Best Pattern Libraries Podcasts (2024)

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The Product Shipping Forecast #2: Fifty Shades of Subtly Different Greys 49:26

1h ago49:26

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In an ideal world, QA should be a simple step to check the quality and functionality of what a team is about to ship. Yet, all too often, it’s a grab bag of compromises, disappointments, and UX polish tickets that will be left to linger in developer backlogs like unwanted house guests. How did it get this way, and how can you make QA a little less …

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How do you prove the value of design systems? 28:40

2h ago28:40

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We tackle the fundamental question: “How do you prove the value of design systems?” What kind of metrics work? Why does the math seem so fuzzy? Are there any valid measurements? Based on our experiences and what we’ve seen with other teams, we share our thoughts and hot takes when it comes to advocating and validating your design system efforts.…

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Beyond the Button #9: Where does user research fit into design systems? 43:27

5h ago43:27

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As designers, we aim to be user-centered, but figuring out where to incorporate user research can be tricky. How do we add user research when there’s a demand for components ASAP? Is it weird to ask users how they would use a button? Join us as we explore how user research fits in with the evolution of your design system. We cover approaches for in…

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Yes Meditation

16h ago

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Led by Jivana Heyman In this meditation, we’ll practice mindfulness and acceptance of our thoughts. Our mind is often hard to turn off. So rather than trying to stop your thoughts, this practice guides you to notice and even celebrate them with the word ‘yes.’ In doing so, we cultivate greater awareness of our thoughts, without judgment, and anchor…

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Community Connection

15d ago

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Led by RJ Lisander This meditation uses visualization to cultivate feelings of connection. Often after brain injury we can feel disconnected - from ourselves and the people around us. This is normal because so much can change. Through this practice we’ll focus on imaging the people we love as a way to remind ourselves that we belong and there is a …

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Back to School #5: Design System Governance 1:06:36

13d ago1:06:36

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Does a centralized team provide the most effective design system governance model? Can a single overlord provide cohesion or just become a bottleneck? And can a federated model ever really work? Amy and Geri join the debate team to argue the pros and cons of design system governance.By Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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They downsized the design system team; how do we survive? 25:47

13d ago25:47

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We navigate the challenges and uncertainties that arise when a design system team undergoes downsizing or restructuring. How do the design system team and teams who use the design system cope in this situation? We explore strategies for resilience, collaboration, and innovation in the face of adversity and discover how to thrive amidst organization…

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Design Systems Rodeo #5: Deep Impact 33:01

13d ago33:01

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In this Design Systems Rodeo, Kevin talks to Elyse Holladay about how design systems make a positive impact and how to measure it.By Kevin Muldoon

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Success in Tech: Language Choices, Career Moves, and Functional Programming - EMx 251 57:49

15d ago57:49

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Mark Sebald is a Senior Software Engineer. They explore the fascinating career journeys and diverse experiences of our panel and guest. They also advocate for practical language choices driven by business needs and discuss the challenges of hiring for niche languages and the impact of personal biases in programming. Mark shares his transition from …

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Drum Beat Construction - Part 2 18:54

21d ago18:54

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Eddie Bazil gives us more pointers on constructing beats, incorporating useful tools such as Drum Replacement Software and pre-constructed Loops, then adding enhancements using timing, pitch and other processing tips. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Drum Replacement Software 01:41 - Example 1: Using Hit'n'Mix RipX DAW 05:41 - Example 2: Makin…

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Back to School #4: Naming in Design Systems 58:53

22d ago58:53

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There is already a name for most things on the web. So why do design systems put so much time and effort into naming things? Why is deciding on the name of a component more challenging than naming your child? Geri and Amy give names a roll call.By Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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Embracing Elixir: From Language Understanding to Framework Mastery - EMx 250 1:12:11

29d ago1:12:11

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Nicolas Boisvert is a Software developer. They delve deep into the world of coding, languages, and frameworks. In this episode, they discuss everything from the intricacies of maintaining English translations in Git text to the nuances of learning Elixir and Phoenix in a multicultural setting. Join them as they share insights on the challenges and …

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Beyond the Button #8: How do you even start documenting patterns? 51:09

