A podcast focused on React, programming in general, and the intersection of programming and the rest of the world. Come join us on this journey.
react-admin is a popular SPA React project. We join founder François Zaninotto to discuss react-admin, profitable open source projects as well as software environmental sustainability, and engineering...
And when should you use React in general? Also, what if chatgpt were my boss, would I get a raise? And my thoughts on React component libraries, where they fall short, and if ZagJS or HTML5 Web Components...
What happens if you ignore, intentionally, or unintentionally break the "rules of React"? In this episode I set to find out! We break the rules of: keys, hooks, effects and more! The results surprised me.My...
Programmers have better pay and working conditions than many other professions but that doesn't mean it's all sunshine and rainbows. From having to program exploitative, dangerous technologies to long hours,...
I recently watched the new React.js documentary and it made me realize I made a huge mistake! In this episode I talk about my big mistake, how React's development process is good design, how we need to market...
In part 1 of this 2 part series we covered my struggles and diagnosis with depression and bipolar disorder while going through college and later working in the software industry. In this second part I talk...
This is part 1 of my story dealing with mental illness in the software industry and how it nearly cost me everything.My Book - Foundations of High Performance Reactthereactshow.comSupport the show
We join Jane once again as she tries to learn React on just 3 hours per week. In the last journey with Jane she struggled trying to get React to do what she thought it should do so this time it's back to the...
I dropped out of college to work on my first SaaS app. This is the story of how I did that, how it went, and some of what I learned!LinksPatreonMy Book - Foundations of High Performance...
I spent a lot more time with React Server Components including porting a site to them and deploying! In this episode join me as I describe an in-depth experience with React Server Components and conclude with...
I think using TypeScript actually makes your program worse even when it is supposed to be making your programs better.LinksMy Book - Foundations of High Performance Reactthereactshow.comAfterShow on...
In my first programming job, the CEO of the company was so happy with my coworker and I they flew us in their private jet. This is the story of that job: how much money I made and what I...
Evan Walter joins us to discuss a transition from a career in electrical engineering to React and web development. We also discuss Evan's experience starting out as a contractor and what that was like for...
React Sever Components are going to change so much of how we use and write React programs. In this episode we start to dive into Server Components and my journey using them to build an app.LinksAftershow On...
What's it like to learn React while also working a full-time job? In this episode we join Jane on her journey to learn React while also working full-time. We join her in the triumph of building her first...
What is it like to port a React Native app to React for Web? In this episode we join Thomas on a journey to do just that. Along the way we discuss how testing and useEffect are possibly the worst parts about...
2022 was a big year for React! We round-up the major developments in this recap and take a look at the ground-breaking changes that are laying the foundation for the future of React: server components.Show...
React news Roundup For December 2022: fun with ChatGPT, new SRW release, WASP React app builder DSL release, Multi-factor auth for CI, React Bricks visual CMS, and Flash in 2022!LinksPatreonMy Book -...
Have you ever wondered how React works internally? Or what happens when React “renders”? I did and embarked on a journey to build my own version of React and dive deep into the source code of React itself to...
Is Typescript really that important? Should you use it? Do I use it? Also, I recently got back into Svelte and share my thoughts on the experience and how it compares to React.LinksPatreonMy Book -...
How do you “think in React”? If you can think in React you’ll be able to build React applications quicker, easier, and in a more robust manner. But where does one start? What is the best method for building...
It's time to do a design analysis of cryptocurrencies and the technology they are built upon: blockchains. What are the design characteristics of cryptocurrencies and what problems are they good at solving?...
Are you new to React or even new to programming in general but want to learn React? This is our concise-ish, opinionated guide to learning React. Between JavaScript, React, bundlers, JSX, code editors, npm or...
If you or the previous programmer doesn't document what the code is intended to do it’s bad code and it won’t be maintainable in the long term. High quality, maintainable code must include high quality code...
Are you more often correct than your boss? And what does that matter? Also, we have some fun experimenting with the performance of React compared to vanilla JavaScript and discuss why it does or does not...
Micro-frontends have been gaining in popularity over the last few years. What actually are micro-frontends? Will they make your application better? Should you use them? We’ll do an analysis in this episode...
