Ronan Berder: Basecoat UI (ShadCN without React)

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I talk to Ronan Berder, the creator of Basecoat UI, a tailwind-based version of ShadCN for non-React projects.

Built specifically for use with server-rendered templates, htmx, vanilla js, alpine, and other hypermedia-based solutions.

Basecoat UI: https://basecoatui.com/
Basecoat Repo: https://github.com/hunvreus/basecoat
Ronan on X: https://x.com/hunvreus

I ask him how he built it, why he built, and what he has in store for it.

Chapters (from AI)
00:00 Introduction to Basecoat UI
06:51 The Journey of Building Basecoat UI
11:09 Understanding Theming and Customization
18:57 Complexity in UI Libraries
24:01 Design Principles and Aesthetics
30:06 Future of Basecoat UI and Community Engagement
38:24 Navigating Browser Compatibility Challenges
41:49 The Evolution of Web Technologies
45:25 Performance Optimization in Web Development
51:14 The Aesthetic Appeal of Modern Web Applications
54:29 Generative UI and the Future of Development
01:01:21 Simplifying Complexity in Web Development
01:11:42 Open Source Contributions and Community Engagement