logo
episode-header-image
May 2023
58m 19s

Potluck × JR Devs & Copilot × CSS Variab...

Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack Javascript Web Developers
About this episode

In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about not becoming dependent on Copilot, CSS variable limitations, finding Sick Picks, lodash hate, and more!

Show Notes

  • 00:11 Welcome
  • 00:55 Ice, ice baby
  • 02:01 Reactathon
  • Reactathon returns May 2-3, 2023
  • The edge cloud platform behind the best of the web | Fastly
  • 04:49 Submit your question for our next potluck
  • 05:24 How do you suggest adding form / database to Svelte?
  • Svelte • Cybernetically enhanced web apps
  • Astro
  • 08:18 What can’t go into a CSS custom prop?
  • 12:42 Are there any really good certifications for Javascript or general full stack development?
  • 16:21 What is the most exciting thing about teaching programming for both of you?
  • 19:37 What is the most challenging thing you have ever overcome in this field?
  • 21:55 How can junior to mid-level devs make the most out of GitHub Copilot while avoiding getting dependent on it and hurting their abilities in the long run?
  • 26:23 Any tips on driving a culture of code quality in a team?
  • 30:28 How soon should Sentry be brought into a new project being built from scratch?
  • 33:11 Is there a place where I can search through all the Sick Picks?
  • Syntax Sick Picks
  • 34:40 Why is box-sizing: border-box; not the default?
  • 37:51 Is using lodash in a NextJS web application a terrible idea nowadays?
  • 40:42 What is the best practice for storing JWT token?
  • 43:53 Any tips on converting ajax requests to use Fetch API?
  • patch-package - npm
  • 45:11 Any suggestions for tips for updating a very dated React Native codebase?
  • 50:56 SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

Shameless Plugs

Tweet us your tasty treats

Up next
Yesterday
918: Extreme Native Perf on the Web with Superhuman
Wes and Scott talk with Loïc Houssier about how Superhuman builds lightning-fast, delightfully-designed email software. They dig into engineering philosophy, offline-first architecture, local databases, AI-powered productivity, and what it takes to create tools that people love. ... Show More
48m 54s
Jul 7
917: AI Tools You Should Know
Scott and Wes round up the hottest AI tools you should have on your radar; from text-to-speech wizards to self-hosted image generators. They break down what they’re using, what’s worth paying for, and which tools are changing their workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 0 ... Show More
37m 48s
Jul 2
916: I got fired, what should I focus on?
In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about maintaining popular open-source projects, where to start after a layoff, impostor syndrome, Scott’s recording setup, whether a computer science degree is still worth it in the age of AI, and more! Show N ... Show More
58m 24s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2023
Frontend Feud: CSS Podcast vs @keyframers
Una & Adam from The CSS Podcast defend their Frontend Feud title against challengers David & Shaw from the keyframers. Let’s get it on! Leave us a comment Changelog++ members save 6 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: Sentry – Sessio ... Show More
51m 10s
Feb 2023
Frontend Feud: CSS Podcast vs @keyframers (JS Party #264)
Una & Adam from The CSS Podcast defend their Frontend Feud title against challengers David & Shaw from the keyframers. Let’s get it on! Leave us a comment Changelog++ members save 6 minutes on this episode because they made the ads disappear. Join today! Sponsors: Sentry – Sessio ... Show More
51m 10s
Jul 2024
Episode 78: Less Writing, More Hacking - Reporting Efficiency Techniques
Episode 78: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast we’re talking about writing reports. We share some tips that we’ve learned, and discuss ways that AI can (and can’t) help with that process. We also talk about the benefit of using tools like Fabric, Loom, and ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2024
Episode 75: *Rerun* of The OG Bug Bounty King - Frans Rosen
Episode 75: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, Justin and Joel are sick, So instead of a new full episode, we're going back 30 episodes to review.Follow us on twitter at: @ctbbpodcastWe're new to this podcasting thing, so feel free to send us any feedback ... Show More
2h 44m
Jul 2023
Episode 27: Top 7 Esoteric Web Vulnerabilities
Episode 27: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast, we've switched places and now Joel is home while Justin is on the move. We break down seven esoteric web vulnerabilities, and talk Cookies, Config File Injections, Client-side path traversals and more. We also ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 2023
What's new in CSS land
Una Kravets, developer advocate at Google & web platform ambassador, joins Amal & Nick to take them CSS to school as they start this podcast in CSS kindergarten and end it with a Level-Up CSS Diploma. (LUCD?) We explore all the amazing features which have recently landed in CSS — ... Show More
1h 14m
Jun 2024
Aspire to Greatness: .NET Innovations You Can't Miss! w/ David Fowler and Damian Edwards
Join Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Schmargyle in an engaging episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' as they welcome Damian Edwards and David Fowler from Microsoft. Listen as David shares his journey from Barbados to becoming a distinguished engineer at Microsoft and Damian ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2024
AI vs software devs
Daniel and Chris are out this week, so we’re bringing you conversations all about AI’s complicated relationship to software developers from other Changelog pods: JS Party, Go Time & The Changelog.Join the discussionChangelog++ members save 2 minutes on this episode because they m ... Show More
57 m
Mar 2024
Linux Kernel Scheduler Developer | David Vernet
The linux kernel is something we all use but have you ever thought about what goes into it, well today we've got David Vernet on the show who has spent quite a bit of time focusing on one aspect, that being the scheduler. =========Guest Links========== Twitch: https://www.twi ... Show More
1h 55m
Dec 2023
Leveling up technology
Join hosts Walt Cooley and Matti McBride as they dive into Cooley’s recent presentation “Level-Up” given at the Amelicor Herd and Feed Management Conference in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. Learn how to level up technology on your operation, champion an employee ... Show More
32m 25s