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We're finally going to dive into Remix and see what it's all about and if you should give it a try!Twitter - The React ShowEdited by: The Podcast EditorRemixSupport the show
Are you the expert on your team and struggle to get things done with a constant barrage of questions lobbed at you? Or are you new and unsure what you should ask others and when? In this episode we try to...
What do you do when you built the wrong feature or product? When your boss or client is upset?LinksReact Native EU ConferenceReact Finland ConferenceReact India ConferenceReact Alicante ConferenceSupport the...
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Nobody likes pages that jump around when loading or feel slow. How can we combat this in a measured fashion to create a smooth, enjoyable UX?NewsZagJS: an exciting new library from the creator's of ChakraUI...
What do you do when your users accidentally or even purposefully abuse your service or app? LinksTwitter - The React ShowZag.jsNext.js 12.2Edited by The Podcast EditorMusic by prazkhanalNews Music by...
Or at least my method to starting and following through!Foundations of High Performance ReactSupport the show
Dan Abramov has an updated Beta React Effects Guide. In this episode we go through and see what the designers of React think about effects and how to correctly use them in React 18 and we take a look at user...
The challenge: forms suck in React today, can we design a better way to work with forms in React?LinksTwitter Owl CreekSource Code From EpisodeSupport the show
Twitter: @TheReactShowFoundations of High Performance React 30% off with code REACTSHOW on LeanpubWhat actually is routing in React? In this episode we look at what React routing is, and how it can be used...
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LinksTwitter - The React ShowTwitter - Thomas HintzYouTubeResourcesReact 18 Release PostReact 18 Upgrade GuideShow NotesMajor New Features Concurrency! Mostly an implementation detail but powers many of the...
Is it possible to build your React app right the first time? Or do you get annoyed with having to re-do things when it turns out we didn’t actually understand what users wanted? Or do you just want to make...
Is React the final answer? Is it possible today to take React’s shortcomings to create something better than React?LinksTwitter Owl CreekTwitter Thomas HintzYouTubeSupport the show
How does the JavaScript that powers your React app actually get run in the browser? How does React take advantage of the browser execution model? In this episode we talk about what actually happens when your...
As new technology emerges in your technical stack, it’s important to not only learn them in theory, but to find practical ways to implement the knowledge you’re learning. You could either spend your time...
Have you ever gotten burned out? Or do you want to learn how to prevent it from happening in the first place? In this two part series, Brian Wetzel, former CTO of Softgiving, discusses his own experiences...
Have you ever gotten burned out? Or do you want to learn how to prevent it from happening in the first place? In this two part series, Brian Wetzel, former CTO of Softgiving, discusses his own experiences...
In any application, not just Javascript based ones, user input is one of the foundational pieces for user interaction with the application, the server, and with others across the web. In order to capture user...
Upcoming in a React release is React Server Components. No, they aren’t just Server-Side Rendering. In fact, they are quite different and quite powerful in their own way. In this episode we learn about React...
In this episode we learn about the primary data structure underlying the React rendering process: React Fibers. With this knowledge we take a look at some of React’s design and how fibers impact...
Stop getting midnight calls because you broke the site on the last deploy: use Cypress for front-end testing! In this episode we talk about how we use the free, open-source testing framework Cypress to save...
Join Chris Keen, of Keen Concepts, in learning about being and becoming a React contractor and how to succeed long term.Chris Keen has been a highly successful React consultant for over 7 years, a web...
A great way to improve the UX of most React applications is to include a query caching layer. In this episode we talk about why it can be be so important and some techniques to implement it well.Owl...
As React Developers, we’ve definitely got the front-end under control, but what about the back-end? One of the core components of a successful application is your Database. What is a Database? How do you...
A lot of us end up wasting a lot of time doing repetitive tasks. But we also worry that learning a new scripting language or keyboard shortcuts will be more work than it’s worth. In this episode we discuss a...
We’re always working with components, but do we know when they mount or unmount or even what that actually means? Do we know how effects play into the lifecycle of a component? On this episode, we’re going to...
You probably know that software licenses exist, but do you know what implications they can have on your business or project? Did you know not paying attention to them can be extremely costly? In this episode...
Want to get a job as a React developer? What’s the best way to go about it? In this episode we discuss different paths to becoming a React developer and which one might be the best for you.LinksCompanion...
