In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about popover navigation patterns, the Vibrate API on iOS, whether code quality still matters in the AI era, Wes’s evolving Obsidian second-brain setup, where to start with modern full-stack JavaScript, and more!
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:02 Using display none with popover and hamburger navigation
- 03:37 Vercel on iOS and experimenting with the Vibrate API
- 05:47 Does code quality still matter in the AI age?
- 11:08 Wes’ second brain update and Obsidian workflow
- 19:57 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 20:21 Supporting older browsers and missing out on modern web features
- 23:32 iPad browsing quirks and dealing with outdated Safari
- 28:26 What to do when you encounter a badly built or inaccessible website
- 33:37 Is the Effect TypeScript library worth the learning curve?
- 37:04 Where to start with modern full-stack JavaScript
- 43:39 Are column grid frameworks still relevant with modern CSS?
- 49:54 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott: AVerMedia Video Capture Card
- Wes: Power Bar Extension Cord
Shameless Plugs
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