Potluck — Do titles matter? × Should clients pay for plugins? × Can I debug my baby? × How we prepare for Syntax × Deno × Learning things quickly × More!
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats17 Helmi 2021

Potluck — Do titles matter? × Should clients pay for plugins? × Can I debug my baby? × How we prepare for Syntax × Deno × Learning things quickly × More!

It’s another potluck! In this episode, Scott and Wes answer your questions about job titles, clients and freelancing, debugging, the creative process behind the Syntax podcast, Deno, how to learn things quickly, and more! Prismic - Sponsor Prismic is a Headless CMS that makes it easy to build website pages as a set of components. Break pages into sections of components using React, Vue, or whatever you like. Make corresponding Slices in Prismic. Start building pages dynamically in minutes. Get started at prismic.io/syntax. LogRocket - Sponsor LogRocket lets you replay what users do on your site, helping you reproduce bugs and fix issues faster. It’s an exception tracker, a session re-player and a performance monitor. Get 14 days free at logrocket.com/syntax. Cloudinary - Sponsor Cloudinary is the best way to manage images and videos in the cloud. Edit and transform for any use case, from performance to personalization, using Cloudinary’s APIs, SDKs, widgets, and integrations. Show Notes 01:17 - Do either of you have a pattern that you follow for rolling back Promise.all rejections? I am looking for an elegant way of reversing any promises that may have resolved before one was rejected. For instance, any db writes or 3rd-party webhooks that were created during the sign-up flow, but then need to be removed if one of the promises was rejected. 04:51 - I’ve been doing a bunch of client projects lately that use Gatsby with the WordPress API. I have the clients set up a hosting service for WordPress and a Netlify account connected to a GitHub repo on my account for Gatsby. What I’m struggling with is the idea of having to keep these repos on my GitHub account for as long as these sites are live. But it doesn’t seem all that sensible to have these non-technical clients also set up their own GitHub account that they grant me access to for building these projects. Do you have any suggestions? 08:45 - Hey guys! Been listening to the podcast since I was starting out and it has been super helpful, entertaining, and hilarious. Two-part question. First, when would you consider a dev “full-stack”? I work for a small company that does WordPress, GraphQL, Node, React, TypeScript…lots of variety. I was hired as a front-end dev, but have since done work in PHP and Node, and even my boss has assured me I do full-stack work. However, I am not being paid as a full-stack dev. Can’t figure out if this is because I work part-time (I have a baby) or some other reason. Should I be asking for a raise as a part-time employee? 12:43 - When working freelance for a client, and you need to purchase something, for example the CPT UI plugin or something like WP Migrate DB Pro to help you build the site, do you either pay for it yourself and add it to the clients invoice at the end? Or do you ask them to pay for it when you need it? So many small “gotchas” I’m needing to get over! 18:02 - I just had a baby girl 4 months ago. When she is crying I sometimes catch myself trying to debug her to find out what is wrong. My wife thinks I am weird, but I guess I am just in the habit of trying to fix problems. Have you ever experienced this? 22:17 - How do you prepare for the Monday and Wednesday podcast? What is it like, and what is the creative process behind it? 29:03 - How would one go about using JavaScript to load all images from a folder in order to render them dynamically on a page? I looked around and only see answers using jQuery and PHP. In the end I want my client to be able to drop images into (or remove them from) the images folder and the site would just populate the image slider with all the images. Is this problem solvable with JavaScript, or is it time to learn something new? 35:26 - I have a side project with a Node backend that sends out reminders to signed-up users about various deadlines that they opt-in to. It started out pretty small but as the user base is now in the thousands, I’m worried that my reminder send functionality won’t be able to keep up with the increasing volume. It’s basically just a daily CRON job that loops through users and finds the different notifications to send out - either through Twilio or Postmark. Is there a more efficient way to perform large CRON jobs such as this? Curious how each of you guys would tackle this problem. 42:29 - Hey guys, great overview episode on Deno (ep 322). This got me thinking, again, of the proliferation of tools and technologies in our industry and ecosystems. Say we’ve already “identified” the technology or tool and now we need to get familiar. As course designers constantly exploring new tools and technologies, what are some ways you can most efficiently and productively grasp actionable understanding (i.e. shortest route to Neo’s “I know kung-fu”)? And can you share any “hacks” or “pro-tips” that can help surmount that initial learning curve and tech-stack fatigue? Links SnipCart Syntax 228: More on Severless - Databases × Files × Secrets × Auth × More! FileReader API Syntax 322: The Deno Show Syntax 044: How To Learn Things Quickly Twilio Postmark Begin.com RabbitMQ Syntax 035: Keeping Up with the Codeashians. Dealing with our fast paced industry. ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× Scott: Hario Filter-In Cold Brew Tea Bottle Wes: Slonik USB Headlamp Shameless Plugs Scott: Testing With Cypress - Sign up for the year and save 25%! Wes: Advanced React - Use the coupon code ‘Syntax’ for $10 off! Tweet us your tasty treats! 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943: Modern React with Ricky Hanlon (React Core Dev)

