Potluck × JR Devs & Copilot × CSS Variable Limitations × SvelteKit

In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about not becoming dependent on Copilot, CSS variable limitations, finding Sick Picks, lodash hate, and more!

Show Notes

00:11 Welcome
00:55 Ice, ice baby
02:01 Reactathon
Reactathon returns May 2-3, 2023
The edge cloud platform behind the best of the web | Fastly
04:49 Submit your question for our next potluck
05:24 How do you suggest adding form / database to Svelte?
Svelte • Cybernetically enhanced web apps
Astro
08:18 What can’t go into a CSS custom prop?
12:42 Are there any really good certifications for Javascript or general full stack development?
16:21 What is the most exciting thing about teaching programming for both of you?
19:37 What is the most challenging thing you have ever overcome in this field?
21:55 How can junior to mid-level devs make the most out of GitHub Copilot while avoiding getting dependent on it and hurting their abilities in the long run?
26:23 Any tips on driving a culture of code quality in a team?
30:28 How soon should Sentry be brought into a new project being built from scratch?
33:11 Is there a place where I can search through all the Sick Picks?
Syntax Sick Picks
34:40 Why is box-sizing: border-box; not the default?
37:51 Is using lodash in a NextJS web application a terrible idea nowadays?
40:42 What is the best practice for storing JWT token?
43:53 Any tips on converting ajax requests to use Fetch API?
patch-package - npm
45:11 Any suggestions for tips for updating a very dated React Native codebase?
50:56 SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

Scott: Tales of Taboo podcast Spotify / Apple Podcasts
Wes: Rubber Flooring

Shameless Plugs

Scott: Sentry
Wes: Wes Bos Tutorials

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