Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
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Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

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.

  1. 4 HR AGO

    853: The State of Frontend

    Scott and Wes dive into the State of Frontend 2024 Survey, breaking down the latest trends, tools, and frameworks shaping the developer ecosystem. Tune in as they react to hot takes on frameworks, state management, hosting, and what’s next for frontend devs! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:53 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:15 About the survey. Follow along! State of Frontend Survey 02:10 Frameworks. 06:15 Rendering frameworks. 07:35 State management. 09:14 Other libraries. Just: Dependency-free Utilities. 13:34 Data. Syntax Episode 453. Syntax Episode 833. 16:39 Hosting. AWS Amplify. 19:51 Continuous Integration. 21:30 Micro-frontends. 23:25 Package Managers. pnpm Link Workspace Packages. Corepack. 28:35 JS Runtimes. 29:47 Typescript. 33:13 Browser Technologies. 35:05 What is app property? 38:20 Progressive Web Apps. 40:11 Styling tools. 43:17 Testing. 45:39 Code editors. 49:02 Build tools. 49:17 Linting tools. 50:26 Operating systems. 51:17 The future trends. 54:14 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: Candle Warmer. Wes: Flighty iOS App. Shameless Plugs Scott: Syntax on Bluesky 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

    1h 1m

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    852: Cloudflare Tunnels

    Explore the power of Cloudflare Tunnels with Scott and Wes as they break down this essential tool for secure remote server access. Learn how to establish and configure tunnels safely, integrate public webhooks with services like Snipcart and Apple Pay, and master the security practices that keep your connections protected. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:17 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:09 How do Cloudflare Tunnels work? 03:52 Publicly exposed webhooks. 04:09 Apple Pay. 04:40 Snipcart. 04:54 Accessing servers when away. Jellyfin, Home Assistant. 07:47 How to set up Cloudflare Tunnels. 10:00 Security risks. Cloudflare Access & Zero Trust. 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

    19 min

  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    851: The Future of VS Code and Copilot

    Wes and Scott talk with Cassidy Williams and Harald Kirschner about exciting new features in VS Code and GitHub Copilot, including custom instructions, UI/UX improvements, and the future of AI and Copilot within different editors. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:32 Cassidy’s keynote at GitHub Universe 03:23 New Copilot features 04:55 Use cases for prompt engineering 09:20 UI and UX enhancements 19:18 Copilot Extensions 20:38 Brought to you by Sentry.io 21:26 Multi-line suggestions? 27:00 How do you develop new ideas in this space? GitHub Next 35:42 Copilot in Xcode GitHub Copilot code completion in Xcode is now available in public preview 39:16 VS Code experimental features @code 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

    42 min

  4. 20 NOV

    850: Manage State in JavaScript Like a Pro!

    Scott and Wes serve up state management in JavaScript, breaking down key concepts like reactive state, state updaters, and global vs local state. They also explore various approaches and libraries, mutation-based state, and tools like Zustand and xState, to help you manage state like a pro. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:22 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:10 What is state? 03:29 Common state jargon. 03:48 Reactive State. 04:14 Store. 04:46 Immutable vs Mutable State. 05:53 State updaters. 06:15 Signals. Solid.js Signal Docs. 06:49 Observables. 07:07 UI is a function of state. 08:39 State Machine. 10:58 Binding state. 11:36 Global vs local. 11:49 Computed State, derived state, selector state. 12:41 Approaches to state management. 12:52 Reducer based. 16:39 Mutation based state. 21:17 Atom based state. 25:15 Ways to hold state. 25:17 Holding state in an object. 27:38 Holding state in the URL. Syntax Shows. 29:34 Holding state in IndexedDB, local storage, and cookies. 32:16 Holding state with FormData. 33:56 Holding state with Signals. Signals Proposal. 37:27 Holding state with the server database. 38:55 Global State vs Component State. Habit Path. 40:39 Sharing state. 42:58 State libraries. 45:26 Zustand. 50:24 Jotai. 51:50 xState. 54:56 Easy Peasy. 55:24 Pinia. 56:01 TanStack Query. 57:02 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: Cremo Mens Body Wash, Bentgo Adult. Wes: Adult Bento Box. Shameless Plugs Wes: 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

    1h 2m

  5. 18 NOV

    849: How to Pick a JS Package

    You’ve got a project, and you need the right tool—but how do you know if that JavaScript package is the one? Scott and Wes guide you through finding and validating packages, from checking NPM to scoping out social proof, so you can pick tools you can trust. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:29 Brought to you by Sentry.io. Take The Pledge 01:44 How to find a JS package. 02:56 Searching via NPM. 03:28 Searching via Socket.dev. 06:02 Searching via Reddit. 06:24 Searching via Perplexity. 08:31 Searching via Google autocomplete. 09:25 Searching via Awesome repo. 09:51 Searching via social networks. 10:47 Searching via established projects. 11:19 Evaluating the quality of a package. 12:02 Validating via GitHub Issues. html2canvas. 13:58 Are there types? 15:16 Validating via Socket. 16:15 Validating via Bundlephobia. 17:15 Validating via the docs. 17:55 Validating via GitHub Search. 18:14 Validating via GitHub Insights. GitHub Network Dependents. 20:19 Validating via the package.json file. Syntax Episode 563. 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

