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The Missteps of GraphQL and the Promise of Progressive Enhancement

In this episode of 'Whiskey, Web, and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III debate podcast names, discuss the feasibility of creating a company, and share insights on tech projects like Biome and Shepherd. They also talk about the importance of leveraging built-in features in tech systems, their take on tech wars, thoughts about the future of JavaScript, and more. Accompanying their tech-related discussions are whiskey tasting notes on Sweetens Cove, Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

Key Takeaways

  • [00:37] - The Reality of Being a CEO
  • [01:39] - The Mystery of HTMX
  • [02:16] - Whiskey Tasting: Sweetens Cove
  • [03:06] - The Science of Whiskey Aging
  • [03:21] - The Curious Case of Soft Water
  • [03:42] - Pop Culture References and Whiskey
  • [07:33] - Whiskey Rating and Review
  • [15:52] - Tech Talk: GraphQL and Sidebar Placement
  • [20:23] - The Future of OpenAI
  • [26:47] - Social Media Algorithms and Engagement
  • [29:12] - Ubuntu Server and Daily Use Challenges
  • [30:08] - Exploring Framework Laptops and Modular Tech
  • [30:52] - The Linux User Experience: A Developer's Perspective
  • [32:32] - The Pros and Cons of Arch Linux
  • [33:31] - The Future of Linux and the Framework Laptop
  • [34:08] - The Struggles of App Development on Ubuntu
  • [36:27] - The Rise of New JavaScript Runtimes
  • [37:45] - Exploring Biome: A New Web API Framework
  • [49:39] - The Future of Shepherd: A Library for Web APIs
  • [55:19] - Christmas Shopping Habits and Affiliate Programs

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