Listen "Crossover: Declaring War Against the Frontend"
Episode Synopsis
Sam joins Lane Wagner in a crossover episode with the Backend Banter podcast. They talk about abstractions in frontend and backend frameworks, what JavaScript is doing differently from other languages and frameworks, why the frontend should drive the backend even if you're building in a server-side framework, and what's so special about React Server Components.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:12 - When abstractions leak6:37 - Recap of Sam's BigSky talk10:51 - What is JavaScript doing differently?19:10 - Why frontend frameworks should have more backend features24:04 - Strong opinions on a library level30:29 - Shipping more standardized interfaces37:06 - The frontend should be driving everything in the backend39:12 - Your types should flow from the database to the frontend, but not your product decisions46:53 - React Server ComponentsLink:Backend Banter
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