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Ep14. The Frontend Divide: UX Designers vs JavaScript Specialists
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- No Script Show
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- Jul 23, 2024
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- 2647
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Summary
In this episode of No Script Show, Nathan Wrigley and David Waumsley dive into the evolving landscape of frontend development, focusing on the divide between UX designers and JavaScript specialists. Join us for a detailed discussion on the complexities and dynamics of modern web design. The role of Google and Meta in open source and their impact on project stability. Evolution of CSS and JavaScript, including trends like using CSS as a programming language. The growing complexity and specialisation in frontend development and its effects on newcomers. Insights on the divide within WordPress development between block editors and traditional coding. Emerging technologies like Web Assembly and their anticipated impact on web development. Timestamps: 00:00 Summary: Last topic on WP Builds platform, relevant WordPress changes. 05:20 Concerns about changes in web design industry. 08:29 Women find communication jobs using HTML, JavaScript. 11:11 Complex code could impact performance and users. 15:56 Google and other companies support open source. 17:44 JavaScript essential for front end developers. 21:36 CSS grid enables fluid web design breakthroughs. 23:21 Apple's advertising of seemingly pointless features. 28:17 Efficient tools simplify CSS coding and structure. 32:20 Brave browser activates reader mode automatically. 33:22 Desire for web integration in everyday objects. 37:05 Gutenberg's impact on WordPress page building. 42:00 Coyier's article emphasises WebPress development and winners. 43:16 Transitioning to video content from podcast.