Dr Syntax and GingerSlim waffle about hip hop, films and whatever they fancy, really.
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Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.
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Reel Poets is a bi-weekly podcast where the real meets the rhyme as two real poets interview another real poet or artist of any kind. It's a place where emotional truths blend with bard-nosed facts, an in depth exploration of some of the best poetry films where cinema meets syntax. Every episode culminates in the performance of new poem(s) inspired by the movie viewing, sure to...Keep It Reel.
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Entrepreneur, mother, and cofounder of Mamava—the inventor of the freestanding lactation pod—Sascha Mayer introduces her newest baby: The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and learning from the people who have inspired and supported her entrepreneurial journey. They are designers and storytellers, business leaders and activists who have challenged the status quo and thrived. Bodacious Optimists believe that there are always solutions waiting to be unveiled.
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Ready to help every student become a proficient reader? Join literacy expert Anna Geiger, M.Ed., for practical conversations about teaching reading well. Anna brings you real talk about implementing the science of reading in your classroom, breaking down the research into steps you can take right away, and helping you build the confidence to reach all your readers. Whether you're navigating your own shift from balanced literacy or looking for strategies that work for diverse learners, you'll ...
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Reel Poets The Refrain Part 2: Necessary and Awl-Encompassing
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55:51Part 2 of the getting to know our hosts and their poetic influences. Renzo asks Scottt who would be in your Dead Poet's Society? In 2000 Scottt was interviewed by the Rutgers Local Newspaper The Daily Targum about the open mic he was co-hosting called Verbal Mayhem. After graduating he formed The Mayhem Poets, touring internationally from prisons t…
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968: Habits and Changes We Want to Make in 2026
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33:36Wes and Scott talk about setting realistic goals for the new year, building habits through small, sustainable changes, creating systems that actually stick, and why incremental progress beats big resolutions every time. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:26 Wes: Stand more 06:55 Wes: Learn to wake up early 10:04 Scott: Embrace daily TODOs Tweek…
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Kicking off a new assessment series! [What is MTSS?]
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12:00I'm kicking off a new assessment series with a replay of an older episode: What is MTSS? In this episode I discuss the collaborative problem solving model, the MTSS assessment system, and the three tiers of instruction. Find the show notes here. Get more professional development in our membership! Learn more here. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5…
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Reel Poets The Refrain Part 1: DPS and Talking Shop
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56:23Part 1 of 2 for Reel Poets, The Refrain, where we revisit Dead Poets Society, but mostly talk shop and name drop a few poems and poets. Comment below with your poetic and cinematic influences. Here's a few more from Scottt: A list of some poetic influences, contemporaries and hopeful future guests without looking any up spelling, in no particular o…
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967: What’s Going to Happen in Web Dev During 2026
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48:09Wes and Scott talk about their bold predictions for web development in 2026, from WebGPU-powered design and modern CSS breakthroughs to JavaScript standards, AI-driven tooling, security risks, the future of frameworks, workflows, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 WebGPU and 3D experiences will finally take off Lando Norris 01:30 W…
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[Listen again] How to implement the science of reading with young learners - with Amie Burkholder
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27:01What should K-2 teachers know about teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, handwriting, and more? Teacher and author Amie Burkholder gives us practical tips in this quick and powerful episode! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode221 Get the free Letter Sounds Game: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_optin/letter-sounds/ Sign up…
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Wes and Scott revisit their 2025 web development predictions, grading hits and misses across AI, browsers, frameworks, CSS, and tooling. From Temporal and AI coding agents to React, Vite, and vanilla CSS, they reflect on what actually changed, what stalled, and what it all means heading into 2026. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 866: 2025 Web D…
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965: Baseline 2025 Features web gained in 2025
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26:26Scott and Wes break down the biggest web platform features that reached Baseline in 2025, separating the genuinely useful APIs from the niche and forgettable ones. From same-document view transitions and the Popover API to Promise.try, content-visibility, and modern CSS goodies, they share what’s actually ready to use today. Show Notes 00:00 Welcom…
