832: Potluck: When to Use a Framework × Goodbye Webpack × Custom Events in React + More!

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Scott and Wes answer your burning questions! They cover everything from moving off create-react-app and the benefits of Next.js, to transitioning from junior to senior dev, working with QA teams, and even dive into game development with Godot.

Show Notes

• 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
• 00:31 DenverScript.
• 03:14 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
• 03:54 Question 1: Moving off create-react-app.
  • Proposal: TC39 Import Attributes.
  • HTML iframe srcdoc Attribute.
• 09:10 Question 2: Working together with QA teams.
• 13:46 Question 3: Benefits of React with Next.js Framework.
  • Svelte Turnstile.
  • Next.js Pages Router vs Next.js App Router.
• 17:38 Question 4: What are your real names?
• 19:22 Question 5: Thoughts on RTO and WFH.
• 27:50 Question 6: Where can I find you Sick Picks?
  • Sick Picks.
  • Sick Picks Scraper.
• 29:34 Question 7: From JR developer to SR developer.
• 31:41 Question 8: Godot and game development.
  • Godot Engine.
  • GDScript.
  • Phind.
• 39:37 Question 9: Inherent advantage between Callbacks and Events.
• 44:44 Question 10: Transitioning to freelance with corporate experience.
• 49:44 Question 11: Dealing with negative feedback.
• 57:05 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.

Sick Picks

• Scott: audiobookshelf, Plappa App.
• Wes: New Syntax Swag.

Shameless Plugs

• Scott: Syntax on YouTube.

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