GraphQL, when to use JavaScript, JS robotics

KBall and Tim are on location at Fluent/Velocity and had the chance to talk with Brian Douglas about GraphQL and GitHub’s recent changes, Aimee Knight about knowing when to use JavaScript over CSS, and Bryan Hughes about his start and robotics with JavaScript.

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Featuring:

• Brian Douglas – Twitter, GitHub, Website
• Aimee Knight – Twitter, GitHub, Website
• Bryan Hughes – Twitter, GitHub, Website
• Kevin Ball – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, Website

Show Notes:

• GraphQL | A query language for your API
• 👋 Hello, GitHub | @natfriedman
• JavaScript Jabber Archive | Devchat.tv
• Johnny-Five: The JavaScript Robotics & IoT Platform
• TypeScript - JavaScript that scales.

Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!