Some thoughts I have on how to build a simpler, faster, world wide web. In this talk, I explore how our modern best practices are making the web worse, and share ideas on how to fix it. https://leanweb.devSome thoughts I have on how to build a simpler, faster, world wide web. In this talk, I explore how our modern best practices are making the web worse, and share ideas on how to fix it. https://leanweb.dev

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In this episode, I talk about why focusing on the developer experience is a straw man that leads to more and more JS bloat and a worse user experience.In this episode, I talk about why focusing on the developer experience is a straw man that leads to more and more JS bloat and a worse user experience.

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In this episode, I talk about what it takes to be a great JavaScript developer.In this episode, I talk about what it takes to be a great JavaScript developer.

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In this episode, I discuss why I still use XHR instead of the Fetch API.In this episode, I discuss why I still use XHR instead of the Fetch API.

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In this episode, I talk about why planning out your JavaScript projects makes it easier to write code, and how I do it.In this episode, I talk about why planning out your JavaScript projects makes it easier to write code, and how I do it.

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A few weeks ago, I shared some reasons why I don't like CSS-in-JS. Today, I'm talking about alternatives to it.A few weeks ago, I shared some reasons why I don’t like CSS-in-JS. Today, I’m talking about alternatives to it.

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In this episode, I talk about CSS-in-JS, why I think its bad for the web, and how to address some of the legitimate problems it's trying to solve.In this episode, I talk about CSS-in-JS, why I think its bad for the web, and how to address some of the legitimate problems it’s trying to solve.

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In this episode, I talk about the struggle to "know everything" as a developer, and the creeping sense that you're a fraud or don't belong that comes along with it.In this episode, I talk about the struggle to “know everything” as a developer, and the creeping sense that you’re a fraud or don’t belong that comes along with it.

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In this episode, I talk about learning how to think in JavaScript. I'll explore the benefits of working on lots of projects, the challenges, and a new program I'm offering to help make it easier. Visit https://vanillajsacademy.com to learn more.In this episode, I talk about learning how to think in JavaScript. I’ll explore the benefits of working on lots of projects, the challenges, and a new program I’m offering to help make it easier. Visit https://vanillajsacademy.com to learn more.

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In this episode, I talk about the phrase, "Just use jQuery," why people use it, and the problems with relying on a library for simple tasks.In this episode, I talk about the phrase, “Just use jQuery,” why people use it, and the problems with relying on a library for simple tasks.

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