Andre Landgraf joins Kent to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf, Epic Image Optimization. In this conversation, they explore the challenges and trade-offs of optimizing images for the web, particularly when handling large numbers of event photos or user-generated content. Andre shares how building his own image optimization pipeline gave him a deeper understanding of the process, allowing him to make more informed decisions when choosing external services.

Kent and Andre also discuss:

• The evolution of All Things Web, a meetup Andre organizes in the Bay Area.
• The importance of community in web development and how in-person meetups have shaped his career.
• His experience working with Ember at LinkedIn and his upcoming career shift.
• Why diving deep into a problem—like image optimization—makes you a better engineer.
• How Epic Web Conf has become a must-attend event for those passionate about web technologies.

Andre brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the conversation, making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to level up their approach to image handling in modern web applications.

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Meet Andre at Epic Web Conf.

Guest: Andre Landgraf* Website: andrelandgraf.dev * 𝕏: @andrelandgraf94 * GitHub: @andrelandgraf

Host: Kent C. Dodds* Website: kentcdodds.com * 𝕏: @kentcdodds * GitHub: @kentcdodds * YouTube: Kent C. Dodds * Epic Web: epicweb.dev