Episode 4 – Datastar and Hypermedia.In this episode, Glen interviews Delaney, the creator of DataStar, a lightweight framework designed for building real-time collaborative web applications. Delaney shares his journey from being a 3D artist to a developer, emphasizing the importance of hypermedia and real-time visualization. The conversation delves into the efficiency of DataStar, its use of Server-Sent Events (SSE), and the framework's potential for collaborative web experiences. Delaney also discusses the challenges of WebSockets and introduces future projects like DarkStar, aimed at enhancing networking capabilities. Overall, the episode highlights the transformative potential of DataStar in modern web development. In this conversation, Delaney discusses the intricacies of DataStar, a real-time system for handling large volumes of messages. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity in programming, the significance of measuring performance, and the role of abstraction in software development. Delaney also explains the core functions of DataStar, including patch elements and signals, and how they facilitate real-time interactivity. The discussion touches on offline support, the growth of the DataStar community, and the non-profit model that supports its development. Delaney encourages developers to engage with the community and emphasizes the importance of building solutions to real problems.Learn more about Datastar and Hypermedia:https://data-star.dev/https://data-star.dev/reference/datastar_prohttps://hypermedia.systems/RamaIf you like this podcast you might also like our modular network framework in Rust: https://ramaproxy.orgChapters00:00 Intro00:42 Delaney and his background02:39 The Evolution of Hypermedia and Real-Time Systems06:27 SSE and Compression15:33 The Social Web23:01 Why use datastar?29:42 Web Transport and Darkstar33:55 DataStar and Future Directions46:04 Understanding Abstraction in Programming50:19 DataStar: Key Functions and Concepts53:27 Signals in DataStar: When to Use Them57:25 Front-End Validation and User Experience59:27 Offline Support and Web Applications01:02:56 The Growth of DataStar and Community Engagement01:07:09 The Challenges of Web Development01:09:26 AI and Its Role in Development01:13:22 DataStar and WebTransport: Future Directions01:16:33 Dynamic Content and DataStar's Use Cases01:18:35 Funding and Sustainability of Open Source Projects01:31:02 OutroNetstack.FMMore information: https://netstack.fm/#episode-4Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VN77rKHRReach out to us:
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