Tony Alicea is a Udemy and Pluralsight Instructor. They delve into the crucial topic of understanding and mastering technology, featuring insightful discussions and experiences from our speakers. From the shift in focus from technical problems to effective communication and marketing to the significance of deeply understanding a system rather than …

Shai Reznik is the Founder & CEO at HiRez.io and he is a Qwik Team Member. They dive deep into the world of web development with a focus on the Qwik framework and JavaScript streaming. They explore topics such as predictive buffering, Qwik Insight, automating tasks, optimizing user and developer experiences, and the challenges of large-scale JavaSc…

We’re back this week with an episode of Rob and I talking about various topics within the industry, and perhaps a little info on what’s heading to the incubator this year as well! Don’t miss it! Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/…

Rich Harris joins this week's episode. They dive deep into the world of web application performance, signals, and the capabilities of Svelte 5. Join them as they explore the innovative features of Svelte 5, its compiler capabilities, and its potential impact on application building. From discussing the fastest mainstream framework to drawing parall…

Delve into a thought-provoking discussion with Owen Buckley, a seasoned web developer with 20 years of experience. Owen introduces Greenwood, a project focused on leveraging web standards and simplifying web development. Throughout the episode, They explore Greenwood's evolution, capabilities, and unique approach to application scaffolding and loca…

Kevin Whinnery is the Head of Developer Relations at Deno. They dive deep into the world of Deno, exploring its evolution, functionality, and differences from its predecessor, Node.js. They discuss the challenges Deno has faced in establishing compatibility with the NPM ecosystem, its out-of-the-box TypeScript support, built-in tools, and its use i…

Rob and I are super stoked to talk with our buddy Phil Wolf tonight!! So many things to discuss from Knobtail Geckos, to venomous reptiles. Podcasting and THN - you certainly don’t want to miss this!! Find Phil and THN on IG: https://www.instagram.com/knobtails.i... https://www.instagram.com/herpetocult... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CA…

Rob and I are stoked to be joined by Jared Carmichael this evening! We’re gonna be chatting about Red Tail Green Rats, Bamboo Rats, Reptile Photography and more! Don’t miss it! Find Jared on IG https://www.instagram.com/jaredssnake... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: h…

Shay Davidson is a full-stack web, mobile, and game developer. He is currently leading the front end at Lemonade. The discussion revolves around the use of Supabase as a free database and its comparisons to Firebase for developer experience. They dive into building applications with Next.js and React 18, utilizing React Server Components to interac…

Michael Hablich is the product lead for Chrome DevTools and Puppeteer. They delve into a comprehensive discussion on various features and uses of the network tab for monitoring API calls, performance debugging with cache, simulating network conditions, and visual understanding of page loading. They cover topics such as debugging, PHP, and the histo…

Tonight we’re just hanging with you guys! We're talking about breeding plans, the market, trends in the industry, etc! Thanks to everyone who caught us live on YouTube and Facebook!! Make sure you go over and subscribe and like the RTP pages if you haven't already!! Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on …

Rob and I are joined by Kina Mercado of Exotic Entities! She works with and has bred some awesome species like Southern White Lips, Vietnamese Blue Beauties and more!!! Do not miss this one!! Find Kina on IG https://www.instagram.com/exotic.enti... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!!…

Dan Shappir takes the lead in explaining all of the acronyms and metrics for measuring the performance of your web applications. He leads a discussion through the ins and outs of monitoring performance and then how to improve and check up on how your website is doing.Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Developer Book Club Become a Top 1% Dev with a To…

Rob and I are stoked to be joined by Kori Martin this evening! We’ll be talking Morelia, Tree Monitors, the path to becoming a full time breeder, and more! Do not miss this one! Find Kori on IG: https://www.instagram.com/korimartinr... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: …

Kelvin Omereshone is the lead maintainer of Sales.js. In this episode, they uncover the complexities of the "Boring JavaScript Stack" and its implications for building full-stack web applications. They engage in in-depth discussions on MVC conventions, data modeling, front-end and back-end integration challenges, and the role of frameworks like Rea…

Rob and I are stoked to have Tony from Revision Reptiles on tonight! We’re talkin Morelia, Yellow Anacondas and Elephant Trunks!! This is gonna be one for the books!!! If you like Elephant Trunks - You will REALLY want to check this one out!!!! Check out Tony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/revision_re... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CA…

Harry Roberts is a web performance consultant. They immerse themselves in the critical realm of web performance and JavaScript. The esteemed panel, including the renowned Harry Roberts, delves into the intricate details of site speed measurement and the evolving landscape of web performance metrics. The conversation sheds light on the profound impa…

