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
876: MIDI & Music in the Browser
Wes and Scott talk about the Web Audio and Web MIDI APIs, diving into how they enable powerful music and sound manipulation in the browser. They explore MIDI messaging, synthesizing audio, creative c…
00:48:59 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
875: JavaScript Signals Explained
JavaScript is missing a built-in way to make variables reactive—but Signals might change that. Scott and Wes break down what Signals are, how they compare to React state, and how different frameworks…
00:16:26 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
874: Fast Apps - Easy Perf Wins
Is your app feeling sluggish? Scott and Wes break down the biggest performance bottlenecks—like bloated assets, slow databases, and waterfall requests—and share easy wins to make your site feel light…
00:54:49 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
873: Standard Schema: The Universal JavaScript Data Interface
Wes and Scott talk about the standard schema for data validation, a collective effort by various library authors to create a unified interface. They discuss the benefits, how it works, and its impact…
00:13:30 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
872: Too much AI × Disappointed in Firefox × Planning New Projects × Hard Truths
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, deployi…
00:57:42 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
871: Coding Agents Cursor + Windsurf Tips
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…
00:27:04 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding
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 Th…
00:57:53 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
869: Node + TypeScript in 2025
Scott and Wes explore the experimental world of running TypeScript in Node, breaking down the differences between type stripping and compiling. They cover the pros, cons, and quirks of the current im…
00:18:23 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
868: The State of JavaScript
Wes and Scott talk about the State of JavaScript survey, tends, popular features, and the evolving landscape of tools and frameworks.
Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:27 Brought to you by …
01:02:49 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
867: Zero Sync is the Future of Data Loading
What’s the deal with Zero Sync? Scott and Wes dive into this cutting-edge database tech, exploring its real-time interactivity, blazing-fast performance, and how it stacks up against the competition.…
00:29:05 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
866: 2025 Web Development Predictions
Scott and Wes look into their crystal ball to predict what’s coming in web development next year. From the rise of on-device AI to the vanilla CSS comeback, Bun’s big moves, and React’s evolution, th…
00:52:47 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
865: CSS Performance × Rate Limiting × Array Sort Behavior - STUMP'd
Scott and Wes challenge each other’s knowledge on everything from array sorting quirks to browser isolation types in a rapid-fire trivia format. They dive deep into performance optimizations, TypeScr…
00:35:55 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
864: Durable Objects × Tab State Hacks × Headless CMS Choices + More
Scott and Wes ring in the new year, answering listener questions on the rise of durable objects, handling tricky tab state in e-commerce apps, and their top picks for headless CMS. They also chat abo…
00:52:21 |
Wed 01 Jan 2025
863: 2024: A Year in Review
Scott and Wes look back at 2024 and share highlights from a big year for Syntax and the web dev world. They review their 2024 predictions to see what they got right (and wrong), and break down the ma…
01:08:59 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
862: Svelte 5 Is Here!
Is Svelte becoming React? Scott and Wes explore the exciting updates in Svelte 5, including Runes, Snippets, odd font choices, and performance benchmarks, while discussing custom event updates, migra…
01:00:44 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
861: Local Data: Sqlite, LocalStorage, Session, Cookies and IndexDB
Scott and Wes dive into the world of local data storage, breaking down the pros and cons of Sqlite, LocalStorage, SessionStorage, Cookies, and IndexedDB. They cover real-world use cases like user set…
00:24:57 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
860: Module Federation Microfrontends with ByteDance’s Zack Jackson
Wes and Scott talk with Zack Jackson about Module Federation, and the innovative ways it streamlines collaboration across large teams and complex applications. Zack also dives into simplifying microf…
01:10:37 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
859: Streaming Video in 2025
Scott and Wes break down the tech behind video streaming for the web, from transcoding and variants to CDN and access control. They also share insights on tools like Mux, Cloudflare Stream, and ffmpe…
00:51:21 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
858: How to Go Deeper With Your Learning
Want to level up your web dev game? Scott and Wes share their top tips for going deeper with your learning—covering everything from reading the docs and source code to finding mentorship and engaging…
00:24:30 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
857: How to Look and Sound Good at $10, $100 and $1000 With Producer Randy
Wes and Scott talk with Syntax Producer Randy Rektor. From mastering mic technique to lighting hacks and choosing the right camera, they discuss the best ways to upgrade your audio and video setup on…
00:58:52 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
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