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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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Google fires the engineer behind its Workspace CLI tool, OpenAI previews GPT-5.6 with three new model tiers, and Astro 7 lands with a full Rust rewrite. Plus: Coinbase cuts token costs with smarter routing, and more in this week’s Syntax Live

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Scott and Wes raid the listener mailbag to settle the pnpm vs. npm debate, decode how web standards sneak into your browser, and ask the big one: is “AI” even intelligent, or just fancy autocomplete? Plus Stack Overflow nostalgia, the Shadcn head-scr... more

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Wes, Scott, and CJ break down the latest web dev news. From AI agents and coding tools to Deno Desktop, Nub, and predictive UX. They also discuss bot-filled social media, remote work debates, and a slick 3D bookstore experience.

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Is the web dead, or just evolving? Wes Bos breaks down his JS Nation Amsterdam talk on agentic interfaces, why chat won’t replace everything, how Web MCP lets agents interact with your existing sites, and what “Clicks and Clankers” really means for t... more

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Recent Guests

Jake Archibald
Browser/Web Standards veteran; Mozilla contributor
Mozilla
Episode: 1012: Who Decides What Ships on the Web?
Amadeus De Marzi
Front-end engineer with experience at Discord and a focus on UI/UX for code tooling
Pierre Computer Co.
Episode: 1008: Diffs, Trees, and VS Code 2.0
Jonny Burger
Author of Remotion
Remotion
Episode: 1005: Programatic and Skill based Video Creation with Remotion
Kaitlin Bloom
Marketing manager joining the Syntax team
Syntax Level Up Tutorials
Episode: 1000: Syntax Episode 1,000!
Randy Rector
Producer who joined the Syntax team
Syntax
Episode: 1000: Syntax Episode 1,000!
Niki Bradner
Editor of the latest hires, contributing to video edits and channel work
Syntax
Episode: 1000: Syntax Episode 1,000!
Steve Faulkner
Director of Engineering at Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: 988: Cloudflare’s Next.js Slop Fork
Theo Ephraim
Member of Varlock team introducing Varlock
Varlock
Episode: 985: Stop putting secrets in .env
Phil Miller
Member of Varlock team contributing to product discussion
Varlock
Episode: 985: Stop putting secrets in .env

Hosts

Wes Bos
Co-host of the show; known for practical web development guidance and contributions to the community.
Scott Tolinski
Co-host of the show; brings wide frontend and tooling experience, often providing practical interpretations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • AI all the time now

    I used to listen to this podcast all the time. Now it is just AI AI AI. I would rather listen to paint dry this rubbish

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    noelemdondsbd
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • I like the guys but the interviews and shows are low information

    They’re funny and I like the (usually) to hear the back and forth between the two hosts. But, and I hate to say it, the shows are shallow on info and the interviews, if I’m being brutally honest, are really really dumb question wise (and they get some great people on).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Eorghhrw
    Australia9 months ago
  • +++

    Podcast Addict
    5
    2330016
    a year ago
  • Scott and Wes give a great and informative show. I like the light humor and side tangents that keep things interesting.

    Audible
    5
    Jikodis
    United Statesa year ago
  • Entertaining way to stay up to date

    Scott and Wes give a great and informative show. I like the light humor and side tangents that keep things interesting.

    Audible
    5
    Jikodis
    United Statesa year ago

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1010: No one cares anymore?
Q: Can you explain the difference between an integration test and an end-to-end test?
An integration test checks how separate pieces or systems fit together, while an end-to-end test simulates real user interactions across the entire app, often using tools like Playwright or Cypress.
983: Why I Chose Electron Over Native (And I’d Do It Again)
Q: Can you provide some details about the app's recording capabilities?
Scott explains that the app allows recording multiple sources and avoids heavy processing time.
978: Should A New Coder Use AI?
Q: How can someone balance time between family, work, and learning in tech?
By integrating learning into their life through projects related to family and finding time for asynchronous learning.
978: Should A New Coder Use AI?
Q: Should a new coder use AI for coding?
Yes, but they should use it to help them research and understand problems, rather than relying solely on it to write code.
973: The Web’s Next Form: MCP UI (with Kent C. Dodds)
Q: How does MCPUI differ from traditional UI interactions in application development?
MCPUI allows for returning not just data but also interactive components like buttons and HTML/CSS to enhance user experience and integration in chat-based environments.

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What is Syntax about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, high-signal show about modern web development, tooling, and front-end architectures. Episodes routinely explore JavaScript frameworks, CSS innovations, build tooling, and real-world workflows, often pairing deep dives with actionable tips for developers and teams. Notable strengths include accessible host banter, a clear focus on how ideas work in production, and a track record of sequencing complex topics into digestible discussions. A variety of guests—from platform engineers to content creators—keeps conversations fresh and relevant for listeners who build, ship, and scale web apps. The format tends to mix technical depth with relatable anecdotes, making it useful for both individual developers and teams seeking pragmatic gu... more

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