Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of We Are Developers Live, Niels Leentheer joins the show to explore the weird, creative, and sometimes dangerous side of front-end development.
From abusing CSS and experimenting with browser APIs to discussing the limits of AI-generated design, the conversation dives into why human craftsmanship still matters in web development. The trio also explores new browser capabilities like HTML inside Canvas, unlocking powerful (and potentially chaotic) possibilities for developers.
Expect a mix of cutting-edge tech, strong opinions on AI tools, and fun experiments—from running Doom inside Doom to storing data in a mouse. This one is all about pushing the web to its limits (and beyond).
00:00 – Intro & Guest
04:20 – AI Design Tools vs Real Craftsmanship
08:50 – Why AI Fails at Frontend Development
12:50 – HTML Inside Canvas: Web Gets Weird Again
18:00 – Experiments & Fun Hacks
21:00 – Dev Culture, PHP & Random Tech Experiments
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In this episode of We Are Developers Live, Niels Leentheer joins the show to explore the weird, creative, and sometimes dangerous side of front-end development.
From abusing CSS and experimenting with browser APIs to discussing the limits of AI-generated design, the conversation dives into why human craftsmanship still matters in web development. The trio also explores new browser capabilities like HTML inside Canvas, unlocking powerful (and potentially chaotic) possibilities for developers.
Expect a mix of cutting-edge tech, strong opinions on AI tools, and fun experiments—from running Doom inside Doom to storing data in a mouse. This one is all about pushing the web to its limits (and beyond).
00:00 – Intro & Guest
04:20 – AI Design Tools vs Real Craftsmanship
08:50 – Why AI Fails at Frontend Development
12:50 – HTML Inside Canvas: Web Gets Weird Again
18:00 – Experiments & Fun Hacks
21:00 – Dev Culture, PHP & Random Tech Experiments
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WeAreDevelopers is the global platform for developers and AI professionals to grow, connect, and lead in the age of AI. Millions of professionals use our year-round platform to build skills, explore thousands of hours of expert content, find career opportunities, and engage with a community that shares knowledge at scale. Companies partner with us to reach developers authentically, strengthening their employer brand, engaging top talent, and showcasing their products to a global network. Our flagship events in Europe, North America, and India bring together the world’s leading engineers, tech leaders, and companies. Together, we are driving the innovations that define the next era of technology.
Head to worldcongress.dev to secure 10% with the code "wearedevs_yt"
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