Should web development need a build step? (JS Party #326)

We’re back with another spicy YepNope debate! This time, Nick & regular guest Eric Clemmons are arguing that web development should need a build step, while KBall & special guest Amy Dutton argue that we really shouldn’t. Of course, the stance each panelist is taking is assigned ahead of time. Is that how they really feel? Tune in to find out!

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Featuring:

• Amy Dutton – GitHub, X
• Kevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Eric Clemmons – GitHub, X
• Nick Nisi – Website, GitHub, Bluesky, Mastodon, X
• Jerod Santo – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, Mastodon, X

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