1010: No one cares anymore?
Jun 03, 2026•56 min
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Episode description
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
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