- 23 minutes 16 seconds1004: TanHacked
Scott and Wes break down the “Mini Shai-Hulud” supply chain attack that compromised TanStack and other popular npm packages through a clever GitHub Actions cache poisoning exploit; a self-propagating worm that stole credentials and persisted through Claude Code hooks and VS Code tasks. They also cover how developers can protect themselves using pnpm’s security defaults, dev containers, and other practical defenses.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:25 Understanding the Shai-Hulud Worm
- 02:47 Mechanics of the Attack: GitHub Actions and Cache
- 05:44 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 06:09 Propagation and Impact of the Worm
- 09:30 Preventative Measures for Developers
- 12:33 The Role of Package Managers in Security
- 18:39 Using Dev Containers
- 20:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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13 May 2026, 11:00 am - 25 minutes 34 seconds1003: Skills Skills Skills
Scott and Wes chat all things agent skills for web developers, sharing their favorites for everything from CSS animations and HTML generation to logo extraction, marketing copy, and video creation. Whether you’re just getting started with AI-powered development or looking to level up your workflow, this episode is packed with practical skills you can put to use today.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:33 Hot Tip Skill
- 05:55 CSS Motion Systems
- 08:17 Agent Browser Skill
- 09:30 HTML Skill
- 12:01 Extract Logos Skill
- 13:34 Dex Task Skill
- 14:50 Remotion and Hyper Frames Skills
- 16:22 Discussion on AI and Design Skills
- 18:50 Marketing Skills and Copywriting
- 23:01 Final Thoughts and Resources
- 24:10 Brought to you by Sentry.io
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11 May 2026, 11:00 am - 52 minutes 39 seconds1002: The Real Pricing of LLMs
In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about LLM usage-based pricing, security risks from malicious code in interviews, staying current in a fast-moving dev landscape, a new CSS linter, managing Node environments and tooling without losing your mind, and more!
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:17 Copilot’s new usage-based pricing and the end of cheap AI
- 08:53 Why Syntax dropped clever ad transitions
- 10:33 Debugging issues on the Syntax website with Sentry
- 12:51 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 13:01 Getting hacked through a fake recruiter and malicious repos
- 17:57 How to catch up after stepping away from dev
- 25:10 React components vs native browser APIs
- 32:41 New CSS linting tools and Project Wallace updates
- 36:06 How to interview developers in the age of AI
- 41:21 Managing Node, package managers, and dev environments
- 46:59 Sick picks + shameless plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott:
- Wes: Amaran Halo 100x
Shameless Plugs
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6 May 2026, 11:00 am - 33 minutes 18 seconds1001: Managing Deadlines + Stress
Scott and Wes tackle the all-too-real stress of crunch time as a web developer—how to handle looming deadlines, avoid sloppy shortcuts, and stay methodical when everything feels like it’s falling apart. They share practical tips on planning, communicating, cutting scope, asking for help, and preventing the chaos from happening again next time.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 02:53 The Importance of Planning and Organization.
- 05:16 Slow Down, Take a Step Back.
- 06:05 Identifying and Managing Tasks.
- 08:35 The Role of Communication in Project Management.
- 11:24 Cutting Features and Managing Expectations.
- 14:52 The Balance Between Perfectionism and Productivity.
- 16:42 Getting To Work.
- 19:31 Updating Tools and Issues As You Go.
- 22:34 Asking for Help.
- 25:29 Prevention.
- 30:22 Communicate Clearly.
- 32:57 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
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4 May 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 12 minutes1000: Syntax Episode 1,000!
Wes and Scott celebrate 1000 episodes of Syntax, reflecting on how the podcast started, the team behind it, memorable moments, listener stats, inside jokes, and how the show has evolved over time—from early recordings and sponsors to supercuts, spooky episodes, and what’s next.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 02:01 Intro to Kaitlin
- 03:08 Intro to Randy
- 06:16 Intro to CJ
- 09:01 Intro to Niki
- 10:08 Who “yaps” more, Wes or Scott?
- 10:28 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 18:37 Wes’ supercuts app
- 24:04 How Syntax got started
- 28:04 Joining Sentry
- 29:47 The 6-7 compilation
- 30:42 The original Syntax doc
- 38:44 Dead Nuts supercut
- 38:58 Kaitlin’s journey from Level Up to Syntax
- 45:30 Where new listeners should start
- 46:41 The Wordle episode and viral moments
- 48:24 Most popular Syntax episodes
- 48:40 The Halloween episodes and spooky stories tradition
- 50:57 Listener stats by country
- 55:22 First sponsors and early monetization
- 57:30 Who edited the early Syntax episodes?
- 59:25 Will there be a Syntax conference?
- 01:01:33 How many guests have been on Syntax?
- 01:02:58 Evolution of Syntax intros
- 01:07:54 More Syntax supercuts
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29 April 2026, 11:00 am - 50 minutes 8 seconds999: Writing Maintainable CSS
Scott and Wes break down what makes CSS truly manageable—from preventing style leaks and embracing fluid layouts to choosing the right methodology, whether that’s utility CSS, component-scoped styles, or CSS modules. They also dive into practical tips like leveraging CSS variables, layers, scoping, and tooling to keep your stylesheets clean and scalable.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:31 Understanding CSS Manageability
- 01:44 This CSS doesn’t leak to other parts of website.
- 03:41 This CSS is easy to maintain.
- 05:54 This CSS is reusable.
- 06:10 Global Solutions Instead of Local Solutions.
- 07:12 Flexibility and Adaptability in CSS
- 09:36 Fluid Typography and Responsive Design
- 12:09 Variables and Consistency in CSS
- 13:40 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 14:14 Values vs Variables.
