Scaling New Heights: Jeff Cross Discusses NX, Monorepos, and the Future of Development
Join us in this insightful episode of The Weekly Dev's Brew as we sit down with Jeff Cross, co-founder of NX, to explore the evolution of monorepos and their impact on modern web development. Jeff shares his journey from working on the Angular team to launching his own successful ventures, offering a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the tech industry. Discover how NX is transforming enterprise development with JavaScript frameworks and what the future holds for open source and AI in software engineering. Don't miss this engaging conversation filled with expert insights and practical advice for developers and entrepreneurs alike.Our Fantastic GuestJeff Cross - Co-founder and CEO of Nx.X (Twitter)LinkedInThank you very much for listening! We are also pretty much on all social media platforms, so make sure to like and subscribe!Homepage - https://www.weeklybrew.dev/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/weeklybrew.devInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeklydevsbrew/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklybrew.devYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklydevsbrewLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/the-weekly-dev-s-brew
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Parenting Wisdom in Engineering Leadership: Skills from Raising Kids to Leading Developers
In this episode of The Weekly Dev's Brew, Jan sits down with Maya Shavin, Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce and mother of four, to explore an unconventional truth: parenting might be the best management training you never knew you needed. From navigating tantrums (both toddler and teammate) to mastering the art of patience in code reviews, Maya reveals how raising four kids transformed her approach to leading engineering teams. We dive deep into her journey from startup culture at Cloudinary to the corporate giants of Microsoft and Salesforce, uncovering why being "senior" means something completely different at each scale. Plus, Maya shares her bold prediction about which developer roles AI will replace first (spoiler: it's not what you think). Whether you're a parent juggling career growth, a team lead struggling with mentorship, or simply curious about work-life balance in tech, this episode delivers practical wisdom from someone who's mastered both domains.☕ Grab your brew and discover why some of the most valuable leadership skills might come from outside the office.Our Fantastic GuestMaya Shavin Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce, passionate about frontend development, Vue author, and mom of 4WebsiteX (Twitter)Thank you very much for listening! We are also pretty much on all social media platforms, so make sure to like and subscribe!Homepage - https://www.weeklybrew.dev/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/weeklybrew.devInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeklydevsbrew/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklybrew.devYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklydevsbrewLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/the-weekly-dev-s-brew
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Why JavaScript is Broken: How Effect and TypeScript Fixes It (w/ Michael Arnaldi)
In this episode of The Weekly Dev's Brew, Jan sits down with Michael Arnaldi, founder of Effect TS, to tackle a controversial truth: JavaScript's async model is fundamentally broken. From promises that lie about their errors to the nightmare of production-grade error handling, we delve into why traditional JavaScript tools in the realm of web development set us up for failure. Discover how Effect TS, built on TypeScript principles, offers a radically different approach for developers seeking to strengthen their web development skills. Whether you're drowning in try-catch blocks, struggling with graceful shutdowns, or wondering how to build truly reliable systems in JavaScript, this episode delivers hard truths and practical solutions tailored for developers using JavaScript and TypeScript. ☕ Grab your brew and learn why some of the biggest companies are betting their backends on a TypeScript-first future.Our Fantastic Guest Michael Arnaldi (Author of Effect)X formerly Twitter Links and Resources Effect TS Website Effectful Technologies "Simple Made Easy" by Rich HickeyJohn De Goes Effect TalkThank you very much for listening! We are also pretty much on all social media platforms, so make sure to like and subscribe!Homepage - https://www.weeklybrew.dev/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/weeklybrew.devInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeklydevsbrew/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklybrew.devYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklydevsbrewLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/the-weekly-dev-s-brew
