The hosts tackle a potluck of web development topics, diving into the nuances of user experience metrics and the impact of Google's initiatives. They discuss the importance of real user interactions in the Lighthouse scoring system, with insights on NPM command safety. The conversation shifts to enums and the advantages of WebAssembly, enhancing application performance. A lively framework showdown compares Astro and SvelteKit, while the challenges of browser updates and audio troubleshooting bring relatable tech issues to light.
58:01
forum Ask episode
web_stories AI Snips
view_agenda Chapters
menu_book Books
auto_awesome Transcript
info_circle Episode notes
insights INSIGHT
Beyond Page Load
Google Chrome will measure user experience beyond just page load completion.
This means focusing on interactivity and how users actually experience a website.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Safe NPM Execution
Avoid using sudo with npm commands to prevent potential malicious behavior.
Change npm permissions directly instead of using sudo for global installs.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Boolean Prefixes
Prefix boolean variables with "is" or "has", but not functions.
Use "get" or "set" prefixes for functions returning or setting booleans.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Laura Kalbag's book provides a comprehensive approach to web accessibility, covering topics such as understanding disabilities, planning for accessibility, and evaluating accessible design. It offers practical techniques and case studies to help designers and developers create more inclusive digital experiences. The book emphasizes the importance of accessibility in web design, highlighting its benefits beyond legal compliance, including improved user experience and search engine optimization.
In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes answer your questions on a Potluck episode of Syntax.
Sanity - Sponsor
Sanity.io is a real-time headless CMS with a fully customizable Content Studio built in React. Get a Sanity powered site up and running in minutes at sanity.io/create. Get an awesome supercharged free developer plan on sanity.io/syntax.
Sentry - Sponsor
If you want to know what’s happening with your code, track errors and monitor performance with Sentry. Sentry’s Application Monitoring platform helps developers see performance issues, fix errors faster, and optimize their code health. Cut your time on error resolution from hours to minutes. It works with any language and integrates with dozens of other services. Syntax listeners new to Sentry can get two months for free by visiting Sentry.io and using the coupon code TASTYTREAT during sign up.
Linode - Sponsor
Whether you’re working on a personal project or managing enterprise infrastructure, you deserve simple, affordable, and accessible cloud computing solutions that allow you to take your project to the next level. Simplify your cloud infrastructure with Linode’s Linux virtual machines and develop, deploy, and scale your modern applications faster and easier. Get started on Linode today with a $100 in free credit for listeners of Syntax. You can find all the details at linode.com/syntax. Linode has 11 global data centers and provides 24/7/365 human support with no tiers or hand-offs regardless of your plan size. In addition to shared and dedicated compute instances, you can use your $100 in credit on S3-compatible object storage, Managed Kubernetes, and more. Visit linode.com/syntax and click on the “Create Free Account” button to get started.
Show Notes
02:07 Google Chrome to start measuring user experience beyond the completion of page load
05:47 How can I ensure that I am executing npm commands safely?
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 