Scott and Wes debate whether your website really needs JavaScript to function. They explore the principles of web standards, progressive enhancement, and test popular websites like Shopify and Netflix to see how they perform without JavaScript.
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Wes and Scott talk about building v_framer, Scott’s custom multi-source video recording app, and why Electron beat Tauri and native APIs for the job. They dig into MKV vs WebM, crash-proof recording, licensing with Stripe and Keygen, auto-updates, and the real challenges of shipp ... Show More
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In today's episode, Brock Johnson shares six powerful hacks to help you dominate Instagram in 2025. He'll cover Instagram growth strategies, including Instagram story hacks to boost views, tips on automating your DMs, and how to use trial Reels effectively to enhance your content ... Show More
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In today's episode, we offer a beginner-friendly guide to Facebook Ads, covering everything from creating and launching ads to targeting your audience on Facebook, Instagram, and the Meta Ads network. My guests Stephen Johnson, Stephen Blackburn, and I provide step-by-step instru ... Show More
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