    22 min

  6. 15 NOV

    848: Web Components Can’t Save Us with Scott Jehl

    Scott and Wes talk with Scott Jehl about the benefits, challenges, and use cases of web components, particularly in design systems and performance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:55 Scott’s background and career Responsible Responsive Design Webpagetest.org 06:46 An overview of web components 09:06 Why should people care about web components? 13:16 Should you write your own web components? 14:39 Reactivity in web components 15:56 DOM parts 18:23 Styling web components 22:08 Brought to you by Sentry.io 22:33 CSS custom properties Mux Player Customizer 24:28 Responsive video 28:27 The polyfill use case 30:55 Shadow DOM challenges 36:04 Web components in design systems 41:58 How are people using web components? 43:25 Web components and server-side rendering 45:00 Scott’s thoughts on build tools 47:33 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: Enhance Shameless Plugs Scott: Squarespace is hiring Web Components Demystified - Get 30% off with coupon code “syntax” Web Components Community Group 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

    51 min

  7. 13 NOV

    847: Syntax Holiday Gift Guide

    Scott and Wes are back with their annual Syntax Holiday Gift Guide! They’ve curated the best gadgets, tools, games, and even kitchen essentials for the dev in your life — plus a few treats anyone would love to unwrap. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:46 Brought to you by Sentry.io. Open Source Pledge Members. 01:59 Syntax holiday gift guide. 02:25 Our absolute favorites. Leatherman Arc. Peak Design Everyday. 1.5 KG of Maldon, Salt Cellars. Anker Cube. Anker MagGo. Theragun, Off-Brand Massage Gun. Subscription to Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT. Syntax Swag. 13:33 Our (Scott’s) top games. Factorio. Cascadia. Azul. SteamDeck. 19:01 Gifts under $30. Braided USB-C Cables Right Angle Thunderbolt. Battery Daddy. MagSafe Popsocket. Hempz Apple Cider + Nutmeg Hand Lotion. Mens Cremo Body Wash. 27:50 Clothing gifts. Uniqlo Stretch Selvedge Denim. Naked and Famous Selvedge Denim. Scott DU/ER Jeans. Wool Toque Anything from Huckberry. 35:02 Desk item gifts. MX3s Master Mouse Target Candles Candle Melter Wax. Laptop Stand Rain Design mStand. Any Foldable Amazon Stand Desk Treadmill. Insta360 Link 2. Small Rig Rotatable Collar Mount. Thermal Printer. Cable Management Straps + Clips Mini Tripod. Super Clamp. Fishskyn. 45:02 Kids gifts. Yoto Player. Toniebox. First Cat in Space. Bathbombs. Kahn Academy Kids App. Codespark. 51:11 Kitchen gifts. Carbon Steel Frying Pan. Viral Egg Cooker. Glass Straws. Danish Whisk. Oxo Salt + Pepper Grinders. Paper Wheels. Whetstone. WÜSTHOF Nakiri Knife. Carbon Knife Co. Can Tumbler Glasses. Squirrel Rice Paddle. OTOTO Splatypus Jar Spatula. 59:02 Eatables. Hot Sauce: Truff Hot Sauce. Secret Aardvark. Cholula Gift Pack. Laoganma Chili Crisp. Merfs. Bachan’s Japanese BBQ Sauce. 01:00:51 Smart home gifts. Smart Dimmers ESP32 + WS2815 LED Strips 01:03:06 Shameless Plugs. 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

    1h 4m

  8. 11 NOV

    846: Talking EVs: Range Anxiety, Charging, and Tech

    Scott and Wes unpack their experiences as electric car owners, sharing the highs and lows of making the switch. From range anxiety to charging infrastructure and cost savings, they talk about everything from the tech perks to the unexpected challenges of driving electric. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:11 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:14 What cars and how long have we had them. Hyundai IONIQ 5. Tesla Model Y Long Range. 10:41 Range and dealing with range anxiety. 11:45 The EPA specs. 12:24 Things that affect range. 14:46 Charging. 17:52 Charging levels. 17:56 Level 1 charging. 19:01 Level 2 charging. 19:39 Level 3 charging. 20:10 Charging standards. 21:51 Electric car pricing. 25:56 Regenerative braking. 27:27 General maintenance. 29:04 Pricing and expenses. 31:48 Machine Gun Kelly Effect. 36:46 Would you go completely electric? 38:46 Electric-only tech. 40:57 Buying a new EV. 42:21 Edison Motors website, TikTok. 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

    44 min
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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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