Pre-commit Hooks, requestAnimationFrame, Code Reviews, and More

In this potluck-style episode, hosts Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski address a range of developer topics:
- requestAnimationFrame: They discuss its appropriate usage for smooth animations and UI updates.
- Code Reviews: The hosts share strategies for conducting effective code reviews, especially in larger teams.
- CSS
attr()
Function: They explore practical use cases for the CSSattr()
function. - Pre-commit Hooks: The episode covers essential pre-commit checks and their implementation.
- Front-End Development: They debate the increasing pressure for front-end developers to become full-stack.
- Legacy Codebases: The hosts offer advice on managing poorly built codebases with active users.
- GitHub Copilot: They discuss which Copilot features to disable when learning new technologies.
- Email Pre-population: The episode touches on techniques for pre-populating email content using the
mailto
protocol. - Browser Preview in VS Code: They provide insights into navigating browser previews within VS Code.
- AI's Impact on Browsing: The hosts speculate on the future of web browsing and the influence of AI.