Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
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Sep 13, 2017 • 1h

Our favourite Productivity Hacks 🔥

Scott and Wes - Do you sleep? How do you get so much done? You replied to me way too fast! We share our best productivity hot tips and the apps we use the GSD. Sponsor Freshbooks - Get 30 days free. Make sure to enter SYNTAX into the "How did you hear about us" section. Follow us on twitter! Wes Bos Scott Tolinski Syntax Show Notes Alfred Alfred Package Manager -Packal Alfred Units Conversion Workflow Cobalt2 Alfred Theme Alfred Timezones Workflow Alfred Process Kill Workflow ⌘+L makes text huge! Alfred Font Awesome Workflow Alfred Encode / Decode Workflow Alfred DevDocs Workflow Alfred Stack Overflow Workflow Clipy Clipboard Manager App Todoist Things App Getting Things Done Book Git Alias Text Expander aText Evernote [Video Speed Controller] https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-speed-controller/nffaoalbilbmmfgbnbgppjihopabppdk?hl=en() Karabiner Elements Better Touch Tool Focus App Self Control App Slicy Figma Exports CloudApp Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Know Sorry windows users. ⌘ + Tab switch between apps Press q to quit an app from this place ⌘ + Backtick to switch between multiple windows of an app ⌘ + T for a new tab ⌘ + Shift + T to reopen a closed tab Crank up Key Repeat in your keyboard setting Option + ←/→ to move word-by-word Add Shift to select those itesm ⌘+option+Arrow to switch tabs ⌘ + Number to go to that tab # Enable tabbing on OSX dialog Boxes Press question mark in any google app to get a list of shortcuts Sick Picks Scott: Rhino Sheild Case Wes: Deep Work Shameless Plugs Level Up Tuts Wes' Courses
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Sep 6, 2017 • 1h 6min

CSS in JS 💅👩‍🎤💁🚒 (Drama Free!)

The most requested syntax episode ever! We break down CSS in JavaScript. Pros/Cons? What is it? What problems does it solve? What libraries should you use? Is it stupid or amazing? Sponsor Freshbooks - Get 30 days free. Make sure to enter SYNTAX into the "How did you hear about us" section. Follow us on twitter! Wes Bos Scott Tolinski Syntax Show Notes BEM Styled Components Emotion Radium Glamorous Styled JSX Sick Picks Boxyapp Mail Client Airpods Shameless Plugs Grab Level Up Tuts before the price goes up! Modern Dev Tools
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Aug 30, 2017 • 59min

Dang, that's handy! JavaScript Utility Libraries 🛠️

Dive into the world of JavaScript utility libraries that elevate web development! Explore the practical benefits of Lodash and Moment.js for data handling and date management. Hear about the shift to Braintree for secure payments and the complexities of integrating GraphQL. Discover tools like Slugify for URL-friendly strings and Faker.js for generating realistic test data. Learn about async management with libraries like Ngrok and BrowserSync. Plus, get insights on essentialism and improving MacBook usability with handy USB-C adapters!
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Aug 23, 2017 • 57min

Wes Bos Origin Story 🎸💼💻🔥🐷

In this episode, Wes talks about his career path from a MySpace customizer to where he is now. Sponsor Freshbooks - Get 30 days free. Make sure to enter SYNTAX into the "How did you hear about us" section. Show Notes Brootal PS20.itgo.com CDN Money 2004 WesBos.com The Success of Zara: Technology Makes It Possible REI BTM at Ryerson University WordPress Codex Angle Media Group Ryerson Co-op Jet Cooper Darcy Clarke DealPage Daily Deal Aggregation jQuery IRC YayQuery Ladies Learning Code HackerYou Wes' Blog Sublime Text Book Command Line Power User Flexbox.io React For Beginners ES6 for Everyone JavaScript30 This Podcast Sick Picks MotoRead Shameless Plugs Wes' Courses Level UP Tutorials Youtube Twitter Wes Bos Scott Tolinski Syntax
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Aug 16, 2017 • 56min

Scott Tolinski Origin Story 🎧 📹 💻 🕺

In this episode, Scott talks about his unconventional career path and how to grow your career by working on what you love. Sponsor Freshbooks - Get 30 days free. Make sure to enter SYNTAX into the "How did you hear about us" section. Show Notes UofM Performing Arts Technology Devin Kerr Jamie Schefman Michelle Chamuel Guitar World Ghostly International Q LTD Michigan Creative Ford GTB Level Up Tutorials Scott Concussion Atya Sick Picks Good Hertz Shameless Plugs Wes' Courses Level Up Tutorials Youtube How to GraphQL Twitter Wes Bos Scott Tolinski Syntax  
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Aug 9, 2017 • 1h 4min

Accepting Money on the Internet 💰💸

In this episode we talk about how to accept money on the internet including the ups of Stripe, the downs of PayPal. Sponsor Freshbooks - Get 30 days free. Make sure to enter SYNTAX into the "How did you hear about us" section. Show Notes Apollo React Apollo GraphCool Stripe PayPal Braintree Stripe Docs HTML5 Autocomplete Types Stripe Radar Royal Bank PayPal WorkAround Stripe Atlas Transferwise Stripe Bitcoin Sick Picks ChefSteps What Cha Tea Shameless Plugs Wes' Courses Level UP Tutorials Youtube How to GraphQL Twitter Wes Bos Scott Tolinski Syntax
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Aug 2, 2017 • 58min

How to Slam Dunk Freelancing 🏀🤑

Sponsor Deliciousbrains WP Migrate DB Pro - Use the code SYNTAX for 20% off Show Notes Stickers - SOLD OUT MORE SOON Scott's Personal Website on Gatsby Gatsby Codealong Gatsby MJML Email Framework The E-Myth Revisited Book Design is a Job Breaking the Time Barrier Basecamp Trello Freshbooks Wave Sick Picks Hyper Key + Karabiner Elements Better Touch Tool King of the Road Twitter Wes Bos Scott Tolinski Syntax
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Jul 26, 2017 • 50min

JavaScript Tooling - 004

Discover the intricacies of Webpack as the hosts compare it to legacy tools like Gulp. Learn about the importance of linting with ESLint for maintaining code quality, and how Prettier can streamline your development process. Explore the innovative design capabilities of Figma for prototyping and collaboration. Plus, find out how an efficient docking station can declutter your workspace while boosting productivity. Join in for insights on optimizing JavaScript tooling and enhancing your web development experience!
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Jul 19, 2017 • 1h 3min

CSS Preprocessors and Structuring CSS - 003

The hosts dive into the fascinating world of CSS preprocessors like Sass and Stylus, sharing personal projects and insights from a recent conference. They discuss the benefits of nesting and using features like variables and mixins to streamline CSS management. Explore the advantages of modern tools like PostCSS for auto-prefixing and the impact of Flexbox on styling practices. Additionally, they reveal helpful productivity tools and announce an exciting new course on sketch design and UX prototyping.
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Jul 12, 2017 • 41min

Webcam and audio access with WebRTC and getUserMedia() - 002

Discover the power of WebRTC and getUserMedia for real-time communication and media access in web apps. The hosts share an intriguing concept of a 'time machine mirror' for dancers to enhance their performance review. They delve into the MediaRecorder API, highlighting its innovative use in recording projects. Packed with engaging anecdotes, the discussion also weaves in essential features of the perfect backpack and a comparison of popular video editing apps like Splice and Quik. Tune in for tech insights and personal stories!

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