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968: Habits and Changes We Want to Make in 2026
Wes and Scott talk about setting realistic goals for the new year, building habits through small, sustainable changes, creating systems that actually stick, and why incremental progress beats big resolutions every time. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:26 Wes: Stand more 06:55 Wes: Learn to wake up early 10:04 Scott: Embrace daily TODOs..
2 weeks, 5 days ago
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168: LoD
The Legion of Doom (LoD) wasn’t just a “hacker group”, it captured the essence of underground hacking in the 80s/90s. BBSes, phreaking, rival crews, and the crackdowns that changed everything. From those humble beginnings came a legacy that still echoes through modern security culture today.This is part 1 of the LoD/MoD saga. Part 2 is episode 169:..
3 weeks ago
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648: I See Live People
We unleash a networking monitoring tool to spot new devices, track changes in real time, and fire alerts straight into Home Assistant, MQTT, and your phone.Sponsored By:Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. CrowdHealth: Discover a Better Way to Pay fo..
3 weeks, 1 day ago
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Remote Ruby Wrapped
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David humorously discuss the rapid increase of 'wrapped' features in various apps, recount personal experiences with food apps, and then dive into their favorite conference moments of the year. They also explore the concept of UI affordances and its importance in web design and give a pre..
3 weeks, 3 days ago
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967: What’s Going to Happen in Web Dev During 2026
Wes and Scott talk about their bold predictions for web development in 2026, from WebGPU-powered design and modern CSS breakthroughs to JavaScript standards, AI-driven tooling, security risks, the future of frameworks, workflows, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 WebGPU and 3D experiences will finally take off Lando Norris ..
3 weeks, 5 days ago
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647: Plausibly Postulated Prophecies
We make our big Linux predictions for 2026, but first, we score how we did for 2025.Sponsored By:Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies ..
4 weeks, 1 day ago
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Ruby Upgrades & RAM Shortages
Chris, Andrew, and David are back together, and the conversation starts out with TV talk, Fallout hype, why some shows overstay their welcome (Prison Break), and the “season one magic” problem (Reacher). Then there’s a big shoutout to Marco’s Rails Luminary win, and a deep dive into AI rabbit holes: self-hosting LLMs, Mac minis, and the looming rea..
1 month ago
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966: A Look Back at Web Dev in 2025
Wes and Scott revisit their 2025 web development predictions, grading hits and misses across AI, browsers, frameworks, CSS, and tooling. From Temporal and AI coding agents to React, Vite, and vanilla CSS, they reflect on what actually changed, what stalled, and what it all means heading into 2026. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 866: 2025 W..
1 month ago
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From Bootcamp to Project Manager - Keanya Phelps
🔗 LinksBehind the Curtain as a Conference Chair blog postDjangoCon US Conference Chair Opening Remarks and Closing Remarks at DjangoCon USPG Data 2026 ConferenceDjangoCon US: Call for Venue Proposals 2027-28📦 Projectsdjango-crontask📚 BooksJust Use Postgres bookUntil the End of Time book🎥 YouTubeYouTube Channel: @djangochatSponsorThis episode was b..
1 month ago
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167: Threatlocker
A manufacturer gets hit with ransomware. A hospital too. Learn how Threatlocker stops these types of attacks. This episode is brought to you by Threatlocker.SponsorsThis episode is sponsored by ThreatLocker®. ThreatLocker® is a Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform that strengthens your infrastructure from the ground up. With ThreatLocker® Allowl..
1 month ago
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965: Baseline 2025 Features web gained in 2025
Scott and Wes break down the biggest web platform features that reached Baseline in 2025, separating the genuinely useful APIs from the niche and forgettable ones. From same-document view transitions and the Popover API to Promise.try, content-visibility, and modern CSS goodies, they share what’s actually ready to use today. Show Notes 00:00 Wel..
1 month ago
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646: The Great Holiday Homelab Special 🎄
The Great Holiday Homelab Special! Where our community brought their absolute best, from budget busters to beautiful disasters. Plus, a boosties celebration! Grab an eggnog and join us as we attempt to choose this year's winners.Sponsored By:Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Ne..
1 month ago
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