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  • Italian Culture, CSS, Remote Work, Gen Z Career Advice, and more!

    Italian Culture, CSS, Remote Work, Gen Z Career Advice, and more!
    Aug 29 2024
    In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III sip some Old Forester 1920 and Bushmills, and dive into a casual conversation about their experiences of Italian culture, food, and the challenges of working remotely in a foreign country. They discuss the complexity of modern web development, CSS, podcasts and TV shows, and offer some Gen Z career advice. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro(01:44) - Whiskey: Old Forrester 1920 and Bushmills(09:23) - Animating SVG gradient background colors(13:06) - The complexity and nuance of modern web development(18:09) - TV shows and podcasts(23:52) - Generational work ethic and career paths(30:22) - Italian culture and lifestyle(39:04) - Bottled water obsession(47:04) - Driving in Italy(51:33) - Internet woes(56:45) - Soccer and stadium tours(60:22) - VPNs for streaming Links Old Forester 1920: https://www.oldforester.comBushmills: https://bushmills.comAnimating SVG Gradient Background Colors With CSS Custom Properties: https://robbiethewagner.dev/articles/animating-svg-gradients-with-css-custom-propertiesTailwindCSS: https://tailwindcss.comArmchair Expert: https://armchairexpertpod.comSyntax: https://syntax.fmRedHanded: https://wondery.com/shows/redhandedThe Stranger: https://www.netflix.com/title/81001209Syntax Merch: https://sentry.shopDiablo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(series)FIFA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_(video_game_series)Kinesis 360: https://kinesis-ergo.com/keyboards/advantage360Starlink: https://www.starlink.comBillie Eilish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_EilishTaylor Swift: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_SwiftThe Acolyte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Acolyte_(TV_series)House of the Dragon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Dragon148: Understanding Whiskey with Prime Barrel’s Michael Nagdi: https://whiskey.fm/understanding-whiskey-with-prime-barrels-michael-nagdi Connect with Chuck and Robbie Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagnerChuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd Subscribe and stay in touch Website: https://whiskey.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDfOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Typecraft: TypeScript, Vim, Foodie YouTube, Linux, and More!

    Typecraft: TypeScript, Vim, Foodie YouTube, Linux, and More!
    Aug 22 2024
    In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Power, the creator behind the Typecraft YouTube channel. Known for his expertise in Linux and TypeScript, Chris discusses various tech, languages, and frameworks, and shares his experiences building an educational YouTube channel. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro(03:53) - Whiskey: 77 Breuckelen Distilling local whiskey(12:03) - Whiskey rating(16:23) - Hot takes(29:05) - Ruby vs PHP(34:52) - What’s the best way to learn Vim?(41:03) - Is Linux the best OS for developers?(48:36) - Foodie YouTube(51:40) - Twitch streaming(54:56) - Alternative careers(56:04) - Conferences and Rails World Links Breuckelen Distilling: https://brkdistilling.comJohnny Cash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_CashTypeScript: https://www.typescriptlang.orgVim: https://www.vim.orgLinux: https://www.linux.orgTailwindCSS: https://tailwindcss.comDave Matthews: https://www.davematthewsband.comPHP: https://www.php.netRuby: https://www.ruby-lang.orgNeoVim: https://neovim.ioVS Code: https://code.visualstudio.comDHH: https://x.com/dhhNeoVim for Noobs: https://neovim-for-noobs.comTwitch: https://www.twitch.tvDiscord: https://discord.comHot Ones: https://www.firstwefeast.com/show/hot-onesThe Burger Show: https://www.firstwefeast.com/show/the-burger-showPasta Grannies: https://www.youtube.com/pastagranniesJ. Kenji López-Alt: https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAltMatty Matheson: https://www.youtube.com/@mattymathesonFirst We Feast: https://www.firstwefeast.comYou Suck at Cooking: https://www.youtube.com/yousuckatcookingBinging with Babish: https://www.youtube.com/@babishculinaryuniverseJeff Bezos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_BezosEmberFest: https://emberfest.euRails World: https://rubyonrails.org/world/2024React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com Connect with Chris YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@typecraft_devWebsite: https://www.typecraft.devX / Twitter: https://x.com/typecraft_devTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/typecraft Connect with Chuck and Robbie Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagnerChuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd Subscribe and stay in touch Website: https://whiskey.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDfOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot Whiskey Web and Whatnot MerchEnjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Htmx, Open Source, Retro Tech, and Dev Tools with Carson Gross

