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Scott and Wes break down the current state of React Server Components — what they are, how they work, and why they’re so controversial. From framework support to bundling complexity, it’s everything you need to know about RSC in 2025. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:01 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:55 What exactly are React Server Com..
8 months, 1 week ago
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Fedora 42 and Ubuntu 25.04 are here—We break down what's new, what stands out, and what we love most about each release.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!
1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a dev..
8 months, 1 week ago
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Wes and Scott talk with Chad Whitacre, the newest member of the Syntax team, about all things open source—licenses, controversies, economics, and ethics. Chad breaks down what most people misunderstand, and how companies can support sustainable software development the right way. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:39 Meet Chad Whitacre 03:3..
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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Frank Wiles personal site RevSys - Django Consultancykube-anypod kube-secrets DjangoCon US 2024: Brief History of Django with Frank Wiles Django 6.x Steering Council Aider AIClaude Django for APIs, 5th Edition SponsorThis episode was brought to you by HackSoft, your development partner beyond code. From custom software development to consulting, te..
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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Scott and Wes break down the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard that gives AI agents secure, tool-like access to your dev environment. They cover how it works, why it’s a big deal for AI coding workflows, and real-world use cases like GitHub, Sentry, and YouTube. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 The lore of ICP. Wes MC..
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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Apple's software is going rotten, while Linux sneaks up as the better Mac. Linus grumbles through Git's 20th birthday, and we spot a hardware window Linux better not slam shut.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!
1Password Extended Access M..
8 months, 2 weeks ago
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This episode of Remote Ruby starts with Andrew and Chris discussing how busy they are this month and how they're managing new feature releases, travel, and bulk recording episodes. They continue answering listener questions from Episode 300, covering key improvements they wish to see in Rails, best practices for hybrid remote work, and methods..
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Wes and Scott talk about the origins of Syntax, sharing how a friendly course name conflict led to a mastermind group, then a podcast, and eventually a full-blown media brand. They also reflect on key milestones, from early episodes and sponsorships to joining Sentry, expanding the team, and what’s next. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:51..
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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Light mode? Dark mode? Scott and Wes break down the best ways to implement theme switching in CSS, from prefers-color-scheme to manual overrides. Plus, tips on handling shadows, icons, and the dreaded flash of dark mode! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:05 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:06 Light and dark mode, things to consider. 02:31..
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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We attempt to get one of the great gaming classics running on Linux, and dig into some of the technical issues still holding back Linux. Plus: Chris has a new handheld.Sponsored By:Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices!
1Password Extended Access Managemen..
8 months, 3 weeks ago
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In their milestone 300th episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris celebrate six years of podcasting, reflecting on the journey since their first episode in June 2018. They discuss how the show has evolved, highlight memorable moments, and dive into listener submitted questions about Rails, Ruby, podcasting, and more. Hit that download button now! L..
8 months, 4 weeks ago
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Wes and Scott talk about the ins and outs of accepting payments online—from choosing processors like Stripe and PayPal to handling fraud, taxes, custom checkouts, and more. Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
02:34 Payment processors Stripe PayPal Square Authorize.net
09:29 Checkouts
18:22 The checkout flow
23:10 Methods of accepting money..
8 months, 4 weeks ago
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