892: The History of Syntax
Wes and Scott talk about the origins of Syntax, sharing how a friendly course name conflict led to a mastermind group, then a podcast, and eventually a full-blown media brand. They also reflect on key...
9 Huhti 202555min
891: Light and Dark Mode
Light mode? Dark mode? Scott and Wes break down the best ways to implement theme switching in CSS, from prefers-color-scheme to manual overrides. Plus, tips on handling shadows, icons, and the dreaded...
7 Huhti 202527min
890: Accepting Money on the Internet in 2025
Wes and Scott talk about the ins and outs of accepting payments online—from choosing processors like Stripe and PayPal to handling fraud, taxes, custom checkouts, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome...
2 Huhti 202546min
889: Planning A Build
Scott and Wes talk about the planning process for a major redesign of the Syntax.fm website. They share their thoughts on organizing tasks, choosing tech, handling styling, and the debates that come w...
31 Maalis 202529min
888: You Need a Monorepo × Client Only React × TanStack + More
26 Maalis 202552min
887: Vibe Coding Is a Problem
Is Vibe Coding the future of software development or just a fun way to experiment? Scott and Wes talk about coding with AI, the risks of ignoring the details, and the cool (and sometimes cursed) proje...
24 Maalis 202516min
886: AWS and IAC for Dummies with SST
Wes and Scott talk about Infrastructure as Code and how SST makes deploying to AWS easier than ever. They dive into SST’s features, developer experience, and how it simplifies managing services like d...
19 Maalis 202539min
885: CSS Fonts Fallbacks, Variable and Trimming
Scott and Wes dig into the wild world of CSS fonts—covering fallbacks, variable fonts, and new tricks like text-box-trim. They also break down font-display, font kits, and how to avoid layout shifts w...
17 Maalis 202523min
