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Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

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.

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747: Middleware Explained

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2024/03/25

Join Wes and Scott for a hasty episode of Syntax as they unpack the power of middleware for developers, covering caching, authentication, A/B testing, error handling, and user redirection in a quick, punchy rundown to supercharge your backend skills! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:41 Syntax on YouTube. 01:28 What is middleware? 05:04 Some real-world examples of middleware. 05:10 Authentication. 07:44 Redirecting users to a specific instance. 08:28 Logging + statistics. 09:41

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59:08

746: Infrastructure for TS Devs: Kubernetes, WASM and...

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2024/03/22

Deploy your own tech stack: Wes and Scott are joined by Kubernetes expert David Flanagan to be schooled on how Kubernetes, Docker and even WASM containers work. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:55 Should developers know how to run their own servers? 04:57 What is “bare metal”? 11:49 What the hell is Kubernetes? 12:25 Why would somebody need Kubernetes? 15:37 Using Kubernetes to spin up different instances on cloud providers. etcd 16:43 Kubernetes managing traffic spikes. 18:46 How

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47:52

745: Modern JS Toolchains (Biome, Oxc + More)

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2024/03/20

Wes and Scott dive deep into the world of JavaScript toolchains, exploring everything from linters and compilers to transpilers and formatters. Tune in as they shed light on cutting-edge technologies like Biome, UnJS, and Ezno that are shaping the future for developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:37 Syntax is on YouTube. 02:09 Do we really need tooling? 04:02 Popular tools are predominantly plug and play. 06:15 What can tooling do for us? 07:16 The tools in today’s workflow.

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744: Docker For Developers

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2024/03/18

Join Scott and CJ on a rapid-fire journey through Docker. From unraveling containerization to practical advice on incorporating Docker into your workflow, this quick-paced episode has everything you need to navigate the world of container technology. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:19 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:20 Easily reproducible environments. 02:57 Containerization technology. Containerization OS-level Virtualization 04:42 Docker is brand name containerization, there are

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56:43

743: JavaScript Figma Plugins & Working at GitHub...

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2024/03/15

Wes and Scott welcome Cameron McEfee, a seasoned creative director whose journey spans GitHub, Sentry.io, and the innovative realm of JavaScript plugins with his creation, GuideGuide. Cameron explores plugin building, iterating on the iconic Octocat for GitHub, and shedding light on the multifaceted roles of a creative director. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:06 Who is Cameron McEfee? 03:00 What does a Creative Director do? 09:47 In a creative and collaborative field, how do you deal

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56:32

742: Potluck: Migrating to Typescript, Semver...

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2024/03/13

Scott and CJ dive into a potluck of developer queries, from their favorite tech reads to essential web dev fundamentals. Tune in as they dish out expert advice on migrating React projects to TypeScript, crafting precise timers for countdown apps, and navigating the world of free-tier plans. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:20 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:16 What book changed your life? Whatever you think, think the opposite It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be

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741: TypeScript Interview Questions - STUMP’d

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2024/03/11

Wes and Scott tackle TypeScript trivia, from combining string literal types to unraveling the mystery of d.ts files. Join them as they challenge each other on conditional types, interfaces, triple-slash directives, and TypeScript records. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! TypeScript 01:05 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:20 How do you combine string literal types? Template Literal Types 06:34 What is a TypeScript Generic and why would you use one? TypeScript Generics 08:12 How do you

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740: Local AI Models in JavaScript - Machine Learning...

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2024/03/08

Scott and Wes are joined by special guest Xenova to explore local AI models in JavaScript. From Hugging Face to Transformers.js and practical applications like real-time speech recognition and object detection, this episode dives deep into the world of machine learning. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:41 Brought to you by Sentry.io 01:05 Who is Xenova? 02:08 What is Hugging Face? 03:29 What is Transformers.js? 06:16 How was the library developed? SponsorBlock 09:04 How is it able to

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52:10

739: The LoFi Movement: Building Local First Apps

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2024/03/06

Join Wes and Scott as they explore LoFi (local first) web development, delving into CRDT, Websockets, IndexedDB, SQLite, and more. Discover when Local-First shines and when it’s better to steer clear in this episode packed with practical insights. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:18 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 04:08 What is LoFi? localfirst.dev 05:02 The Seven Ideals for Local-first. 05:29 1: No Spinners. 06:48 2: Your work is not trapped on one device. 07:56 3: The network is

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738: Little Scripts: Coding for your Co-workers

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2024/03/04

Process is important. This show is dedicated to examples of non-developer tasks that can be improved by coding scripts. Join Scott and Wes for a deep dive into automation magic. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:11 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 03:02 FFmpeg, a tool for video producers. FFmpeg FFprobe 06:35 Markdown validation. Syntax Markdown Validation 09:21 AI timestamps for inform editing process. Episode 456 Transcript 12:19 Generating clips for social media. 13:31 YouTube

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737: JSR: The New TypeScript Package Registry (NPM...