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[Listen again] A lively discussion about syntax, grammar, and punctuation - with Lyn Stone
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48:00I take every opportunity I can to learn from Lyn Stone, so I was thrilled to sit down and "rapid fire" questions I had after reading the wonderful second edition of her book, Language for Life. I promise you'll be entertained and come away with new understandings after listening to this episode! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/ep…
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Reel Poets Episode 003: DEAD POETS SOCIETY (feat Debbie Wanninkhof)
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1:16:52After a heart, heart, heartfelt multi-voice rendition of O Captain! My Captain! by Walt Whitman recited by Renzo, Scottt and our guest, we have a wide ranging discussion with mother, poet, educator, musician, and head inspirer of the Kb Poetry Share, Debbie Wanninkhof, whose work centers on presence, encouragement and a steadfast belief that poetry…
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964: Markdown as a CMS is a bad idea
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1:03:05In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about keyboard shortcuts, choosing frameworks in the age of AI, markdown vs CMSs, backup strategies, moving countries for work, staying relevant as a developer, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:28 Do keyboard shortcuts actually improve productivity? Hyperkey 08:4…
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Scott and Wes chat with YouTuber and security consultant Matt Brown about breaking into IoT devices, extracting firmware, and decoding the hidden tech inside everyday gadgets. Matt shares his methods, the legal boundaries, and the wild stories behind his most interesting hacks. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:21 Curiosity in Hacking 03:28 Un…
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[Listen again] Answers to all your questions about teaching handwriting - with Dr. Shawn Datchuk
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51:01Should we teach students to write upper or lowercase letters first? What's the best routine for practicing handwriting? How much time should students practice handwriting each day? Dr. Shawn Datchuk shares what the research says (and doesn't say) about these questions and more! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode181 Get the f…
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Wes and Scott talk about their evolving home-server setups—Synology rigs, Mac minis, Docker vs. VMs, media servers, backups, Cloudflare Tunnels, and the real-world pros and cons of running your own hardware. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:35 Why use a home server? 07:29 Apps for home servers 16:23 Home server hardware 18:27 Brought to you b…
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961: Keeping Up With The Fast and Furious Web
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28:02Scott and CJ go live from JS Nation NYC to talk about how developers can actually stay current without drowning in the constant churn of new tools and trends. They break down how to see through the fluff, focus on why tech exists before adopting it, and build a healthier, curiosity-driven approach to learning in 2025 and beyond. Show Notes 00:00 We…
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[Listen again] How to teach sentence comprehension - with Nancy Hennessy
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36:38When our students struggle with comprehension, it may be that we need to go all the way back to the sentence level. In this episode, Nancy Hennessy discusses many different ways that teachers can help improve students' sentence comprehension. You may want to take notes! Get the show notes here: http://themeasuredmom.com/episode163 Get the free Word…
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Reel Poets Episode 002: LOVE JONES (feat KC PEN)
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1:00:19REEL POETS are joined by teacher, poet, friend, and the host and co-founder of Pop Up Poetry Miami, KC PEN to breakdown the 90's romantic reel poetry film, LOVE JONES. You haven't seen it? Reely? Like Reely reely?! Get on it. Or if its been a while revisit it on Prime or Apple TV. After an opening group piece by KC and Scottt we get to know Kenny a…
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960: Reacting to the Weird + Creative Corners of the Web
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27:33Wes and Scott talk about the weird, creative corners of the web—from live-coded music with Strudel and wild Hydra visuals to shader wizardry, projection-mapping art, fully synced Christmas lights, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:10 Strudel https://www.tiktok.com/@dj_dave__/video/7541104277234748685 https://www.tiktok.com/@switch.an…
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959: TypeScript on the GPU with TypeGPU creator Iwo Plaza
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25:36Scott and CJ sit down live at JSNation NYC with Iwo Plaza, creator of TypeGPU, to dig into how WebGPU is unlocking a new wave of graphics and compute power on the web. They chat about shader authoring in TypeScript, the future of GPU-powered AI in the browser, and what it takes to build a killer developer-friendly graphics library. Show Notes 00:00…
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How to use etymology to help students spell high frequency words - with Fiona Hamilton and Rebecca Loveless