29d ago51:09

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You’ve created most or all your components, but now people are asking about patterns. In this episode, we break down the initial steps of documenting your patterns, which patterns to document first, and top tips when it comes to pattern documentation.By Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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What’s keeping design systems people up at night? 33:21

29d ago33:21

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In this episode, we answer some interesting design system questions from the Internet. With Luke away, Dave, our Developer Advocate, will joins Michelle. Sharing insights from a developer and designer perspective, respectively. Will Dave and Michelle see eye to eye or will we agree to disagree?By zeroheight

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Should Figma be the source of truth? 27:17

2M ago27:17

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Figma is currently dominating the design landscape and with good reason. They’ve taken what we’ve done with product and UX design and allowed us to do so much more than we used to be able to. With the release and continued improvement of Dev Mode, they’re hoovering up more use cases and raising the question: are we happy with a design tool being th…

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Beyond the Button #7: How do we collaborate around a design system? 53:14

2M ago53:14

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This time, we’re tackling how to collaborate on a design system. We’ll talk about the tools you should be using, who should be doing what, and how you can create a review and governance process that ensures your design system site is accurate and consistent.By Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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The Product Shipping Forecast #1: Are we ready yet? 43:13

1M ago43:13

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For the first episode of The Product Shipping Forecast, Rosie and Rob dive into the deep end of the product development process to discuss handoff. They discuss the tools and practices that have helped—and hindered—their transition from designing to building. Is there such a thing as too much documentation? Can a single tool solve your handoff woes…

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Design Systems Rodeo #4: True Colours 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Andrew created the APCA color contrast specification that will be introduced in WCAG3. In this interview, we talk about how Andrew became interested in the topic and why APCA compliance is necessary for accessibility.By Kevin Muldoon

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Phoenix Phrenzy with Nathan Long - EMx 249 39:56

1M ago39:56

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In this episode of Elixir Mix the panel interviews Nathan Long about Pheonix Phrenzy. Nathan explains what Pheonix Phrenzy is and what the contest is all about. The panel explains how exciting it is for everyone to see what Live View can really do. With all the submissions open-sourced, the consider what a great resource the submissions are for tho…

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Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic? 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Today we ask, “Is using a pre-built frontend library realistic?” We look into the pros and cons of leveraging frontend libraries such as MUI, Tailwind, or Ant Design for your design system. Are these libraries a shortcut to success, or do they come with hidden complexities and limitations? Tune in as we dissect the practicality, scalability, and lo…

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Realistic Orchestras From Sample Libraries 31:42

2M ago31:42

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An introduction to using sample libraries focusing on the string section. Composer and Producer Sam Boydell talks us through selecting an orchestral sound library, creating a simple string motif and incorporating more realism into the finished piece by using a range of techniques, including articulations, dynamics and panning. Chapters 00:00 - Intr…

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Cyclic Sighing

2M ago

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Led by Tracey Meyers Cyclic sighing - also known as physiological sighing - is a breathing technique that you can use to reduce anxiety and stress. It is a very easy technique and has been shown to be even more powerful than mindfulness meditation to reduce distress. By focusing on two conscious inhalations and then a longer conscious exhalation, c…

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Compassionate Breathing

2M ago

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Led by Tracey Meyers This practice focuses on adding in a gentle focus on taking in love and compassion for ourselves and then extending it out to those who may need support in theirs lives. This practice offers participants a chance to experience the powerful healing effect of self-compassion can help foster a sense of connection with others, joy,…

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4-4-6-2 Breath Practice

2M ago

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Led by Tracey Meyers The 4-4-6-2 practice is a breath-counting exercise that has shown to be useful when you need to calm down quickly when you are scared, panicky, or angry. It involves a slow inhale, a gentle hold or pause at the top of the breath, and even longer exhale followed by a short hold or pause at the bottom of the breath before the nex…

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Awareness of Breath

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Led by Tracey Meyers We all know the simple act of breathing can have a positive effect on us. Mindful breathing teaches core mindfulness by placing our attention on our breath and the sensations of breathing. Mindful breathing can result in a number of proven health benefits such as pain relief, stress, reduction, anxiety reduction, and less negat…

