Comparing Code Wars and Leetcode, Exploring Rust and C# for Web Development, and Tips for Completing Projects

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The chapter covers the differences in difficulty levels between Code Wars and Leetcode, the benefits of readable solutions in coding, the exploration of Rust and C# for web development, advice on completing projects effectively using project management tools, and the importance of hands-on learning and balancing code quality with pragmatic problem-solving in software development.

In this potluck episode of Syntax, Scott and CJ serve up a variety of community questions, from the nuances of beginner vs. advanced TypeScript to the pros and cons of SvelteKit. They also discuss falling out of love with React, shipping private packages via NPM, and the eternal struggle of always starting but never finishing projects.

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:06 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
01:49 Today’s format.
02:23 Beginner vs advanced TypeScript.
- DHH Tweet.
09:23 Does Sveltekit replace Svelte with Astro?
13:09 Handling multiple languages.
19:52 Falling out of love with React.
25:53 Shipping private packages via NPM.
- npm-install.
- Working with the npm registry.
29:00 How do you feel about importing packages from a URL?
30:36 VueJS vs Svelte.
36:15 Leetcode type interview questions.
41:58 Learning a new language for personal growth.
46:21 Always starting, never finishing.
- Scott’s Fluid Type Calculator.
50:23 Code quality vs tackling tickets.
55:36 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.