943: Modern React with Ricky Hanlon (React Core Dev)

Scott and Wes sit down with Ricky Hanlon from the React core team at Facebook to dive into the latest features and APIs shaping modern React development. From transitions and Suspense to fetching strategies and future directions, this episode breaks down what’s next for React and how developers can take advantage of it. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:20 Who is Ricky Hanlon. 02:10 Setting the Stage: Modern React APIs 02:48 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:12 Defining Transitions in React 05:08 Practical Examples of Scheduling. 08:23 useDeferredValue. 09:30 Suspense. 11:13 Fallbacks and animations. 12:35 How do you get psychological performance data? 13:39 Are these considerations reasonable for the average dev? 15:37 useOptimistic. 17:35 Removing delayMs (referred to as maxDuration in later iterations). 19:49 How to fetch data in React. 21:58 Is React now just Nextjs? 23:23 Will React give us a Signals-based state management? 24:44 The challenges of building in public. 30:12 Making LLMs cooperate with React. 32:05 The lifting will happen at framework level. 32:59 This is not time slicing. 35:47 Sick Pick + Shameless Plug. Sick Picks Ricky: iPhone 17 Pro Shameless Plugs Ricky: https://conf.react.dev/ 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

6 Loka 202538min

942: Mental Health Q&A w/ Dr. Courtney Tolinski

942: Mental Health Q&A w/ Dr. Courtney Tolinski

Wes and Scott talk with Dr. Courtney Tolinski about supporting neurodivergent teammates, navigating workplace dynamics, and recognizing strengths beyond labels. They explore ADHD diagnosis and treatment, productivity mindsets, burnout, AI in mental health, and practical routines for focus and balance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:09 Meet Dr. Courtney Tolinski 01:46 Supporting neurodivergent team members 12:26 Should I disclose my ADHD diagnosis at work? 17:21 Characteristics of autism and ADHD 22:37 Seeking diagnosis as an adult developer 28:04 Brought to you by Sentry.io 32:18 Uncoupling identity from productivity 38:06 Is overtime ever “worth it”? 42:34 AI as a mental health tool: hope or hype? 46:32 Will therapists be replaced by AI? 49:29 Burnout warning signs in high-performers 55:15 Sick picks + shameless plugs Sick Picks Courtney: Bentgo Glass Containers 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

1 Loka 202557min

941: Is Responsible AI Possible? with Dr. Sarah Bird of Microsoft

941: Is Responsible AI Possible? with Dr. Sarah Bird of Microsoft

Scott heads to Microsoft’s campus for the VS Code Insider Summit to sit down with Dr. Sarah Bird and explore what “Responsible AI” really means for developers. From protecting user privacy to keeping humans in the loop, they dig into how everyday coders can play a role in shaping AI’s future. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:27 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:13 The path the machine learning. 04:44 How do you get to ‘Responsible AI’? 06:43 Is there such a thing as ‘Responsible AI’? 07:34 Does the average developer have a part to play? 09:12 How can AI tools protect inexperienced users? 11:55 Let’s talk about user and company privacy. 13:57 Are local tools and services becoming more viable? 15:06 Are people right to be skeptical? 16:58 The software developer role is fundamentally changing. 17:43 Human in the loop. 19:37 The career path to Responsible AI. 21:21 Sick Picks. Sick Picks Sarah: Japanese pottery 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

29 Syys 202522min

940: Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More

940: Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More

In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:36 What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025? Polka 06:18 Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them only when they become a problem? 09:40 Brought to you by Sentry.io 12:14 After planning a new project, what’s your real-world dev workflow? 931: Project Init - How to Make Good Choices When Starting a New Coding Project 18:19 What to do when you’re feeling burned out as a developer 23:34 Picking the right tech stack for your partner’s website 28:18 How do you deal with a toxic boss? 33:10 The ideal tech stack for launching a SaaS MVP 39:46 Is GraphQL still worth it vs REST or RPC? 44:26 Is Vercel steering modern web dev in the wrong direction? 51:20 What’s up with TanStack Forms? TanStack Form Latest 59:35 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: Flesh and Code Wes: WAGO connectors Shameless Plugs Syntax YouTube Channel 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

