Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 686: We Need Your Help With The Secret Sauce
Oct 30, 2023
Scott and Wes unveil the 'secret sauce' of their new website, diving into tech like SvelteKit and FlexSearch. They dissect how Sentry enhances error tracking and showcase the intricacies of building a podcast search feature. The conversation highlights the challenges of Vercel hosting and the benefits of serverless architecture. Listeners are encouraged to share their own tech experiences as they tease an exciting upcoming launch filled with cutting-edge resources. Tune in for tasty web development insights!
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Secret Sauce Origin
- The name "Secret Sauce" originated from a whiteboard note during a Toronto meetup.
- It inspired a new podcast segment exploring the tech stacks behind various products.
Tech Stack Choices
- The new Syntax.fm website uses SvelteKit for full-stack JavaScript development.
- MediaChrome powers the audio player and FlexSearch handles site search.
FlexSearch Implementation
- FlexSearch loads all show notes and titles into a worker for client-side searching.
- This approach eliminates the need for a paid search service.