The reptile industry lost a titan just a few days ago. Rob and I, like many of us, have also lost a friend. This episode, we’re going to be sharing memories and stories about our friend Brian, who will live on in this hobby for generations to come! If you’d like to learn how you can honor Brian’s Legacy, click here: https://thereptarium.com/pages/b…

In this episode, Steve delves into a deep and insightful conversation with Erik Hanchett from Amazon AWS. They explore a wide range of topics, from discussing the possibilities and complexities of using multiple software services for back-end development to unraveling the benefits of using services like AWS Amplify for handling multiple tasks and i…

We’re joined by our good buddy Josh this week! Talkin tegus, monitors, Cyclura, and more! Maybe even about his emus?! It’s always great fun talking with Josh, so don’t miss it!! Check out Josh on IG: https://www.instagram.com/herpetofaun... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Webs…

Conor Bronsdon is the host of the Dev Interrupted Podcast and currently works at LinearB. They dive into the world of generative AI tools in software development, exploring the impact, challenges, and potential benefits they present. They engage in a lively discussion about the use of AI tools like Copilot and the implications for code generation, …

Super stoked to talk with Aiden this week!! From captive bred Dumeril’s Monitors to GTPs, Field Herping and more!!! It’s gonna be a jam packed episode!! Don’t miss it!! Check Aiden out on IG https://www.instagram.com/socalbiawak... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: http…

Sam Selikoff is the founder of Build UI, Inc. They unpack a myriad of discussions surrounding JavaScript and its applications. They delve into topics such as RPC resurgence, React server components, and the challenges and solutions around integrating design and components. A variety of technical concepts, tools, and frameworks, including Tailwind, …

Kicking off the new year with our buddy Yoshi from Modern Reptile Shop!! We’re talkin Blue Tongues, Bredli, and Florida Keeping!! It’s gonna be a blast!! Check Yoshi out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/modernrepti... Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES **USE CODE - REPTILETALK and SAVE on your next order!!! ** Website: https://bit.ly/BLK…

Ismail Pelaseyed is the co-founder of Superagent. They delve into the world of AI technology, open-source frameworks, and the practical applications of AI assistants. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the technical and philosophical differences between AI frameworks to the importance of user-facing UI components with the power of AI. …

Today the panel is discussing iterating on open source projects. Aimee and AJ recall a conversation they had in the past on this subject and AJ talks about some of his experience iterating with open source. AJ believes that we have an obligation to capture the value of what you create so that we can reinvest and create more value, though he admits …

AJ, Charles, Dan, and Steve dive deep into all things JavaScript and TypeScript. In this episode, they discuss the pros and cons of arrow functions and the ongoing debate about using semicolons at the end of JavaScript statements. They also explore the use of different types of quotes for strings and the rise in popularity of TypeScript among devel…

Jared Hanson is a software engineer at Okta. In this episode, they delve into the world of authentication strategies, troubleshooting touchscreen frustrations, and exploring the evolution of web application technology. They touch on the challenges of secure authentication, the complexity of JavaScript type checking, and the intersection of security…

It’s been a while guys! Rob and I are excited to be doing another episode. We want to wish you all happy holidays, as well as tell you what you can expect going into 2024 from the Reptile Talk podcast. Don’t miss this episode! Thank you all so much for your continued support over the years! This year prove to be quite a hectic one, so we really app…

Andreas Møller is a software engineer and the creator of Toddle, a platform that lets you build web applications without traditional code. They dive into the world of web development and the exciting rise of no-code and low-code approaches. They discuss the power and complexity of Toddle, its unique visual programming language, and how it enables e…

Bianca and Sumitra from Raygun join the panel to talk about Core Web Vitals and how tools like Raygun can help keep tabs on and monitor your performance stats as you change your web application to get you better results on Google. Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Miro Become a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs Membership Links CrUX and Core Web Vitals…

Gilad Shoham is a developer and open-source leader at Bit. They explore the latest trends and insights in the world of development and technology. The conversation also delves into the complexities of managing and sharing software components, detailing the challenges and potential solutions, and exploring innovative ways to manage components and sh…

SaltyAom is a cosplayer, developer, and creator of ElysiaJS. They deep dive into the complexities of JavaScript and TypeScript, offering insights into backend development, performance optimizations, and the evolving landscape of these programming languages. Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Miro Become a Top 1% Dev with a Top End Devs Membership Lin…