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Fast Sites Start with Fonts: A Deep Dive with Daniel Roe
In this episode of The Weekly Dev’s Brew, Jan sits down with Daniel Roe to dive deep into a topic devs often overlook: web fonts. From performance pitfalls to implementation strategies, Daniel breaks down why your font choices might be slowing down your site—and what you can do about it. Whether you’ve been blindly copy-pasting Google Fonts or wondering how to ship faster, cleaner web experiences, this episode delivers practical insights with zero fluff.☕ Pull up a brew and learn how to stop letting fonts wreck your performance budget.Our Fantastic GuestDanie RoeDaniel leads the Nuxt core team. Previously, he was CTO of a SaaS startup and founder of a creative agency focusing on clarity of vision and message.His open-source work has a focus in the Vue.js and Nuxt ecosystems. He's a keynote speaker at conferences and involved in consultancy with companies around the world, particularly around JAMstack, serverless and software architecture.Bluesky GitHub LinkedIn Chapters00:00 - Into00:36 - performance impact of fonts03:03 - Font Optimization04:37 - What is font subsetting?06:54 - How to handle font licenses?11:05 - How to prevent layout shifts?17:07 - How to learn about fonts?20:01 - What are Variable Fonts?22:55 - Accessibility of Fonts26:38 - System vs Custom Fonts30:46 - About Font Providers33:15 - How to know which font is applied?35:48 - Local vs remote fonts36:41 - Dynamical changing fonts?38:17 - Fonts and i18n40:45 - On Ligatures42:36 - OutroLinks and ResourcesStoyan's BlogProduction support for this video was kindly provided by WebStorm. Thanks for helping bring this idea to life!Thank you very much for listening! We are also pretty much on all social media platforms, so make sure to like and subscribe!Homepage - https://www.weeklybrew.dev/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/weeklybrew.devInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeklydevsbrew/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklybrew.devYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklydevsbrewLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/the-weekly-dev-s-brew
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From Nuxt to Nitro: How One Engine Is Powering the Modern Web (w/ Alexander Lichter)
In this episode of The Weekly Dev’s Brew, we dive into the current state of web development with Alexander Lichter, a core member of Nuxt and DevRel at Void Zero. Join us as we discuss Nitro, the innovative server engine powering Nuxt and its growing influence on frameworks like SolidStart and Analog. Discover how Nitro is transforming fullstack JavaScript development, allowing for leaner and more adaptable backends. Our conversation also touches on Vite, modern server patterns, and the realities of working in open source and developer relations today. Gain valuable insights and behind-the-scenes stories from an expert shaping the tools we rely on in the modern web ecosystem. Whether you’re passionate about Nuxt, fullstack development, or just eager to know what’s next for server-side development experience (DX), this episode is packed with information worth exploring.Our Fantastic GuestAlexander LichterAlex is a Developer Relations Engineer at VoidZero, a Nuxt.js Team member, Web Engineering Consultant, and open-source enthusiast. He creates tech-focused video content, co-hosts the DejaVue Podcast, speaks at conferences, and leads workshops to empower developers and advance the web ecosystem.Bluesky Youtube LinkedIn GitHub x (formerly twitter) twitch Chapters00:00 - Intro00:14 - The origin of Nitro03:56 - How to use Nitro?06:39 - Nitro hidden Gems07:56 - Nitro under the hood10:17 - runtime agnostic - a myth?12:38 - Nitro Project Structure14:58 - Nitro 3 and Nuxt 4?16:58 - What's coming with Nitro 319:36 - Nitro and Vinxi?22:24 - What's the Vite Environment API?26:36 - Vite's out-of-the-box experience29:05 - Cargo for JavaScript?31:01 - Void 0, Rome & Biome?32:37 - Void 0 and standards?33:58 - OXC's part in Void 0 vision?35:15 - How do developer benefit?35:55 - Void 0 on formatting37:46 - Oxlint and ESLint40:44 - type checking vs type stripping42:30 - On Rolldown44:38 - Complexity of Compatibility47:08 - OutroLinks and ResourcesPodcast with Daniel Podcast with Patak Interview with Evan You Production support for this video was kindly provided by WebStorm. Thanks for helping bring this idea to life!Thank you very much for listening! We are also pretty much on all social media platforms, so make sure to like and subscribe!Homepage - https://www.weeklybrew.dev/ BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/weeklybrew.devInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeklydevsbrew/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklybrew.devYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklydevsbrewLinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/the-weekly-dev-s-brew
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