The hosts share their web development wish list, highlighting frustrations with automation and custom transitions. They discuss JavaScript input types and the challenges of React, notably the useEffect hook. Exciting advancements in CSS are explored, along with the significance of responsive text sizing. The importance of tools like Sentry for error tracking is emphasized, and there's a light-hearted segment on fun gadgets that boost efficiency. They also navigate issues around mobile browsers and dependency management, leaving listeners with creative solutions and innovative tools to consider.
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Custom Page Transitions
Use custom and automatic page transitions for smoother navigation.
These transitions should integrate with existing web development tools.
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Direct Date/Number Input
Date and number inputs have lesser-known properties: valueAsDate and valueAsNumber.
These properties return values directly as JavaScript dates or numbers, simplifying parsing.
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Improved Drag and Drop
Implement smooth and animated drag-and-drop functionality natively.
The existing HTML drag-and-drop API needs improvement in aesthetics and ease of use.
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In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk through their web dev wish list of things they want to just work already!
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