Jeff Baumgardt
jeffbaumgardt.bsky.social
Jeff Baumgardt
@jeffbaumgardt.bsky.social
Father, husband, coding dork.
I make software, specifically JavaScript
This is your periodic reminder to clean your context window. I've had a single chat session going for a week now with all sorts of work happening. Things just get 'weird' after a bit.
April 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Trying to force this data state should only be on the server with server components and server actions is a mistake.

I've been forcing myself to fetch at the route and server render the stuff. Great for abstraction. But at the cost of just get everything! Maybe you need it, maybe you don't.
March 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
What's up with the new `taint` api's in React. I heard a bunch about them a while back, everyone was interested, and then gone.

The docs are still there but still only in experimental.

I have an actual use case where it would be nice to add the additional check. Dam API keys.
March 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Scambot voice calls are getting better with AI agents. But their models still suck.

I ask "if you are a human say cheetah". They have no idea how to handle that simple query.
February 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reposted by Jeff Baumgardt
And we're back for February. Tuesday Feb 4th at 5:30 at Code Talent, Denver.

Come check out Cooking with Coordinates by @eriklars.bsky.social

I would personally love to see you there
reactdenver.com/event/cookin...
Cooking with Coordinates
Building an app that helps people explore recipes from around the world
reactdenver.com
February 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I'm looking for advice. My mother is 78 and needs, help, not a lot but enough that I can't do it on my own.

I have her in a senior center, but its way too expensive and she's just not getting out what she's putting in.

Honestly she needs easy household stuff and medication reminders.
January 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Reposted by Jeff Baumgardt
Just another reminder that tomorrow (Jan 7th, 6:00pm MST) is this month's talk. Featuring "I upgraded to TanStack Start" by community member Jon Higger, from the CTC community.

reactdenver.com/event/lifest...
I Upgraded My Remix App... To Tanstack Start
Remix was an awesome framework, but Tanstack Starts' extremely pragmatic approach to web development has won me over!
reactdenver.com
January 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Reposted by Jeff Baumgardt
Kicking off the new year right.

I upgraded my Remix App... To Tanstack Start
reactdenver.com/event/lifest...

January 7th at 6:00pm - Code Talent
Bring a friend
I Upgraded My Remix App... To Tanstack Start
Remix was an awesome framework, but Tanstack Starts' extremely pragmatic approach to web development has won me over!
reactdenver.com
December 30, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Always a great PR to review.
December 5, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Reposted by Jeff Baumgardt
It's tonight!! reactdenver.com/event/lifest...

Come hang out for the last event of the year. Enjoy some pizza, network with some friends and maybe learn about complexity.
Complexity: It's Complicated
Exploring Complexity in Software Engineering: Beyond Simplicity, Understanding Emergence, Feedback Loops, and Self-Organization in Systems
reactdenver.com
December 3, 2024 at 10:31 PM
I think the splitting of Chrome from Google will only hurt everyone. Goggle actually saves money here. But the fact that they have pushed so hard on web for so long means that we all won in the end.

If Chrome does get split and sold, who honestly would pick it up and keep it going?
November 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Working title - "How did I get here?" a career focused talk about how I became a JS engineer and the importance of networking.

Find out why LinkedIn isn't the best anymore and why using AI probably isn't the best idea for applying.
We're working on the event for Dec this week. We hope to have it posted up soon. Let's finish out the year strong!!

We will be at Code Talent on Tuesday the 3rd at 6pm.

Also fun one @jeffbaumgardt.bsky.social has been selected to talk at BoulderJS on December 19th.
November 25, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Timing is everything. I had just submitted a talk that was highlighting the importance of personal connections and networking.
November 21, 2024 at 10:49 PM
I do wish it was easier/ cleaner UX for switching accounts here. I have this personal account and an organization account. Switching via settings is a bit awkward.
November 7, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Reposted by Jeff Baumgardt
Denver devs, after you vote, join me tomorrow night at Code Talent on Blake for @reactdenver.bsky.social!

I'll will preview my upcoming conference talks:

🎨 What makes a design system win
🔬 Testing your way to a better developer experience

We'll have food and go out for drinks after! 🍻
November 4, 2024 at 7:46 PM
What is time ? Beyond the construct of dials on a watch. To the idea itself is misleading. We as a species accepted the sun rise and sun set as our guides. It all seems simple, until you pull back the curtain a little bit and you see so much more. Things you were not expecting. Timezones. F those
December 28, 2023 at 7:01 AM