Hot takes on React, async programming, and other topics in this special episode of the React Show where we join the hosts, Austin & Thomas, on a QA session.Episode pageShow NotesIntroAnnouncements:...
Refactoring can be dangerous, to your program and to your health. In this episode we discuss techniques to enable safe and healthy refactoring methods.Show NotesStory time(Thomas) I used to have delusions of...
Have you ever wondered why your app is slow sometimes? Or why a specific action takes so long to fully run? Or maybe why it takes so long for your initial render? The React Profiler is a great tool for...
Hosting can get overwhelming fast, because it isn’t just hosting anymore. You want something that is simple, fast, scalable, and reliable but you also want to spend your time coding and not fiddling with...
Usually we are focused on adding new features, fixing bugs, and meeting deadlines, but what if the software we are building was also killing the planet? In this episode we’re going to take a look at the...
Do you find React Router cumbersome or tedious to work with sometimes? Or are you just curious how routing could be done better? In this episode we take a look at how routing is done in NextJS. We discuss...
It can be tempting to take the lazy approach to debugging and just start trying things, but I believe there is a much better way. In this episode we take a look at a method that works well for ensuring your...
How long will that take? It’s the classic question from the boss or the client. How do you answer? Do you get stressed from trying to get things done within your answer? Or do you end up cutting corners? In...
In this episode Austin and I discuss various aspects of React program structure, like component size and files. We also take a look at learning this material in general and how you can learn the best methods...
Do you ever feel like you’re not being heard? Or everyone on the team is just making the code worse? Does everything feel sloppy? Is there a lot of miscommunication? In this episode we’re going to look at why...
How does React actually render your components? When is it going to invoke your component’s render code and when is it not? How intelligent is the fabled React tree diffing algorithm? We’re going to take an...
Ever feel like you aren’t as good as the programmer next to you? Or just curious and want to know how you can get better? And not just a little better, but to become really good at programming? In this...
The User Journey. A system used to define the interaction from acquisition to retention a user has with your web application. Our entire programming paradigm is built around discovering this journey, and then...
Hooks are all the rage in React these days but they actually have a pretty bad API design that leads to bugs and frustration. In this episode we will take a look at the design, discuss what makes it bad, why...
Want to take your programs to the next level in quality and longevity? In this episode we learn about and discuss Domain Specific Languages and how you can use them in your React applications to write less...
There are many React component toolkits you can choose from, but one of the best is Chakra UI. In the words of Chakra UI: if you want to create accessible react apps with speed, choose Chakra UI. Chakra UI is...
Ever gotten a huge mental block when programming and can't figure out how to move forward? Or maybe you planned everything out nicely but it turned in to a big mess? There is a better way to program that...
This is the start of our series on building a new React App! But we’re not starting with just the technical nitty-gritty, we’re going to talk about the whole process of building a React based product,...
As programmers, what is our role in preventing unethical software from being developed? In this episode we discuss why it’s so important for programmers, especially, to formulate an ethical framework. Then we...
What’s the best way to write a React app, or a program in general? Are you trying to get it perfect the first time, following all the best practices? How should you do a code review? Write a comment every...
Just getting started with React? Or maybe you have built React apps for years but want to learn a better way of creating React projects? Next.js is a React based framework designed to improve the developer...
Yes, you are probably using useEffect wrong. useEffect is a powerful tool for hook based React components but it comes with many potential pitfalls and one widely abused feature that can lead to difficult to...
What will it take to drive React and the surrounding JavaScript ecosystem forward in a dramatic way? How much better can we make it in the next 20 years? In this episode we discuss major and fundamental...
In this episode we talk about the upcoming React 18 release. This is a very exciting release, especially from a performance perspective, as it finally brings concurrent and interruptible rendering along with...
Do you have a bottleneck in your React application? If so, we're going to discuss the best ways to find and solve it based on the principles I've outlined in my follow-up book to "Foundations of High...
How do you both write code quickly but also minimize the number of times your weekend will be ruined by nasty bug reports? In this episode we're going to talk about how to write and ship React applications...
Debugging can be extremely frustrating and time consuming, but it doesn't have to be. In this Q & A session we will talk about techniques to more efficiently debug React applications and how to do it without...
Should you use Material UI for your React component library or are there better alternatives? Join us as we discuss React component libraries for our first episode.Support the show