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 co...
12 Feb 202548min
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 ...
10 Feb 202516min
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 lightn...
5 Feb 202554min
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 ...
3 Feb 202513min
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, deployin...
29 Jan 202557min
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 ...
27 Jan 202527min
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 The...
22 Jan 202557min
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 imp...
20 Jan 202518min
