The Go Make Things Podcast
Episodes
Episode 62 - Entropy, developer experience, and vanilla JS
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about entropy, developer experience, and vanilla JS.In today’s episode, I talk about entropy, developer experience, an...
Episode 61 - The challenges of being ethical in tech
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about the challenges of being ethical in tech, and the hidden choices we don't even realize we're making.In today’s ep...
Episode 60 - Mostly HTML, some CSS, and a little JS
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, why its awesome, and my hope for the future of the web.In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, why its awes...
Episode 59 - Callbacks vs. custom events in vanilla JS
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about callbacks vs. custom events: what they are, and when you should use one over the other.In today’s episode, I tal...
Episode 58 - The end of Internet Explorer
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about the end of Internet Explorer.In today’s episode, I talk about the end of Internet Explorer.Show Notes & Tran...
Episode 57 - How performant is vanilla JS?
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about vanilla JS performance, and working with code at scale.In today’s episode, I talk about vanilla JS performance, ...
Episode 56 - When should you use a framework?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about when you should use a framework (and when you should use vanilla JS instead).In today’s episode, I talk about wh...
Episode 55 - The most common myth about vanilla JS
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about the most common myth about vanilla JS.In today’s episode, I talk about the most common myth about vanilla JS.Sho...
Episode 54 - Code get stuck research repeat
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about my development process.In today’s episode, I talk about my development process.Show Notes & Transcript &rarr...
Episode 53 - Always bet on HTML
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, the best language in the front end stack.In today’s episode, I talk about HTML, the best language in the f...
Episode 52 - Can junior developers ask too many questions?
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I answer the question: can junior developers ask too many questions?In today’s episode, I answer the question: can junior dev...
Episode 51 - Own your platform
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of owning your platform on the web.In today’s episode, I talk about the importance of owning your...
Episode 50 - You don't get a free pass on web performance just because you built an app
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about web performance, and whether or not web apps should be held to different standards than traditional websites.In to...
Episode 49 - How to make the transition from beginner to advanced developer
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about how to make the transition from beginner to advanced developer.In today’s episode, I talk about how to make the ...
Episode 48 - Everything you ever wanted to know about polyfills
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about polyfills: what they are, why I love them, and how to write your own.In today’s episode, I talk about polyfills:...
Episode 47 - We are the helpers
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about Mr. Rogers, and helping in a time of crisis.In today’s episode, I talk about Mr. Rogers, and helping in a time o...
Episode 46 - All about that JAMStack
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about the JAMStack: why it's awesome, why it's not, and some resources to get started.In today’s episode, I talk about...
Episode 45 - Replacing JavaScript with HTML and CSS
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about replacing JavaScript with HTML and CSS (and why it's a good thing).In today’s episode, I talk about replacing Ja...
Episode 44 - Why write vanilla JS when you can just use [insert library or framework here]?
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about why I write vanilla JS when there are so many third-party solutions that already exist.In today’s episode, I tal...
Episode 43 - fetch() vs. XHR performance for making API calls
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about something new I learned last week: that `fetch()` can actually be more performant than XHR for making API calls.In...
Episode 42 - Tools and developer habits
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about the tools we use, and the bad habits they create.In today’s episode, I talk about the tools we use, and the bad ...
Episode 41 - No, a framework is not faster than vanilla JS DOM manipulation (but it can be)
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about frameworks, DOM manipulation, and web performance.In today’s episode, I talk about frameworks, DOM manipulatio...
Episode 40 - I <3 the cascade
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about the cascade—the "C" in CSS—and why it's awesome.In today’s episode, I talk about the cascade&mdash...
Episode 39 - HTML is a living language
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about how HTML is a living language.In today’s episode, I talk about how HTML is a living language.Show Notes & ...
Episode 38 - The defer attribute
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about the `defer` attribute: what it is, and when you should use it.In today’s episode, I talk about the defer attri...
Episode 37 - James Williamson and a web for everyone
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I talk about James Williamson's vision for the future of the web, and how close to it (or far away from it) we've come in the las...
Episode 36 - The web is getting slower
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how the web is getting slower, and what that means for us as web professionals.In this episode, I talk about how the we...
Episode 35 - Running a trust-based business
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how and why I run a trust-based business.In this episode, I talk about how and why I run a trust-based business.Show No...
Episode 34 - Learning to code and gradual improvements
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about learning to code, getting frustrated or burnt out in the process, and the importance of small, achievable goals.In this...
Episode 33 - The web is not dying
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about whether or not the web is dying, some of the big challenges we face in keeping the web healthy, and the web as an agent...
Episode 32 - The question that changed my career
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the question that changed my career.In this episode, I talk about the question that changed my career.Show Notes & ...
Episode 31 - How I structure my vanilla JS projects
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how I structure my scripts, plugins, and larger vanilla JS projects. (I accidentally used the wrong mic for this one&md...
