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
- 937
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
837: You Should Drop Express and Try Hono
CJ joins Scott and Wes to dive into why he’s all-in on Hono, a fast and lightweight web framework for every JavaScript runtime. From familiar route creation to type-safe middleware, find out how Hono…
00:29:32 |
Mon 21 Oct 2024
835: How to Pick a JavaScript Framework
Do you really need a framework? Scott and Wes bring on CJ to break down when frameworks like Vue, Svelte, and Astro are worth it—and when they might just add complexity. They dive into everything fro…
00:58:34 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
834: AI Will Improve Your Web Development Workflow
Scott and Wes serve up ways developers can use AI tools like Claude, GitHub Copilot, and more to boost productivity. From error tracing to refactoring code and automating mundane tasks, they break do…
00:27:09 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
833: Next Gen Fullstack React with TanStack
Scott and Wes talk with Tanner Linsley, creator of TanStack, about the React ecosystem, and the evolution and futue of TanStack’s suite of tools, including TanStack Router and TanStack Start.
Show N…
01:02:32 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
832: Potluck: When to Use a Framework × Goodbye Webpack × Custom Events in React + More!
Scott and Wes answer your burning questions! They cover everything from moving off create-react-app and the benefits of Next.js, to transitioning from junior to senior dev, working with QA teams, and…
01:02:33 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
831: Preventing Spam and Fraud
From CAPTCHAs to shadow banning, Scott and Wes break down the best strategies for keeping your app safe from spam and fraud. They cover tools like email verification, rate limiting, shadow banning, a…
00:26:40 |
Mon 07 Oct 2024
830: GitHub and Code Reviews with Sarah Vessels
Scott and Wes talk with GitHub’s Sarah Vessels about the ins and outs of code reviews, their critical role in collaborative development, and tips for making your reviews more effective.
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00:51:27 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
829: 14 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
Scott and Wes share 14 game-changing tips they wish they’d known earlier in their web dev careers. From embracing tools to learning by doing, these insights will help you level up your skills faster!…
00:50:37 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
828: Logging in Verification: Magic Links, 2FA, SMS Codes
Scott and Wes serve up the pros and cons of modern authentication methods like magic links, 2FA, and SMS codes. Learn how each technique works, the security trade-offs, and what might be the best app…
00:15:20 |
Mon 30 Sep 2024
827: Career Development with Topher Martini
Scott and Wes talk with Topher Martini, a former Engineering Program Manager at Apple, about his extensive experience over two decades in the tech industry. Topher shares his journey at Apple, from s…
00:56:10 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
826: You Need These 30 Apps - PART 2
In part 2 of covering the best apps for web developers, Scott and Wes dive into must-have tools that will level up your workflow. From screenshot utilities to development tools and video production a…
00:56:28 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
825: Syntax Assistant Desktop App
Scott walks Wes through the new Syntax Production Assistant Desktop App, designed to streamline and automate their complex publishing process. From tech stack choices like Svelte5 and Rust to AI-driv…
00:28:33 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
824: Taylor Otwell's opinions on PHP, React, Laravel and Lamborghini Memes
In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. Taylor shares insights on his journey from creating Laravel in his free time to building a strong community a…
00:50:50 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
823: Is Cursor AI the VS Code Killer?
Scott and Wes serve up a discussion on AI coding assistants with a deep look at Cursor AI, exploring its unique features like multi-line auto-complete and Smart Rewrites. They also discuss why Cursor…
00:50:38 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
822: Receipt Printer with JavaScript
Wes unveils his Hack-Week project —a thermal printer controlled by JavaScript that prints out Sentry.io errors in real-time. Scott and Wes dive into the nitty-gritty of how it works, from the ESC/POS…
00:20:13 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
821: Is Tauri the Electron Killer?
In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Daniel Thompson-Yvetot about Tauri. They dive into what Tauri is, the motivations behind its development, its open-source ecosystem, use cases, and …
00:54:33 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
820: Potluck: 8000 ESLint Errors × HTML Time Tag × 7 Meg React Bundle × CSS Modules
In this Potluck episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes answer your questions, from weighing the trade-offs between numerous small npm packages and a few larger ones to managing the challenges of work-from-…
00:56:04 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
819: Fun & Profitable Side Projects for Developers
Scott and Wes serve up a hasty discussion on side projects, sharing their latest Hack Week experiments and tips on how to turn fun ideas into profitable ventures. They cover everything from finding i…
00:28:03 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
818: CJ × Hosting Meetups - Lunch and Learn
In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with CJ Reynolds about the resurgence of meetups in a post-COVID world. They discuss the benefits of attending and speaking at meetups, and the logistics…
00:50:34 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
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