Listen "Ronan Berder: Basecoat UI (ShadCN without React)"
Episode Synopsis
I talk to Ronan Berder, the creator of Basecoat UI, a tailwind-based version of ShadCN for non-React projects.Built specifically for use with server-rendered templates, htmx, vanilla js, alpine, and other hypermedia-based solutions.Basecoat UI: https://basecoatui.com/Basecoat Repo: https://github.com/hunvreus/basecoatRonan on X: https://x.com/hunvreusI ask him how he built it, why he built, and what he has in store for it.Chapters (from AI)00:00 Introduction to Basecoat UI06:51 The Journey of Building Basecoat UI11:09 Understanding Theming and Customization18:57 Complexity in UI Libraries24:01 Design Principles and Aesthetics30:06 Future of Basecoat UI and Community Engagement38:24 Navigating Browser Compatibility Challenges41:49 The Evolution of Web Technologies45:25 Performance Optimization in Web Development51:14 The Aesthetic Appeal of Modern Web Applications54:29 Generative UI and the Future of Development01:01:21 Simplifying Complexity in Web Development01:11:42 Open Source Contributions and Community Engagement
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