WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Feb 19, 2025

New Browser APIs, End of React Create App, Smuggling Data in Emoji and more with Rowdy Rabouw

Chris Heilmann , Daniel Cranney , Rowdy Rabouw

Rowdy Rabouw argues the death of Create React App obscures foundational web skills. Discover how to master modern browser APIs and uncover malicious payloads hidden inside everyday emojis.

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