In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about not becoming dependent on Copilot, CSS variable limitations, finding Sick Picks, lodash hate, and more!

Show Notes

00:11 Welcome
00:55 Ice, ice baby
02:01 Reactathon
Reactathon returns May 2-3, 2023
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04:49 Submit your question for our next potluck
05:24 How do you suggest adding form / database to Svelte?
Svelte • Cybernetically enhanced web apps
Astro
08:18 What can’t go into a CSS custom prop?
12:42 Are there any really good certifications for Javascript or general full stack development?
16:21 What is the most exciting thing about teaching programming for both of you?
19:37 What is the most challenging thing you have ever overcome in this field?
21:55 How can junior to mid-level devs make the most out of GitHub Copilot while avoiding getting dependent on it and hurting their abilities in the long run?
26:23 Any tips on driving a culture of code quality in a team?
30:28 How soon should Sentry be brought into a new project being built from scratch?
33:11 Is there a place where I can search through all the Sick Picks?
Syntax Sick Picks
34:40 Why is box-sizing: border-box; not the default?
37:51 Is using lodash in a NextJS web application a terrible idea nowadays?
40:42 What is the best practice for storing JWT token?
43:53 Any tips on converting ajax requests to use Fetch API?
patch-package - npm
45:11 Any suggestions for tips for updating a very dated React Native codebase?
50:56 SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

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Scott: Tales of Taboo podcast Spotify / Apple Podcasts
Wes: Rubber Flooring

Shameless Plugs

Scott: Sentry
Wes: Wes Bos Tutorials

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