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PodRocket

PodRocket covers everything you need to know about frontend web development on a weekly basis. Join our hosts as they interview experienced developers about all the libraries, frameworks, and tech industry issues they deal with every day.

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32:28

Modularizing the monolith with Jimmy Bogard

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2025/09/11

Jimmy Bogard joins Pod Rocket to talk about making monoliths more modular, why boundaries matter, and how to avoid turning systems into distributed monoliths. From refactoring techniques and database migrations at scale to lessons from Stripe and WordPress, he shares practical ways to balance architecture choices. We also explore how tools like Claude and Lambda fit into modern development and what teams should watch for with latency, transactions, and growing complexity. Links Website:

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39:02

Rolldown and VoidZero's vision for the future of...

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2025/09/09

Alexander Lichter joins the podcast to talk about Rolldown, a bundler built in Rust by Void Zero that aims to replace Rollup and ESBuild with faster builds and better enterprise scalability. He dives into the power of OXC and Oxlint, the push toward a unified JavaScript toolchain, and previews what to expect at ViteConf 2024. Links X: https://x.com/TheAlexLichter Website: https://www.lichter.io Mastodon: https://hachyderm.io/@manniL GitHub: https://github.com/manniL YouTube:

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22:55

The useless useCallback: React performance myths...

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2025/09/04

Dominik Dorfmeister unpacks the pitfalls of React’s useCallback and useMemo, revealing how these hooks often introduce more complexity than performance gains. He explores the promise of the React Compiler, the practical power of the “latest ref” pattern, and strategies to boost code readability and maintainability at scale. Learn why overusing useEffect and manual memoization can do more harm than good, and how teams can level up their PR reviews and performance practices using tools like the ESLint

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44:26

Navigating the AI bubble, the 10x AI engineer, and...

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2025/08/28

Is the AI industry an unsustainable bubble built on burning billions in cash? We break down the AI hype cycle, the tough job market for developers, and whether a crash is on the horizon. In this panel discussion with Josh Goldberg, Paige Niedringhaus, Paul Mikulskis, and Noel Minchow, we tackle the biggest questions in tech today. * We debate if AI is just another Web3-style hype cycle * Why the "10x AI engineer" is a myth that ignores the reality of software development * The ethical controversy

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18:33

React beyond the DOM: exploring custom renderers with...

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2025/08/26

Erik Rasmussen, principal product engineer at Attio, joins PodRocket to discuss how React can be used far beyond the web. From custom React renderers for IoT and hardware to a secure plugin architecture using iframes and JSON rendering, Erik dives into platform agnostic rendering, React reconciler, xState, and how Adio empowers developers to build third-party apps with React. A must-listen for anyone curious about React's future outside the DOM. Links Website: https://erikras.com X:

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29:31

Modern React Patterns: Concurrent Rendering & Actions...

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2025/08/21

Aurora Scharff, Senior Consultant at Crayon, joins to break down how modern React development is evolving with features from React 18 and React 19. She explores real-world use cases for useTransition and useOptimistic, highlights improvements in async UI rendering and performance, and shares insights on building responsive interfaces with concurrent rendering patterns. The conversation also touches on server components, Next.js, and tools like Aria Kit and Redwood SDK, all shaping the next era of

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26:03

Poor Sleep, Big Pay Gaps, Culture Shifts: The State...

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2025/08/14

Sacha Greif, creator of the State of Devs 2025 survey, joins PodRocket to share insights on developer life beyond the code. We talk about sleep habits, mental health, job titles, workplace culture, and shifting values across regions. Learn why "engineer" titles often pay more, what developers worldwide think about Elon Musk, and how trends differ by country, gender, and company size. Links Website: https://sachagreif.com X: https://x.com/sachagreif Github: https://github.com/sachag LinkedIn:

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23:41

NuxtLabs joins Vercel with Daniel Roe

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2025/08/07

In this episode of PodRocket, Daniel Roe, lead dev over at NuxtLabs, joins Paul to discuss the big news: NuxtLabs is joining Vercel. They dive into what this partnership means for Nuxt, the independence of the open-source framework, and how products like Nuxt UI Pro, Nuxt Studio, and Nuxt Hub are evolving. Daniel also shares insights on zero-config deployments, maintaining choice for developers, and the philosophy behind keeping Nuxt open and flexible. Links Website: https://roe.dev LinkedIn:

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33:33

Typescript Is SO SLOW...Or Is It? with Mike Hartington

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2025/07/31

TypeScript might feel slow, but is it really? In this episode, Mike Hartington DevRel at Nx joins us fresh off his React Miami talk to unpack what actually causes TypeScript slowdowns in large monorepos, and how techniques like project references, workspaces, and precompiled DTS files can supercharge your dev experience. We also dig into the upcoming Go-based TypeScript compiler and how it could deliver 10x+ performance gains. Links Website: https://mhartington.io X:

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37:15

Building Jarvis: MCP and the future of AI with Kent C...

