1010: No one cares anymore?

On this episode, Scott and Wes dig into the messy reality of modern front-end work, from struggling to find skilled devs and navigating team chaos to questioning code quality, testing, and even whether AI is stealing the joy of programming.

Show Notes



00:00 Welcome to Syntax


01:06 The Challenge of Finding Skilled Front-End Developers


05:11 Understanding Design Mode and Its Applications


10:33 Navigating Team Dynamics and Code Quality


12:37 The Importance of Testing Strategies


13:39 Learning and Growing as a Developer


18:11 Consolidating Multiple Animation Libraries


21:16 Draw UI with Code Only


22:38 Avoiding Interview Scams


26:40 Embracing Change in Tech Careers


32:21 Why People Don’t Do Software Updates


41:04 AI Kills my Joy of Programming


49:18 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs


Sick Picks


Scott:

USB LED Light

Wireless Carplay Adapter




Wes:


Shameless Plugs


Scott:

Phases Podcast




Wes:


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