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Is JSDoc Better than TypeScript?
In this episode Scott and Wes discuss Svelte's recent move from TypeScript to using JSDoc for typing, explaining what JSDoc is and its benefits over regular TypeScript.
#JSDoc#TypeScript#Svelte
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The New Syntax Site × Ingest, Stack, AI and more
Scott and Wes discuss building the infrastructure and backend for the new Syntax.fm website. Topics include choosing SvelteKit, setting up GitHub OAuth, integrating PostCSS, and leveraging AI for automated podcast transcription.
#Svelte#WebDev#Podcasting
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Potluck × JR Devs & Copilot × CSS Variable Limitations × SvelteKit
In this episode, Wes and Scott answer listener questions on topics like using SvelteKit with Astro, what can be put in CSS custom properties, driving code quality on a team, and working with deprecated dependencies in React Native. They also share picks.
#React#Astro#Svelte#CSS
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Where Should You Host Your App? Hosting Providers Compared
Compares popular hosting providers like Vercel, DigitalOcean, and AWS services. Looks at features, pricing models, and opinions.
#hosting#javascript#webdev
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UI Elements - Basics, Best Practice, and Built Ins
Wes and Scott discuss browser native UI elements, issues with their lack of flexibility, and research into better customizable options via the Open UI community group.
#UI#Accessibility#Standards
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The Syntax Giveaway Site - Codes, Bots, Tech Stack and More!
Scott and Wes discuss building the Syntax merch giveaway site using SvelteKit, Prisma, and PlanetScale, handling heavy traffic, security considerations, and why it was an enjoyable developer experience.
#svelte#webdev#planetscale#prisma
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Potluck × Crypto × SEO × Status Pages × Learning Tools
Scott talks about his new Neumann MT48 audio interface and how it will improve his podcast audio setup.
#audio#gear#podcasting
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Can Vanilla CSS Replace Sass Yet?
Wes and Scott discuss whether vanilla CSS has all the features of Sass these days, going through variables, nesting, colors, looping, mixins, imports, math functions, custom functions, and BEM syntax.
#Sass#CSS#webdev
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600th Episode! Major Announcement and Swag Giveaway!
Scott and Wes announce that Syntax is joining Sentry. They discuss the partnership, how it started, and what it means for the future of the podcast.
#webdev#JavaScript#podcasts
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Stump’d Gameshow! Answering Coding Interview Questions from AI
Scott and Wes play a gameshow where ChatGPT asks them web development interview questions of increasing difficulty and obscurity on topics like JavaScript, CSS, GraphQL, TypeScript, Svelte, and Deno.
#JavaScript#CSS#TypeScript#Deno
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Potluck × Testing Animations × Tools for Learning × Coding Related Injuries
In this potluck episode, Scott and Wes answer developer questions about freelancing tips, testing animations, choosing frameworks, writing small functions, learning strategies, and using CSS grid.
#freelancing#testing#frameworks#functions
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Potluck × Learning Web Dev × Video Streaming × Mono Repos
In this potluck episode, Scott and Wes discuss topics like switching careers, writing code quickly, learning web development with limited time, improving web design skills, and whether you really need to use a single page application.
#career#productivity#webdev#design
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New Syntax Website Brainstorm! IRL!
In this fun IRL episode, Wes and Scott brainstorm creative ideas for improving the Syntax podcast website, including search, transcripts, video components, surfacing old content, and more.
#Podcasts#Brainstorming
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Fundamentals × What Makes a Website Slow?
Discussion on identifying performance issues that cause websites to be slow and potential solutions.
#Performance#Debugging#Optimization
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AI and Coding with ChatGPT
Scott and Wes discuss AI encoders like ChatGPT and image generators like Midjourney, including capabilities, limitations, implications, and how it will impact developers.
#ai#development#javascript
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Warp Terminal × Next Gen Terminals
In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes provide an overview of the new Warp terminal for Mac, discussing its features, benefits over traditional terminals, and technology behind it.
#Warp#Terminals#Mac
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Potluck × Native Web Components × JS Class Mixins × Application Secrets
In this potluck episode, Scott and Wes answer submitted listener questions on topics like setting up a smart home, using web components, JavaScript mixins, and more.
#javascript#webdev#smarthome
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Converting JS to TypeScript
Scott and Wes discuss their experiences installing smart switches and converting their JavaScript code bases to TypeScript. They talk through the wiring challenges, refactoring benefits, and how TypeScript helps catch bugs.
#JavaScript#TypeScript
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Node.js CJS → ESM
Discussion on moving from CommonJS modules to ECMAScript modules in Node.js - the benefits, challenges and steps for transitioning a project.
#ecmascript#esm#nodejs
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We React to State of JS 2022
Wes and Scott discuss the results of the State of JS 2022 survey, analyzing trends in frameworks, libraries, developer demographics, salaries, and more.
#State of JS#JavaScript