Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
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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.
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
2d ago
Scott and Wes chomp through CSS Mixins and Functions, discussing the latest features making their way into CSS. From Tailwind-like classes to fluid typography, join us as we explore the possibilities and practical applications of these new tools.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:24 Brought to you by Sentry.io
03:00 CSS Is getting Functions and Mixins!
CSS Mixins and Functions Explainer
CSS Working Group Discussion
06:19 Functions and mixins, how are they different?
07:26 Don’t get hung up on the syntax, or maybe do.
09:12 CSS Functions.
12:02 Some use-cases.
15:58 CSS Mixins.
16:31 Tail ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
4d ago
We were wrong, Manifest V3 is a big deal. Scott and Wes sit down with Oliver Dunk from Google to dive into the intricate world of Chrome Extensions development. From dissecting Manifest V3 to exploring the evolving landscape of browser security and extension reviews, this conversation covers the present and future of browser customization.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:32 Who is Oliver Dunk?
02:00 Brought to you by Sentry.
03:17 Manifest V3.
08:59 How many rules can you add?
09:56 What even is a rule?
10:52 Is Google trying to kill ad blockers?
13:56 What are the bad guys doing with ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
1w ago
Ready to level up your career in web development? Join Wes and Scott as they discuss techniques and best practices for advancing in the field. From mastering technical skills to navigating workplace dynamics, this episode offers actionable advice to help you thrive in your career.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:17 How can a front-end developer advance in their career?
01:10 Brought to you by Sentry.
01:30 Syntax newsletter.
Snack Pack
02:02 How do you get better at being a developer?
02:22 Asking questions.
08:09 Get your hands dirty.
Hot Tips, Cool Treats
14:07 Share what you know ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
1w ago
Which framework is best? Join Scott and Wes as they chat with Corbin Crutchley, author of the “Framework Field Guide”, diving into the world of frameworks, metaframeworks, and tips to stay up-to-date on the latest trends in web development.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:48 Who is Corbin Crutchley?
02:08 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:32 Hilton, like the hotel?
05:57 What is the best framework?
07:23 How do you compare these frameworks?
10:00 Do you feel like the metaframeworks are comparable?
11:02 Exciting announcements from ng-conf?
11:42 Are Wiz and Angular merging?
14:17 Angular ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
1w ago
Scott and Wes explore UI Components, discussing functionality, styling, accessibility, and theming. From headless components to styled starters, they share valuable insights to elevate your UI game.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
02:39 We’re on YouTube.
03:14 The four categories of UI libraries or frameworks.
03:46 What does a UI component need to do?
04:14 Must be functional.
06:20 They must fit styling.
06:33 They must be accessible.
08:09 “Internationalizationable.”
09:29 They must handle theming and variants.
10:05 A few common UI components.
10:14 Date Pickers.
12:10 Dropdowns ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
2w ago
Scott and Wes are joined by special guests Trudy MacNabb and Anne Thomas from Design Packs, diving into the nitty-gritty of Shopify design. Tune in as they dissect the pros and cons, challenges, and unveil their daily toolkit for crafting stunning Shopify websites.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:59 Who is Anne Thomas?
02:30 Who is Trudy MacNabb?
04:06 Shopify themes, how does one build a theme?
05:34 Do you have enough control with LiquidJS?
07:52 Changing components of a liquid template.
08:58 LiquidJS improving their dev tools.
09:29 LiquidJS email marketing.
10:32 Can you make your ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
3w ago
Level up your coding game -and your gains! Today, Scott and Wes weigh in on the importance of physical fitness for developers, covering motivation, diet, lifting basics, routines, and swole-inducing supplements.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:14 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
03:10 A very quick disclaimer.
03:32 A brief view of our fitness history.
06:19 Why is fitness important for developers?
09:12 Setting your goals.
13:06 Getting started with fitness.
13:13 Body-weight.
13:58 Stretching.
16:47 Fun activities that don’t feel like workouts.
17:48 Lifting weights.
Stronglifts
Starting ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
3w ago
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 much downtime can you handle?
22:11 What exactly is a container?
24:06 What containers do you prefer?
Docke ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
1M ago
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.
07:21 Linters.
11:29 Compilers and transpilers.
13:30 Formatters.
16:18 Tokenizers and Parsers.
16:46 Bund ..read more
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
1M ago
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 others.
Podman
Containerd
Buildah
LXD
05:26 Why would a web developer want to use Docker?
08:19 How do ..read more