Episode 30 - How to learn JavaScript when you're feeling stuck
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I look at why beginners feel stuck when they're trying to learn JavaScript, and some things you can do to bust out of your rut and k...
Episode 29 - Just use focus styles, damnit!
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about focus styles, and why you should just use them, damnit.In this episode, I talk about focus styles, and why you should j...
Episode 28 - How to land your first developer job
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I discuss how to land your first role as a web developer (or if you're already employed, how to find your next thing).I discuss how to land your firs...
Episode 27 - Gatekeeping and the tools we use
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this show, I talk about how the tools we use lock people out of the development process.On this show, I talk about how the tools we use lock peopl...
Episode 26 - The ethics of the tools we use
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the ethics of the tools we use, and who we let use the things we make.In this episode, I talk about the ethics of the t...
Episode 25 - We're all just fumbling our way through this
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, I talk about imposter syndrom, what makes someone a senior developer, and being "good enough."On today’s show, I talk about im...
Episode 24 - Why do people choose frameworks over vanilla JS?
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why people choose frameworks over vanilla JS (and debunk some common myths).In this episode, I talk about why people ch...
Episode 23 - The nature of the web
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the nature of the web, and how trying to fight against the medium is the source of a lot of the pain we currently feel ...
Episode 22 - JavaScript frameworks are better for accessibility (and other myths)
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the idea that frameworks are better for accessibility (and other framework myths).In this episode, I talk about the ide...
Episode 21 - Old doesn't mean obsolete
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about industry's obsession with shiny new technology over older, stable solutions, and why that's a problem.In this episode, ...
Episode 20 - 30k of JavaScript isn't that much
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about JavaScript and file size.In this episode, I talk about JavaScript and file size.Show Notes & Transcript →Like ...
Episode 19 - Code readability is more important than brevity
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why readibility matters more than brevity.In this episode, I talk about why readibility matters more than brevity.Show ...
Episode 18 - let, const, and why I still use var
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm talking about let, const, and why I use var to define variables instead.Today, I’m talking about let, const, and why I use var to de...
Episode 17 - Accessibility is a moral obligation
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm talking about web accessibility as a moral obligation.Today, I’m talking about web accessibility as a moral obligation.Show Notes &a...
Episode 16 - The Lean Web
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some thoughts I have on how to build a simpler, faster, world wide web. In this talk, I explore how our modern best practices are making the web wors...
Episode 15 - The developer experience is bullshit
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why focusing on the developer experience is a straw man that leads to more and more JS bloat and a worse user experienc...
Episode 14 - How to be a great JavaScript developer
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about what it takes to be a great JavaScript developer.In this episode, I talk about what it takes to be a great JavaScript d...
Episode 13 - Why I still use XHR instead of the Fetch API
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss why I still use XHR instead of the Fetch API.In this episode, I discuss why I still use XHR instead of the Fetch API.Show ...
Episode 12 - How to plan out your JavaScript projects
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why planning out your JavaScript projects makes it easier to write code, and how I do it.In this episode, I talk about ...
Episode 11 - Alternatives to CSS-in-JS
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks ago, I shared some reasons why I don't like CSS-in-JS. Today, I'm talking about alternatives to it.A few weeks ago, I shared some reasons...
Episode 10 - What's wrong with CSS-in-JS?
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about CSS-in-JS, why I think its bad for the web, and how to address some of the legitimate problems it's trying to solve.In ...
Episode 9 - You don't have to know everything
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the struggle to "know everything" as a developer, and the creeping sense that you're a fraud or don't belong that comes...
Episode 8 - Learning how to think in JavaScript
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about learning how to think in JavaScript. I'll explore the benefits of working on lots of projects, the challenges, and a ne...
Episode 7 - The problem with "just use jQuery"
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the phrase, "Just use jQuery," why people use it, and the problems with relying on a library for simple tasks.In this e...
Episode 6 - The benefits of using a JavaScript framework (seriously)
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the benefits of JavaScript frameworks (crazy, right?).In this episode, I talk about the benefits of JavaScript framewor...
Episode 5 - You're not a fraud
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about imposter syndrome, and whether or not Googling how to do things means you're not a "real developer."In this episode, I ...
Episode 4 - Easter Sale
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I'm running an Easter Sale this weekend. If you've been thinking about really digging into JavaScript this year, now through Monday you can get up to...
Episode 3 - What you need to know to be a good developer
29 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What you need to be a good front end web developer.What you need to be a good front end web developer.Show Notes & Transcript →Like this? A ...
Episode 2 - Polyfills are awesome (and you are too)
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Polyfills, why they're awesome, and how to use them.Polyfills, why they’re awesome, and how to use them.Show Notes & Transcript →Like ...
Episode 1 - I <3 vanilla JS
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why I love vanilla JavaScript, and more specifically, why I think JavaScript is ruining the web (and what we can do about).Why I love vanilla JavaScr...