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In this episode of Compressed FM, Dustin Goodman shares insights from his journey from IC to engineering manager at companies like ClickUp and This Dot. The conversation explores the nuances of technical leadership, team dynamics, and the importance of understanding personal values in management. The discussion then shifts to a deep dive into React Server Components, examining their implementation challenges and potential impact on the framework ecosystem. SponsorsWix Studio combines the best of both worlds—intuitive design tools for clients and full-stack flexibility for developers. Customize every detail with your own code and take control of your projects.Chapter Marks00:00:00 - Intro00:00:42 - Sponsor: Wix Studio00:01:33 - Engineering Management Journey00:05:11 - Managing Different Experience Levels00:07:14 - Technical Skills in Management00:09:27 - Should Managers Code?00:12:19 - Managing Up vs Managing Down00:17:27 - Team Values Discussion00:20:11 - Strengths and Management Styles00:26:07 - React Server Components Introduction00:29:27 - RSC Implementation Challenges00:34:34 - GraphQL and Server Components00:39:13 - Future of React Frameworks00:43:10 - Vite 6 Discussion00:47:52 - React Community Evolution00:51:21 - Picks and PlugsAmy Dutton:Pick: Browse AI (web scraping tool with AI capabilities)Plug: Advent of CSS and Advent of JavaScript (24 coding challenges in December)Dustin Goodman:Pick: Cursor (AI-powered code editor)Plug: "Engineering Management for the Rest of Us" by Sarah DrasnerBrad Garropy:Pick: Helldivers 2 (video game)Plug: Raycast extension for Stripe (automatically fills checkouts with test cards)01:00:14 - Show Wrap-upLinksBooks Mentioned:"The Manager's Path" by Camille Fournier"Engineering Management for the Rest of Us" by Sarah DrasnerTools & Software:Wix StudioBrowse AICursor (code editor)RaycastRaycast Stripe extensionVite 6Next.jsSocial/Community:BlueSky (Brad and Amy)Bytes NewsletterConnectTech conferencePeople Referenced:Ryan BurgessGergely OroszTracy LeeDan AbramovTanner LindsleyJohn LindquistDavid KhourshidAssessment Tools:Clifton StrengthsFinderAPIs/Documentation:Stripe test cards documentationReact Server Components documentationVite documentationProjects:Advent of CSS (adventofcss.com)Advent of JavaScript (adventofjs.com) 

Brad and Amy dive into their year-end tech reflections, discussing goal-setting strategies and Amy's ambitious Build 12 project for 2025. The hosts explore various database hosting solutions, share their favorite hardware purchases including cameras and peripherals, and examine how AI tools are reshaping development workflows. The episode concludes with insights into emerging tech trends and anticipated developments for 2025.Chapter Marks00:00 Episode introduction and host intros00:41 Year-end goals discussion and 12-week planning02:02 Amy's Build 12 project announcement03:01 Goal setting strategies and focus04:25 Brad's 2024 goals review05:35 Travel plans and New York City trips06:58 More 2024 goals: fitness, career, and finances08:21 Technical stack discussion13:22 AI tools and development workflows17:19 Database hosting options comparison25:45 Tech gear and hardware updates33:47 Notable tech purchases review43:29 AI tools and future tech discussionLinksBuild Twelve, by Brian P. Moran - Amy's upcoming projectThe 12 Week Year (book)Atomic Habits, by James Clear (book)The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg (book)SupabaseNeon databaseDigital OceanTursoCursor IDERemarkable Tablet (v2)Oura RingRazer Basilisk V3 Pro mouseSwish app for MacNuphy Air 75 keyboardDrop keyboardInsta360 One cameraInsta360 Go 3 cameraNikon ZFC cameraRay Deck - Episode 182: Low-Code as a Medium For High-Speed DevelopersMarc LouPieter LevelsWorkOSThe Best Way to Add Authentication to Your Astro Website (Amy’s YouTube Video)Comparing Frameworks - Amy's projectGitHub CopilotClaudeconvertkit.comloops.soPrisma

In this episode, we dive deep into the dynamics of working solo versus being part of a development team. From the ideal team composition at large companies to the challenges of maintaining open source projects, our hosts share their experiences and insights. Learn about the crucial roles of designers and product managers, the importance of documentation, and why even senior developers still Google Git commands. Whether you're a solo developer looking to collaborate or a team player wanting to improve your workflow, this episode has something for everyone. Chapter Marks00:00 - Introduction01:16 - The Perfect Team Composition02:44 - Different Approaches to Team Building04:37 - Working Without Designers: The FedEx Experience08:10 - Documentation and Project Requirements12:30 - The Role of Documentation in Team Success14:47 - Documentation's Impact on Career Growth15:14 - Onboarding and Documentation Connection16:51 - Open Source Project Management19:45 - Automation in Open Source22:34 - Deals for Devs: Managing Contributors25:29 - Branch Management and PR Workflows29:59 - Solo Development Practices31:21 - Git Commands and Team Workflows35:14 - Open Source Knowledge Barriers38:02 - The Importance of Admitting What You Don't Know39:15 - Episode Wrap-up LinksNick Taylor's Blog Post about GitHub Code Owners - https://dev.to/opensauced/supercharge-your-repository-with-code-owners-4clgB Dougie's GitHub Action for the "Take" command - https://github.com/bdougie/take-action/blob/main/action.ymlChantastic's Git Course on Epic Web - https://www.epicweb.dev/tutorials/git-fundamentalsGitHub Documentation on Squash Merging vs Rebase Merging - https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/incorporating-changes-from-a-pull-request/about-pull-request-mergesMerge vs Rebase vs Squash - https://gist.github.com/mitchellh/319019b1b8aac9110fcfb1862e0c97fbGitHub Issue Forms Documentation - https://docs.github.com/en/communities/using-templates-to-encourage-useful-issues-and-pull-requests/syntax-for-issue-formsGitHub Pull Request Templates Guide - https://docs.github.com/en/communities/using-templates-to-encourage-useful-issues-and-pull-requests/creating-a-pull-request-template-for-your-repositoryGitHub Code Owners Documentation - https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-ownersVirtual Coffee's Hacktoberfest Resources - https://hacktoberfest.virtualcoffee.io/OpenSauce - https://opensauced.pizza/The "Working Genius" Assessment - https://www.workinggenius.com/Gun.io Work Personality Quiz - https://gun.io/workstyle/Deals for Devs Project - https://www.dealsfordevs.com/GitHub Actions Documentation on Release Management - https://docs.github.com/en/actions/sharing-automations/creating-actions/releasing-and-maintaining-actionsConventional Commits Documentation - https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/

Join Amy and Brad as they break down the latest developments in the React ecosystem following React Conf 2024. From quality-of-life improvements in React 19 to the introduction of the new React compiler, they analyze how these changes will impact everyday development. The episode features an in-depth discussion about Remix's strategic decision to focus on React Router, the ongoing debate between JavaScript frameworks and traditional backend frameworks, and thoughtful insights into choosing the right tools for your projects. Whether you're a seasoned React developer or just getting started, this episode offers valuable perspective on the future of web development.SponsorsSanity delivers content anywhere (just like a headless CMS).Beyond that, Sanity gives you total composability. A fully decoupled, real-time content back end. Entirely customizable content workspaces.Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:42 - Sponsor: Sanity02:12 - React Conf Experience05:00 - Conference Personalities08:52 - React Compiler Deep Dive13:20 - Remix "Taking a Nap" Discussion26:41 - React 19 Features33:54 - JavaScript vs PHP/Laravel Debate41:11 - Framework Decision Fatigue44:45 - Picks & Plugs