Potluck - Selling Themes × Which Browser Should Devs Use? × Where Do You Keep 2FA Codes? × Remix vs Svelte Kit × Getting Unstuck from Tutorial Hell

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Feb 16, 2022

The hosts dive into selling HTML and CSS themes, exploring the pros and cons of templates. They debate which browser—Chrome or Firefox Dev—is best for web developers. Strategies for securely storing 2FA recovery codes are also discussed. The conversation shifts to the competition between Remix and Svelte Kit. Plus, they tackle the common struggle of tutorial hell, offering practical tips to break free. Expect engaging anecdotes sprinkled throughout, making for a lively and informative discussion!

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Multiple Browser Usage

Use multiple browsers as a web developer to understand different user experiences.
Wes Boss uses Chrome Canary, Firefox Dev, Edge, Edge Dev, Safari, and Safari Technical Preview.

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TypeScript Types and Database Models

TypeScript types are similar to defining database models, describing data structure.
They are less full-featured than database ORMs, lacking validation features of tools like Mongoose.

ADVICE

2FA Recovery Code Storage

Store 2FA recovery codes securely, requiring two steps for access.
Avoid single points of failure like storing codes with passwords or in easily accessible locations.

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  Show Notes 
00:11 Welcome

02:10 Can you explain import.meta?

07:20 What are your thoughts on publishing and selling HTML & CSS/SASS templates/themes?

12:00 When is it best to use a semantic menu vs a nav?

16:14 Sponsor: Sentry.io

17:36 As a newbie in web dev., which browser do you recommend, Chrome or Firefox Dev. Edition?

20:25 Are TypeScript types are like creating models in Mongoose?

26:16 If you use 2FA, where do you store your recovery codes?
1Password

29:32 Do you know a programming language which similar syntax to js and without the need of a runtime-framework?
 Syntax 429 - Cloudflare Workers

32:54 I am not feeling the hype for Remix. I would rather put my energy into SvelteKit.
Remix
Svelte Kit

36:41 Sponsor: Sanity

38:09 Do you guys have any advice on getting unstuck from tutorial hell and at what point do you think someone is ready to apply for junior web dev jobs?

41:36 Do you feel frameworks like Next.js, Remix, etc. abstract too much the complexity that it takes to build full-stack web apps?

44:19 How do you keep up on new technologies?
Swyx
Scott’s Newsletter
Intent to Ship

54:04 Sponsor: Freshbooks

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