Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Our Stacks Explained
Mar 23, 2022
The hosts dive into their evolving tech stack for selling online courses, detailing their API architecture, including Node API with SvelteKit. They discuss transitioning from traditional hosting solutions to MUX for video management, enhancing user experience through customizable features. Insights on headless CMS advantages and optimizing customer dashboards reveal how they track user interactions effectively. Personal anecdotes about payment processing and ergonomic tools add a relatable touch, blending technical depth with entertaining storytelling.
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Mongoose as ORM
- Both Wes and Scott use Mongoose for their database ORM, despite not loving it.
- They find it adequate for their needs and not a significant barrier to their operations.
Server-Side Rendering for Dashboards
- Scott's customer dashboard uses server-side rendering in SvelteKit for speed and dynamic data handling.
- Static rendering isn't suitable for personalized user information like course progress.
React Viewing Experience
- Wes's viewing experience uses React with custom components for video playback, progress tracking, and notes.
- He uses a Gatsby plugin for VS Code theme styling, even though it's not a Gatsby site.