Rich Harris

Rich Harris, creator of Svelte and frontend performance engineer. He discusses fine-grained reactivity, the real costs and payload bloat of React Server Components, SvelteKit’s remote functions and RPC for co‑located data, async-first rendering with await in components, and schema-validated remote calls to keep apps fast and predictable.

Rich Harris, the creator of Svelte and a software engineer at Vercel, shares the fascinating journey of Svelte's development. He dives into the rapid evolution of web frameworks and the unique compiler-based approach that makes Svelte stand out. Rich discusses the complexities of front-end development and the need for unified frameworks to enhance user experience. He also highlights the collaborative spirit of Svelte's community and shares insights on improving asynchronous operations in web applications, making Svelte increasingly appealing to developers.

Rich Harris, creator of Svelte, discusses the decision to remove TypeScript support from the Svelte project and use JS doc annotations instead. They explore the benefits of this approach and touch on the advantages of idiomatic JavaScript. The podcast also delves into the issue of tribalism in programming languages and the negative aspects of Twitter. DHH's critique of TypeScript and the Turbo JavaScript library are also discussed. The hosts mention an upcoming episode on JavaScript security with Ron Paris.

Rich Harris, Tracy Lee, Ben Lesh, and Adam Rackis discuss Svelte, React Server Components, and the future of web development. Topics include benefits of co-locating resources, component-based data fetching, and improving data management. They also explore challenges in transitioning to RSCs and the evolution in Svelte 5 with signals.

Special guest Rich Harris, creator of Svelte framework, discusses web development tools, TypeScript, and the balance between developer and user experience. The conversation also covers his journey in software development, love for cooking, and upcoming features in Svelte 5. The episode ends with insights into tech conferences and the upcoming Svelte Summit.

Rich Harris, creator of Svelte 5, discusses its compiler capabilities, signal-based reactivity, and impact on application building. Topics include React server components, optimizing web app performance, and controversy around embedding SQL in React components.

Rich Harris, creator of Svelte 5, delves into web app performance and compiler capabilities. They discuss Svelte 5's innovation, fastest framework status, React server components, SQL controversy, and more. They explore signals in frameworks, trends in web development, and share picks like 'Sushi Go Party!' and 'Saga of the Pliocene Exile'.

Listen as Rich Harris, creator of Svelte, discusses the decision to remove TypeScript support in Svelte and the benefits of writing code in vanilla JavaScript. The hosts explore the complexities of using dot TS files, the problem of superficial discourse in the programming community, and the negative aspects of Twitter and toxic online behavior. They also touch on the controversy surrounding a blog post about JavaScript and mention upcoming episodes and bonus rewards for listeners.

Join Rich Harris, the brain behind Svelte and a JavaScript compiler innovator, as he shares his journey in revolutionizing web development. He dives into what sparked the creation of Svelte and discusses its advantages over frameworks like React. Rich also critiques web components and highlights the seamless integration of JavaScript into templates. The conversation explores Svelte's focus on enhancing both developer and user experience, and the community's enthusiastic shift towards this innovative framework. A must-listen for any web developer!

Vue.js creator Evan You and Svelte creator Rich Harris join hosts Ken Wheeler and Jared Palmer on The Undefined to discuss frontend development. Topics include React hooks, Flash vs. JavaScript/DOM performance, comparing React, Vue, and Svelte, non-intrusive frameworks, holiday celebrations, and buying new underwear.