Mechanical Ink Podcast

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  • The Mechanical Ink podcast is a podcast about the open-source ecosystem. We speak to project maintainers, open-source companies, and companies who play a critical role in ensuring a healthy ecosystem. We ask the tough questions but also celebrate the wins and acknowledge open-source software's critical role in the world.

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  • Responsive, Generative, Accessible, Unions, The Web - Ethan Marcotte

    Responsive, Generative, Accessible, Unions, The Web - Ethan Marcotte
    Jun 19 2024
    In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling sits down with Ethan Marcotte, a prominent figure in web design known for coining the term "responsive web design." Ethan's journey in the design world spans over two decades, during which he has significantly influenced how websites are created and experienced across various devices.Beyond his contributions to design, Ethan has become a vocal advocate for labor rights in the tech industry. His book, "You Deserve a Tech Union," delves into the importance of unionization, especially in an industry marked by precarity and frequent layoffs. Through collective bargaining, tech workers can secure better working conditions, fair wages, and job security, which are often lacking in the current pro-business U.S. labor landscape.The episode also touches on the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Ethan expressed concerns about the use of training data without proper consent and the broader implications of AI on labor. His proactive stance includes measures to prevent AI platforms from using his website's content, highlighting the need for greater control and transparency in how AI technologies operate.Accessibility remains a cornerstone of Ethan's vision for the web. He argues that web accessibility should be integrated from the start, rather than being an afterthought. This approach ensures that all users, regardless of their abilities, can interact with web content effectively. Design systems play a crucial role in achieving this by providing a structured approach to creating accessible and performant web components, but there needs to be support and buy-in at an organizational level.As the tech industry continues to evolve, Ethan's insights offer valuable guidance on navigating its complexities. His advocacy for responsive design, worker power, and ethical AI underscores the need for a more inclusive, fair, and thoughtful approach to technology. By embracing these principles, we can build a better web that serves everyone.Links* Ethan Marcotte on LinkedIn* Ethan Marcotte on the web* You deserve a tech union* Co-op Series Part I: Our decision to pursue worker-ownership* The ShopTalk Show podcast* Ursula Franklin - The Real World of Technology* Making version noir* Erika Hall’s chicken pics* Mandy Brown’s, A Working Library* Mandy Brown - Everything changes* Schalk Neethling on LinkedIn* Mechanical Ink StudioCommunity* Join the community on Slack* Recorded with Riverside.fm (Affiliate link)Help Others Find The Podcast* Rate and review on Spotify* Rate and review on Apple PodcastsThanks for reading Mechanical Ink Studio - Open Source - Open Web! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit schalkneethling.substack.com
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Job Titles, Documentation Engineering, Baseline and Web Features - Daniel Beck

    Job Titles, Documentation Engineering, Baseline and Web Features - Daniel Beck
    Jun 12 2024

    In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk Neethling sits down with Daniel Beck, a documentation engineer writer based in Amsterdam. Daniel discusses his extensive career in software documentation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the audience and balancing quality content with effective tooling. He elaborates on the challenges of identifying with job titles such as writer, engineer, or documentation engineer, and reflects on his experiences working on MDN Web Docs. The conversation explores the intricacies of contributing to open-source projects, highlighting the need for soft skills.

    Daniel introduces projects like Baseline and Web Features, which provide critical data on web platform support, and shares his perspective on the potential and limitations of AI in technical writing. Throughout the discussion, the importance of process, tools, and reader-centered documentation remains a central theme.

    Links

    * Daniel Beck on LinkedIn

    * Daniel Beck on the web

    * Baseline

    * Schalk Neethling on LinkedIn

    * Mechanical Ink Studio

    Community

    * Join the community on Slack

    * Recorded with Riverside.fm (Affiliate link)

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    * Rate and review on Apple Podcasts

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    1 h y 28 m
  • Collaboration, the future of CSS, Sass, and the web with Miriam Suzanne

    Collaboration, the future of CSS, Sass, and the web with Miriam Suzanne
    May 31 2024

    In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling sits down with Miriam Suzanne, a multifaceted expert in web development, an invited expert to the CSS Working Group, and a founder of OddBird. Our discussion spanned a range of topics, from the historical evolution of the web, the impact of social media and algorithms on creativity, the importance of collaboration, the process of writing a specification, the intricacies of modern CSS, the future of Sass, the challenges of funding open-source and work on web standards, and the exciting future of the web.

    We also touch on the potential role of large language models (AI) in web development and the potential role AI can play. We also discuss approaches to writing CSS in the modern web development landscape and how we can play to the strengths of CSS, not be afraid to let go of some control, and embrace the beauty of CSS.

    Miriam also shares some exciting upcoming features of CSS, the indie web, and the joy of building for the web in small, close-knit teams. It is a far-reaching, insightful, and inspiring conversation.

    Links

    * Miriam Suzanne on LinkedIn

    * Miriam Suzanne on the Web

    * Cascading Layouts Workshop

    * Oddbird

    * Sass

    * The Business Site

    * Schalk Neethling on LinkedIn

    * Mechanical Ink Studio

    Community

    * Join the community on Slack

    * Support the podcast on Patreon

    * Recorded with Riverside.fm (Affiliate link)

    Help Others Find The Podcast

    * Rate and review on Spotify

    * Rate and review on Apple Podcasts

    Thanks for reading Mechanical Ink Studio - Open Source - Open Web! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.



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    1 h y 41 m
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