COMPRESSEDfm

By: James Q. Quick Amy Dutton Brad Garropy Bekah HW
  • Summary

  • A weekly podcast about web design and development with a little zest from James Q Quick, Amy Dutton, Brad Garropy, and Bekah HW.
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Episodes
  • 197 | How Jam.dev Turned Bug Reporting Frustration into an 85,000-User Product
    Feb 11 2025

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Dani Grant, co-founder of Jam.dev, as she shares her journey from Cloudflare PM to startup founder. Learn how Jam.dev persevered through eight failed attempts before finding product-market fit and growing to 85,000 users. Dani reveals valuable lessons about product-led growth, building in public, and raising venture capital. From tactical fundraising tips to creative community building strategies like jam.pizza, this episode is packed with practical insights for founders and anyone interested in the startup journey.

    Sponsor

    Convex is the backend for founders. Convex is the backend application platform for product-obsessed founders.

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Intro

    0:29 - Sponsor: Convex

    1:08 - Meeting Dani Grant

    1:41 - Early Career at Cloudflare

    3:09 - Finding Internships & Career Growth

    5:25 - Starting Jam.dev

    11:56 - Product Evolution & User Growth

    16:57 - Product Features & Implementation

    21:22 - Monetization Strategy

    23:37 - Technical Deep Dive: How Jam Works

    27:49 - Future Plans & Mobile Development

    29:12 - Fundraising Tips & Strategies

    34:00 - Supporting Developer Communities

    36:18 - Picks and Plugs

    Links

    Companies/Products:

    • Jam.dev
    • Cloudflare
    • Convex (sponsor)
    • Sentry
    • Data Dog
    • Hotjar
    • FullStory
    • JIRA
    • Metabase
    • Notion

    Social/Personal:

    • Dani Grant's Twitter
    • Dani Grant's email (dani@jam.dev)
    • Brad Garropy's Twitter (@bradgarropy)
    • Learn Build Teach Discord
    • Deals for Devs project

    Books/Media:

    • "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" (book mentioned by Dani)
    • Matt Wolf's YouTube channel (AI recaps)

    Career Resources:

    • jam.dev/careers (mentioned they're hiring)
    • jam.pizza (community meetup sponsorship form)

    Technical Tools Mentioned:

    • Vite
    • Remix
    • ES Build

    Products Similar to Jam:

    • FullStory
    • Hotjar
    • Sentry
    • Datadog

    Development Tools:

    • Chrome Extension Store (where Jam is available)

    Community:

    • LearnBuildTeach.com
    • Deals for Devs
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    42 mins
  • 196 | Building the Future: Tanstack's Approach to React Server Components
    Feb 4 2025

    Join us as Tanner Linsley, the creator and founder of TanStack Start talks about its transition from Vinci to a more streamlined architecture built on Nitro. Learn about the framework's innovative approach to server functions, its isomorphic design philosophy, and how it differs from other frameworks like Remix. Tanner also shares insights into TanStack's sustainable open-source business model and his journey to building developer tools that prioritize user experience over rapid growth.

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Intro

    0:38 - Welcome Tanner Linsley

    3:43 - React Server Components and TanStack Evolution

    6:04 - TanStack Start Overview and Vinci Transition

    11:26 - Nitro Integration and Framework Architecture

    15:19 - Server Functions and Framework Comparisons

    20:58 - API Design Philosophy

    24:19 - Testing and Development Process

    30:58 - Team and Collaboration Discussion

    33:38 - Open Source Sponsorship Strategy

    36:32 - Netlify Partnership Announcement

    38:37 - Open Source Sustainability Discussion

    41:03 - Picks and Plugs

    Links

    Products & Tools:

    • TanStack
    • Vinxi by Nikhil Saraf
    • Nitro
    • React Router
    • TRPC
    • Remix
    • H3 (web request library)
    • XPro (Tweet Deck)
    • Deck.blue (BlueSky client)
    • MOTU M4 audio interface
    • Bamboo Lab A1 3D printer
    • Lashbrook Designs (Brad's wedding band)

    Companies & Sponsors:

    • Convex
    • Clerk
    • AG Grid
    • Sentry
    • Netlify

    Games & Entertainment:

    • Blockus (board game)
    • Severance (TV Show on Apple TV+)
    • "First Lie Wins" (book)

    Personal Projects & Links:

    • buildtwelve.com (Amy's project)
    • Brad on BlueSky (@bradgaropy.com)
    • Nozzle (Tanner's startup)

    Technical Resources:

    • Babel Dead Code Elimination (by Pedro Katori)
    • GitHub 3D Contribution Graph Generator
    • React Server Components documentation

    Other Projects Mentioned:

    • Solid Start
    • Astro
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    52 mins
  • 195 | Why Remix's Break is Actually a Breakthrough
    Jan 28 2025
    Brooks Lybrand discusses the transformation of React Router from a simple routing library to a powerful framework option for React applications. Learn about React Router 7's new framework mode, upcoming middleware support, and the team's innovative approach to React Server Components. Brooks explains how the Remix team is working to bring proven patterns and web standards to the broader React community while building a foundation for future web development that leverages native web APIs.Chapter Marks0:00 - Intro0:37 - Guest Introduction & SNL Jacket Discussion1:12 - The Remix "Nap" Announcement3:25 - Understanding React Router's Evolution7:51 - React Router Framework Mode10:21 - Middleware Support Plans15:42 - React Server Components Integration19:14 - Server-Side Capabilities & RSC Benefits24:17 - Team Size and Structure25:13 - Remix Brand & Future Direction30:19 - Future of Web APIs32:03 - Austin Remix Meetup Discussion34:54 - Community Engagement and Open Source36:19 - Picks and Plugs LinksPeople & Profiles:Brooks Lybrand's social profilesTwitterBlueSkyMichael ChanJames PerkinsRyan FlorenceEvan Bacon (mentioned for RSC mobile demo)Tools & Projects:React Router 7Remix RunRemix DiscordVite 6Cursor AI (mentioned in Amy's pick)The dev.to article about Cursor settings that Amy referencedElgato XLR Deck (Brad's pick)OXO Silicon Measuring Cup (Amy's pick)Events & Communities:Epic Web Conf (March 2024, where Brooks will be speaking)React Miami (April 2024, where Brooks will be speaking)Remix Austin MeetupTechnical Resources:React Server Components documentationRemix Project RoadmapVite's Environment API documentationBooks:The Three-Body Problem book series (Brooks' pick)Additional Resources:Netflix's Three-Body Problem show (mentioned in relation to Brooks' pick)
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    43 mins

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