Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat
RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III
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DEC 5, 2024
Breaking Down Open-Source Licensing with Carlo Piana
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carlo Piana about the intricacies of open-source licensing, challenges in enforcing it, sustainability, and the impact of AI on both the tech and legal industries.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:37) - Wine tasting
- (08:15) - Open source licensing
- (13:20) - Challenges in open source sustainability
- (19:47) - Monetization and community contributions
- (21:12) - Choosing the right license
- (23:32) - Understanding open source AI
- (29:02) - The impact of AI on legal practice
- (34:37) - Futbol and hobbies
- (38:03) - Plugs
- All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
- Open Source Initiative: https://opensource.org/
- VSCodium: https://vscodium.com/
- VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
- Atom: https://atom-editor.cc/
- Juventus: https://www.juventus.com/
- Inter: https://www.inter.it/
- Ducati: https://www.ducati.com/
- Honda CBR 600: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/supersport/cbr600rr
- Kawasaki 1000: https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/ninja/sport/ninja-1000-abs
- Website: https://www.piana.eu/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlopiana/
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/carlopiana/
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
- 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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39 MIN
NOV 28, 2024
Open-Source Ethics and Monetization with Chris Coyier
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Coyier about the complexities of open-source, balancing community contributions with monetization, the quirks of modern web development, and creative approaches to building sustainable tech projects.
In this episode:
- (00:00) Intro
- (01:02) Podcast recording and All Things Open
- (04:10) Wine tasting: Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2018
- (04:41) CSS and styling challenges
- (11:02) Open source licensing
- (22:24) Feature flags and pricing models
- (27:28) 90s nostalgia
- (32:19) Is open source worth it?
- (39:53) Why dev hiring is broken
- (45:21) Famous forks
- (49:26) WordPress drama
- (54:58) Plugs
- RodeCaster Pro II: https://rode.com/en-us/interfaces-and-mixers/- rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii/
- All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
- ShopTalk Show: https://shoptalkshow.com/
- Audigo: https://www.audigolabs.com/
- Shepherd: https://www.shepherdjs.dev/
- CodePen: https://codepen.io/
- Intro.js: https://introjs.com/
- Supabase: https://supabase.com
- PostHog: https://posthog.com/
- Sentry: https://Sentry.io/
- LaunchDarkly: https://launchdarkly.com/
- Nirvana: https://www.nirvana.com/
- Kurt Cobain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain/
- Pearl Jam: https://pearljam.com/
- Coldplay: https://www.coldplay.com/
- Phish: https://phish.com/
- Ray LaMontagne: https://www.raylamontagne.com/
- Ember: https://emberjs.com
- LeetCode: https://leetcode.com/
- Homebrew: https://brew.sh/
- Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink/
- Wufoo: https://www.wufoo.com/
- CodeCrafters: https://codecrafters.io/
- PearAI: https://trypear.ai/
- Godot: https://godotengine.org/
- iojs: https://github.com/nodejs/iojs.org/
- WordPress: https://wordpress.org
- Matt Mullenweg: https://x.com/photomatt/
- Jetpack: https://jetpack.com/
- Astro: https://astro.build/
- DHH: https://x.com/dhh/
- Website: https://chriscoyier.net/
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/chriscoyier
- CodePen: https://codepen.io/
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
- 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 MIN
NOV 21, 2024
FAANG is dead; long live MANAMANA!
This week, Robbie and Chuck discuss Fresca’s nostalgic comeback, generalization vs specialization in web dev, the death of FAANG, and the career impact of AI. They also talk about the future of self-driving cars, the relevance of college education, and the ethics around digital media ownership.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:55) - Alcoholic Fresca
- (07:06) - MANAMANA
- (10:03) - Hot takes
- (10:17) - Blow Pops vs Tootsie Pops
- (11:30) - Are self-driving cars a good or bad idea?
