In this special International Whiskey Day episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special guest Rich Harris.

They share a toast with Lagavulin Offerman Edition whiskey and dive into a discussion covering a range of topics from Rich's journey in software development, his work on the Svelte framework, to his thoughts on cheese, fermented foods, and brewing kombucha.

The conversation transitions into deeper tech discussions about TypeScript, the evolution of web development tools, the balance between developer experience and user experience, and the upcoming features in Svelte 5. Rich also shares personal anecdotes from his career in journalism and his passion for cooking and skiing.

The episode concludes with insights into the overabundance of tech conferences and a note on the upcoming Svelte Summit.

Key Takeaways

• [00:00] - Welcome to the International Whiskey Day Special
• [00:48] - Meet Rich Harris: The Man Behind Svelte
• [01:28] - The Great Cheese Debate: To Love or Not to Love
• [02:40] - Brewing Kombucha: A Fermented Adventure
• [03:59] - Whiskey Tasting: The Lagavulin Offerman Edition Experience
• [07:29] - Rating the Whiskey: From Smoky Notes to Leather Hints
• [10:34] - Exploring Smoky Whiskeys and Beyond
• [11:57] - Hot Takes on Tech: TypeScript, Tailwind, and More
• [24:51] - The Evolution of Digital Journalism and Development Tools
• [27:40] - Git Practices and the GraphQL Debate
• [30:29] - The Developer's Dilemma: Tool Selection and User Experience
• [31:17] - The Spicy Segment: A Critical Look at ES Build
• [33:11] - Developer Experience vs. User Experience: A Shift in Priorities
• [34:24] - The Evolution of Svelte: From Speed to Ease of Use
• [40:34] - Introducing Svelte 5: A Ground-Up Rewrite
• [50:03] - Beyond Tech: Dream Jobs and Personal Passions
• [56:54] - The Global Developer Conference Scene
• [59:18] - Final Thoughts and Svelte Promotion

Links

• Rich Harris Twitter
• Svelte

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• Chuck Carpenter

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In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Ben Rometsch, CEO and co-founder of Flagsmith.

The discussion kicks off with a lighthearted conversation about the absence of landscapers at Chuck's house, leading into Ben's unexpected affinity for the New Orleans Saints due to a memorable game at Wembley in London.

Ben shares his journey from running a web agency for 23 years to starting Flagsmith as a side project, which has now become a growing business with 97 percent of its codebase being open-source.

The conversation shifts to a whiskey tasting of Redwood Empire's Lost Monarch, featuring a blend of aged bourbons and whiskey, followed by a discussion on various tech topics including AI in jobs, the value of front-end frameworks, and Git practices.

Later, Ben provides a detailed overview of Flagsmith, emphasizing its open-source nature, the importance of feature flags in development, and how the platform has evolved with contributions from the community, including paying customers. The episode wraps up with personal insights from Ben, including his dream of being an author and his fondness for the video game Parappa the Rapper.

Key Takeaways

• [00:00] - Opening Banter and Landscaper Tales
• [00:55] - Introducing Ben and Flagsmith
• [03:02] - A Deep Dive into Whiskey Tasting
• [10:31] - Hot Takes on AI, Frameworks, and Git Practices
• [25:38] - Exploring Flagsmith: An Open Source Journey
• [32:32] - The Challenges of Staging and Production Environments
• [33:42] - The High Cost of Configuration Differences
• [36:11] - The Evolution of Engineering Practices and Frameworks
• [42:15] - The Business Value of Open Source and Commercial Software
• [53:38] - Personal Passions: From Tech to Writing and Retro Gaming

Links

• Ben Rometsch Twitter
• Ben Rometsch LinkedIn
• Flagsmith
• Flagsmith GitHub

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• Robbie Wagner
• Chuck Carpenter

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In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Dante, the founder of Onboardbase and hi.new. Dante shares insights on building security infrastructure for distributed teams and discusses the common mistakes businesses make by trusting developers with sensitive API keys and database credentials.

The episode also features a whiskey tasting segment where Robbie, Charles, and Dante taste and review Woodford Reserve double oaked whiskey. Additionally, the conversation touches on various topics, including TypeScript preferences, Tailwind CSS, git practices, and potential careers outside of tech. Dante also talks about the challenges of being a solo founder and the current state of raising funds from VCs and angel investors.

The episode wraps up with a casual chat about Manchester United's current performance and Dante's potential career choices if he weren't in tech.

Key Takeaways

• [00:32] - Meet Dante: Security Infrastructure for Distributed Teams
• [02:10] - Diving into Whiskey Tasting: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
• [10:06] - Tech Talk: TypeScript, Tailwind, Git, and VS Code Preferences
• [20:10] - Deep Dive into Onboardbase and Proxy Vault
• [28:08] - Exploring Untapped Niches: Security and Energy
• [29:11] - The Unforeseen Impact of AI on Security
• [30:22] - The Realities of Cybersecurity and Compliance
• [33:07] - Open Source Security Tools: A Game Changer
• [34:56] - The Journey of Starting a Software Company
• [36:56] - The Challenges and Strategies of Fundraising
• [42:13] - Navigating the Complexities of Soccer Fandom
• [49:30] - Career Alternatives: Content Creation and Beyond
• [52:31] - Wrapping Up: Beta Invites and Open Source Contributions

Links

• Dante Lex Twitter
• Dante Lex LinkedIn
• Onboardbase
• hi.new

Connect with our hosts

• Robbie Wagner
• Chuck Carpenter

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