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Jul 2024
55m 26s

794: Prettier JavaScript with Vjeux

Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack Javascript Web Developers
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Scott and Wes sit down with Vjeux from Meta to dive deep into the origins and evolution of Prettier, the widely-used code formatter. They discuss the challenges faced, the decision-making process behind its features, and what the future holds for this indispensable tool in the developer’s toolkit. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:45 Brought to you ... Show More
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