794: Prettier JavaScript with Vjeux

794: Prettier JavaScript with Vjeux

Scott and Wes sit down with Vjeux from Meta to dive deep into the origins and evolution of Prettier, the widely-used code formatter. They discuss the challenges faced, the decision-making process behind its features, and what the future holds for this indispensable tool in the developer’s toolkit. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:45 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:19 New swag! 03:25 Who is Vjeux? 06:56 Is management the key to successful projects? 08:50 The genesis of Prettier. 12:08 Why other JS formatters didn’t work. 16:56 Focusing on edge-cases. 17:41 The goal for Prettier. Prettier Philosophy. 18:31 Next step, integrations. 19:37 Should you run Prettier on save or commit? 21:34 Does Prettier’s limitations lead to higher adoption? Prettier Config. 25:01 What was the most controversial default setting? 28:14 Does Facebook use semicolons? 29:18 Getting approval to devote 6 months to Prettier. 31:42 Working with Mark Zuckerberg. 32:43 Was there ever consideration to augment ESLint instead? Prettier vs. Linters. 35:34 What are your thoughts on the Rust-based alternatives? 36:44 Prettier’s $10,000 bounty. 39:32 What is the future of Prettier? 44:54 Prettier is available in almost every language. 47:59 Advice for other open-source maintainers. 53:26 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Vjeux: TransformersJS. Shameless Plugs Vjeux: Prettier x Syntax Swag. 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

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980: AI Coding Explained

980: AI Coding Explained

Wes and Scott talk about the state of AI coding in 2026—from editors and models to agents, skills, slash commands, MCPs, and more. They unpack what these things actually do, how they overlap, and how ...

18 Feb 52min

979: WebMCP: New Standard to Expose Your Apps to AI

979: WebMCP: New Standard to Expose Your Apps to AI

Scott and Wes unpack WebMCP, a new standard that lets AI interact with websites through structured tools instead of slow, bot-style clicking. They demo it, debate imperative vs declarative APIs, and s...

16 Feb 16min

978: Should A New Coder Use AI?

978: Should A New Coder Use AI?

Wes and Scott answer your questions about AI agents, learning to code with AI, pagination patterns, skilling up from outdated tech stacks, balancing side projects with family life, real-world hacking ...

11 Feb 1h 2min

977: We built a CSS Challenge platform

977: We built a CSS Challenge platform

Scott and Wes break down how they built SynHax, the real-time CSS Battle app powering the upcoming Mad CSS tournament. From SvelteKit and Zero to diffing algorithms, sync conflicts, and a last-minute ...

9 Feb 41min

976: Pi - The AI Harness That Powers OpenClaw W/ Armin Ronacher & Mario Zechner

976: Pi - The AI Harness That Powers OpenClaw W/ Armin Ronacher & Mario Zechner

Wes and Scott talk with Armin Ronacher and Mario Zechner about PI, a minimalist agent harness powering tools like OpenClaw. They unpack why Bash is “all you need,” the risks of agents, workflow adapta...

4 Feb 57min

975: What’s Missing From the Web Platform?

975: What’s Missing From the Web Platform?

Scott and Wes run through their wishlist for the web platform, digging into the UI primitives, DOM APIs, and browser features they wish existed (or didn’t suck). From better form controls and drag-and...

2 Feb 50min

974: Clawdbot (Moltbot), Agents and the Age of Personal Software

974: Clawdbot (Moltbot), Agents and the Age of Personal Software

Wes and Scott talk about building hyper-specific personal software with AI. They explore personal agents, home automation, JSON-as-a-database, and how LLMs unlock fast, custom apps that reduce frictio...

28 Jan 46min

973: The Web’s Next Form: MCP UI (with Kent C. Dodds)

973: The Web’s Next Form: MCP UI (with Kent C. Dodds)

Scott and Wes sit down with Kent C. Dodds to break down MCP, context engineering, and what it really takes to build effective AI-powered tools. They dig into practical examples, UI patterns, performan...

26 Jan 48min

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