The chapter delves into the favorite podcasts of the speakers, covering various genres like storytelling, comedy, history, and tech, while also cautioning about explicit content. It then shifts to discussing the decline of free tier plans in tech services, highlighting the impact of crypto, personal security breach experiences, and the move towards paid services. The chapter further explores the implications of offering free services, including platform shifts towards restricted free tiers and the promotion of self-hosted platforms for side projects to avoid costs.
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?
- 04:58 What are the web development fundamentals for beginners?
- 08:39 What are your thoughts on Chris Coyer’s post on his sale of CSS-Tricks?
- 11:51 Advice for migrating an existing React project to TypeScript.
- 20:38 Countdown apps, performance vs accuracy.
- 25:19 Are you listening to podcasts? Which ones?
- 31:46 With AI on the rise, will free-tier plans become a thing of the past?
- 35:59 What is SemVer anyway?
- 40:14 A question on ergonomics, home office aesthetics and productivity.
- 47:59 Do you ever stop to consider VueJS in 2024? Why or why not?
- 52:12 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
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