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Together with the FormKit author Justin Schroeder, Michael and Alex discuss the challenges of building forms on the internet.While it seems like a simple task, forms can be complex and pretty time-consuming. Especially when it is more than a Newsletter or Contact Form.Justin shares his experience building FormKit (multiple times), a form library for Vue.js, and how it can help developers build forms faster and more efficiently. From Accessibility to actually covering edge cases such as form hydration and repopulation!Of course, we couldn't let Justin go without talking about some of his hot takes from Vue in 2024, over to Vapor Mode, and Tailwind.Enjoy the episode!Our GuestJustin SchroederBlueskyWebFormKitChapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(00:23) - Guest Introduction
(01:15) - How did you get started in programming and Vue.js?
(06:02) - Frameworks as resource for learning patterns
(11:21) - The biggest reason to change a framework
(14:12) - Which framework would you choose for a new project?
(16:26) - SolidStart as a fresh start for a framework?
(17:56) - Adapting and managing expectations as a maintainer
(23:14) - Why Forms are hard and how does FormKit came up?
(32:26) - Accessibility for complex forms and components
(44:37) - How does FormKit sustain itself?
(49:13) - Physical to digital Forms with AI
(53:21) - Do you have to utilize AI as a Developer?
(01:03:42) - Justin's Hot Takes 🌶
(01:04:21) - Vue in 2024
(01:06:22) - Vapor Mode
(01:12:34) - Tailwind and headless components
(01:24:42) - Wrapping up
Links and ResourcesFormKitDejaVue #E039 - Migrating a SaaS from Nuxt 2 to Nuxt 3 (with Sumit Kumar)WCAG 2.0KickStart*Inspira UIMotion-VueFramer Motion for VueAddy Osmani - The 70% problem: Hard truths about AI-assisted codingVue SSR BenchmarkYour HostsAlexander LichterBlueskyYouTubeWebsiteMichael ThiessenTwitterYouTubeWebsite---Links marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.
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1:25:48
Our Predictions for Vue and Nuxt in 2025 (with Daniel Roe)
After our recap episode on 2024, it is time to look into 2025 - and share our predictions and even some rather spicy hot takes what developers can expect in 2025. Of course, Michael and Alex once again have the Nuxt team Lead Daniel Roe on the show to get some insights on his takes as well! Find out more about their thoughts on Vue Vapor, Nuxt 4, Conferences, Alien Signals, Vue 4, Nitro and many more topics that will be (most likely) relevant in this year.While the focus is mainly Vue and Nuxt, topics around general Web Development are covered too - from AI to Open Source and the job market in 2025.Enjoy the Episode!Our GuestDaniel RoeBlueskyWebYouTubeTwitchChapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(01:21) - Daniel's Injuries and Accessibility
(03:13) - Fake teeth and other foolery
(04:10) - Biomodding your teeth
(06:25) - Is 2025 the year of Nuxt 4?
(11:49) - React Metaframeworks and the year of Nitro?
(17:28) - Course Announcements
(21:41) - No more Vinxi in 2025?
(26:03) - A prediction from the future
(31:14) - Will 2025 shift Open Source Sustainability...
(32:08) - ...driven by the WordPress incident?
(36:37) - Why hasn't there been a WordPress fork?
(39:10) - More amazing Conferences coming in 2025?
(42:55) - Vue Vapor in 2025
(47:56) - The Year of AI Agents?
(53:10) - Alien Signals Adoption in the JS World
(54:14) - Vue 4 coming in 2025?
(55:17) - A Unified JavaScript Toolchain in 2025?
(56:12) - The Developer Job Market in 2025
(01:00:21) - What are you predictions for 2025?
(01:00:56) - Daniel's info and Alex' last prediction
Links and ResourcesAccessibility ChartState of JS SurveyAlex' Video on State Of JS through the Vue lenseDaniel's upcoming React to Nuxt courseMastering Nuxt (3 at the time of recording)*Alex' upcoming Nitro CourseBadass Courses' Course Builder RepoVinxiNikhil's tweetNIH tendencyXKCD standardsthanks.devOpen Source PledgeMadVuePragVueKazupon's Tweet on Vapor with other FrameworksMeta on Large Concept ModelsYour HostsAlexander LichterBlueskyYouTubeWebsiteMichael ThiessenTwitterYouTubeWebsite---Links marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.
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1:02:23
The Year in ReVue (with Daniel Roe)
Of course, we can't fully start into 2025 with a little ReVue of the past year. And to make sure to catch all the highlights, Alex is joined by Daniel Roe, full-time open source developer and lead of the Nuxt team to go through some notable events of 2024 in the Vue and Nuxt ecosystem.In addition to the shining moments of 2024, don't miss out a deep dive into web fonts, learn why Nuxt 4 isn't out yet if you didn't know already and maybe even get a slight glimpse into 2025 and Nuxt 5.Enjoy the Episode!Our GuestDaniel RoeBlueskyWebYouTubeTwitchChaptersLinks and ResourcesJoin Vue.js Amsterdam 2025* and get 10% off with code DEJAVUENuxt FontsDaniel's Talk at Vue Amsterdam 2024FontainePostCSS Font MagicianAlien SignalsTC39 Polyfill Alien Signals PRVolarVue TSC as part of the language toolssharedPrerenderData VideoUpgrade to Nuxt 4 via compatibilityVersion alreadyNitroSSR Logs in the BrowserNuxt 3.15.2Nuxt BridgeVue MacrosViteElkStackBlitzxkcd 2347: DependencyuseId(Lazy) HydrationdefineModelHydration message improvements on Vue 3.4Reactive props destructurev-bind shorthandNuxt OG ImageUnoCSSVue is the fastest SSR FrameworkInspira UI ComponentsYour HostAlexander LichterBlueSkyYouTubeWebsite---Links marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.