    Htmx, Open Source, Retro Tech, and Dev Tools with Carson Gross
    Aug 15 2024
    In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carson Gross about his journey in web development, including the creation of htmx and its predecessor, intercooler.js. They touch on the differences between front-end libraries, the importance of timing in tech adoption, and the relevance of older technologies. Carson also talks about his love for baseball, retro software, and the potential for a return to simpler and more varied tech tools and hardware. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro(01:39) - Meet Carson Gross(03:25) - Whiskey tasting: Bullet Rye 12 Year(11:45) - Hot takes(21:32) - htmx vs intercooler.js(24:04) - Meme culture(31:43) - Open source and community engagement(36:14) - Pick the tech stack you like(42:15) - Teaching cloud computing(48:01) - Carson’s non-tech career(58:43) - Retro tech Quotes“Intercooler vs htmx. They're the same thing. One of my takeaways from that is that timing is really, really important. Intercooler was too early. And we've seen that before in tech. If timing is what matters then the longer you can hang around, the more likely you are to catch that timing at some point.” ~ Carson Gross “As I've gotten older, I've stopped looking for the one true programming language  and the one true way to  do X or Y or Z. There's a lot of different ways to get stuff done. And I like that there are people doing them different ways and that they've got their different take on things.” ~ Carson Gross Links Montana State University: https://www.montana.eduJameson: https://www.jamesonwhiskey.comBulleit 12 Year Rye: https://www.bulleit.com/whiskey/bulleit-12-year-old-ryeStagg JR: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/stagg-jrMaker’s Mark: https://www.makersmark.comRedbreast: https://www.redbreastwhiskey.comOCaml: https://ocaml.orgHyperCard Programmer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperCardVercel: https://vercel.comThinking in Java: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Java-4th-Bruce-Eckel/dp/0131872486JetBrains: https://www.jetbrains.comTailwindCSS: https://tailwindcss.comIntercoolerJS / intercoolerjs.org: https://intercoolerjs.orgBig Sky Dev Con: https://bigskydevcon.comManning: https://www.manning.comTeej_dv: https://www.twitch.tv/teej_dvFireship - htmx in 100 seconds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-GSGH2RxJsHacker News: https://news.ycombinator.comsst.dev: https://sst.devDax Raad: https://x.com/thdxrOpen Next on GitHub: https://github.com/serverless-stack/open-nextfloppydisks.com: https://floppydisks.comZork Game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorkhyperscript: https://hyperscript.orgunpoly: https://unpoly.comAnalogue: https://www.analogue.coParov Stelar: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVtnG15ufdzur71RqfqNSOg Connect with Carson Website: https://hypermedia.systemsHtmx: https://htmx.orgX / Twitter: https://x.com/htmx_org Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagnerChuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd Subscribe and stay in touch Website: https://whiskey.fmApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDfOvercast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot Whiskey Web and Whatnot MerchEnjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Coding Languages, AI, and the Evolution of Game Development with Philip Winston

