Topic: Javascript

The show acknowledges the creative contributions of the "No Agenda Nation," including artwork for episode 1615. An update on the No Agenda Art Generator website is provided, noting that a new version is being deployed despite minor configuration issues in production.

Testing the capabilities of ChatGPT, the hosts ask for recommendations on weed whackers and egg recipe books. They note that while the AI is useful for generating JavaScript code—threatening sites like Stack Overflow—it still lacks real-time knowledge of very recent publications and occasionally provides generic or outdated information.

No Agenda Social was identified by the Website Safety Institute as one of the safest websites of 2022. The organization offered a "widget" for display on the site, which the hosts suspect is a method to inject JavaScript or track click-through data. They decide to display a static image of the award instead of using the provided code to maintain server security.

Brave CEO and JavaScript creator Brendan Eich contacted the show to warn against using the unmaintained Dissenter browser, citing security risks. Eich's history with Mozilla and Netscape is discussed, and the hosts express interest in revisiting the Brave browser for its built-in privacy features.

The rise of for-profit coding boot camps is discussed as an alternative to four-year degrees, though the hosts question their high costs and focus on JavaScript. Inspired by this, they jokingly propose a "Dvorak Curry Podcast Boot Camp" that would charge $15,000 to teach students how to write newsletters and take checks. The segment touches on the intense 16-hour workdays required by top-tier Silicon Valley boot camps.

A federal judge ruled that the Winn-Dixie grocery chain must make its website accessible to the blind. The hosts discuss the potential costs for small businesses and non-profits to comply with these regulations, specifically regarding video captions and JavaScript compatibility with screen readers.

The program originates from the SS Plop, a houseboat in Amsterdam, where technical difficulties with a dedicated internet line and a restrictive firewall are causing packet loss. A MIDI controller is also sending rogue commands, complicating the setup process for the broadcast.

Users of Apple's iOS 9.3 are experiencing a major bug where clicking links in Safari, Mail, and other apps causes them to freeze. The issue is linked to a breakdown in how the OS handles JavaScript and shared web credentials. A parallel is drawn to a recent incident where a developer pulled his modules from a shared library (NPM/GitHub), causing widespread failures in "copy-paste" millennial coding architectures that rely on microservices rather than local resources.

A presidential proclamation renamed "White Cane Safety Day" to "Blind Americans Equality Day," a move criticized as unnecessary linguistic engineering. The hosts argue that the original name provided a clear safety directive for the public. They also note that modern web technologies like JavaScript often create significant barriers for screen readers, undermining actual digital equality for the blind.

A new JavaScript-based search tool created by ComicStripBlogger was integrated into the No Agenda show notes website. This tool allows researchers and listeners to easily search through archived show content and outlines, improving the accessibility of the program's extensive documentation.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 617 of the No Agenda show, with Curry broadcasting from Tokyo and Dvorak from Northern California. They experience immediate technical difficulties with their Skype connection, attributing the delay to the show's intro jingle. The conversation shifts to Dvorak's frustration with modern web design and the difficulty of printing pages due to excessive JavaScript and advertising, leading to a brief debate over the merits of A4 paper versus American standards.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 617 of No Agenda, dealing with a delayed Skype connection between Tokyo and Northern Silicon Valley. They discuss the frustrations of modern web design, specifically how JavaScript and advertising prevent clean printing of web pages. The conversation touches on the benefits of printing to PDF and mentions listener feedback regarding a previous rant against A4 paper dimensions.

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich resigned following a backlash over his 2008 donation to California's Proposition 8. The dating site OkCupid participated in the protest by displaying a message to Firefox users. The hosts criticize this as a "public relations campaign" and a misuse of the LGBTQ community for commercial interests, specifically to drive users toward Google Chrome.

Facebook experienced significant technical issues after pushing code on a Friday, breaking the JavaScript API for "Like" buttons and third-party logins across millions of websites. Analysis of the Facebook S-1 filing suggests reported revenue figures are misleading, with a significant portion derived from stock sales and a 30% cut from Zynga. The company also utilizes off-book transactions for infrastructure leasing and revolving lines of credit to manage costs.

The No Agenda Show website reportedly failed to load correctly in the Google Chrome browser, appearing as a nearly empty page. This behavior is contrasted with the site's stable performance in Firefox, leading to theories about "Google washing" or aggressive JavaScript handling in new Chrome updates. The site utilizes a standard Squarespace template, suggesting the issue may lie with browser-specific rendering of common web platforms.