Good morning, Vertica team. Today is April 13, 2025. You're tuned in to the Vertica Frontend update podcast.Episode Summary:In today's episode, we explore cutting-edge tools that are transforming how full-stack TypeScript applications are built, focusing on the combination of tRPC and Next.js 15. We'll also cover the world of web automation and discuss the essentials of CSS specificity, which is crucial for frontend developers.Main Story:How I Built Full-Stack TypeScript Apps Faster with tRPC and Next.js 15The episode's main narrative delves into how tRPC—an advanced TypeScript library—alongside Next.js 15, offers a streamlined approach to building full-stack applications. Key benefits include achieving full type safety across backend and frontend without the need for REST or GraphQL, simplifying code with function-based structures, and using powerful tools like TailwindCSS, Zod, and React Query for a smooth development setup.For more insights, check out the full article: [How I Built Full-Stack TypeScript Apps Faster with tRPC and Next.js 15](https://dev.to/code_2/how-i-built-full-stack-typescript-apps-faster-with-trpc-and-nextjs-15-2oib)Other Key Stories:Selenium vs Puppeteer vs Playwright: Choosing the Right Tool for Web AutomationDevelopers often face the decision of selecting the best web automation tool for testing and performance monitoring. This section contrasts the unique benefits of Selenium, Puppeteer, and Playwright. Considerations such as cross-browser compatibility, performance, and ease-of-use drive the choice, impacting the efficiency of testing environments particularly in e-commerce settings.For more insights, visit: [Choosing the Right Tool for Web Automation](https://dev.to/mechcloud_academy/selenium-vs-puppeteer-vs-playwright-choosing-the-right-tool-for-web-automation-5el)CSS Specificity: The Invisible Hand of StylingUnderstanding CSS specificity is crucial for applying styles accurately. This part of the episode examines how specificity determines which styles take precedence in conflicting situations, ensuring visual consistency. This knowledge is particularly valuable for developers tasked with crafting consistent user experiences, especially on e-commerce platforms.Explore the detailed discussion: [The Invisible Hand of Styling](https://dev.to/sejutaimpian/jika-style-css-kamu-tidak-diterapkan-oleh-browser-maka-besar-kemungkinan-masalah-kamu-di-css-3hp9)That's all for today's update. Thank you for joining us, and stay tuned for more engaging discussions tomorrow.

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