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Patrick Meenan works at Google Chrome. They explore the latest techniques in web performance and optimization. They dive deep into the world of asset compression and delivery optimization. They also explore the challenges and considerations when it comes to bundling, caching, delta updates, and many more! Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Raygun - A…

AJ, Chuck, and Dan join this week's panelist episode. They dive into the resurgence of RPC (Remote Procedure Call) in JavaScript frameworks and the potential benefits and drawbacks of combining front-end and back-end code. They navigate the complexities and possibilities of modern development practices. Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Developer Bo…

Lars-Erik Roald is a software developer at Systor. He shares his insights and experiences in creating ORM and the evolution of the technology. They dive into the world of ORMs, TypeScript, and a variety of programming and personal ventures. From discussions about the challenges and advantages of ORMs and navigating the complexities of TypeScript to…

Josh Goldberg is a full-time open-source developer. He begins by sharing his developer experience and what he is currently working on. He joins the show to talk about "TypeScript, ESLint, and TypeScript ESLint". He dives into what this is all about, how these projects work, how they relate to each other, and much more. Sponsors Chuck's Resume Templ…

Carson Gross returns to the show to talk about htmx 2.0. He begins by explaining what's new with htmx, its interesting features, the services it offers to its users, misconceptions about it, and many more! Moreover, he talks about his book, "Hypermedia Systems," and discusses what it is about. Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Miro Become a Top 1% D…

Vitor Alencar is a technical lead, speaker, and creator. He joins the show to talk about module federation, its benefits, and how it works. Additionally, they dive into an insightful discussion on micro-front ends, the exciting evolution of front-end development, simplifying the adoption of new frameworks, and much more! Sponsors Chuck's Resume Tem…

Noam Rosenthal is a Web platform engineer. They dive into the importance of standards in API behavior for browsers. Noam shares insights on the need for consistency in implementing standards across different programming languages and developers. They also discuss the balancing act between working on standards and collaborating with developers insid…

Maya Shavin is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft. She joins the show to talk about accessibility in component libraries for developers. They talk about choosing component libraries when creating projects, the current state of component libraries, determining good accessibility levels, and many more! Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Raygun - A…

Robbie Wagner and Charles Carpenter from "Whiskey Web and Whatnot" join this week's episode, featuring some exciting updates in the world of web development. CSS enthusiasts will be thrilled to hear about the introduction of container queries and anchor positioning, which offer new possibilities for dynamic and responsive layouts. They also dive in…

Tom Preston-Werner is the Cofounder at Preston-Werner Ventures. They dive into the world of React, Redwood JS, and the evolving landscape of JavaScript development. They discuss the importance of keeping up with the JavaScript world, the benefits of learning SQL, and the challenges of using ORMs. They also explore the upcoming Redwood JS conference…

Barry Pollard is the Web Performance Developer Advocate on Google Chrome. They dive into the world of website performance metrics and the complexities surrounding them. From the confusion around reliability to the impact of front-end optimization, they explore it all. They discuss the importance of Core Web Vitals, the influence of user location an…

In recent weeks Rob and I have both been away being reptile geeks! Rob went up to PA for NE Carpet Fest, and I went down to FL for the Daytona NRBE! Tonight we recap our adventures! Reptile Talk is Sponsored by: BLACK BOX CAGES Website: https://bit.ly/BLKBox IG: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXIG Facebook: https://bit.ly/BLKBOXFB FOLLOW USARK USARK.org IG - @…

Evyatar Alush is a Frontend Engineer at Meta. He joins the show to talk about Vest. It is a declarative validation framework. He begins by explaining Vest, how it works, its features, what it can offer to the users, the future of validations on the web, and many more! Sponsors Chuck's Resume Template Raygun - Application Monitoring For Web & Mobile…

Lane Wagner is the Founder of Boot.Dev. They delve into the world of JavaScript and backend development. They also share their experiences with API gateways and provide insights into both positive and negative implementations. Additionally, they uncover the challenges and benefits of using JavaScript and Node.js as a backend system and explore the …

Julien Klepatch is the CEO and founder of EatTheBlocks. He joins the show to talk about Web3. He begins by sharing his past experiences and how he became a Software Developer. Additionally, he explains the reasons why developers should get into the Web3 world, its advantages, building web applications with Web3, its connection to Blockchain, and ma…

Tonight is going to be one heck of an episode! PART 2 Of our Ron St. Pierre Episode! We have some some real reptile royalty joining us!! Ron St. Pierre, most recently has probably been heard of most for his work with Anolis sp. - but there is so much more to unpack! Join us for what is sure to be an amazing episode!!! Don't miss part one in the pre…