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.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 936
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
916: I got fired, what should I focus on?
In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about maintaining popular open-source projects, where to start after a layoff, impostor syndrome, Scott’s recording setup, wheth…
00:58:24 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
915: $200mo Background Agents, CLI Tooling and “Max Mode”
AI coding agents are getting wild. Scott and Wes break down the latest tools that run in the background, write code across multiple steps, and charge you $200 a month to do it. From CLI-based primiti…
00:33:37 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
914: 5 Upcoming + Next Gen JavaScript Features
Wes and Scott talk about the latest JavaScript proposals from TC39, including features like import defer, the powerful new random namespace, Array.fromAsync, and native clamp and upsert methods. They…
00:33:44 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
913: NEWS: Remix drops React, Safari 26 CSS + mega fast Vite and TypeSCript
Wes and CJ break down the latest web dev news, including big changes in Safari 26, TypeScript Native Previews, and Remix dropping React. They also chat about new proposals from TC39, Vite 7 beta, and…
00:50:11 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
912: Why did Figma buy a CMS?
Wes chats with James Mikrut, founder of Payload CMS, about being acquired by Figma! They discuss building an open source business, the future of UI design, AI interfaces, and what this means for the …
00:26:16 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
911: Browsers in 2025: Whats up with Arc, Dia, Firefox, Chrome and Opera GX?
Scott and Wes break down the state of web browsers in 2025, from the rise and fall of Arc and the fate of Firefox to hot takes on Opera GX, Raycast, and why power users might not be profitable. They …
00:47:06 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
910: If Statements in CSS?
Wes and Scott talk about the new If statements in CSS, breaking down how they work, why they matter, and when to use them. They explore use cases, syntax quirks, and how this feature pushes CSS close…
00:24:38 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
909: Handling and Throwing Errors
We break down how to properly throw, catch, and log errors in JavaScript and TypeScript. They cover client-side and server-side strategies, using tools like Sentry, and how to handle errors without t…
00:39:06 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
908: Storybook Has Evolved w/ Jeppe Reinhold
Wes and Scott talk with Jeppe Reinhold about Storybook 9’s powerful new features—including drastically reduced bloat, seamless Vite integration, and next-level component testing. They dive into visua…
00:50:13 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
907: Wes’ New Site: Gatsby → React Server Components
Wes rebuilt his personal site from Gatsby to a modern stack using Waku, React Server Components, and Cloudflare Workers — all while keeping the same design. Scott and Wes break down the pain points w…
00:44:39 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
906: Tech Startups and Raising Money with Dan Levine (Vercel, Sentry, Mux…)
Wes and Scott talk with VC Dan Levine about how developers can raise venture capital, what investors look for in early-stage startups, the realities of bootstrapping vs. fundraising, and why great id…
00:56:58 |
Wed 28 May 2025
905: You Should Learn Nuxt!
CJ steps in for Scott and joins Wes to share his experience working with Nuxt, from routing and data fetching to the pros and cons of the framework. They break down the Nuxt ecosystem, directory stru…
00:27:37 |
Mon 26 May 2025
904: React vs Svelte × Windsurf Worth $3B × Typescript as Const × Layout Shift Tricks × More
In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and CJ answer your questions about OpenAI’s $3B Windsurf acquisition, the evolving role of UI in an AI-driven world, why good design still matters, React vs. Sv…
00:51:14 |
Wed 21 May 2025
903: Fork Yeah! Microsoft open sourcing Copilot
Scott and Wes are joined by Erich Gamma, creator of VS Code, and Kai Maetzel, Copilot Lead, to share some big news about the future of VS Code and Copilot. They discuss what it means for developers, …
00:57:42 |
Mon 19 May 2025
902: Fullstack Cloudflare with React and Vite (Redwood SDK)
Wes talks with Peter Pistorius about RedwoodSDK, a new React framework built natively for Cloudflare. They dive into real-time React, server components, zero-cost infrastructure, and why RedwoodSDK e…
00:46:53 |
Wed 14 May 2025
901: JS News: New React & Svelte APIs, RSC Updates, Redwood and Storybook
Scott and Wes break down the latest in JavaScript news, including new async patterns in Svelte, React Server Component tooling with Parcel, and Redwood’s push into Cloudflare with its new SDK. They a…
00:38:43 |
Mon 12 May 2025
899: GSAP: Killer Web Animations With Cassie Evans
Scott and Wes sit down with Cassie Evans of GSAP to talk all things animation—from SVGs and scroll timelines to GSAP’s new rebrand and exciting features. They also dig into performance, plugins, and …
00:57:02 |
Mon 05 May 2025
898: Every Developer Needs a 3D Printer
Wes and Scott talk all things 3D printing—from fixing every day items to organizing tools, printing gadgets, and even teaching their kids entrepreneurship.
Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
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01:05:14 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
897: Making Your App Feel Faster Than It Really Is
Scott and Wes break down the tricks and techniques for making your app feel blazing fast—even when it’s not. From optimistic UI to preload-on-hover, it’s all about perception, not just performance.
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00:35:03 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
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