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Coherent Breathing

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Led by Tracey Meyers Coherent breathing is a form of breathing that involves slowing the entire cycle of breath down to about 5 breaths per minute. Our natural tendency is to breathe at a rate of two to three seconds per inhale and exhale. In coherent breathing, the goal is to extend the length of both the inhale and exhale to around 6 seconds. By …

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Real-Time Phoenix, Tenant Data, and User Auth with Steve Bussey - EMx 248 45:38

2M ago45:38

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We talk with Steve Bussey about his book Real-Time Phoenix, his library ecto_tenancy_enforcer, and we delve into user auth. We cover how TDD works for us, approaches to partitioning user data, recent auth developments in the community and much more! Links SalesLoft The Pragmatic Bookshelf GitHub sb8244/ecto_tenancy-enforcer citusdata Citus Communit…

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Design Systems Rodeo #3: Culture Club 30:44

2M ago30:44

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In this episode, Kevin Muldoon and Ben Callahan discuss the influence Design Systems have on the company and design culture.By Kevin Muldoon

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Back to School #3: Design Tokens 1:00:33

2M ago1:00:33

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Amy Hupe and Geri Reid are back in the class to teach you all about design tokens. They break it down, so you leave after acing the pop quiz. There’s a lot of chatter about design tokens. Why do you need tokens? And how do you architect them when there’s so much conflicting advice?By Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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Discussing Deployment - EMx 247 48:45

2M ago48:45

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In this episode of Elixir Mix the panel has a conversation about a few things they have been thinking about. First, they shout out to anyone who would love to chat about config change callbacks. Then they dive into deployment discussing the updates that have happened this year. They share their experiences with the changes and compare the Elixir re…

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Elixir, LiveBook, and NX: Innovations in Machine Learning Training and GPU Integration - EMx 246 51:03

2M ago51:03

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Jonatan Kłosko is an open-source developer. They delve into the world of machine learning, numerical computation, and innovative tools shaking up the landscape. They understand the intricacies of training in machine learning and the challenges of running GPU operations on macOS. They also share their experiments with different tools for their machi…

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Future-proofing your design system 25:30

3M ago25:30

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Design systems should reflect what’s currently in your product, but it’s tempting to future-proof them. After all, getting the system up and running was a lot of work, so what’s the harm in adding a few new things? Future us will thank our past selves, right?By zeroheight

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Design Systems Rodeo #2: Game On 32:46

3M ago32:46

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Learn what makes a design system successful and if you’re on the path to get there with Kevin Muldoon and Matt Fantastic! Matt is the Creative Director and founder of Forever Stoked Creative and owns Elm City Games.By Kevin Muldoon

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How do we get past the MVP state? 27:21

3M ago27:21

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We examine that critical phase in the life of a design system: moving beyond the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Launching an MVP is just the beginning, but what comes next? Michelle and Luke discuss strategies for advocating for more resources, ensuring your work is recognized and adequately resourced, and not just seen as a “free” addition from you…

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Navigating Testing Complexities and Technology Transitions - EMx 245 53:52

3M ago53:52

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Moxley Stratton is the Principal Owner at Moxley Data Inc. and the creator of GroupFlow.app. They delve into the world of software development and technology. They explore the experiences and insights of our speakers as they navigate the complexities of building and testing software. From discussions about the power and flexibility of the filtering…

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Drum Beat Construction - Part 1 15:46

3M ago15:46

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In the first of a two-part series, Eddie Bazil explains how some simple adjustments in your DAW will help you to achieve more bounce in your drum beats, by adding syncopation, swing and dynamism. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - A Quick History Of Beat Production 01:07 - Early Programmable Drum Machines 04:33 - Defining A Good Beat 05:15 - Exa…

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The Power of CLDR with Kip Cole - EMx 244 1:04:34

3M ago1:04:34

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Kip Cole is the creator of the ex_cldr library based on CLDR. They delve deep into the complexities of language preferences and settings related to territory, script, currency, calendar, time zone, date time formats, and number formats. They explore the frustration of dealing with default language settings, the use of the Accept-Language header for…

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Exploring Elixir's Frontier with Anton Mishchuk - EMx 243 1:04:56

