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599: Psycho Shower Linux Power
On the eve of episode 600, we introduce our next challenge and explore the new wave of Linux phones.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 device trust solution f..
9 months, 4 weeks ago
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Sin City Ruby & Testing with Jason Swett
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew catch up with each other before diving into a conversation with Jason Swett. Jason, an author, speaker, and creator, discusses his monthly snail mail newsletter "Nonsense Monthly" and the upcoming Sin City Ruby conference scheduled for April 2025 in Vegas, Baby! The discussion then shifts to vario..
10 months ago
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Beyond Golden Pathways - Teaching Django with Sheena O’Connell
Sheena's Personal SitePreludeGuild of EducatorsDjangoCon US Keynote - Power to the People who Teach the PeoplePyCon Italia Keynote - A Tale from the TrenchesEscape conf - Testing Python Web Apps using PlaywrightWebinar: Why HTMX makes good business senseUsing Cursor to Port Django tests to pytestSponsorThis episode was brought to you by Buttondown,..
10 months ago
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870: Windsurf forked VS Code to compete with Cursor. Talking the future of AI + Coding
Wes and Scott talk with Kevin Hou and Varun Mohan from Windsurf about the evolving landscape of AI in coding, and the future of software development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:50 The origins of Windsurf and Codeium Windsurf Codeium Vs Code Cursor 03:14 Rethinking IDE UX 05:45 Will Microsoft eventually implement these AI feature..
10 months ago
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869: Node + TypeScript in 2025
Scott and Wes explore the experimental world of running TypeScript in Node, breaking down the differences between type stripping and compiling. They cover the pros, cons, and quirks of the current implementation, plus explore tools like tsx, ts-node, and even alternatives like Deno. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:41 Brought to you by Se..
10 months ago
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598: Not Your Distrohopper's Distro
With more criticisms of NixOS than ever—do they have a point? We'll dig into the tough critiques and give our perspective.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 d..
10 months ago
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Inside Ruby 3.4
Welcome to the first episode of the new year where Chris and Andrew discuss their holiday activities and recent breaks from work, including travel experiences and Christmas celebrations. They delve into updates on Ruby and Bundler enhancements, and they emphasize the importance of Ruby Central’s role in maintaining Ruby's security. The convers..
10 months, 1 week ago
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868: The State of JavaScript
Wes and Scott talk about the State of JavaScript survey, tends, popular features, and the evolving landscape of tools and frameworks. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:27 Brought to you by Sentry.io 01:16 The state of JavaScript Twitter fantasy football 02:27 Syntax features The State of JavaScript survey 05:27 Logical assignment ..
10 months, 1 week ago
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867: Zero Sync is the Future of Data Loading
What’s the deal with Zero Sync? Scott and Wes dive into this cutting-edge database tech, exploring its real-time interactivity, blazing-fast performance, and how it stacks up against the competition. Plus, they break down setup, querying, authentication, and whether it’s ready for prime time. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:59 Brought to..
10 months, 1 week ago
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597: Cache My OS
We're taking on some of the toughest critiques of the Linux desktop, then taking a look at CachyOS and what makes it feel like a million bucks.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 Acc..
10 months, 1 week ago
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866: 2025 Web Development Predictions
Scott and Wes look into their crystal ball to predict what’s coming in web development next year. From the rise of on-device AI to the vanilla CSS comeback, Bun’s big moves, and React’s evolution, this episode is packed with bold predictions and hot takes! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:00 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:09 The agenda...
10 months, 2 weeks ago
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Django in 2025
LearnDjango Three Course BundleThe Stack ReportLeuchtturm Weekly PlannerRereading Working in Public Fosstodon Thread DjangoCon Europe CFP Open Until January 12thAn Obvious Statement About Open Source | Christopher Neugebauer | Monktoberfest 2024Django 6.x Steering Council Results DjangoCon Japan, Europe, Africa, and USReimagining OSS Licensing and ..
10 months, 2 weeks ago
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