ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space.
From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry.
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ConTejas Code is a podcast in the web engineering space that has deep dives on various topics between frontend engineering with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and backend engineering with Kafka, Postgres, and more. The series is a mix of long-form content and guest episodes with industry leaders in the web engineering space.
From the podcast, listeners will take away actionable best practices that you can integrate into your workflows as well as valuable insights from prominent people in the industry.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Links
- Codecrafters (sponsor): https://tej.as/codecrafters
- Jack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jherr
- Jack on X: https://x.com/jherr
- Jack on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jherr.dev
- Tejas on X: https://x.com/tejaskumar_
- create-tsrouter-app: https://github.com/TanStack/create-tsrouter-app
Summary
In this discussion, Jack Harrington and I explore the transition from being a content creator to an open source contributor, discussing the challenges and rewards of both paths. Jack shares his journey from being a principal engineer to a YouTuber, and now to a key player in the open source community with TanStack. We explore the intricacies of YouTube's algorithm, the importance of marketing oneself, and the unique features of Tanstack that allow for a progressive development experience. We also touch on the future of Tanstack, its cross-platform capabilities, and the potential integration with React Native.
We also discuss AI! Specifically, we discuss the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it provides tools and resources to AI, enabling seamless integration with applications. We explore the potential of local development with MCP, emphasizing its advantages over traditional cloud-based solutions.
Chapters
00:00 Jack Herrington
06:11 Transitioning from Influencer to Open Source Contributor
09:10 The YouTube Journey: Challenges and Growth
12:13 Navigating the YouTube Algorithm and Marketing Yourself
15:09 The Shift to Open Source and Community Engagement
18:18 Creating Tanstack: A New Era in Development
20:55 The Unique Features of Tanstack and Its Ecosystem
24:09 Progressive Disclosure in Frameworks
26:54 Cross-Platform Capabilities of Tanstack
30:16 The Future of Tanstack and React Native Integration
40:05 Navigating the Tanstack Ecosystem
42:21 Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)
54:04 Integrating MCP with AI Applications
01:05:09 The Future of Local Development with MCP
01:11:03 Creating a Winamp Clone with AI
01:17:07 The Future of Front-End Development and AI
01:24:49 Connecting Dots: The Power of MCP and AI Tools
01:33:27 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Beyond Money
01:39:27 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaborations
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