Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Podcast Episodes
Scott and Wes look back at 2024 and share highlights from a big year for Syntax and the web dev world. They review their 2024 predictions to see what they got right (and wrong), and break down the major moments in web development from CSS improvements to AI editors and beyond. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:30 Changes to the Syntax podc..
6 days, 6 hours ago
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Is Svelte becoming React? Scott and Wes explore the exciting updates in Svelte 5, including Runes, Snippets, odd font choices, and performance benchmarks, while discussing custom event updates, migration tips, and potential performance gains. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Scott’s Svelte5 Overview. 01:27 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02..
1 week, 4 days ago
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Scott and Wes dive into the world of local data storage, breaking down the pros and cons of Sqlite, LocalStorage, SessionStorage, Cookies, and IndexedDB. They cover real-world use cases like user settings, offline data, and auth tokens, while sharing their favorite tools and strategies for keeping your data fast and secure. Show Notes 00:00 Welc..
1 week, 6 days ago
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Wes and Scott talk with Zack Jackson about Module Federation, and the innovative ways it streamlines collaboration across large teams and complex applications. Zack also dives into simplifying microfrontends, optimizing builds with Rspack, and his work at ByteDance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:48 Zach background and role at ByteDance ..
2 weeks, 2 days ago
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Scott and Wes break down the tech behind video streaming for the web, from transcoding and variants to CDN and access control. They also share insights on tools like Mux, Cloudflare Stream, and ffmpeg, plus tips for managing bandwidth, hosting, and costs. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:15 The history ..
2 weeks, 4 days ago
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Want to level up your web dev game? Scott and Wes share their top tips for going deeper with your learning—covering everything from reading the docs and source code to finding mentorship and engaging with the community. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:48 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:54 How do you go deeper? 04:23 Pick a project and b..
2 weeks, 6 days ago
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Wes and Scott talk with Syntax Producer Randy Rektor. From mastering mic technique to lighting hacks and choosing the right camera, they discuss the best ways to upgrade your audio and video setup on any budget. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:01 Brought to you by Sentry.io 04:14 Understanding signal-to-noise ratio 06:48 Using de-noise ..
3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Scott and Wes dive into your questions on Hono and SvelteKit, partitioned cookies, redirect codes, and using Rspack instead of Vite. Plus, they share insights on quoting projects, interview best practices, and whether you should slow down those speedy loading spinners. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:2..
3 weeks, 4 days ago
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Scott and Wes dive into the Speculation Rules API and why it’s a game-changer for building blazing-fast websites. They break down how pre-loading, prefetching, and pre-connecting work together to boost performance while weighing the costs for both users and developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Pre-loading, prefetching, and pre-..
3 weeks, 6 days ago
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Wes and Scott talk with Matt Perry, the creator of Motion (formerly Framer Motion). Matt discusses building intuitive tools, transitioning Motion to open source, and the future of web animation. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:15 The Framer Motion story Motion 05:16 What’s the status of Framer Motion today? 09:08 What tech is Motion..
1 month ago
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