Syntax Highlight (We Review Your Portfolio)

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 from rendering strategies to auth solutions, deployment options, and how to choose the right tool for the job. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:32 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:17 What is a framework? Syntax Meetup San Francisco. 08:21 Examples of frameworks for Vue, Svelte and Angular. 12:39 What questions do you need to answer? 12:44 What or where do you need to ship? 14:12 How do you render it? 18:22 Where are you deploying it? 24:03 How do you store data? 24:09 Existing API. 26:03 Integrated server. 26:22 Database. Supabase. 26:59 Does it have RPC or server actions? 34:27 Do you need authentication? 38:45 Auth packages. LuciaJS. Lucia announcement. Lucia preview. NPM Arctic Oauth. Auth utilities. Better-Auth. Scott’s Drop-In Auth. 42:10 Does it include email? 42:52 What does the TypeScript story look like? 43:32 How does it handle images? 44:35 How do we work with CSS? 46:02 How long has it been around? 47:37 How mature is the ecosystem? 48:35 Is there community support? 50:21 Portability. 51:18 Hiring. 52:17 Sick Pick + Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks CJ: Infinite Health. Scott: USB A to C adapters. Wes: Citric Acid. 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

16 Okt 202458min

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 down how AI can handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on the fun stuff! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:23 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:43 Using AI tools effectively. 05:29 Stack trace reading and error finding. 08:37 San Francisco Syntax Meetup! 09:19 Research and validation. 12:19 Completing mundane tasks. 14:10 Refactoring. 18:56 Simple typescript. 20:29 Summarizing docs and source code. 23:56 Quick hits. 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

14 Okt 202427min

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 Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:59 What is TanStack Start? UnJS Nitro Vinxi 06:17 What is the Vite Environment API? 07:21 Was it always the plan to use Vite? 08:02 TanStack Router and client-side vs server-side 16:18 How TanStack Start will work 27:26 Moving from Create React App to TanStack 30:42 Brought to you by Sentry.io 31:15 Will TanStack Router ever support other frameworks? 33:54 How will TanStack Start handle forms? 36:13 TanStack Virtual 39:41 What is the future of TanStack? Convex 42:49 How Tanner writes documentation 47:55 Server functions and middleware 54:41 When will TanStack Start be in beta? 57:00 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Tanner: LG C4 Ultra Slim Fit TV Wall Mount Shameless Plugs Tanner: TanStack Blog @TKDodo 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

11 Okt 20241h 2min

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 even dive into game development with Godot. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:31 DenverScript. 03:14 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:54 Question 1: Moving off create-react-app. Proposal: TC39 Import Attributes. HTML iframe srcdoc Attribute. 09:10 Question 2: Working together with QA teams. 13:46 Question 3: Benefits of React with Next.js Framework. Svelte Turnstile. Next.js Pages Router vs Next.js App Router. 17:38 Question 4: What are your real names? 19:22 Question 5: Thoughts on RTO and WFH. 27:50 Question 6: Where can I find you Sick Picks? Sick Picks. Sick Picks Scraper. 29:34 Question 7: From JR developer to SR developer. 31:41 Question 8: Godot and game development. Godot Engine. GDScript. Phind. 39:37 Question 9: Inherent advantage between Callbacks and Events. 44:44 Question 10: Transitioning to freelance with corporate experience. 49:44 Question 11: Dealing with negative feedback. 57:05 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: audiobookshelf, Plappa App. Wes: New Syntax Swag. 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

9 Okt 20241h 2min

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, and more to protect your users and data. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:15 The problem. 02:47 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 04:23 CAPTCHA. 06:24 Data collection. 07:11 Stripe Radar score calculation. 09:12 Rate limiting. 11:34 Shadow banning. 13:53 Email verification. 15:38 Tie to accounts. 16:23 Tied to real identity. 19:36 Manual approval. 21:19 Blocking ASN. 23:17 Honey pot field. 24:28 SMS verification. 25:05 Mechanical Turk. 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

7 Okt 202426min

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. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:59 What is a code review? How to review code effectively: A GitHub staff engineer’s philosophy 04:18 Strategies for an effective code review processes 06:59 Should you test and fix in the same pull request? 07:57 How to ask for code reviews 12:12 Feature flags and their role in code management flipper scientist scientist - JS 20:03 Who should do code reviews? 23:34 Should you review your own code? 25:04 Brought to you by Sentry.io 25:29 Code comments vs pull requests 27:35 Dealing with egos in the code review process 30:18 What automations are essential? project-pull-mover 34:35 Underutilized tools GitHub Protips: Tips, tricks, hacks, and secrets from Sarah Vessels 36:25 Commit strategies and squash 39:30 GitHub’s branching system 41:14 Git gone wrong 42:30 What is the correct way to merge into main? 43:47 What was it like working on GitHub Sponsors? GitHub Sponsors thanks.dev 46:58 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Sarah: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck Shameless Plugs Sarah: https://github.com/sponsors 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

4 Okt 202451min

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! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:45 13 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner. 03:49 Number 1 - No one is all-knowing. 05:39 Number 2 - People with extremely strong opinions. 11:13 Number 3 - Using tools to help you isn’t a bad thing. 12:34 Number 4 - Approach new technology with a mixed dose of skepticism and open-mindedness. 16:05 Number 5 - Things make more sense the more you actually use them. 18:40 Number 6 - Willingness to change your mind is a strong skill. 20:06 Number 7 - Doing is better than reading or watching. 22:29 Number 8 - Asking questions is good. 26:45 Number 9 - Everyone doesn’t learn the same. 30:41 Number 10 - You don’t need a SAAS for everything. 35:53 Number 11 - You don’t need to worry about scale. 37:49 Number 12 - Learning the fundamentals will always pay off. 40:07 Number 13 - Working in public will make you more hireable. 42:48 Number 14 - You can interview without accepting a job offer. 45:29 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: Glasses. Wes: Oxo Whisk, Danish Whisk. 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

2 Okt 202450min

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 approach for your apps. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:11 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 00:34 Logging in Verification. 01:09 Magic Links. 01:24 Pros of magic links. 03:50 How magic links work. 04:25 Cons to magic links. 06:21 Magic Sessions. 06:37 Using email verification. 07:12 Using code verification. 07:55 Previously trusted device verification. 08:14 Classic email and verification process. 09:54 Email Code. 10:51 Gmail verification options. 12:01 OAuth. 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

30 Sep 202415min