986: Does Code Quality Matter Anymore?

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23:32 iPad browsing quirks and dealing with outdated Safari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?

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49:54 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs


Sick Picks


Scott: AVerMedia Video Capture Card


Wes: Power Bar Extension Cord



Shameless Plugs


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