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.
In this year-in-review episode of the Syntax podcast, the hosts explore major web development trends from 2024. Highlights include the introduction of React 19 with stable server components, the rise of Solid Start and TanStack Query, and Remix's new direction. They also touch on the increasing influence of AI editors ...
In this episode of the Syntax podcast, the hosts dive into the exciting new features of Svelte 5, particularly highlighting its innovative "runes." This symbol-based system streamlines state management, effects, and props. Key updates include $state for managing reactive variables, $props for accessing props as an obje...
In this episode of Hasty Treat from Syntax, the hosts dive into the world of local data storage in web applications. They discuss why local storage is useful, covering aspects such as user preferences, offline capabilities, and privacy. The conversation also delves into various storage options, including cookies, Local...
In this podcast, Zack Jackson, the creator of Module Federation and an architect at ByteDance, dives into the challenges and innovative solutions for building and deploying at scale. He introduces Module Federation, a groundbreaking technology that allows for dynamic linking of application components during runtime, wh...
In this podcast episode, the hosts dive into the intricacies and expenses of streaming video in 2025. They compare DIY methods using ffmpeg with various services like Mux, Cloudflare Stream, and Bunny Stream. The discussion covers the creation of HLS streams, touching on video chunking, transcoding, and the crucial rol...
In this episode of the Hasty Treat podcast, hosts Scott and Wes delve into how to gain deep expertise in a chosen field. They discuss various strategies, such as tackling real-world projects to face unexpected challenges, thoroughly reading documentation (RTFM!), exploring source code on GitHub, and consuming expert co...
In this episode of the Syntax podcast, producer Randy shares valuable tips for enhancing audio and video quality in online presentations, no matter your budget. He highlights the importance of understanding the signal-to-noise ratio as the key to achieving great sound, recommending strategic microphone placement and re...
In this episode of the Syntax podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of web development topics. They explore the intricacies of signing and certifying desktop applications for Apple, discuss the pros and cons of using Hono with SvelteKit (which they generally advise against for new projects), and compare Rspack and Vit...
In this episode of Hasty Treat, the hosts dive into the new Speculation Rules API designed to boost website speed. This API improves techniques like preloading, prefetching, and pre-rendering, enabling developers to load resources before users even click on anything. While these enhancements can significantly improve p...
In this podcast, Matt Perry, the creator of the widely-used web animation library Motion (formerly known as Framer Motion), shares insights into the journey of his animation libraries, starting from Popmotion to the now independent and open-source Motion. He highlights the library's simplicity, performance, and its int...
In this episode of the Syntax podcast, the hosts explore the findings from the State of Frontend 2024 survey, shedding light on the latest trends in web development. They discuss popular frameworks like React, Svelte, and Vue, as well as rendering frameworks such as Next.js and SvelteKit. The conversation also covers s...
In this podcast episode, the hosts dive into Cloudflare Tunnels, a secure and user-friendly solution for making locally hosted applications and services accessible online without revealing your home IP address. They explore various scenarios, such as testing webhooks, using Apple Pay, and remotely accessing home server...
In this episode of the Syntax podcast, Cassidy Williams and Harald Kirschner explore the exciting new features of GitHub Copilot unveiled at GitHub Universe. They highlight a live demo that showcases multi-file editing and the innovative Copilot custom instructions, which allow developers to tailor Copilot's behavior t...
In this episode of the Syntax Today podcast, the hosts delve into the world of state management in JavaScript, examining different strategies and popular libraries. They break down essential concepts such as reactive state, immutability, reducers, and actions, while comparing various methods: reducer-based approaches l...
In this episode of Hasty Treat from Syntax, the hosts share tips on how to choose JavaScript packages wisely. They recommend using Socket.dev to search for and assess packages based on their quality, maintenance, vulnerabilities, and licensing. Additionally, they suggest utilizing Perplexity.ai for the latest informati...
In this episode of the Syntax podcast, veteran web developer Scott Jehl dives into the world of web components. He addresses some criticisms from framework authors but focuses on the advantages of web components, particularly their ability to create reusable, self-contained UI elements. These components are especially ...
In this episode of the Syntax Holiday Gift Guide podcast, Wes and Scott share their top gift ideas, organized by category. They cover a wide array of options, including practical tools like Leatherman multi-tools and Anker chargers, as well as entertaining board games such as Factorio, Cascadia, and Azul. Listeners wil...
In this episode of the Hasty Treat segment on the Syntax podcast, Scott and Wes share their personal experiences with electric vehicles (EVs). They tackle common misconceptions about EVs, addressing real-world concerns such as range anxiety, charging options, cost comparisons with traditional gas cars, and maintenance ...
In this podcast episode, Taylor Desseyn, a talent engineering expert, shares insights into the current software developer job market. Compared to 2021-2022, the landscape has become much more challenging, with companies focusing on revenue-driven projects and roles that directly impact their bottom line. While job oppo...
In this episode of the Syntax podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of listener questions. They explore the limitations of SvelteKit, noting that while there are few, they mainly pertain to data loading and partial hydration. The discussion also touches on the role of TypeScript branded types, which can enhance clarit...
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