ShopTalk

Episodes

• 739: How to Build a Great Puzzle Game with Josh Collinsworth

  Nov 2, 2026

  Tupo’s defining challenge is that every number-color combination must be unique, forcing players to reason across two otherwise simple grid layers.

• 738: The Trouble with Tests and Bugs, Interop Voting, and AI Skills

  Oct 26, 2026

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• 737: CSS alpha(), SVG with linked-parameters, and Arguing with Humans

  Oct 19, 2026

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• 736: Building Design Systems Using AI with TJ Pitre

  Oct 12, 2026

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• 735: Design System Docs, CodePen’s API, and Bucket Filling Conversations

  Oct 5, 2026

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• 734: Web Performance with Ben Schwarz

  Sep 28, 2026

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• 733: Treadmills, Bass Guitars, and Testing Web Components

  Sep 21, 2026

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• 732: Thomas Steiner on New Cross-Origin Storage APIs

  Sep 14, 2026

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• 731: Terminal UX, Running Multiple Services, Don’t Settle for an App

  Sep 7, 2026

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• 730: A/B Testing with Charts, Music Recommendations, & Web Permissions

  Aug 31, 2026

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• 729: After Dark Edition! Microlighter, Tri-state Drama, and Editing Video Quickly

  Aug 24, 2026

  Effective video creation doesn't require complex editing. Tools like Screen Studio can streamline the process by automating zooms and highlights, making documentation quick and consistent.

• 728: BIMI, Good Favicon Practice, and CSS @Layer Exploration

  Aug 17, 2026

  Activities that are challenging or unenjoyable in the moment, like long hikes, can become meaningful and memorable later, exemplifying the concept of 'type two fun.'

• 727: Front-End Complexity, AI Co-Authorship, and New CSS Navigation Patterns

  Aug 10, 2026

  Front-end complexity has increased significantly, requiring developers to learn a broad set of skills, which can make entry-level roles daunting.

• 726: Be More Weird, Sameness is Ok, and People Noticing the Effort You Put In

  Aug 3, 2026

  Measuring KPIs and data can motivate and provide valuable insights for projects.

• 725: CodePen 2.0, Templates on the Web, The Year of HTML?

  Jul 27, 2026

  The launch of CodePen 2.0 marks a major step forward, with new features aimed at simplifying web development and expanding creative possibilities.

• 724: Ask Dan Abramov Anything About AT Proto

  Jul 20, 2026

  AT Proto is a decentralized, open protocol that enables users to control and port their data across platforms.

• 723: Ads on Your Website, UX for Web Dev Jobs, and Progressive Web Components

  Jul 13, 2026

  Managing website ads requires understanding both technical integrations (like JSON endpoints and fallbacks) and strategic choices (such as when to show house ads or block ads).

• 722: The No-AI Talk Challenge, Picking Rails Tooling, Dark Mode?

  Jul 6, 2026

  Understanding and optimizing the INP metric can significantly improve web interactivity and user experience.

• 721: New Gear, Nerding Out, and VS Code Forks

  Jun 29, 2026

  Lighting and workspace setup can significantly enhance video content, and adjustable digital tools allow for a customizable aesthetic.

• 720: TypeScript Complaints, Slowing Down, and AT Proto Protocols

  Jun 22, 2026

  Developers often struggle with complex, unhelpful error messages; there is a need for more human-friendly explanations and reference tools.