HTML All The Things - Web Development, Web Design, Small Business
The adventures of Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan through the world of web development, web design, and small business management. As web development agency owners for the better part of a decade, they’ve worked with all sorts of technologies, through the rise of responsive web design, the revolution of serverless computing, and the popularity gain of many no-code tools for small business owners. They commonly discuss foundational web development technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - including popular frameworks and tools such as Tailwind CSS, Svelte, WordPress, Vue, and more.
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
Ever wonder what a developer really does at a tech startup? In this episode, we break down a full week—from scattered meetings and deep work to deployments, sprint planning, and handling the chaos of outages and DDoS attacks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at balancing coding, team support, and product planning in a fast-moving environment.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/week-in-the-life-of-a-developer-at-a-tech-startup
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Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Turborepo Changed How I Use Monorepos | w/ Anthony Shew
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
In this episode, Mike sits down with Anthony Shew from Turborepo to talk all things monorepos. They explore the pros and cons of monorepos versus traditional multi-repo setups, and how Turborepo compares to other tools like pnpm workspaces and Nx. Anthony shares tips on getting the most out of your monorepo, common pitfalls to avoid, and where monorepos might not be the right fit. They also dive into how AI tools like Cursor and Windsurf benefit from having full codebase context—and whether that context can become a downside. To wrap things up, Anthony gives a look at what’s next for Turborepo.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/turborepo-changed-how-i-use-monorepos-w-anthony-shew
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Web News: Do You Listen to Music While You Code?
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
In this edition of Web News, we dive into our personal coding companions — from chill playlists and brain-boosting podcasts to TV shows that keep us motivated (or distracted 😅). Whether you're team lo-fi, true crime, or total silence, we've got takes. Plus, we explore how background content affects productivity and creativity.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/do-you-listen-to-music-while-you-code
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Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Should You Go Solo? Transitioning from Developer to Entrepreneur
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
In this episode, Matt and Mike explore what it takes to transition from being a developer employee to becoming a tech founder or business owner. They break down how your personal situation—time, money, dependents, and hobbies—can impact your readiness to make the leap. This isn't just about technical skill. You’ll need to think strategically, handle business admin, understand local laws, and price your services or products properly. Plus, they ask a critical question: do you actually want to own a business, or would a different job be a better fit?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/should-you-go-solo-transitioning-from-developer-to-entrepreneur
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Web News: Drowning in Notifications? Minimal Phones Might Save You
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Are you constantly bombarded by notifications? In this episode of Web News, Matt and Mike dive into the growing problem of digital overwhelm — from buzzing phones to nonstop pings — and how minimal phones might be the answer.
We explore distraction-free devices like the Minimal Phone and Light Phone 3, how they work, and whether switching to one could help you focus, reduce anxiety, and reclaim your time.
📱 Is it time to ditch your smartphone?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/drowning-in-notifications-minimal-phones-might-save-you
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
What The 80/20 Rule Really Means For Web Developers
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the 80/20 rule and how developers can use it to boost productivity, reduce burnout, and prioritize what matters—plus how AI is reshaping the rule itself.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/what-the-80-20-rule-really-means-for-web-developers
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Tuesday May 20, 2025
The First Step Trap: Why Buying Domain Names Isn't Starting Your Project
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Endless ideas, abandoned projects, and a pile of unused domain names—sound familiar? In this episode, Matt and Mike explore how developers can avoid false starts and take meaningful first steps when launching new projects. They dig into why buying a domain name might feel productive (but often isn’t), when it's actually the right move, and how jumping into real problem-solving helps build momentum and deeper focus.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/the-first-step-trap-why-buying-domain-names-isnt-starting-your-project
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Web News: Overwhelmed by AI? You're Not Alone!
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
In this edition of Web News, Matt and Mike discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI, and AI tooling. As web developers, the guys are no stranger to online tools that promise to do everything under the sun - but lately it feels like an infinite amount of new ones are coming out all the time due, powered by AI. Is it possible to keep up with everything that's coming out? Should you even bother trying?
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/overwhelmed-by-ai-youre-not-alone
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
How To Get A Web Development Job in 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
In this episode, Matt and Mike talk about the current state of the dev world—layoffs, AI tools, and the unstable job market—while highlighting the real opportunities that still exist. They share actionable ways to stand out, build useful projects, network, and niche down to land work in a tough economy.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/how-to-get-a-web-development-job-in-2025
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Thursday May 08, 2025
Why Prisma Is Still the Best ORM | w/ William Madden
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
In this episode of HTML All The Things, Mike chats with William Madden, Developer Advocate at Prisma, to uncover what makes modern ORMs essential in today's development workflows. They break down what an ORM is, why developers should care, and how Prisma sets itself apart in the crowded ORM space. William also dives into the technical challenges of building an ORM, the reasoning behind Prisma’s shift from Rust binaries to TypeScript, and what’s on the horizon for the platform. Whether you’re deep in backend development or just getting started with databases, this episode offers insights you won’t want to miss.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcasts/why-prisma-is-still-the-best-orm-w-william-madden
Try out Prisma: https://www.prisma.io/docs/getting-started
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