JSJ 327: "Greenlock and LetsEncrypt" with AJ O'Neal

Panel:Charles Max WoodJoe Eames Special Guests: AJ O'NealIn this episode, the JavaScript Jabber panel talks to AJ O'Neal about Greenlock and LetsEncrypt. LetsEncrypt is a brand name and is the first of its kind in automated SSL and Greenlock does what Certbot does in a more simplified form. They talk about what led him to create Greenlock, compare Greenlock to Certbot, and what it’s like to use Greenlock. They also touch on Greenlock-express, how they make Greenlock better, and more!In particular, we dive pretty deep on:Greenlock and LetsEncrypt overviewLetsEncrypt is free to get your certificateWhy Charles uses LetsEncryptWildcard domainsCertbotWhy he originally created GreenlockWorking towards home serversWanted to get HTTP on small devicesManages a certificate directoryGreenlock VS CertbotGreenlock can work stand aloneThe best use case for GreenlockExcited about how people are using his toolWhat is it like to use Greenlock?Working on a desktop clientGreenlock-expressAcme serversCAA recordMaking Greenlock better by knowing how people are using itUsing Greenlock-expressLet's Encrypt v2 Step by Step by AJAnd much, much more!Links:LetsEncryptGreenlockCertbotGreenlock-expressAcme serversLet's Encrypt v2 Step by Step by [email protected]’s GitGreenlock.js Screencast SeriesGreenlock.js PatreonSponsors