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.

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Alexander Lichter
Alex 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.

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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - The origin of Nitro
03:56 - How to use Nitro?
06:39 - Nitro hidden Gems
07:56 - Nitro under the hood
10:17 - runtime agnostic - a myth?
12:38 - Nitro Project Structure
14:58 - Nitro 3 and Nuxt 4?
16:58 - What's coming with Nitro 3
19:36 - Nitro and Vinxi?
22:24 - What's the Vite Environment API?
26:36 - Vite's out-of-the-box experience
29:05 - 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 formatting
37:46 - Oxlint and ESLint
40:44 - type checking vs type stripping
42:30 - On Rolldown
44:38 - Complexity of Compatibility
47:08 - Outro

Links and Resources
Podcast with Daniel
Podcast with Patak
Interview with Evan You

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In this episode, join Jan-Niklas Wortmann and Ryan Carniato, creator of SolidJS and CEO of Signals, as they explore how signals are revolutionizing web development and reshaping JavaScript frameworks. Discover the ways SolidJS is competing with React through more than just superior performance, as well as the innovative features of Signals 2.0 and their potential impact on async JavaScript patterns and the broader framework landscape once again. Ryan shares insights from his career and open-source journey, discusses the evolution of async JavaScript patterns, and provides practical advice for developers navigating the fast-paced landscape of frontend technology. Whether you're a seasoned React developer expanding your toolkit or a tech enthusiast curious about the latest trends in web development, this conversation provides essential insights into the past, present, and future of JavaScript frameworks.

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Ryan Carniato
Ryan Carniato is the "CEO of Signals", JavaScript performance enthusiast and fine-grained reactivity superfan. He is the creator of the JavaScript framework SolidJS, and a Staff Engineer at Sentry, where he works on multiple open source projects to develop a better web.

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00:00 - Introduction to the Discussion
02:00 - The Impact of Signals and SolidJS
04:19 - Performance and React's Approach
07:06 - The Shift in Frameworks and Performance
29:09 - The Role of Open Source in Development
37:13 - Balancing Work and Personal Life
46:13 - Future Developments in Signals
95:05 - Conclusion and Reflections

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Signals 2.0 Stream

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In this episode, we dive into the impact of AI on web development with Rachel Lee-Nabors. Discover how AI is transforming user experience and the future landscape of software careers. We discuss the concept of 'enshittification' of platforms, the rise of personal agents, and revolutionary technologies like MCP. With AI changing coding practices and the significance of documentation for training large language models (LLMs), this conversation emphasizes adaptability in tech. Join us to learn about the evolution of programming languages and the future of the internet shaped by personal algorithms and feeds.

Our Fantastic Guest
Rachel-Lee Nabors
Rachel-Lee Nabors spent the better part of their career on web standards and opensource and has spearheaded developer education at FAANG and startups, on the React Team, and W3C. Now they work to usher in the Agentic Web, building AgentQL and teaching a new generation of builders that “it's not magic; it's just math.” You can find them drinking tea in London or shadowboxing in Palo Alto.

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0:00 AI's Impact on Development

3:12 The Future of Browsers

5:11 The Enshittification of Platforms

10:46 The Rise of Personal Agents

14:15 Automating Interactions with the Web

18:29 The Changing Landscape of Software Careers

20:50 User Experience and Web Structure

23:08 The New SEO: MCP and LLMs

27:38 The Future of Programming Languages

30:23 Embracing New Systems

36:53 The Potential of AI in Our Lives

39:14 The AI Hype Train

45:49 A Return to Web Roots

48:05 Closing Thoughts on the Future

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Rachel-Lee’s Newsletter
Deep Learning Book

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