Welcome to "Micro-Frontends in the Trenches," a podcast where Luca Mezzalira interviews practitioners from all over the world sharing their experiences. Learn h...
The Module Federation Revolution with Zack Jackson from ByteDance
In this can't-miss episode, Zack takes us behind the scenes of Module Federation's inception and its game-changing impact on micro-frontend architecture. But that's just the beginning!
We dive deep into Zack's current adventures at ByteDance, where Module Federation is being pushed to mind-blowing scales you won't believe.
Get ready for some serious tech excitement as we unpack the freshly released Module Federation 2.0. Zack breaks down the new features like the possibility to use Module Federation across multiple bundlers.
But wait, there's more! We tackle the elephant in the room - Module Federation and Next.js. Zack shares the challenges of maintaining support for this popular framework and the tough decision to shift gears. Don't worry though, he's got plans to make Module Federation available across the JavaScript ecosystem!
What about the future? What mind-bending innovations does Zack have up his sleeve? Also this part is present in this episode!
Module Federation website: https://module-federation.io
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Generative AI + Micro-Frontends + Community = WebCrumbs with Julia Machado
In this engaging conversation, Julia Machado, the founder of WebCrumbs.org, shares her journey and the inspiration behind WebCrumbs, a platform designed to make micro-frontends more accessible for developers, especially those working on smaller-scale applications.
Julia discusses the innovative components of WebCrumbs and highlights the advantages of adopting micro-frontends in various projects. She introduces the concept of a "global micro-frontend platform" and its potential to transform collaboration among developers across different companies. Additionally, Julia addresses comparisons between WebCrumbs and Vercel v0, shedding light on how both platforms are evolving in response to growing expectations in the tech landscape.
Tune in to hear Julia's vision for the future of collaborative development using micro-frontends and discover how WebCrumbs is paving the way for a more inclusive approach to web development.
Links from the episode:
- WebCrumbs
- I Found a Tool Even Better than v0
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From minutes to seconds: deploy in a flash with Zephyr Cloud! - Zackary Chapple
In this episode of "Micro-Frontends in the Trenches," we speak with Zack, co-founder of Zephyr Cloud, about how their platform is changing the landscape of micro-frontend deployment.
Zack shares insights into how Zephyr Cloud operates, allowing developers to deploy updates in seconds instead of minutes or more. This rapid deployment to the edge enhances the feedback loop, enabling teams to iterate on their code more efficiently.
Zack also discusses the platform's flexibility, which supports various frameworks and cloud providers without locking teams into a specific technology stack. With minimal setup required—just 1 line of code to get started—Zephyr Cloud aims to simplify deployment processes and allow developers to concentrate on coding.
This episode offers practical insights for those involved with micro-frontends or looking to enhance their deployment strategies. Zephyr Cloud presents a thoughtful approach to improving how modern web applications are built and deployed.
Zephyr Cloud: https://www.zephyr-cloud.io
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Next.js future is distributed: how @VercelHQ is implementing micro-frontends with Malte Ubl
In this special episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a superstar guest—Malte Ubl, the CTO of Vercel!
Vercel has been making waves in the web development world, and today, Malte gives us an insider’s perspective on how they’re approaching micro-frontends and what this means for developers like you.
Join us as we chat with Malte about Vercel’s vision for micro-frontends and the innovative architecture they’re building to support them. We dig into the pivotal role React Server Components are playing in this strategy and how these components are set to change the game for performance and scalability on the web.
Malte also shares some exciting updates on when we might start seeing micro-frontends integrated into Vercel and Next.js, offering a glimpse into the future of web development with these cutting-edge tools.
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From UX Analysis to Micro-Frontend Systems by Natalia Venditto from Microsoft
Join us for an insightful interview with Natalia Venditto from Microsoft. We kick things off by exploring the microfrontend.dev website she created, a valuable resource for developers interested in this cutting-edge approach. Natalia shares her thoughts on when it's best to use micro-frontends, offering clear guidance on scenarios where this architecture can provide significant benefits. We also delve into the differences between composable and micro-frontends architecture, helping you understand which method might be the best fit for your project needs.
In the second part of our conversation, Natalia opens up about her personal journey and extensive experience with micro-frontends, providing practical insights and tips drawn from real-world projects. Additionally, we discuss the role of generative AI in the world of micro-frontends, exploring the impact AI will have on this architecture.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Micro-frontends website
- React Conf
- Micro-frontends newsletter
Welcome to "Micro-Frontends in the Trenches," a podcast where Luca Mezzalira interviews practitioners from all over the world sharing their experiences. Learn how to scale your organisation and teams, optimising for fast flow and independence in the trenches.
From fixing problems to organisation structure, we cover it all. Whether you're new to web development or a pro, this podcast has something for you.