Best Weeks JavaScript News Podcasts (2025)

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Apple WWDC 2025's biggest updates, Oxlint is finally stable, pnpm's newest update, and more EP39 JavaScript News 2:40

17h ago2:40

2:40

Today, we'll be talking about the biggest developer updates to Safari 26 from WWDC 2025, Oxlint's (finally) stable release, and pnpm's most important update in a long time. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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Week in the Life of a Developer at a Tech Startup 57:39

4d ago57:39

57:39

Ever wonder what a developer really does at a tech startup? In this episode, we break down a full week—from scattered meetings and deep work to deployments, sprint planning, and handling the chaos of outages and DDoS attacks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at balancing coding, team support, and product planning in a fast-moving environment. Show Note…

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Forget VS Code, Cursor 1.0 is here, This JavaScript bundler is FAST AF, new JavaScript features, and more EP38 JavaScript News 3:59

7d ago3:59

3:59

Today, we'll be talking about Cursor 1.0, the finally stable version of the AI code editor, A FAST AF JavaScript bundler, and new JavaScript features from TC39. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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Turborepo Changed How I Use Monorepos | w/ Anthony Shew 40:15

11d ago40:15

40:15

In this episode, Mike sits down with Anthony Shew from Turborepo to talk all things monorepos. They explore the pros and cons of monorepos versus traditional multi-repo setups, and how Turborepo compares to other tools like pnpm workspaces and Nx. Anthony shares tips on getting the most out of your monorepo, common pitfalls to avoid, and where mono…

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Web News: Do You Listen to Music While You Code? 26:29

11d ago26:29

26:29

In this edition of Web News, we dive into our personal coding companions — from chill playlists and brain-boosting podcasts to TV shows that keep us motivated (or distracted 😅). Whether you're team lo-fi, true crime, or total silence, we've got takes. Plus, we explore how background content affects productivity and creativity. Show Notes: https://w…

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Should You Go Solo? Transitioning from Developer to Entrepreneur 41:16

13d ago41:16

41:16

In this episode, Matt and Mike explore what it takes to transition from being a developer employee to becoming a tech founder or business owner. They break down how your personal situation—time, money, dependents, and hobbies—can impact your readiness to make the leap. This isn't just about technical skill. You’ll need to think strategically, handl…

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Angular v20 is 35% faster, Remix v3 is breaking up with React, and more EP37 JavaScript News 3:04

15d ago3:04

3:04

Today, we'll be talking about the newest Angular v20 features in detail, Remix v3 finally ditching React, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!By Jam.dev

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Web News: Drowning in Notifications? Minimal Phones Might Save You 26:46

19d ago26:46

26:46

Are you constantly bombarded by notifications? In this episode of Web News, Matt and Mike dive into the growing problem of digital overwhelm — from buzzing phones to nonstop pings — and how minimal phones might be the answer. We explore distraction-free devices like the Minimal Phone and Light Phone 3, how they work, and whether switching to one co…

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What The 80/20 Rule Really Means For Web Developers 51:11

20d ago51:11

51:11

In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the 80/20 rule and how developers can use it to boost productivity, reduce burnout, and prioritize what matters—plus how AI is reshaping the rule itself. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/what-the-80-20-rule-really-means-for-web-developers Use our affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=ht…

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465: What is quality software with Elaina Natario 37:52

20d ago37:52

37:52

Elaina Natario returns to talk with Joël about what makes good quality product design and the priorities that shape development. The pair discuss the importance of certain elements such as security and accessibility, maintaining certain standards throughout development, as well as judging the practical applications of prototypes within a project an…

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Angular v20 at Google I/O, Claude 4 is a coding powerhouse, TypeScript’s 10X speed boost, and more EP36 JavaScript News 3:32

22d ago3:32

3:32

Today, we'll be talking about the newest Angular v20 release from Google I/O 2025, Claude Sonnet and Opus 4's coding capabilities, and TypeScript's new compiler. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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The First Step Trap: Why Buying Domain Names Isn't Starting Your Project 50:58

27d ago50:58

50:58

Endless ideas, abandoned projects, and a pile of unused domain names—sound familiar? In this episode, Matt and Mike explore how developers can avoid false starts and take meaningful first steps when launching new projects. They dig into why buying a domain name might feel productive (but often isn’t), when it's actually the right move, and how jump…

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464: Modelling the stars with Rémy Hannequin 42:59

27d ago42:59

42:59

Joël and Rémy draw inspiration from the stars as they discuss Rémy’s new open source Ruby gem, Astonoby. Rémy reveals the challenges he faced in taking on this project, the scientific translation work that went into making it accessible for everyone, as well as the key lessons he learnt from modelling the cosmos. — The Sponsor for this episode has …

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Fully agentic coding with OpenAI Codex, JavaScript’s new superpower, Deno’s updated next-gen web framework, and more EP35 JavaScript News 3:23

29d ago3:23

3:23

Today, we'll be talking about OpenAI Codex, their latest fully agentic coder, a new update to Deno's Fresh Framework, and a new JavaScript superpower no one knows about. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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Web News: Overwhelmed by AI? You're Not Alone! 19:21

1M ago19:21

19:21

In this edition of Web News, Matt and Mike discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI, and AI tooling. As web developers, the guys are no stranger to online tools that promise to do everything under the sun - but lately it feels like an infinite amount of new ones are coming out all the time due, powered by AI. Is it possible to keep up with everythi…

