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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