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51:58235: Did you know that teaching students about the history of specific words can actually reduce cognitive load and help students better remember the spellings? Fiona Hamilton and Rebecca Loveless, authors of The High Frequency Word Project, show us how to do just that. Get the show notes here: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/episode235 Get the free…
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The Syntax team brings us their annual Holiday Gift Guide! They’ve curated the best gadgets, tools, food, and even kitchen essentials for the dev in your life — plus a few treats anyone would love to unwrap. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax 00:54 Our Favorite Things 01:03 Wes - Bambu Lab 3d Printers 01:50 Wes - Leatherman Arc Multi-tool 03:07 Kai…
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Scott and Wes face off in a CSS-themed round of STUMP’d, quizzing each other on shape functions, scroll snap types, obscure functions, and long-forgotten spec history. From ray() to cross-fade() to print-color quirks, this episode is packed with rapid-fire frontend trivia guaranteed to sharpen your CSS brain. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:…
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How to scaffold complex text reading - even in the early grades! with Dr. Jennifer Throndsen
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1:00:14234: All students need access to rich, challenging text to grow as readers. But how do we support them? Dr. Jennifer Throndsen shares the why and HOW of scaffolding complex texts. This episode is for you no matter what grade you teach. Click here for this episode's show notes. Get free differentiated passages: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/tmm_opt…
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Announcement: Triple R Teaching is now Reach All Readers!
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3:05Big news! Triple R Teaching is now officially Reach All Readers. In this episode, I explain the rebrand and what it means for you as a listener, and I explain why this change better reflects my mission of helping teachers understand and apply the science of reading. Don't worry—same practical literacy tips and honest conversations you love, just wi…
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Reel Poets Episode 001: Wings of Desire (feat Dr. Daniel Medina)
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1:40:11Episode 001 — Wings of Desire (feat. Dr. Daniel Medina) Reel Poets — Where the Reel Meets the Rhyme. Chapters: Opening Poem, Intro, About the Guest, About The Movie, Reel Poems. For our very first episode, we’re diving into Wim Wenders’s Wings of Desire — a luminous meditation on longing, mortality, language, and the fragile beauty of being human. …
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In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about paid vs. free SSL, the state of frontend jobs, headless WordPress trade-offs, organizing TypeScript types, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:51 Recapping the GitHub Meetup 05:14 Is there any real benefit to picking a paid SSL over Let's Encrypt? 08:03 Is the pure fron…
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Reel Poets is an audio- only podcast that can also be visually read...like Roses or when a director juxtaposes his or her most imposing reposes with characters settings and themes composed of thrilling soundscapes; high stakes and dreams.
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Join our illustrious two, three-named hosts Renzo Del Castillo and Scottt Raven Tarazevits every two weeks as they break down the poetics and ethics of real poetry films, occasionally joined by a special guest artist or another real poet with their own Reel Take. First Episode drops Thursday, November 20th with Dr. Daniel Medina.…
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Scott and Wes break down SvelteKit’s new remote functions and why they finally solve the long-standing pain of page-level data in Svelte. They cover queries, forms, batching, caching, and all the clever RPC ergonomics that make Svelte’s approach feel surprisingly powerful and refreshingly simple. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:45 Lots of RP…
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How to teach phonics to English learners - with Alison Ryan
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16:00233: If you've ever wondered how to give extra support to English learners during phonics lessons, this episode is for you. You'll learn strategies for supporting students in decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension - all within the phonics lesson. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach …
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954: Fullstack TanStack! The Scoop with Tanner Linsley
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18:05Live from GitHub Universe, Wes and Scott talk with Tanner Linsley about the latest from TanStack, including TanStack DB’s local-first syncing, new routing ideas, and fresh perspectives on server components and “magic” directives. They explore performance, incremental adoption, and what’s next for the rapidly growing TanStack ecosystem — plus a few …
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953: Why v0 creator left Vercel to fix GitHub (GOAT Jared Palmer)
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16:50Scott and Wes sit down with Jared Palmer of GitHub (formerly of Vercel) to unpack all the biggest announcements from GitHub Universe 2025. They dive into the future of developer workflows with agents, how GitHub is rethinking project interfaces, and where there’s still room to improve the dev experience. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! GitHub U…
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Quick tips for teaching morphology in the primary grades - with Sarah Paul