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2024/03/01

Get ready to learn all about the JSR package registry with Wes, Scott, and special guest Luca Casonato of Deno, as they discuss its benefits, share insights on when to use it, and teasing some secret features that promise to enhance your coding journey. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:37 Brought to you by sentry.io. 00:51 Who is Luca Casonato? 01:18 Why do we need another package registry? Wes Bos Tweet 04:35 Is it ESM only? 06:08 What exactly is JSR? 07:22 How do you install things

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736: CJ Reynolds is Joining Syntax

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2024/02/28

Scott and Wes introduce Syntax’s new Senior Content Producer, CJ Reynolds, who will be creating video deep-dives and companion content for topics covered on the podcast. CJ, also known as the host of Coding Garden, shares his passions for web development, teaching and experimenting with new technologies. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:06 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 04:39 What got you into web development? 09:23 Does a degree in computer sciences help you in your day to day as a web

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15:21

735: The Taliban Stole My Domain

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2024/02/26

Wes shares the story of how the Taliban stole his .af domain. Scott and Wes discuss top-level domain (TLD) best practices, how to find unique custom domain names for your website, and how to avoid having yours stolen. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:16 Brought to you by Sentry.io 01:11 The story of how the Taliban stole my domain. 05:10 When you purchase a domain, does that country receive the registration fee? Country Code Top-Level Domain Infrastructure Top-Level Domain Generic

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734: HTMX Web Apps with Carson Gross

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2024/02/23

Scott and Wes welcome HTMX creator Carson Gross to discuss the versatile applications and optimal scenarios for using HTMX, alongside insights into its creation and evolution. Join us as we explore the future prospects and improvements as we look towards HTMX 2.0. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:52 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:22 Who is Carson Gross? BigSkySoftware GitHub BigSkySoftware 03:53 What exactly is HTMX? htmx.org htmx.org/examples 07:04 What made you want to create

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59:13

733: Egress, scraping, Safari EU changes, is...

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2024/02/21

In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott discuss egress, scraping, Safari EU changes, and answer questions on updating dependencies and SetInterval. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:35 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:49 I have over 100,000 user images on Cloudinary. How do I migrate to another service? Cloudflare-Cloudinary Proxy 07:27 Switching from Mac to PC. Figma, DaVinci Resolve 12:32 What’s your take on the Safari 17.4 PWA removal debacle for EU users? Bug Report

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732: Stop going to Spam: DMARC, SPF and DKIM Explained

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2024/02/19

Wes and Scott explore the web standards and email authentication methods that keep your email from going to spam; DMARC, SPF and DKIM. If you send email via a custom domain name, you need to listen to this! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:06 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:08 What exactly are SPF, DKIM, and DMARC? 02:53 Different ways that you may want to send email. 03:23 Transactional emails. Resend, email for developers 05:07 Email marketing. 05:47 Anything else that sends email

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731: Client side security, XSS attacks & CSP with...

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2024/02/16

Scott and Wes are joined by security expert, Alex Sexton of Stripe to cover all things: client security, XSS, attack vectors, and CSP (content security policy). Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 00:57 Who is Alex Sexton? 04:44 Stripe dashboard is a work of art. 05:08 Tell us about the design system. React Aria 08:59 Who develops the iOS app? 09:50 Stripe’s CSP (content security policy). 12:50 What even is a content security policy? Content Security

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57:58

730: Own Your Own PaaS

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2024/02/14

Scott and Wes talk about the benefits of owning your own PaaS (platform as a service), the main alternatives in the space, and ways to make passion projects more financially viable. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:12 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:56 What is a PaaS? NGINX 04:21 Challenges with payment structures. Render 07:02 What is Kubernetes? Kubernetes 07:51 What are the differences between Kubernetes and Docker? Docker Swarm 09:15 Reasons to own your own PaaS. Nelify

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18:09

729: CSS Native @scope

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2024/02/12

In this very hasty treat, Wes and Scott cover CSS Native @scope, the implementation of this tool, and some of its limitations. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:00 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:33 Why scope your CSS? 03:21 Scott’s hot take. 05:43 How does @scope CSS work? 07:31 Similar to a component-based workflow. 08:00 Not having to specify a selector for your scope. 09:52 Pseudo inline hover styles. 11:31 Donut scope. 13:01 “Inverted donut-hole scope” 14:50 Browser support +

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58:34

728: AI Superpowers with Kevin Hou and Codeium

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2024/02/09

In this supper club, Scott and Wes welcome Kevin Hou, Head of Product Engineering at Codeium, a blazing fast AI-powered code completion and chat tool for developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 05:31 An introduction to Codeium. 07:56 What information are you sending the AI to get such good completions? Codeium compliance 09:15 Codeium runs a 'Language Server'. 11:15 Crawling dependency tree and abstract syntax tree. 12:07 Using Codeium Live. 12:34 How big of a codebase can you run this on

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