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Jan 8, 2024 • 30min

714: CSS :has() in Every Browser! 10 Uses

CSS :has() is out in all browsers and Wes and Scott have got the top 10 reasons you should start using :has() now. Show Notes 00:25 Welcome 02:28 Syntax Brought to you by Sentry 03:02 Overview of :has 07:09 The anywhere selector 09:41 Previous element 12:59 Layout targetting 15:45 Form validation styling 17:51 All siblings 21:07 Quantity queries 24:19 Empty children 24:56 Nested dropdown navs 26:36 Attribute matching Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
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Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 5min

713: The CSS OG Eric Meyer. 1994 CSS, JS in Fridges, Tailwind, and Web Standards

Eric Meyer, web pioneer and CSS expert, joins Wes and Scott to discuss the early days of CSS, the importance of test suites in web development, unexpected uses of WebKit, challenges of keeping up with new web technologies, exploring color mixing in CSS, and funding challenges for browser developers.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 1h 3min

712: 2024 Predictions

The hosts of this podcast share their predictions for the future of web development in 2024, covering topics such as JavaScript types, the Temporal API, performance tooling, CSS replacing JavaScript, server-side rendering frameworks, Svelte, Astro, React, state management systems, project funding controversies, advancements in technology, and AI tooling for web development.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 32min

711: The Surprisingly Exciting World of Print + PDF CSS

In this episode, Wes and Scott discuss printing from websites and apps, including CSS for printing, creating PDFs, using units in CSS, CSS counters, naming pages, and more. They also cover debugging print CSS and tools for generating PDFs. Additionally, they explore invoice printing, laser printers, and the world of printing, including Bluetooth label printers and hacking restaurant receipt printers.
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Dec 29, 2023 • 56min

710: A Passwordless Future Passkeys with Anna Pobletts

Anna Poblets from Passage talks with Wes and Scott about passkeys, their advantages over passwords, implementing passkeys on websites or apps, phishing resistance, password recovery workflow, backup devices, recommended UI for passkeys, tech behind passkeys, companies implementing passkeys, and the future of passkeys.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 53min

709: Potluck × Naming Tech × Generators × Layers Follow Up × Sick Picks Page

Wes, podcast host and programmer, answers questions about naming things in programming, use case for generators, CSS @Layers follow up, database prefixes, generalist vs specialist, missing sick picks page, and growing as developers with ADHD.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 28min

708: How We Made Syntax.fm Faster

The hosts discuss improving the performance of the Syntax.fm website, including caching, loading transcripts, and optimizing database calls. They also talk about the benefits of using Apollo and Apollo GraphQL, as well as solving issues with LinkedIn using Redis caching.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 48min

707: What happened in JS, CSS And Web Dev in 2023? 2023 Predictions Results!

In this episode, Wes and Scott review their 2023 predictions including the rise of server-side rendering, TypeScript inference, new JS APIs, and CSS container queries. They discuss the progress of JavaScript runtimes and the slow progress of the TypeScript type checker project. They also talk about the launch of React beta docs and Vercel's role, as well as updates in web development tooling. They reflect on their predictions and share their favorite 'sick picks', including Kodiak's protein pancake mix and Super Mario Brothers Wonder for Nintendo Switch.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 33min

706: AI and ML - The Pieces Explained

Exploring AI integration with traditional models vs. LLM, benefits of Hugging Face library, demystifying Llama, spaces in AI, available services like PyTorch and TensorFlow, controlling model output with temperature and top_p, prompt engineering, and fine-tuning existing models
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Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 7min

705: Is Running Random Code From npm Safe? With Feross Aboukhadijeh

Feross Aboukhadijeh, developer of Socket, Wormhole, and Web Torrent, joins Wes and Scott to discuss the safety of running random code from npm. They explore Socket's focus on visibility and security, npm spam attacks, managing dependencies with shrink wrap or lock files, implementing web torrent with JavaScript, exploring browser APIs, and the risks of running random code from npm.

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