    Coding Languages, AI, and the Evolution of Game Development with Philip Winston
    Aug 8 2024
    In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Philip Winston about various web development best practices, the intricacies of working with multiple languages within the same codebase, and how software development has evolved. They also explore the evolution of gaming technology, the challenges of testing and distributing software in the past, and the potential future applications of AI and VR. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro(01:26) - Meet Philip Winston(04:37) - Medley Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey(11:23) - Hot Takes(21:54) - VR Gaming and Future Tech(26:29) - Robots and Street Gangs(28:26) - AI in Movies(28:51) - NVIDIA's Journey: From Graphics to AI(29:45) - The Evolution of Gaming Technology(35:13) - The Role of Different Programming Languages in Development(44:55) - The Future of Gaming(48:39) - Self-Driving Cars and Future Tech(51:10) - Alternative Careers: Photography and Video Editing(55:17) - Plugs Quotes “The connection between the graphics and the AI, to me, is you're both kind of computing reality. In both cases, you're just doing lots of matrix multiplies. That's what graphics is, and that's what AI is. You're just multiplying matrices. Lots and lots and lots of them.” ~ Philip Winston “You need as much help as you can to make a complicated thing like a game. This is where the modding community comes from. It's like, we're making the engine, but it's easy to add the content. The next step is your customers can add the content.” ~ Philip Winston Links Buffalo Trace: https://www.buffalotrace.comMaker's Mark: https://www.makersmark.comDescript: https://descript.comAdobe: https://adobe.comGuitar Hero: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_HeroRock Band: https://www.rockband4.comSuperhot: https://www.meta.com/experiences/1921533091289407Software Engineering Radio: https://se-radio.netNvidia: https://www.nvidia.comChatGPT: https://chatgpt.comRoboCop: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCopEx Machina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_Machina_(film)Die Antwoord: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_AntwoordElon Musk: https://x.com/elonmusk Connect with Philip Tobeva: https://tobeva.comMetastable: https://metastable.orgX / Twitter: http://twitter.com/pbwinstonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwinston Connect with our hosts Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd Subscribe and stay in touch Website: https://whiskey.fm Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund.
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    57 mins
  • Disappointing Whiskey, Pizza Debates, and Tech Conference Adventures

    Disappointing Whiskey, Pizza Debates, and Tech Conference Adventures
    Aug 1 2024

    In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III review a disappointing whiskey that leaves them questioning their life choices, discuss their lackluster food experiences in Italy, and chat about various tech conferences and events, including Emberfest, All Things Open, Microsoft Build, React Miami, and Big Sky Dev Con.

    In this episode:

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:26) - Podcast ideas
    • (03:03) - Whiskey - Van Brunt Stillhouse tasting and review
    • (14:24) - Travel stories and food experiences
    • (24:08) - Upcoming conferences and events
    • (30:55) - Ancient structures and modern towns
    • (31:41) - The evolution of pizza
    • (32:25) - Travel plans and personal updates
    • (33:50) - Challenges of content creation
    • (36:00) - Microsoft Build Conference highlights
    • (40:55) - Food adventures and office culture
    • (46:45) - Fashion and nostalgia
    • (50:57) - Language learning and travel
    • (52:30) - Final plugs and show recommendations

    Quotes

    On Microsoft Build: “There is a lot of AI-centric, like, with every company, right? Everybody's just trying to throw a bunch of shit against the wall to see what's going to work out.” ~ Charles William Carpenter III

    On Van Brunt Stillhouse Whiskey: “It's like if you were trying to make a whiskey candle that actually smelled like shit.” ~ RobbieTheWagner

    Links

    • Van Brunt Stillhouse Whiskey: https://www.vanbruntstillhouse.com
    • Ember: https://emberjs.com
    • EmberFest: https://emberfest.eu
    • All Things Open: https://allthingsopen.org
    • Microsoft Build: https://build.microsoft.com
    • React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com
    • Big Sky Dev Con: https://bigskydevcon.com
    • OpenAI: https://openai.com
    • Github Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot
    • Descript: https://www.descript.com
    • Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com
    • WWDC: https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24
    • The Gentlemen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13210838
    • Peaky Blinders: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2442560
    • Shepherd Pro: https://shepherdpro.com
    • Adam Elmore: https://x.com/adamdotdev
    • Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: https://www.max.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy/9f43902e-d10b-436f-8611-f85bf29e2d08

    Connect with our hosts

    • Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
    • Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

    Subscribe and stay in touch

    • Website: https://whiskey.fm
    • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
    • Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot

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    56 mins
  • The Future of Ember and Modern Build Tools with Chris Manson

    The Future of Ember and Modern Build Tools with Chris Manson
    Jul 25 2024

    In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie talks with Chris Manson about the intricacies of JavaScript classes, the evolving landscape of React and Ember, and the benefits of using Vite in modern app development.

