Summary of Is The JamStack Even Real? JLengstorf on Web Dev Wednesday

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The YouTube video discusses the concept of the Jamstack, which is a term used to describe a web development stack that is separate from the back end. The Jamstack is divided into two parts: the part that can be separated completely and doesn't need to be server rendered, and the parts that are connected through an API layer. This allows the back end teams never have to know about the migration or switch of development frameworks, allowing for a clean and autonomous separation of concerns.

00:00:00 Jason Langsdorf chats about his experience as a creator and developer on the JamStack platform. He talks about how he switched the dynamic so that he was the one asking beginners questions and making mistakes, and how he's now crossing 300 episodes on his learning channel.
00:05:00 The JamStack is a stack of technologies that allows developers to write code more quickly and easily. Jens Lengstorf discusses his reasons for creating the JamStack and how it has helped him in his own career.
00:10:00 The author discusses how the "cycle" of web development often goes like this: first, people are writing basic and easy-to-use HTML and CSS, and then as the market becomes more competitive and developers need to create more complex and sophisticated websites, they start to use more complex and advanced CSS and HTML, which results in more bugs and less maintainability. However, the author believes that we are getting close to a "point of convergence" where developers will be able to use simpler CSS and HTML alongside more sophisticated frameworks, which will result in fewer bugs and more maintainable code.
00:15:00 John Lengstorf discusses how the complexity of building cross-browser applications has decreased due to the widespread use of jQuery. He then goes on to discuss how the trend towards building simpler applications using more collaborative tools is positive.
00:20:00 The JamStack is an architectural approach to building front ends for the modern web, and it is simplicity incarnate. While it has become popular among web developers, it is still possible to go wrong with a JamStack implementation.
00:25:00 The YouTube video discusses the concept of the Jamstack, which is a term used to describe a web development stack that is separate from the back end. The Jamstack is divided into two parts: the part that can be separated completely and doesn't need to be server rendered, and the parts that are connected through an API layer. This allows the back end teams never have to know about the migration or switch of development frameworks, allowing for a clean and autonomous separation of concerns.
00:30:00 The JamStack is a philosophy that makes a lot of sense when it comes to writing apps. It's a way of thinking about writing apps that makes a lot of sense, and it's amazing how it works. People like hitting buttons, and when you tell them they're there, they tend to hit the sub button next to the like button. It's also free, so please remember to hit it.
00:35:00 The JamStack is a way of thinking about web development that takes a decoupled approach, where each part of the web development stack is separate. Jason Lengstorf, a software engineer at Twitch, discusses his thoughts on the JamStack and how it compares to the traditional approach of developing in a layered manner. He notes that while the scale of a project is a factor in deciding how to approach web development, the separation of concerns is still important. Lengstorf discusses how trpc, a system built using the JamStack, scales well when used in smaller projects and can be easily scaled when needed.
00:40:00 The JamStack is a collection of technologies that purportedly allows developers to build code more efficiently. Jason Lengstorf, a software engineer, shares his thoughts on the JamStack and how it affects his development philosophy. He notes that while he is in agreement with Jason on the importance of efficiency, he is concerned about developers becoming too reliant on technology and not thinking about the user experience.
00:45:00 John Lengstorf, a musician and producer, talks about how the JamStack is not really real, and how most codebases are not thinking about the problem at hand, which is scaling. Lengstorf argues that a company has more servers than users when they are thinking more about their servers than their users. He also argues that most engineers are over-architecting systems and that there needs to be editing when things are built.
00:50:00 In this video, Kevin Lengstorf discusses how developers can unintentionally over-architect their systems, and how to avoid this by focusing on the importance of a system and whether it is fun or important to achieve. Lengstorf also discusses how developers can use their position to take more risks and adopt new technologies that might not be adopted by the average developer.
00:55:00 The video discusses how separation of concerns can reduce the risk of things going wrong, and how this can be beneficial for a developer's productivity. It also talks about how to go about achieving this, by ensuring that new employees experience a significant outage during their first week.

01:00:00 - 02:00:00

JLengstorf argues that the most important thing for becoming a good engineer is learning how to "craft" the skills rather than relying on shortcuts or tooling. He feels that this is a skill that can be learned over time, but is not something that can be learned overnight.