- (16:32) - How technology is changing education
- (21:41) - Specialist vs generalist
- (27:37) - Non-alchoholic Fresca
- (28:28) - AI and the future
- (29:43) - Videogames and community
- (37:53) - Rails vs Django
- (39:41) - Console gaming
- (41:24) - How streaming and downloadable media has changed gaming
- (46:39) - Game development
- (50:22) - Coke products and Costco
- Fresca: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/fresca-sparkling-soda
- Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com
- High Noon: https://www.highnoonspirits.com
- White Claw: https://www.whiteclaw.com
- Long Drink: https://thelongdrink.com
- Meta: https://www.meta.com
- Apple: https://www.apple.com
- Netflix: https://netflix.com
- Amazon: https://amazon.com
- Microsoft: https://microsoft.com
- Alphabet: https://abc.xyz
- NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com
- The Muppets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppets
- Blow Pop: https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Blow_Pops
- Tootsie Pop: https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Tootsie_Pop
- Tesla: https://www.tesla.com
- Black Mirror: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror
- Range Rover: https://www.landroverusa.com/range-rover
- Typescript: https://www.typescriptlang.org
- React: https://react.dev
- Django: https://www.djangoproject.com
- Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
- Web3: https://web3.foundation
- Diablo: https://diablo4.blizzard.com
- Tears of the Kingdom: https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom
- Skyrim: https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/skyrim10
- Animal Crossing: https://animalcrossing.nintendo.com
- Pokemon Go: https://pokemongolive.com
- The Sims: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims
- FIFA: https://www.fifa.com
- Halo: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo
- The Need for Speed: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed
- Resident Evil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil
- Tomb Raider: https://www.tombraider.com
- PHP: https://www.php.net
- Ember: https://emberjs.com
- Python: https://www.python.org
- Ruby: https://www.ruby-lang.org
- .NET: https://dotnet.microsoft.com
- XBOX: https://www.xbox.com
- Playstation: https://www.playstation.com
- Dax: https://x.com/thdxr
- How About Tomorrow: https://tomorrow.fm
- Google Stadia: https://stadia.google.com/gg
- Analogue: https://www.analogue.co
- Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com
- EA: https://www.ea.com
- Gamestop: https://www.gamestop.com
- Costco: https://www.costco.com
- Website: https://madisonkanna.com
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/madisonkanna
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadisonKanna
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
- 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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57 MIN
NOV 14, 2024
Building a Better Web: Open Source, Simplicity, and Speed with Jason Lengstorf
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Lengstorf about the evolving world of web development and the challenges of open-source monetization. They share insights on simplifying tech stacks, choosing the right tools, and some often-overlooked trade-offs in today’s development landscape.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (03:24) - Whiskey: Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition
- (10:09) - Hot takes
- (25:44) - Favorites from “Learn with Jason”: Vinxi, Waku
- (29:01) - Astro and monetizing open source projects
- (34:57) - The importance of simplicity
- (41:52) - Email etiquette
- (45:36) - On issues with email
- (47:11) - Personal style and professional image
- (53:52) - Talking about getting older
- (56:36) - Plugs
Links
- Kentucky Owl: https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com/shop/st-patricks-edition
- Roka Akor: https://rokaakor.com
- Old Forester 1910: https://www.oldforester.com
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com
- Cursor: https://www.cursor.com
- Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot
- Amazon Q: https://aws.amazon.com/q
- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com
- Supermaven: https://supermaven.com
- Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
- Laravel: https://laravel.com
- Web Dev Challenge S1E6: Build an app to capture memories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96_3fBgvPA
- Supabase: https://supabase.com
- Hetzner: https://www.hetzner.com
- Digial Ocean: https://www.digitalocean.com
- DHH: https://x.com/dhh
- Learn with Jason: https://www.learnwithjason.dev
- Vinxi: https://vinxi.vercel.app
- Waku: https://waku.gg
- Daishi Kato: https://x.com/dai_shi
- Vite: https://vite.dev
- Nitro: https://nitro.build
- Next.js: https://nextjs.org
- SolidStart: https://start.solidjs.com
- TanStack Start: https://tanstack.com/start/latest
- Astro: https://astro.build
- OpenNext: https://opennext.js.org
- Nx: https://nx.dev
- Babel: https://babeljs.io
- HTMX: https://htmx.org
- Steve Jobs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs
- Barack Obama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama
- Big Fits: https://www.instagram.com/bigfits1
- The Birdcage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birdcage
- Kanye West: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
- Balenciaga: https://www.balenciaga.com
- Poshmark: https://poshmark.com
Connect with Jason
- Website: https://jason.energy
- Learn with Jason: https://www.learnwithjason.dev
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/jlengstorf
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithjason
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- 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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57 MIN
NOV 7, 2024
Live from THAT Conf: Web Frameworks and Developer Experience with James Quick
In this live episode from THAT Conference, Robbie and Chuck talk with James Quick about his journey as a developer and content creator. Over a Scottish single malt, they discuss frameworks like Astro and Redwood, the evolution of React, and the importance of developer experience in modern web development.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:21) - Meet James Quick
- (03:03) - Whiskey: Auchentoshan 12 Year
- (10:12) - Lukewarm takes
- (18:23) - Frameworks and developer experience
- (25:45) - Whiskey.fund
- (26:18) - Astro and future of web development
- (29:31) - Versel pricing and AWS abstraction
- (33:47) - Balancing parenthood and tech careers
- (35:59) - Twitter Controversies
- (40:05) - Soccer and staying active
- (47:33) - Alternative careers and hobbies
- (53:43) - Plugs
Links
- James Quick: https://www.jamesqquick.com
- Auchentoshan: https://www.auchentoshan.com
- THAT Conference: https://www.thatconference.com
- Astro: https://astro.build
- RedwoodJS: https://redwoodjs.com
- React: https://react.dev
- Next.js: https://nextjs.org
- Remix: https://remix.run
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
- Prisma: https://www.prisma.io
- Vercel: https://vercel.com
- AWS: https://aws.amazon.com
- Netlify: https://www.netlify.com
- Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com
- GitHub: https://github.com
- Apple: https://www.apple.com
- Ember.js: https://emberjs.com
- Django: https://www.djangoproject.com
- Ruby on Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
- Discord: https://discord.com
- Cassidy Williams: https://cassidoo.co
- Website: https://www.jamesqquick.com
- X / Twitter: https://x.com/jamesqquick
- Astro Course: https://astrocourse.dev
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
- 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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54 MIN