The escalator is temporarily stairs

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The idea emphasizes adaptability and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. When an escalator is out of order, it transforms into a set of stairs; this illustrates that even when circumstances change or devices fail, alternative solutions remain available. Instead of seeing an obstacle as a complete failure, one can view it as an opportunity to approach the situation from a different angle. The notion encourages a positive mindset, suggesting that problems can often be reframed into workable solutions, illustrating the importance of flexibility in navigating life's ups and downs.

Scott and Wes debate whether your website really needs JavaScript to function. They explore the principles of web standards, progressive enhancement, and test popular websites like Shopify and Netflix to see how they perform without JavaScript.

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:11 Take 2
01:43 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:19 The clip summarized.
- 03:16 Your website should load, be readable and be (mostly) styled without JavaScript.
- 07:32 Web standards first. If it can be done without JavaScript, it should be.
  - 08:09 What if the CSS doesn’t load?
  - 10:20 Linking
  - 10:24 Forms.
  - 12:11 Links (Duh, but also c’mon!)
  - 12:35 Query parameters.
- 13:57 Server render if possible.
15:20 Progressive Enhancement.
- 17:24 CSS Page Transitions.
19:07 Let’s test websites out.
- 19:15 Shopify.
- 22:16 Syntax.fm.
- 25:23 Netflix.
  - 27:27 Local first and offline service workers.
- 29:27 TikTok.
- 29:33 GitHub.