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2025/07/29

Kent C. Dodds is back with bold ideas and a game-changing vision for the future of AI and web development. In this episode, we dive into the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the power behind Epic AI Pro, and how developers can start building Jarvis-like assistants today. From replacing websites with MCP servers to reimagining voice interfaces and AI security, Kent lays out the roadmap for what's next, and why it matters right now. Don’t miss this fast-paced conversation about the tools and tech

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34:15

How Lingo.dev is reimagining i18n in React with Max...

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2025/07/24

Max Prilutskiy, co-founder and CEO of lingo.dev, about the lingo.dev compiler, a powerful open-source tool that automates multilingual support in React applications. Max dives deep into how the compiler uses ASTs and AI to eliminate the traditional friction of i18n workflows, offers build-time translations, and supports hot module replacement, static builds, and frameworks like Vite, Next.js, and React Router. Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxprilutskiy Website:

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36:54

Goodbye, useState with David Khourshid

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2025/07/22

David Khourshid, founder of Stately.ai, joins us to discuss better ways to manage complex state in React applications. We explore the pitfalls of overusing useState, how discriminated unions and state machines improve app logic, the role of server components, and the growing importance of query strings and persistent state management. He also shares insights on modern third-party libraries, React’s missing "store" primitive, and when developers should rethink their entire approach to state

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33:45

React Router and why file-routing sucks with Brooks...

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2025/07/17

Brooks Lybrand, Developer relations manager for Remix and React Router, joins the pod to discuss the latest developments in React Router v7, its evolving community, and the migration path from Remix. We also explore the router's new open governance model, framework mode, and how server-side rendering and data handling are being reimagined for modern web apps. Links Twitter: https://x.com/brookslybrand LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooks-lybrand Github:

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30:05

Storybook 9 is leveling up UI testing with Michael...

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2025/07/10

In this episode of PodRocket, Michael Shilman, product lead at Storybook, joins us to explore the major updates in Storybook 9. We dive into component testing, browser mode in Vitest, AI workflows, React Server Components, accessibility audits, and Storybook’s growing support for frameworks like Next.js, Svelte, and React Native. Michael also shares behind-the-scenes insights on Storybook’s evolution from a documentation tool to a full-fledged UI development and testing suite. Links LinkedIn:

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28:37

Prisma Postgres with Nikolas Burk (Repeat)

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2025/07/03

In this repeat episode, Nikolas Burk, DevRel at Prisma, talks about Prisma Postgres, its unikernel architecture, and its seamless integration with cloud infrastructure. Discover how Prisma Postgres is revolutionizing database management with features like cold start elimination, real-time event handling and advanced caching strategies! Links X: https://x.com/nikolasburk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-burk-1bbb7b8a Github: https://github.com/nikolasburk Resources Prisma Postgres®:

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25:07

Node 24 with Rafael Gonzaga

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2025/06/26

Rafael Gonzaga, a Node.js TSC member, joins us to unpack the key features and updates in Node.js 24. We explore major changes like the new permission model, async local storage improvements, V8 engine updates, and the future of built-in HTTP capabilities. Rafael also shares insights on security trends, the evolution of the Node ecosystem, and how developers can get involved. Links Website: https://rafaelgss.dev Github: https://github.com/rafaelgss Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/rafaelgss X:

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30:25

Gemini 2.5 with Logan Kilpatrick

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2025/06/19

Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind talks about the latest developments in the Gemini 2.5 model family, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash, and the newly introduced Flashlight. Logan also offers insight into AI development workflows, model performance, and the future of proactive AI assistants. Links Website: https://logank.ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logankilpatrick X: https://x.com/officiallogank YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoganKilpatrickYT Google AI Studio:

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43:21

10 years of SolidJS with Ryan Carniato

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2025/06/12

Ryan Carniato, creator of SolidJS, joins the podcast to reflect on a decade of developing the framework. We dive into the evolution of frontend tooling, the rise of fine-grained reactivity, and why SolidJS continues to challenge virtual DOM conventions. Ryan also shares insights on open source maintenance, web standards, and the future of UI architecture. Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryansolid X: https://x.com/ryancarniato Dev.to: https://dev.to/ryansolid SolidJS Website:

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21:20

Server functions don't exist with Jack Herrington

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2025/06/05

Jack Herrington, podcaster, software engineer, writer and YouTuber, joins the pod to uncover the truth behind server functions and why they don’t actually exist in the web platform. We dive into the magic behind frameworks like Next.js, TanStack Start, and Remix, breaking down how server functions work, what they simplify, what they hide, and what developers need to know to build smarter, faster, and more secure web apps. Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr Twitter:

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40:06

Relatively new things you should know about HTML with...

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2025/05/29

In this repeat episode, Chris Coyier, co-founder of CodePen, talks about the evolving landscape of HTML heading into 2025. He delves into topics like the slow evolution of HTML compared to CSS and JavaScript, the importance of backwards compatibility, new HTML elements and pseudo-elements, and the potential of declarative shadow DOM for server-side rendering in web components. Links Website: https://chriscoyier.net Codepen: https://codepen.io/chriscoyier Frontend Social:

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