This week, live from React Miami, Chuck, and special guest co-host Aaron Francis, talk with Bree Hall about React styling strategies, Tailwind CSS, and whether you should learn fundamentals before frameworks (spoiler: it depends). They explore the evolution of Next.js, the importance of developer momentum, and how to break into tech in today’s landscape.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (02:11) - Rum rating and review: Roble Viejo Extra Anejo 8yrs
- (07:25) - Hot Take: Tailwind vs vanilla CSS
- (12:54) - Bree's React Miami talk: Styles & SASSy
- (15:16) - Has Tailwind made CSS too easy?
- (17:47) - Hot Take: Why you don't need to learn CSS or PHP before jumping into Tailwind or Laravel
- (23:34) - Bree's journey into tech
- (26:49) - The strengths and weaknesses of React
- (27:29) - Where does React end and Next.js begin?
- (31:24) - Why Astro is great
- (33:04) - Using the tools that work for you
- (36:38) - Life at HubSpot
- (39:45) - Bree's favorite food spots
- (44:48) - Theme parks and tech
- (47:10) - Parenting in the internet age
- (52:06) - If not in tech, what would Bree do instead?
- (53:52) - Plugs
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