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56:22
Creating Technical Content (with Adam Jahr)
In this episode, Michael talks with Adam Jahr, Founder of Vue Mastery, all about creating technical content - and how this is relevant for you as a developer.Tune in and figure out how Adam founded Vue Mastery, what his biggest learnings from his Coding Bootcamp times were and learn key tips that can set your content apart from others!And as a bonus - learn what creating content, regardless the format, has to do with Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings.Ready? Then wait no furtherEnjoy the Episode!Our GuestAdam JahrVue MasteryAdam on XVueMastery on YouTubeChapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(01:03) - Why creating technical content is key
(02:16) - What is Vue Mastery?
(05:52) - Biggest learnings from Coding Bootcamp times
(09:46) - Getting in touch early with the Vue community
(15:03) - Splitting time between marketing and creating content
(18:40) - Importance of different Creators and learning Formats
(20:07) - How to reach and teach developers
(31:41) - The same framework applied to sales
(33:19) - Applying it to your own stuff
(34:44) - A glimpse down the rabbit hole
(39:22) - Creating an open loop
(43:32) - Music Production and Sourdough
(47:47) - Show them the "Why"
(52:45) - Isolating focus
(58:26) - Magic Move and Animations
(01:03:18) - Where can we follow you Adam?
(01:04:19) - Wrapping up
Links and ResourcesJoin Vue.js Amsterdam 2025* and get 10% off with code DEJAVUEHero's JourneyVue MasteryMichael's Composable Design Course (out now!)DejaVue Episode #020 - Documentation and Migration: From Vue 2 to Vue 3 (with Natalia Tepluhina)Your HostMichael ThiessenTwitterYouTubeWebsite---Links marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.
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1:04:43
The Quadruple Migration (with Rijk van Zanten)
To start the year light and fun, Michael and Alex are joined by Rijk van Zanten, the creator of Directus.Of course we talk about his journey into web development, the Vue.js ecosystem, what Directus is and why he chose Vue over other frameworks for it's extensible frontend.Further, Rijk shares his thoughts on the Vue.js job market and how his "Quadruple Migration", over to the Composition API, Pinia, Vue 3 and Vite, went. As a cherry on top - this all started *very* early in the development cycle of Vue 3!But the fun doesn't and there because Rijk comes with the one or the other hot take on topics like TypeScript and whether our libraries will be worse for JavaScript developers, testing, and many many other scenarios.Enjoy the Episode!Our GuestRijk van ZantenDirectusBlueSkyWebChapters(00:00) - Welcome to DejaVue
(00:47) - How did you got into Web Development and Vue?
(03:10) - Does Vue appeal to a certain kind of people?
(05:35) - The web as the primary platform
(07:47) - What is Directus?
(10:34) - Why Vue.js and not React for Directus?
(18:28) - Jobs for Vue vs. React Developers
(26:33) - Green Flags for Hiring Candidates
(27:19) - Composition API and Pinia from 0.0.1
(39:02) - Breaking changes and Migrating from early versions
(44:28) - Testing when Prototyping - Unit and E2E
(53:11) - The right level of Testing for the project
(55:56) - Mutation Testing
(59:09) - Does TypeScript makes us writing worse JS libraries?
(01:09:09) - Dealing with Legacy and EOL
(01:18:38) - Where can people Follow you?
(01:19:42) - Wrapping up
Links and ResourcesJoin Vue.js Amsterdam 2025* and get 10% off with code DEJAVUEConTejas Podcast with AlexMichael's Clean Components ToolkitMichael's Upcoming Composable Design CourseDaniel Roe's React To Nuxt CourseAlex's Next to Nuxt Migration in less than 1h VideoStryker Mutation Testing FrameworkDejaVue Episode #038 - Self-founding and growing a Nuxt-based SaaS (with Sumit Kumar)Your HostsAlexander LichterTwitterYouTubeWebsiteMichael ThiessenTwitterYouTubeWebsite---Links marked with * are affiliate links. We get a small commission when you register for the service through our link. This helps us to keep the podcast running. We only include affiliate links for services mentioned in the episode or that we use ourselves.
Welcome to DejaVue, the Vue podcast you didn't know you needed until now! Join Michael Thiessen and Alexander Lichter on a thrilling journey through the world of Vue and Nuxt.
Get ready for weekly episodes packed with insights, updates, and deep dives into everything Vue-related. From component libraries to best practices, and beyond, they've got you covered.