01:00:00 Theo suggests that, in order to be successful as a web developer, you should reject all code in your initial pull request. JLengstorf agrees, and says that you should be doing this during the first week of a new hire's employment. Dana Lawson, SVP of engineering at Ping, recommends practicing interview techniques, such as live streaming, in order to get used to rejection.
01:05:00 The JamStack is a collection of tools and techniques that can help developers become better at interviewing. JLengstorf discusses how practicing interviews can help improve confidence, and how understanding where you were when you started can help you overcome barriers to advancement.
01:10:00 The JamStack is a complicated and deep concept that is often difficult to understand. Jason Lengstorf discusses the different roles that a web developer can play and how each role can be beneficial or harmful. Lengstorf also discusses how humans can contribute to the JamStack and how to identify and hire individuals who will be successful in working on the JamStack.
01:15:00 The JamStack is a term coined by Jens Lengstorf, a web developer and creator of the video series "Web Dev Wednesday." Lengstorf believes that the success of a creator is not solely dependent on their ability to be great at their peak, but also their ability to be productive during their floor. He recommends simplifying one's approach to food, and suggests that those looking for extra crunch add diced white onions.
01:20:00 The author describes how he uses a company to create custom made trophies, and how he ordered 1,000 of them. He notes that he was not expecting to receive extra zero's for the minimum order, and that people should buy one if they want one.
01:25:00 The JamStack is real, and Jens Lengstorf demonstrates some of its usefulness in his Web Development Wednesday show. He also talks about how quickly the space has grown, and how quickly people can learn by watching expert streams.
01:30:00 JLengstorf argues that the most important thing for becoming a good engineer is learning how to "craft" the skills rather than relying on shortcuts or tooling. He feels that this is a skill that can be learned over time, but is not something that can be learned overnight.
01:35:00 The JamStack is a term used to refer to a collection of tools and practices that help developers build and maintain a consistent, reliable application. The JamStack is made up of tools like Gulp, Grunt, and Webpack, as well as a communication strategy like GraphQL. Mark Lengstorf discusses the relationship between the JamStack and GraphQL in this YouTube video.
01:40:00 Jason Lengstorf provides a brief overview of his work on a graphQL subscription system and how it compares to other system he's used. He also talks about his concerns with using websockets in a serverless architecture.
01:45:00 The engineer discusses the largest and most complex projects they've worked on, concluding that the JamStack is a good approach for projects of that size and complexity.
01:50:00 This YouTube video is about JLengstorf's experiences with chaos, bundling, and code structure. JLengstorf discusses how he accidentally caused problems with his production site, and how he has since changed his code structure and workflow to be more efficient. He recommends that developers use pre-packaged CDNs, and recommends using the tools that are built to be good at solving specific problems.
01:55:00 General right now, there is a lot of innovation in the world of web development, with companies like Planet Scale and Super Bass leading the way. These companies have created innovative ways of doing things, such as taking away the need for front-end developers to have access to my sequel, and creating serverless and edge-function based databases. While this sounds great on the surface, it can be scary for developers who are used to working with long-running servers. However, with Planet Scale's composable architecture, developers can still maintain ownership of their technology and make changes to it without having to hire additional help.

02:00:00 - 02:25:00

The YouTube video discusses the JamStack, a collection of technologies that allow for modular composability of web applications. JLengstorf talks about how the modular mindset has taken over in web development and how serverless functions have helped to drive this change. He also mentioned Cloudflare Workers as a potential replacement for Lambda.

02:00:00 Jason Lengstorf shares his perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of using various build versus buyer tools, such as headless CMS tools, in web development. He argues that opting for a modular and composable solution, such as with netlify and versel, is key to minimizing ownership and complexity issues. He also notes that short-lived apps that only need to live for a few weeks should not care about ownership and scale issues, and should instead focus on completing tasks quickly.
02:05:00 The speaker discusses the trade-off between the agility and ownership achievable with use of a platform like Super Bass, and the potential for scale and problems that can arise. They also discuss the potential for a tool like Create T3 App to bridge that gap, by providing the agility of Super Bass while giving the owner of the platform control and the ability to address problems.
02:10:00 The YouTube video discusses the issue of vendor lock-in, and how it can be different from traditional enterprise consulting level vendor lock-in. JLengstorf argues that it is important to be aware of the different types of vendor lock-in in order to make informed decisions about which tools to use. He emphasizes the importance of trying out a tool before purchasing it, in order to make sure it is the right fit for the project.
02:15:00 The speaker discusses the challenges of moving to a new solution, and how experience and familiarity can play a role in decision making. He recommends using developer experience as a guide when making choices, and looking at the broader scope of the tech stack when making a decision.
02:20:00 The JamStack is a term used to describe a collection of technologies that allow for modular composability of web applications. JLengstorf talks about how the modular mindset has taken over in web development and how serverless functions have helped to drive this change. He also mentioned Cloudflare Workers as a potential replacement for Lambda.
02:25:00 The speaker discusses the various technologies and trends in web development, including the Edge function and the data center and Edge functions. They talk about how Edge is bringing compute closer to the user, Lambda bringing infrascaling blindly to the user, and the upcoming T3 conference. They also mention Jason's Twitch channel, which is a great resource for learning more about technologies.