Scripty2, Zepto.js, Vapor.js (Changelog Interviews #39)

Wynn caught up with Thomas Fuchs to talk about script.aculo.us, Scripty2, Zepto.js and the future of Prototype.

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Show Notes:

• The Magic Roundabout is crazy


• Wynn got his UK badge on Gowalla


• script.aculo.us JavaScript effects framework built on top of Prototype


• Prototype - JavaScript Framework that aims to ease development of dynamic web applications.


• Thomas is one of many talented RoR core team alumni


• Scripty2 - completely rewritten version of script.aculo.us


• RaphaelJS - JavaScript vector graphics library featured in Episode 0.2.5


• Johnson Page asks “What’s the future of Prototype.js?”


• Underscore.js utility library for jQuery, inspired by Prototype, featured in Episode 0.0.5


• Zepto.js minimalist inlinable framework for mobile WebKit browsers, with a jQuery-like chaining syntax


• EveryTimeZone.com - handy tool to pick a time to meet across time zones. A promotional site for Freckle, chock full of JavaScript best practices.


• Thomas’ blog post on approaches taken with EveryTimeZone.com


• Gury Chainable syntax wrapper for the <canvas> element


• Vapor.js “The only JS framework compatible with every browser.”


• MadRobby gives mad props to @janl, @hblank, @cramforce and other JSConf.eu organizers.


• FabJS - modular async framework for Node.js


• Chris Williams’ talk on PromoteJS, an effort The Changelog supports.


• Eyeballs.js - A lightweight MVC framework for building fast, tidy JavaScript web apps


• CoffeeScript, featured in Episode 0.2.9


• Amy Hoy, Thomas’ wife, product proponent, and usability diva.


• Freckle helps you manage your time


• JavaScript Performance Rocks - three books on ultimate web app performance


• Charm Desk - Thomas and Amy tackle customer support


• PeepCode’s Smashing into Vim with the soothing voice of Dan Benjamin


• Mensch and Meslo, the latest stops on Thomas’ journey to find the ultimate Terminal.app font


• Thomas likes to fly his AR.Drone around the office


• He’s also building the Lego Milennium Falcon


• SchnitzelConf a 1-day, full-contact conference in Vienna, Austria focusing on creating products, launching businesses, and charging real money.

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