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The Node (and more) Banter

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Node.js
Distributed Systems
Kubernetes
Graphql
E-Commerce
Apache Kafka
Headless CMS
REST
Caching
Stateless Architecture
Stateful Architecture
Environment Variables
Fastify
Content Management Systems
Authentication and Authorization
Openapi Specification
Database Connections
CAP Theorem
Security

The Node (and more) Banter is your weekly dose of unfiltered, unscripted conversations between Luca Maraschi and Matteo Collina. We explore the edge cases, the anti-patterns, and the things no one puts in the docs. From distributed architecture to platform pitfalls and how enterprises tackle modern development—nothing’s off-limits. It’s not just Node.js®—it’s everything around it, wrapped in sharp... more

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Running Node.js in serverless environments should be simple: deploy a function, let AWS scale it, and forget about infrastructure. But when you introduce multi-concurrency, shared worker threads, global state risks, and CPU-bound workloads — it’s not... more

Running Next.js in Kubernetes should be simple: containerize, replicate, autoscale. But under real traffic — thousands of requests per second, CPU-bound workloads, unpredictable spikes — it’s not that simple.

In this episode of The Node (& More) Ban... more

Last week, we talked about the complexity of running Next.js at enterprise scale. This week, we’re going under the hood — into the rendering engine itself.

In this episode of The Node (& More) Banter, Luca Maraschi & Matteo Collina break down how Ne... more

Next.js started as the easiest way to build React apps. But once you cross into enterprise scale — millions of users, regional deployments, complex caching, and security constraints — things get… complicated.

In this episode of The Node (& More) Ban... more

From React Compiler 1.0 introducing automatic memoization (no more useMemo debates), to React Native deleting its legacy architecture and running directly on C++, to the entire React project moving under the Linux Foundation — the ecosystem is underg... more

Every Node.js developer has, at some point, built a “distributed system” that turned into a distributed headache. You start with Kafka and a few services, and before long, you’re juggling retries, compensations, and correlation IDs like it’s 3 AM in ... more

Every Node.js developer has tuned into "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐝𝐞 (& 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞) 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫" to learn, laugh, and uncover the stories shaping how we build software — and this time, we’re doing something different.

In this Special Episode, we highlight Luca Ma... more

Every Node.js developer has chased down a slow endpoint or a CPU hotspot — but what about memory leaks silently draining your app’s performance (and your cloud budget)?

In this episode of The Node (& More) Banter, Luca Maraschi & Matteo Collina dive... more

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Erick Wendel
A software engineer and content creator focusing on Node.js.
Episode: The Cost of Not Updating Node.js (with Erick Wendel)
Bryan English
Staff Engineer at Datadog, working on APM products and Node.js tracing code.
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Episode: The Hidden Cost of Async Context in Node.js (with Bryan English)
Alex Olivier
Co-founder and Product Lead at Cerbos
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Episode: MCP: The New Interface of the AI Stack (with Alex Olivier)
Roberto Bianchi
Staff Software Engineer at Spendesk, contributor to open-source projects
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Tomas Della Vedova
Engineering manager at Elastic and co-founder of Fastify
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Episode: A Deep Dive into Fastify with Tomas Della Vedova
Liran Tal
Security expert focused on JavaScript and Node.js, with experience in secure coding practices.
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Episode: Unpacking Config & Env Variables in Node.js

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Luca Maraschi
Co-host and interviewer, engaging in unfiltered discussions about Node.js and broader tech topics, focusing on real-world insights and technical challenges.
Matteo Collina
Co-host exploring technology discussions with a focus on Node.js architecture and development practices, often bringing humor and real-world anecdotes.

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The Cost of Not Updating Node.js (with Erick Wendel)
Q: Why do you think so much trouble in people to update?
The major issue is some libraries don't follow the same versioning and you get a lot of breaking changes.
The Hidden Cost of the Sidecar Pattern (with Roberto Bianchi)
Q: Can you share your insights from your real-life experience about running and logging within microservices?
Roberto highlighted the complexities involved in running multiple services, including challenges in debugging, testing, and maintaining security layers, which all introduces additional costs and complications.
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Q: Shall we stop for today and then have a follow up on zero trust and MTLS?
Yes, let's do that. We need to talk a lot about these topics.

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The content primarily revolves around technical discussions related to Node.js and its applications in broader contexts, exploring the intricacies of software development practices, architecture, and modern operational challenges. The hosts engage in lively, unfiltered conversations, dissecting topics such as memory management, security vulnerabilities in open-source software, integration with other programming languages like Python, and the complexities of using Kubernetes with Node.js. Their discussions often feature real-world anecdotes and insights, providing actionable strategies for developers navigating contemporary challenges in the technology landscape. With a focus on both technical depth and approachable banter, the conversations... more

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