In this episode Matt and Mike delve into the world of asynchronous JavaScript, inspired by a listener's request. The discussion covers essential concepts such as synchronous and asynchronous operations, explaining how JavaScript's single-threaded nature can lead to blocking issues. The hosts explore various methods to handle async operations, including callbacks, promises, and the increasingly popular async/await syntax. They also address practical issues like error handling and best practices for writing maintainable and performant async code. This episode is ideal for developers looking to deepen their understanding of JavaScript's asynchronous capabilities.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/what-is-async-javascript

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In this episode, Matt and Mike explore why vanilla JavaScript remains a powerful tool for developers. From small projects that don’t need the complexity of frameworks, to performance-critical and fine-control use cases, they discuss when and why going framework-free can be the better choice. They also dive into learning and debugging benefits, reducing dependencies, and ensuring compatibility with legacy browsers. Whether you’re prototyping, enhancing no-code platforms, or striving for leaner, faster projects, vanilla JS has its place in every developer’s toolkit.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/stop-using-frameworks-for-everything-vanilla-javascript-in-2025

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In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into the world of CSS, breaking down essential concepts to help developers write cleaner, more effective stylesheets. Topics include how to avoid over-specificity, the effective use of modern layout tools like Grid and Flexbox, leveraging custom properties for dynamic styling, and adopting methodologies such as BEM to ensure maintainable code. They’ll also explore the newest CSS features, such as container queries and scroll-linked animations, while highlighting how CSS can improve accessibility. Whether you’re just starting with CSS or looking to refine your skills, this episode is packed with insights to level up your stylesheets.

Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/stop-overcomplicating-css-master-layouts-variables-and-modern-best-practices

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