You don’t have to dress up (JS Party #76)

KBall, Emma, and Chris explain some things to each other like we’re five, bring stories of the week, and share some sweet pro tips.

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Featuring:

• Kevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Emma Bostian – GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Christopher Hiller – Website, GitHub, Mastodon, X

Show Notes:

ELI5

• Node.js Streams: Everything you need to know
• Creating duplex streams with Node.js
• Lego Ninjago
• CSS Specificity: Things You Should Know

Stories of the Week

• Microsoft is building Internet Explorer into its new Chromium Edge
• Why, How, and When to Use Semantic HTML and ARIA
• Creating CLIs with Ink, React and a bit of magic

Pro Tips

• Brendon Burchard on power plants & generating joy
• Emma Wedekind Tips For First Time Speakers

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