The Weekly Dev's Brew
Join host Jan-Niklas Wortmann in 'The Weekly Dev's Brew, where we explore the latest in web development, JavaScript, TypeScript, and emerging technologies. Engage in coffee shop-style conversations with industry experts to learn about frameworks like React, Vue, Angular, and everything remotely related. Follow us on social media for more insights https://www.weeklybrew.dev/
Episodes
15 episodes
Writing a Web Browser in 2025 (with Andreas Kling)
What does it take to build a web browser when everyone says it's impossible? In this episode, we sit down with Andreas Kling, the engineer behind Ladybird—the only major browser project that doesn't take money from Google.Andreas breaks dow...
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Episode 14
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1:07:23
From Discord Helper to OSS Maintainer (w/ Dominik Dorfmeister)
What does it take to accidentally become the maintainer of one of React's most popular libraries? In this episode, we sit down with Dominik Dorfmeister (aka. TkDodo), maintainer of React Query (now TanStack Query), to unpack his unexpected jour...
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Episode 13
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53:49
Andrii Sherman: Breaking ORM Barriers with Drizzle
What does it take to build one of the fastest-growing database ORMs from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Andrii Sherman, co-founder of Drizzle, to unpack their philosophy: "If you know SQL, you know Drizzle."Andrii breaks down wh...
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Episode 12
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34:48
How JavaScript Really Evolves: Inside TC39 with Daniel Ehrenberg
Ever wondered who actually decides how JavaScript evolves? In this episode, Jan-Niklas Wortmann sits down with Daniel Ehrenberg, President of Ecma International and long-time TC39 contributor, talking about how the language evolves—from vague i...
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Episode 11
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47:01
Scaling New Heights: Jeff Cross Discusses NX, Monorepos, and the Future of Development
Join us in this insightful episode of The Weekly Dev's Brew as we sit down with Jeff Cross, co-founder of NX, to explore the evolution of monorepos and their impact on modern web development. Jeff shares his journey from working on the Angular ...
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Episode 10
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49:36
Parenting Wisdom in Engineering Leadership: Skills from Raising Kids to Leading Developers
In this episode of The Weekly Dev's Brew, Jan sits down with Maya Shavin, Lead Software Engineer at Salesforce and mother of four, to explore an unconventional truth: parenting might be the best management training you never knew you needed. Fr...
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Episode 9
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57:40
Why JavaScript is Broken: How Effect and TypeScript Fixes It (w/ Michael Arnaldi)
In this episode of The Weekly Dev's Brew, Jan sits down with Michael Arnaldi, founder of Effect TS, to tackle a controversial truth: JavaScript's async model is fundamentally broken. From promises that lie about their errors to the nightmare of...
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Episode 8
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59:18
Fast Sites Start with Fonts: A Deep Dive with Daniel Roe
In this episode of The Weekly Dev’s Brew, Jan sits down with Daniel Roe to dive deep into a topic devs often overlook: web fonts. From performance pitfalls to implementation strategies, Daniel breaks down why your font choices might be slowing ...
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Episode 7
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43:12
From Nuxt to Nitro: How One Engine Is Powering the Modern Web (w/ Alexander Lichter)
In this episode of The Weekly Dev’s Brew, we dive into the current state of web development with Alexander Lichter, a core member of Nuxt and DevRel at Void Zero. Join us as we discuss Nitro, the innovative server engine powering Nuxt and its g...
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Episode 6
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47:18
Revolutionizing Web Development: The Impact of Signals on Async JavaScript
In this episode, join Jan-Niklas Wortmann and Ryan Carniato, creator of SolidJS and CEO of Signals, as they explore how signals are revolutionizing web development and reshaping JavaScript frameworks. Discover the ways SolidJS is competing with...
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Episode 5
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1:35:24
Exporing AI's Impact on Web Development: The Future of Tech (w/ Rachel-Lee Nabors)
In this episode, we dive into the impact of AI on web development with Rachel Lee-Nabors. Discover how AI is transforming user experience and the future landscape of software careers. We discuss the concept of 'enshittification' of platforms, t...
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Episode 4
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48:45
Scaling Vite: Responsibility & Community (with Capeletto Matias)
In this episode, Jan-Niklas Wortmann interviews Capeletto Matias, a key figure in the open-source community and a member of the Vite core team. They discuss Matias's journey into open source, the evolution of Vite, and the importance of communi...
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Episode 3
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47:09
OSS, TypeScript, Linting and Everything in Between (with Josh Goldberg)
Jan-Niklas interviews Josh Goldberg, a developer who transitioned from Microsoft to full-time open source work in the TypeScript ecosystem. Josh shares his daily routine, work structure, and insights on balancing passion projects with professio...
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Episode 2
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48:07
Bridging Education & Engineering Excellence (with Mark Techson)
Jan-Niklas Wortmann sits down with Mark Techson, a tech educator and engineer, to explore the intersection of education and technology. They discuss the importance of teaching methods that empower learners, the challenges of coding, and the evo...
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Episode 1
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