffs of optimizing reads over writes. They also dive into what makes ButterCMS unique...
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Applying Hexagonal Architecture to Your Software | Build IT Better S01E11
In this episode of Build IT Better, Adam and Jesse discuss Hexagonal Architecture. They define what it is, and cover some tips for applying it to your software. They also talk about layered-architectures, the Onion Architecture, structuring your code, and the merits and trade-offs of doing as...
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Testing (Our Patience) with Dustin Goodman | Build IT Better S01E10
Our very own Dustin Goodman, Engineering Manager at This Dot Labs, joins Jesse Tomchak and Adam L. Barrett to talk about the path from individual contributor to people manager. They reminisce about the Build IT Better multiverse building an e-commerce platform. Then, they tackle testing for the...
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Defining Server-driven UI with Jay Phelps | Build IT Better S01E09
In this episode of Build IT Better, Tracy Lee and Ben Lesh sit down with Jay Phelps, a senior software engineer at Netflix, who works at the forefront of the company's multi-faceted re-architecture with Server Driven UI. Jay provides a useful definition of Server-driven UI, and discusses the...
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Make IT Fast: How Ambitious Product Requirements Impact Decision Making | Build IT Better S01E08
In this episode of Build IT Better, Matt Hargett joins Jesse and Adam to talk about open source contribution from the enterprise, all the way down to individual contributor, level. They discuss improving website performance, and how persistent technical problems are really workplace organization...
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Serverless! What is It Good For? | Build IT Better S01E07
In this episode of Build IT Better, Jesse Tomchak and Adam Barrett dive into the world of Serverless architecture. They discuss the pros and cons of using a Function as a Service (FaaS) category of cloud architecture as the core pattern for building an entire app. They explore the commonly touted...
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Getting Started with XState in Angular & SolidJS | Build IT Better S01E06
Build IT Better is back with Tracy Lee and Ben Lesh, featuring David Khourshid from XState and Stately! David will be sharing the challenges in implementing XState in Angular, and SolidJS and will walk us through what XState is, and how to use it in different libraries. He'll also discuss the...
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What is the ActivityPub Protocol? | Build IT Better S01E05
In this episode of Build IT Better, we're diving into the ActivityPub protocol, the backbone of Mastodon and the Fediverse. Tune in for an informative and entertaining episode that will leave you wanting to build in the Fediverse. Join us as we build IT better, together! Panel Tracy Lee Adam L....
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Talking About The Actor Model | Build IT Better S01E04
Tune in to the latest episode of Build IT Better as Adam L. Barrett, Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Jesse Tomchak discuss the Actor Model, and where the pattern is seen in modern web development. These panelists will delve into the ins and outs of the model, examining its advantages and challenges, and...
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Let’s Talk Event-Driven Architecture | Build IT Better S01E03
Join Ben Lesh, Tracy Lee, Adam Barrett, and Jesse Tomchak on the Build it Better podcast as they take on the topic of Event-Driven Architecture. In this episode, the team is put to the test as they must choose between diving into the technical details of Event-Driven Architecture or giving into...
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What Are Microfrontends? | Build IT Better S01E02
Join Ben Lesh, Tracy Lee, Adam Barrett, and Jesse Tomchak as they return to the Build IT Better podcast to dive into the world of modern web architectures. In this episode, the team tackles the hot topic buzzword, micro-frontends. Panel Ben Lesh Tracy Lee Adam L. Barrett Jesse Tomchak Build IT...
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What Is Software Architecture? | Build IT Better S01E01
Join our hosts as they kick off the show with a discussion on Software Architecture. In this pilot episode, they delve into the definition of software architecture, and the role of the architect in the design and development process. If you're interested in the world of software development and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Build it Better is a podcast that focuses on advanced architecture and web development. In each episode, experts in these fields share their insights and knowledge on the latest technologies, techniques, and trends in the industry. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, including exploring various architecture patterns and web development frameworks. Whether you’re a seasoned architect or web developer, or just curious about the latest advances in these fields, Build it Better has something for you. Listen in and learn how to push the boundaries of what’s possible in architecture and web development.
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