- 18:19 Choosing the Right CSS Methodology
- 18:48 Utility CSS and Atomic CSS
- 22:35 Exploring StyleX and Other Approaches
- 25:14 Panda CSS.
- 25:37 Component Scoped CSS: A Preferred Approach
- 29:08 The Evolution of CSS Modules
- 34:03 Global CSS: Best Practices
- 38:22 Harnessing CSS Variables
- 41:33 Understanding CSS Layers
- 43:52 The Power of CSS Scoping
- 46:16 Enforcing CSS Standards with Tools
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27 April 2026, 11:00 am - 44 minutes 35 seconds998: How to Fix Vibe Coding
Wes and Scott talk about making AI coding more reliable using deterministic tools like fallow, knip, ESLint, StyleLint, and Sentry. They cover code quality analysis, linting strategies, headless browsers, task workflows, and how to enforce better patterns so AI stops guessing and starts producing maintainable, predictable code.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 04:49 Code quality tools
- 14:11 Finding and using components
- 17:28 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 17:42 Finding bugs
- 19:55 Formatting and linting
- 25:41 Headless browsers
- 32:11 Tasks and todos
- 33:32 Docs
- 34:22 TanStack Code Mode
- 36:01 Getting AI to use these tools
- 38:18 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott: Leaf Two Razor
- Wes: Puzzles
Shameless Plugs
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22 April 2026, 11:00 am - 53 minutes 45 seconds997: Rating and Roasting Your Projects
Scott and Wes dig into a huge batch of community-submitted projects, from JSON tools and CSS editors to AI agents, view transitions, and everything in between. It’s a rapid-fire showcase of what developers have been building, including picks like Arrow JS, Sugar High, Drift, and a whole lot more.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:20 JSON-Alexander.
- 02:43 FFF - Fastest File Search.
- 04:44 View Transitions Toolkit.
- 08:06 Agentation and Svelte Agentation.
- 11:21 CSS Studio.
- 13:12 Peon Ping
- 14:26 Peekdown.
- 16:03 Dex.
- 20:22 Content Copilot.
- 22:16 Opencode Sentry Monitor.
- 24:56 Arrow JS.
- 29:20 Comark.
- 33:19 Silly Software Club.
- 34:05 Sugar High.
- 36:04 Drift.
- 37:19 Fallow.
- 41:20 Edit Mind.
- 44:46 Clint.
- 47:18 Honorable mentions.
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20 April 2026, 11:00 am - 31 minutes 20 seconds996: 10 New CSS and HTML APIs
Wes and Scott talk about the latest CSS and browser features, including the Grid Lines API for masonry layouts, HTML in Canvas, name-only container queries, CSS random, search-text styling, and more.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:57 Grid Lines API for masonry-style layouts
- 03:25 HTML in canvas and next-gen UI effects
- 11:30 Name-only container queries for scoped styles
- 14:37 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 15:34 Safari removes haptic feedback workaround
- 17:38 CSS random for dynamic values
- 18:49 Styling find-in-page with ::search-text
- 21:44 Sticky positioning now works in both axes
- 22:43 Multi-column CSS finally gets usable fixes
- 24:41 Border shape improvements and new design options
- 27:09 Why MDN demos need to be better
- 28:24 Element-scoped view transitions for cleaner animations
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15 April 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 4 minutes995: Next.js Vendor Lock-in No More
In this episode, Scott and Wes sit down with Tim Neutkens and Jimmi Lai from the Next.js team to dig into the new Adapters API, what it takes to run Next.js across platforms like Cloudflare and Netlify, and how caching and infrastructure choices affect performance. They also go deep on TurboPack’s internals, why Next.js doesn’t run on Vite, and the evolution of bundling in the framework.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:14 Introduction to Next.js and the Adapter Platform
- 02:23 The Adapters API: Features and Community Needs
- 04:46 Building and Testing the Adapters API
- 07:37 Infrastructure Requirements for Next.js Apps
- 11:38 Caching Strategies and Performance Optimization
- 13:29 The Role of Cache Components in Next.js
- 17:21 First Steps of Optimizations.
- 19:48 Blessed Adapters and Community Contributions
- 22:56 Future Directions and Runtime Support
- 25:05 Challenges with Different Runtimes and Debugging
- 26:45 Webpack vs. TurboPack: The Evolution of Next.js
- 29:45 Why Not Run on Vite?
- 32:47 Navigating Bundler Challenges
- 36:59 Building TurboPack: Lessons Learned
- 41:42 Incremental Compilation and Performance
- 43:50 Framework Comparisons and Performance Metrics
- 46:42 Exploring Future Directions for TurboPack
- 49:44 TurboPack’s Integration and API Development
- 52:50 Standardization in Bundler Tools
- 56:52 TurboPack’s Adoption and User Experience
- 57:49 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Tim: Acquired Podcast
- Jimmy: Hydrangea Coffee
Shameless Plugs
- Jimmy: nextjs-across-platforms
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13 April 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 16 seconds994: AI Sucks At CSS
In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about AI struggles with CSS and design workflows, learning vs relying on AI, debugging web performance, beginner soldering setups, navigating AI-era job interviews, Figma dev mode, modern API choices, and more.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:55 Why AI struggles with CSS and design workflows
- 10:50 How much AI should you use when learning to code?
- 18:41 Debugging performance: tools and team workflows
- 23:52 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 26:26 Beginner soldering setup and essential tools
- 29:54 Preparing for interviews without AI (while jobs require it)
- 35:16 Thoughts on Figma dev mode and design workflows
- 39:20 Ice vs Thaw menu bar apps
- 40:27 Why AI isn’t pushing us toward better APIs
- 44:54 Vibe rules, skills, and shipping docs for agents
- 54:44 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott: Jury Duty
- Wes: USB Cable Tester
Shameless Plugs
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