In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about the future of JavaScript frameworks, building custom authentication systems, limiting API access, using Caddy server proxy for local development, component props in JSX, structuring a relational database, and more!

Show Notes

• 00:00 - Welcome to Syntax!
• 01:48 - Brought to you by Sentry.io
• 04:37 - The future of JavaScript frameworks
• 09:09 - How to use Caddy for local development
  • SvelteKit
  • Vite
• 14:27 - When to use an API
  • Strapi
• 17:38 - Where does Scott get his amazing t-shirts?
  • Sentry.shop
  • Syntax Snack Pack
• 21:33 - Best screwdriver for kids toys
  • PicQuic Sixpac Plus
  • LTT Screwdriver
• 24:31 - Strategies for database design
  • MongoDB
  • Prisma
• 30:21 - Do we need frameworks?
  • 796 - Do We Need JS Frameworks × Are You Over-Engineering? × Webview vs Native
  • Frontend Masters
• 32:19 - Best tech stack for building a basic login system
  • 336 - How To Build Your Own Auth
• 37:56 - Syntax video episodes
• 40:25 - Component props in JSX
• 45:26 - Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs

Sick Picks

• Scott: Loop Quiet Ear Plugs
• Wes: Gecko’s Toes Water Hose Rack

Shameless Plugs

• Scott: Syntax YouTube Channel

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