978: Should A New Coder Use AI?
Feb 11, 2026•1 hr 2 min
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Episode description
Wes and Scott answer your questions about AI agents, learning to code with AI, pagination patterns, skilling up from outdated tech stacks, balancing side projects with family life, real-world hacking attempts, and more!
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:39 Are devs really running multiple AI agents at once?
- 09:41 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 12:45 What is pagination and why do websites use it?
- 18:17 Should beginners use AI while learning to code?
- 30:24 The real-world skills CS degrees don’t teach you
- 35:59 Someone tried to hack Syntax
- 38:12 How Wes and Scott became co-hosts
- 42:00 Moving from junior to mid-level when your skills are outdated
- 45:42 How do you balance time for side projects, life, and family
- 52:45 Building a ChatGPT-style RAG search for your resume
- 56:15 Why Chad Whitacre videos were on the Syntax YouTube channel
- 58:44 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
- Scott: Trmnl
- Wes: RYOBI Soldering Iron
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