In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about popover navigation patterns, the Vibrate API on iOS, whether code quality still matters in the AI era, Wes’s evolving Obsidian second-brain setup, where to start with modern full-stack JavaScript, and more!

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!

01:02 Using display none with popover and hamburger navigation

03:37 Vercel on iOS and experimenting with the Vibrate API

05:47 Does code quality still matter in the AI age?

11:08 Wes’ second brain update and Obsidian workflow

QMD

19:57 Brought to you by Sentry.io

20:21 Supporting older browsers and missing out on modern web features

23:32 iPad browsing quirks and dealing with outdated Safari

28:26 What to do when you encounter a badly built or inaccessible website

33:37 Is the Effect TypeScript library worth the learning curve?

37:04 Where to start with modern full-stack JavaScript

43:39 Are column grid frameworks still relevant with modern CSS?

Graffiti

49:54 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs

Sick Picks

Scott: AVerMedia Video Capture Card

Wes: Power Bar Extension Cord

Shameless Plugs

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