927: AI Browsers, 100X Build Speed, Massive Svelte Update - Web Dev News
Scott and Wes break down the latest in web dev news, from Amazon’s AI-powered VS Code fork and Node’s native TypeScript support, to Vite overtaking Webpack and Svelte’s newest async and remote features. They also cover big moves in developer tools, fresh browser experiments, and what these shifts mean for the future of coding.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
04:08 Kiro.
Kiro Video.
09:05 Node 22.18 allows TypeScript without compiler.
11:42 React Router RSC, Parcel + Vite Support.
12:56 Windsurf Bought for real this time.
14:25 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
14:49 Copyparty, the FOSS file server
Codeparty Video
Codeparty on GitHub.
23:22 Vite Overtakes Webpack.
Evan You X Post.
25:16 Rolldown Vite.
void0 Rolldown-Vite.
27:06 Claude Code pricing clamp down.
Wes’ X Post.
30:07 Async svelte released.
Async Svelte Discussion.
31:41 Remote Svelte Released.
Remote Functions.
34:59 Trae Solo.
37:58 Perplexity Comet Browser.
43:07 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
Sick Picks
Scott: Black Stuff.
Wes: MEKOH Short Pressure Washer Gun with Swivel.
Shameless Plugs
Scott: Syntax on YouTube.
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926: RSS Is NOT Dead
Scott and CJ explore why RSS still matters and how it’s more underused than outdated. They discuss how to self-host RSS readers, escape the noise of the modern web, and reclaim a cleaner, ad-free reading experience across devices.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io
02:41 What is RSS and how does it work?
RSS
Atom (web standard)
JSON Feed
06:14 Hosting your own RSS server: Miniflux, FreshRSS, and more
Miniflux
FreshRSS
11:00 Decluttering the web with article scraping
12:38 Best RSS clients for desktop and mobile
Capy Reader
Google Reader
ReadKit
Pocket is shutting down
wallabag
mymind
18:51 Where to find RSS feeds
The Brutalist Report
Programming Subreddit
Hacker News
BlueSky
Shameless Plugs
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925: Scott & CJ’s Fave Productivity Apps & Web Apps
Scott and CJ go full productivity nerd, swapping notes on their favorite web apps for writing, coding, planning, and more. From terminals to to-do lists to dumb phones, it’s a deep dive into the tools powering their workflows.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:35 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
01:56 Text to speech or speech to text.
02:20 Superwhisper.
08:29 Kiro.
16:16 CJ’s current editor preference.
17:59 Finding the right editor.
18:47 Terminals.
20:22 Ghostty.
24:16 Note-taking.
26:32 Obsidian.
30:24 Logseq.
31:03 Todo lists.
31:08 Tweek.so
34:42 Trello.
37:25 Notion Calendar.
38:55 Email.
43:21 FairEmail.
43:43 Dumb phones.
45:10 Olauncher
47:39 Audio Bookshelf.
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924: Sync Engines and Local Data
Wes and Scott talk about local-first sync engines—why they matter, what makes apps feel fast, and which platforms stand out. From LiveStore to Convex to Instant DB, they break down the pros and cons of each and debate what the “next React” might look like in a local-first future.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:52 Intro to local data: what makes apps feel fast
05:08 Could the next React be a local-first sync engine?
08:23 LiveStore
18:01 Zero
21:58 Instant DB
24:18 Brought to you by Sentry.io
24:43 Convex
27:54 ElectricSQL
29:48 PowerSync and PartyKit
30:51 Choosing the right sync engine
40:34 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
Scott: Rummikub
Wes: Headphone covers
Shameless Plugs
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923: Getting the Most Out of AI Coding
Scott and Wes share their top strategies for getting high-quality results from AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and Windsurf. From better prompting to building reusable rule sets, they cover practical tips for making AI your most productive coding partner.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
Wes' Tweet
02:56 How to get the best results when using AI.
03:15 Scaffold it out yourself.
05:40 Be clear with your prompts.
07:45 Use XML tags around specific items
08:47 Utilize Rules like Cursor rules or Copilot rules.
13:20 Ask it to create some rules based on an existing codebase.
16:03 Break things down into clear concise actionable items.
17:22 Where to store your rules files.
18:37 Utilizing llm.txt files.
19:24 Context7.
20:28 Tag relevant files, functions, etc.
21:38 Feed logs back into the AI.
22:36 Logging Errors.
22:54 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
24:14 Long running chats get worse.
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Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.
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