24 Syys 20251h 5min

939: Creator of Vite: Evan You

939: Creator of Vite: Evan You

Scott and Wes sit down with Evan You, creator of Vue, Vite, and VoidZero, to dig into the future of frontend tooling. From the speed of Rolldown to why he chose Rust, they explore the evolution of developer experience, bundlers, and what’s next for the web. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:31 Who is Evan You? Vue.js. Vite. Void0 01:19 Making the shift from UI to Toolchains. 02:37 How aesthetics contributed to the success of Vue and Vite. 05:26 Adding Rollup plugins to the Dev Server. 07:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 07:56 Rollup and Rolldown explained. 09:29 NAPIRS. 10:02 Why Rust and not Go? SWC, OXC. 12:04 Rolldown’s speed and performance. OXC Allocator. 15:09 Dealing with massive buildtimes. 17:42 How has the transition been? 20:34 Why do we even need a bundler? 23:25 Vite’s superior developer experience. 26:01 Fullstack Vue? 31:45 Node and Vite’s relationship. 35:41 Wes’ wishlist. vite-dir. 37:28 Hot takes. 37:37 Would Next be better with Vite? 41:09 Thoughts on React Server Components. 43:40 Thought on Remix 3. 46:22 Tell us about Void0. 51:36 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Evan: Laravel Lamborghini Shaped Stress Toys Shameless Plugs Evan: Viteconf, Vite, CultRepo. 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 Syys 202554min

938: Hot Takes + Bike Shedding

938: Hot Takes + Bike Shedding

Wes and Scott dive into some hot takes and classic debates—tabs vs spaces, camel vs snake case, export styles, barrel files, variable naming, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:26 CSS variables: descriptive vs. semantic 03:38 snake_case vs. camelCase 04:54 Default exports vs. named exports 06:23 Barrel files vs. direct imports 09:15 Function declaration vs. function expression 11:00 Inferred types vs. explicit types 13:40 Brought to you by Sentry.io 14:40 Long and explicit variable names vs. short with comments 16:27 Self-documenting code vs. code comments 17:03 Rebase vs. merge commit 18:39 Naming event parameters: e vs. event 20:33 Tabs vs. spaces 22:18 Big line height vs. small line height 23:50 Hard line length vs. line wrap 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

17 Syys 202527min

937: Is The Omarchy Hype Real?

937: Is The Omarchy Hype Real?

Scott takes Wes on a tour of Omarchy, DHH’s polished Arch + Hyprland Linux setup that promises speed, beauty, and endless keyboard shortcuts. From first impressions to daily workflows, Scott debates whether it’s good enough to pull him out of the Apple ecosystem for good. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:55 What is Omarchy? 02:57 Arch-based distribution. 03:42 Hyprland window management. 05:08 Wayland Display Server Protocol. 06:27 Installation Defaults. 06:53 System-wide shortcuts. 09:01 My first impressions. 09:41 Connecting to my NAS. 10:54 Gigantic UI. 12:21 Day 2 Experiences. 13:22 Resizing window challenges. 16:11 Neovim and Lazyvim. 16:49 Lazygit. 19:07 How do you use it and why is it good. 19:14 Command Palette. 19:49 Raycast. Recreating Raycast. 20:50 Using the app launcher. 21:25 Screensavers. 21:59 OS Style. 22:55 My apps, my apps, my apps, check it out. 25:07 Is the hardware comparable to Mac’s M processors? 27:24 Installing new apps. 29:26 Web apps as first class citizens. 32:47 What I’ll miss. 35:56 What’s going on with MacOS UI? 38:37 Annoyances. 39:31 My advice. Read the Manual. 44:39 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: Omarchy Manual. Wes: Ugreen 200w Charger, Silicone USB C. 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

15 Syys 202548min

936: Realtime LED Wall With React + Websockets (I Let Strangers Control It)

936: Realtime LED Wall With React + Websockets (I Let Strangers Control It)

Scott, Wes, and CJ dive into Wes’s Hackweek project: a real-time, web-controlled LED grid. They break down the hardware build, custom 3D-printed diffuser, ESP32 microcontroller, and Cloudflare durable objects powering live pixel art, GitHub activity displays, and interactive web drawings. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:03 Wes’ Hackweek project: a web-controlled LED grid 03:52 The hardware: LED panels, soldering, and power WS2812 LED panels 06:38 ESP32 microcontroller and WLED firmware explained ESP32 Microcontroller 10:57 Power supply challenges and injection fixes 15:05 Debugging and testing a DIY LED matrix 15:56 Shorts, blown circuits, and melted wires 17:58 Designing and 3D-printing the diffuser for crisp pixels 21:29 The software: Cloudflare Durable Objects + Party Server Cloudflare Durable Objects Party.server 22:18 Real-time sync and state management across clients Party Client 28:43 Connecting the server to the LED hardware 41:51 Open access fun: scripts, NSFW images, and moderation Cloudflare tunnel 44:10 Live demos 45:34 Future plans: stats, rooms, and making it always-on 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

10 Syys 202547min

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