3M ago1:04:56

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Anton Mishchuk is a Software Engineer. They dive into a fascinating conversation about software development, frameworks, books on programming languages, and a community event in Berlin. They touch on a wide range of topics, including the transition from Ruby to Elixir, the development and eventual discontinuation of a testing framework, and the pot…

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Back to School #2: Figma UI Kits 57:37

3M ago57:37

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Recess is over! Amy Hupe and Geri Reid are back in the classroom with the next episode of Back to School. This time, they talked about all of Figma UI kits. Are you a real design system without a Figma UI kit? Does it need to be a pixel-perfect copy of your code? What’s the source of truth? More pressingly, can a Figma library BE your design system…

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Design Systems Rodeo #1: Consistently Inconsistent 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Hosted by the incredible Kevin Muldoon, zeroheight brings you Design Systems Rodeo, where Kevin and guests will be tackling problems faced with design systems. This first episode is titled Consistently Inconsistent with guest Daniel Henderson-Ede.By Kevin Muldoon

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Building delight into your design system 28:44

4M ago28:44

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We tackle a question that often gets overlooked in the world of design systems: Is there room for fun and delight? Sure, components are the workhorses of design systems, known for their functionality and consistency, but does that mean they have to be dull? We’ll explore the possibilities of infusing a bit of charm and personality into your design …

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Beyond the Button #6: We’re measuring our design systems impact, right? 44:37

4M ago44:37

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In this episode, we’re talking about something everyone seems to struggle with: measuring the impact of their design system. Should we be measuring how many visitors a design system site has? How often components are used? And, what qualitative measures are worth keeping an eye on?By Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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David Mellor - Mic Polar Patterns Part 2 22:33

4M ago22:33

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A valuable test for recording engineers, David Mellor gives examples of different mic types to emphasise the importance of knowing your mic collection in detail so that you're using the correct one for the recording task at hand. Cardioid, Supercardioid, Figure of 8 and Omnidirectional are compared. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:23 - Testing The…

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Uncovering Elixir Patterns, PromX Libraries, and JavaScript Sandbox Integration - EMx 242 47:30

4M ago47:30

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Alex Koutmos is the Co-Founder at EagleMMS LLC. They explore the upcoming release of a book on Elixir patterns and share their frustrations with the college textbook market. The conversation also delves into using Rust and Zig in Elixir projects, the development of open-source libraries, and the potential impact of a native JSON module on Elixir an…

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Building a Global Design System 26:54

4M ago26:54

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We dive into the ambitious idea proposed by Brad Frost: creating a global design system for everyone to use. Imagine a world where companies don’t reinvent the wheel with every component they create, but instead, contribute to and utilize a shared set of resources. We tackle the big questions: Where do we start in building such a universal system? …

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Back to School #1: AI and documentation 50:20

4M ago50:20

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We’ve teamed up with design systems experts Amy Hupe and Geri Reid to bring you Back to School! In the first episode they talked all about AI and documentation.By Amy Hupe and Geri Reid

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The Pattern Podcast EP. 3 QC 1:01:08

4M ago1:01:08

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Join us as we chat with adrienne maree brown and Autumn Brown about all things Octavia in the most recent episode of the Pattern Podcast.By Octavia E. Butler Legacy Network

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Our design system Valentines 21:32

5M ago21:32

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This special episode is our love letter to the unsung heroes of the design system world. Join us as we shine a spotlight on some incredible individuals in the field who might not be on your radar yet, but definitely should be. We'll share our personal favorites, diving into the work they're doing and where you can find their contributions. Get read…

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Exploring Svelte: Power, Simplicity, and Reactivity with Live View in Elixir - EMx 241 35:34

5M ago35:34

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Wout De Puysseleir is a freelance software developer. They engage in a detailed exploration of the intricate parallels between Svelte and Live View, examining fundamental concepts and practical applications. From the development of the innovative Live Svelte framework to the challenges and rewards of Elixir adoption, they delve into the technical a…

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Beyond the Button #5: How are we supposed to be using design tokens, anyway? 55:25

5M ago55:25

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In this episode, we discuss a hot topic: design tokens. We talk about when a design system should incorporate design tokens and when. We also explore best practices for creating and maintaining your design tokens, including Michelle’s hot topics on design token naming conventions.By Michelle Chin and Nefertiti Dukes

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