Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

By: Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
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  • Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.
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  • 872: Too much AI × Disappointed in Firefox × Planning New Projects × Hard Truths

    872: Too much AI × Disappointed in Firefox × Planning New Projects × Hard Truths
    Jan 29 2025
    Wes and Scott answer questions about HTML semantics, TypeScript, adapting to AI’s impact on web development, and the best and worst browsers for developers. They also tackle project planning, deploying SvelteKit apps, and navigating online opinions in tech. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:04 Best container element for a grid of products? 04:50 TypeScript null checks 09:44 Adapt to AI or get left behind Syntax Episode 870 13:13 Why did 3D never take off? three.js React Three Fiber Rep Fitness Rack Builder Maxime Heckel GitHub Universe The element 18:53 Podcast audio and video in one feed? Who Smarted? 21:06 Brought to you buy Sentry.io 22:30 Best and worst browsers for web dev? Firefox Edge Chrome Arc Safari 27:39 Why use a lock file for managing dependency versions Don’t gitignore your lock files! 30:34 Should you build your own sync engine? Scott’s Naive Sync Example 34:21 Best practices when starting a new project from scratch Habit Path 38:33 How to deploy a SvelteKit app on something other than Vercel or Netlify Coolify Crash Course 42:54 The reality of online opinions in tech 48:10 Spending $120k on an app idea 54:12 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: My Mind Wes: Metal Detector Shameless Plugs Scott: Syntax on YouTube Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
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    58 mins
  • 871: Coding Agents Cursor + Windsurf Tips

    871: Coding Agents Cursor + Windsurf Tips
    Jan 27 2025

    Scott and Wes explore the world of coding agents, diving into tools like Cursor and Windsurf that promise to change how we write and manage code. They discuss modes, workflows, and practical tips for experimenting with these AI-powered tools in your next project.

    Show Notes
    • 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
    • 04:12 What are AI Agents?
      • Cursor Features, Windsurf Features.
    • 07:25 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
    • 07:50 Chat Mode.
    • 08:11 Composer Mode.
    • 08:55 Agent Mode.
    • 10:03 Inline Chat Mode.
    • 11:02 JavaScript Set Methods Demo.
      • Wes’ Example on X.
    • 16:10 Fire Dispatch Data.
    • 20:01 Rules Files.
      • Cursor Directory.
    • 22:37 Use screenshots.
    • 23:36 Refactoring to separate files.
    • 23:53 Use it to experiment.
    Hit us up on Socials!

    Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

    Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

    Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

    Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
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    27 mins
  • 870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding

    870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding
    Jan 22 2025

    Wes and Scott talk with Kevin Hou and Varun Mohan from Windsurf about the evolving landscape of AI in coding, and the future of software development.

    Show Notes
    • 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
    • 00:50 The origins of Windsurf and Codeium
      • Windsurf
      • Codeium
      • Vs Code
      • Cursor
    • 03:14 Rethinking IDE UX
    • 05:45 Will Microsoft eventually implement these AI features in VS Code?
    • 09:27 The "agentic" editor concept
    • 17:58 The future of software development with AI
    • 24:37 AI in large codebases
    • 28:22 Brought to you by Sentry.io
    • 28:46 How does AI stay current with frequent language/library updates?
    • 33:07 Behind Windsurf's fresh design
    • 35:23 Challenges with forking VS Code
    • 38:47 AI and future innovations
    • 43:04 How Windsurf approaches AI experimentation
    • 45:11 Pricing and user segments
    • 48:38 Will Windsurf ever run in the browser?
    • 50:58 Sick Pick + Shameless Plugs
    Sick Picks
    • Kevin: Ricoh GR IIIx
    • Varun: Di2 Shifter
    Shameless Plugs
    • Windsurf
    Hit us up on Socials!

    Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

    Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

    Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads

    Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads
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    58 mins

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