The hosts dive into the humorous concept of bike shedding, where trivial debates often overshadow bigger issues. They passionately tackle classic coding conundrums like tabs versus spaces and single versus double quotes. The discussion also touches on whether designers should learn to code and how to select the right front-end framework. With a light-hearted take on tool preferences and CSS organization, they emphasize the importance of substance over style in web development.
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Tabs vs Spaces
Use two spaces for indentation in code.
This is particularly helpful for screen recordings and readability.
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Single vs Double Quotes
Use single quotes in JavaScript and double quotes in HTML.
Backticks are also a good option, especially for string interpolation.
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Semicolons
Include semicolons in your JavaScript code.
This helps avoid potential issues with automatic semicolon insertion (ASI).
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In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about bike shedding - issues that are hotly debated, but may not matter that much in the long run.
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Show Notes
3:03 - What is Bike Shedding?
Technical disputes over minor, marginal issues conducted while more serious ones are being overlooked. The implied image is of people arguing over what color to paint the bike shed while the house is not finished.
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