Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat

Tech Stacks, Building Apps, and Gaming Nostalgia with David Cramer


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Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, the tech you choose can make a big difference. Sometimes choosing the wrong tech can be frustrating and ruin a great project.

David Cramer, Co-Founder and CTO of Sentry, joins Chuck and Robbie to talk about some well-known frameworks in the tech space. They discuss the challenge of selecting a good tech stack. David sheds light on the considerations behind choosing Vercel for Remix apps and the complexities of integrating Fastify for backend services. David also explains the downsides of GraphQL and why it is only relevant for Facebook. Later, he reflects on his gaming nostalgia, sharing experiences of gaming as a teenager and the struggle to find time for immersive gaming as an adult.

In this episode, David talks to Robbie and Chuck about hot takes on GraphQL, crucial development stack decisions, and some of the challenges with adult gaming.

Key Takeaways

  • [00:42] - Introduction to David Cramer.
  • [01:26] - A whiskey review: High Wire Distilling Co New Southern Revival Jimmy Red Bourbon
  • [10:10] - David talks about the history of Sentry and lessons learned.
  • [14:38] - Tech hot takes.
  • [26:05] - David’s take on work-life balance.
  • [33:36] - Why David built Peated.
  • [42:03] - David talks about his interest in eFoils.
  • [45:07] - Chuck, Robbie, and David discuss gaming.
  • [48:18] - If David wasn’t in tech, what career would he choose?
  • Quotes

    [19:31] - “The maturity I’ve gotten as a developer over the years is to stop caring about silly things.” ~ David Cramer

    [27:42] - “Nothing great in history has ever been done without a lot of effort.” ~ David Cramer

    [34:51] - “One of the best things you can do, if you actually want to get good at something is to have a side project.” ~ David Cramer


    Links

    • David Cramer LinkedIn
    • David Cramer Twitter
    • Sentry
    • Peated
    • High Wire Distilling Co New Southern Revival Jimmy Red Bourbon
    • Starburst
    • Jim Beam
    • Maker’s Mark
    • Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
    • Twitter
    • Django
    • GitHub
    • Microsoft
    • Tailwind CSS
    • Vanilla CSS
    • Remix
    • Next JS
    • Dropbox
    • Facebook
    • National Geographic
    • Rust
    • GraphQL
    • Google
    • Bottle Blue Book
    • Vercel
    • React Miami
    • The Primeagen
    • World of Warcraft
    • Steam
    • Factorio
    • SimCity
    • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    • FIFA 23
    • Walmart
    • Spotify
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