Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

733: Egress, scraping, Safari EU changes, is SetInterval worth it?

Feb 21, 2024

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In this podcast, topics such as egress, image scraping, Safari EU changes, monorepo tools, ChatGPT Plus, performance vs accuracy in timers, updating dependencies, browser blocking, and issues with JavaScript's new Date() are discussed.

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Quick takeaways

When updating dependencies, incrementally test for compatibility or maintain original versions until confident in making updates.

For accurate date filtering, compare separate date parts or adjust start/end times to minimize inaccuracies.

Transition to manifest V3 in Chrome will impact content blockers, raising concerns about limitations and compatibility considerations.

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Using a Powerful Miniature Flashlight

I recommend the Boaruit V10 flashlight, a compact yet incredibly bright flashlight with magnetic capabilities and multiple color modes. It is affordable, rechargeable, and highly versatile for various uses.

Limited Apple Ecosystem Frustrations

01:53

Optimizing Code Editors for Performance

01:23

Proper Handling of Set Intervals in Browser Development

01:22

Introduction

2min

Discussing Bug Detection Tools and Cloudinary Migration Strategies

5min

Cloudinary Image Processing and Mac vs. Windows Development

13min

Modernizing Mono Repo Setups with Workspace Tools

8min

Database Migration and Transitioning Between SQLite, MySQL, and Postgres

8min

Efficient subscription management and tactics for cost-effective usage

2min

Improving Accuracy with Countdown Timers

21min

In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott discuss egress, scraping, Safari EU changes, and answer questions on updating dependencies and SetInterval.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:35 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:49 I have over 100,000 user images on Cloudinary. How do I migrate to another service?
Cloudflare-Cloudinary Proxy
07:27 Switching from Mac to PC.
Figma, DaVinci Resolve
12:32 What’s your take on the Safari 17.4 PWA removal debacle for EU users?
Bug Report
Fullscreen API Bug Report
19:45 Is there any clear front-runner when it comes to monorepo tools?
23:44 Some big web apps have a div relatively high in the DOM with a class like “scroll-container” or “cursor-events”, why is that?
32:15 Is ChatGPT Plus worth it? I’m trying to avoid death by 1000 subscriptions.
ElevenLabs
37:47 Performance vs accuracy when working with timers.
40:37 How do you update the dependencies to work with a current version of Node? Also, if you are building from scratch, how do you determine what dependencies to use?
Syntax show 425: Updating Project Dependencies
45:52 Clarification on the browser blocking.
Mozilla’s vision for Firefox MV3
49:19 Problems when working with JavaScript’s new Date().
54:27 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.