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How To Get A Web Development Job in 2025 1:17:04

1M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

In this episode, Matt and Mike talk about the current state of the dev world—layoffs, AI tools, and the unstable job market—while highlighting the real opportunities that still exist. They share actionable ways to stand out, build useful projects, network, and niche down to land work in a tough economy. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/…

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463: All about modals with Elaina Natario 36:42

1M ago36:42

36:42

Joël strikes up a dialogue with fellow thoughtboter Elaina Natario about the various use cases of modals. Together they discuss their pros and cons, the dos and don’ts, their functionality and accessibility to the end user as well as the subtle differences you'll notice when compared to dialogs. — The Sponsor for this episode has been Judoscale - A…

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Node.js 24 is here, VS Code now has better OpenAI and Anthropic support, a new JavaScript load testing tool, and more EP34 JavaScript News 3:56

1M ago3:56

3:56

Today, we'll be talking about Node.js 24, VS Code's new update and a new JavaScript load testing tool. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!By Jam.dev

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Why Prisma Is Still the Best ORM | w/ William Madden 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

In this episode of HTML All The Things, Mike chats with William Madden, Developer Advocate at Prisma, to uncover what makes modern ORMs essential in today's development workflows. They break down what an ORM is, why developers should care, and how Prisma sets itself apart in the crowded ORM space. William also dives into the technical challenges of…

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462: Decomposition as a key developer skill with Steve Polito 42:18

1M ago42:18

42:18

Joël and Steve sit down to discuss the ins and outs of decomposition within their respective workflows and how they use it to their advantage when working on certain projects. Together they look at working with vertical slices over other decomposition methods, when and how to break down code as efficiently as possible, and Joël lays out his three k…

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Work On Your Business, Not Just In It 46:04

1M ago46:04

46:04

As developers and business owners, it’s easy to get stuck in the daily grind — coding, responding to emails, handling support — and forget to actually build the business. In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into what it really means to work on your business instead of just in it. The guys explore strategies to avoid becoming your own overworked emp…

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Google Chrome feature makes JavaScript 10X faster, GSAP is now free, UNKNOWN JavaScript hack, and more EP33 JavaScript News 3:28

1M ago3:28

3:28

Today, we'll be talking about a Google Chrome feature that'll make JavaScript run faster, Webflow just acquired GSAP, the popular JavaScript animation library, an unknown JavaScript hack, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with you…

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Why Flip Phones Still Matter in 2025 | w/ Tom Barrasso 1:16:40

2M ago1:16:40

1:16:40

In this episode, Matt sits down with Tom Barrasso from Cloud Phone to explore why flip phones are still relevant in 2025. They discuss the rise of digital detox, who’s using feature phones today, and how developers can still build apps for low-spec devices. From KaiOS and Cloud Phone to nostalgia and screen-time reduction—this is a deep dive into t…

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461: Writing new vs existing code with Sara Jackson 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

Joël talks with fellow thoughtboter Sara about the different ways developers can help one another across the various stages of an app’s lifecycle. They highlight the importance of utilising notes early on to clarify your work for others who may need it later down the line, how tooling can aid with this at all stages of development, and what lessons…

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What Junior Web Developers Need to Know About DevOps 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Even if you’re not "doing DevOps," understanding it can seriously level up your development career. In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into why every web developer should care about DevOps practices, even at a basic level. They explore how deployment pipelines work, how Git supports safe code changes, and how you can prevent and fix production iss…

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Make JavaScript Art with p5.js 2.0, new React 19 Features, Solid.js just turned 10, and more EP32 JavaScript News 3:31

2M ago3:31

3:31

Today, we'll be talking about some p5.js 2.0's latest update and overhaul, new experimental React 19 features, and 10 years of Solid.js and the revolutions that came along with it. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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460: Programer Productivity with Valerie Burzynski 36:10

2M ago36:10

36:10

Start taking notes in this episode as Joël and Valerie discuss the different ways in which they structure their note taking systems to improve their workflows. Together they cover the best ways to get started with serious note taking, how to best map out your thoughts so they make the most sense when you come back round to them, as well as examinin…

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The Hype Trap: Why Cutting Edge Isn’t Always the Best Choice 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the temptation to always chase the latest and greatest in tech—whether it's new frameworks, tools, or workflows that dominate developer discourse. While the buzz can be exciting, blindly adopting bleeding-edge technology can lead to serious downsides like poor documentation, tiny communities, and unstable tool…

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GPT 4.1, o3 and o4-mini are OpenAI's smartest, RIP JavaScript Records and Tuples, a new 800KB JavaScript runtime, and more EP31 JavaScript News 3:33

2M ago3:33

3:33

Today, we'll be talking about some OpenAI's newest GPT 4.1, o3 and o4-mini models, their Codex CLI Programming AI Agent, Updates from the TC39 Conference, and Hako, a new 800KB JavaScript runtime. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your…

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Startups vs Big Tech for Web Developers 1:22:33

2M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

In this episode, Mike shares his theory that AI will make it easier to prototype and launch startups, potentially opening more opportunities for developers outside of big tech. Matt and Mike compare working in startups versus big tech across several categories like career growth, pace, culture, job security, and more. Drawing on personal experience…

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