    Over a Bulleit Rye, Robbie and Chris discuss the benefits of Ember for long-term stability and its backward compatibility, highlighting tooling like generators and integration tests that make Ember stand out. Transitioning toward modern web development, they examine the role of Vite and the ongoing efforts to integrate it with Ember, promising a future of faster rebuilds and cleaner dependencies.

    In this episode:

    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:26) - Meet Chris Manson
    • (02:41) - Whiskey - Bulleit Rye
    • (07:44) - Hot takes
    • (15:50) - Do we need SSR?
    • (20:09) - Ember.js and modern build tools
    • (32:25) - React vs. Ember
    • (36:06) - Modernizing Ember with Embroider
    • (40:22) - The technical challenges of Embroider
    • (45:43) - Ember's inversion of control
    • (55:46) - Ember's backward compatibility
    • (59:31) - EmberFest

    Quotes

    “Because we're so opinionated in Ember, we're able to make decisions about your app that other frameworks aren't able to make, essentially. So we can say oh okay, we're cutting out all the stuff you're not using. That's the dead code elimination.” ~ Chris Manson

    “We use generators in Ember. Very few other frameworks use generators. You generate a component in Ember and it instantly creates an integration test that renders that component and checks the contents of it and gives you ways to interact with it, to click it, to check the contents and encourages you to put more tests in that file.” ~ Chris Manson

    Links

    • Bulleit Rye: https://www.bulleit.com/whiskeys/bulleit-rye-whiskey
    • Ember: https://emberjs.com
    • Embroider: https://github.com/embroider-build/embroider
    • Vite: https://vitejs.dev
    • EmberFest: https://emberfest.eu

    Connect with Chris

    • X / Twitter: https://x.com/real_ate

    Connect with our hosts

    • Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
    • Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

    Subscribe and stay in touch

    • Website: https://whiskey.fm
    • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
    • Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Edge Browser and PWAs: A New Era in Web Development with Diego Gonzales

    Edge Browser and PWAs: A New Era in Web Development with Diego Gonzales
    Jul 18 2024

    In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle share a drink with Diego Gonzalez, a PM working on the Edge team.

    The discussion centers on progressive web apps (PWAs), with Diego outlining his role in standardizing platform features and the various advantages of PWAs.

    The trio also debates the value of vanilla CSS vs. Tailwind, discusses their favorite development tools, and even dives into the nuances of whiskey tasting with a focus on a particular blend from Woodinville.

    Tune in for a blend of tech insights, humor, and whiskey reviews.

    Key Takeaways

    • [00:00] - Introduction and Podcast Welcome
    • [00:36] - Sponsor Message: Wix Studio
    • [01:30] - Special Guest Introduction: Diego Gonzalez
    • [01:47] - Discussion on Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
    • [04:07] - Whiskey Tasting Session
    • [13:08] - Browser Wars and Hot Takes
    • [22:38] - Future of PWAs and Microsoft Store
    • [30:35] - Understanding PWAs: A Developer's Perspective
    • [31:21] - The Android vs. Apple Debate
    • [32:44] - The Smartwatch Dilemma
    • [34:15] - Travel Tales and Photography
    • [38:36] - European Culture and Humor
    • [48:12] - Final Thoughts and Tech Tips

    Links

    • Diego Gonzales LinkedIn
    • Edge Browser

    Connect with our hosts

    • Robbie Wagner
    • Chuck Carpenter

    Subscribe and stay in touch

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    • Spotify
    • Overcast
    • Whiskey Web and Whatnot

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    52 mins
  • Introducing: Whiskey Web and Whatnot

    Introducing: Whiskey Web and Whatnot
    Jul 13 2024

    Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.
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