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22:08232: If you've ever wondered what morphology has to do with K-2, this is the episode for you! Sarah Paul shares fun and simple ways to incorporate morphology into your instruction in the primary grades. A must-listen! Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reac…
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952: VS Code, GitHub & Copilot - UNIVERSE 25 Announcements + Reactions
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35:54Live from GitHub Universe, Wes, Scott, and CJ talk about the latest AI and developer tools from GitHub, including Agent HQ, Copilot integrations, and the new mission control for agents. They also share stories from the Syntax meetup, hack their conference badges, and debate AI’s role in coding. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:39 This year’s …
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Scott and Wes dive into Remix 3, exploring how it embraces native web standards like Events, Signals, and Streams to become a truly full-stack framework. They unpack what “LLM-ready,” thin APIs, and a standards-based approach mean for the future of web development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:21 Uses the platform - native Events, Signals…
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A powerful and practical routine for teaching with decodable text – with Brianna Guild
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23:28231: Discover how SLP Brianna Guild makes decodable books the heart of her literacy intervention sessions—while naturally weaving in vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension! Click here for the show notes from this episode. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable r…
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950: Even SCARIER Web Dev Nightmares (Spooky Stories Pt. 2)
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57:57In part 2 of this year’s Spooky Stories special, Wes and Scott discuss the most chilling developer horror stories—from six-month-old unprocessed donations and runaway dog-food orders to vanishing databases, DNS disasters, code that literally tore apart a mall’s ventilation system, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:33 A Bug Beyond the…
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949: Web Dev HORROR Stories + Spooky Trivia! (Spooky Stories Pt. 1)
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40:51It’s that time of year again, Scott (as Dracula) and Wes (as a big bad shark) return for their annual Spooky Stories special! They’re joined by a mysterious guest for a round of creepy coding trivia and chilling true tales of web dev gone wrong; dropped databases, haunted passwords, and more. Beware: these are real developer horror stories. Show No…
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How to teach students to use set for variability - with Jen Yagid and Wendy Darasz
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22:05230: Jen and Wendy, reading specialists and dyslexia practitioners, explain what set for variability is and why it's a skill even beginning readers need. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with t…
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Wes and Scott talk about what makes Zed—the hot new editor built in Rust—fast, beautiful, and finally ready for primetime. From Git UI to extensions and AI tools, they break down what Zed gets right, what it still lacks, and whether it’s time to finally ditch VS Code. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Syntax San Francisco Meetup We need your Spoo…
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Scott and Wes break down the top-tier MCP servers developers are using right now. From browser automation to debugging superpowers, they explore how these servers are changing what’s possible in modern dev workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:52 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:46 Submit your Spooky Stories! 03:37 Syntax San Francisco M…
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Simple writing activities that boost reading comprehension - with Sara Marye
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13:40229: Sara Marye walks us through writing activities that are easy to implement, yet make a big difference when it comes to improving reading comprehension. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources that align with…
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946: We Got Roasted for Our Websites — Fair
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57:35In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about why devs neglect their own websites, hosting shady projects (hypothetically), AI rules in version control, balancing side projects and family life, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:43 Why devs neglect their own websites (and how to convince your parents cod…
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Scott and Wes dive into Chrome’s new MCP server; a dev tools API powered by Puppeteer that gives your scripts, editors, and AI agents full access to Chrome. They break down how it works, what it can (and can’t) do, and how it might change debugging and automation for developers Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:15 Syntax San Francisco Meetup. …
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Tips for teaching high frequency words - with Christina Winter
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13:47228: Christina Winter and I discuss misconceptions we used to have about teaching "sight words" and what teachers should keep in mind when teaching high frequency words. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free masterclass, 5 Essential Steps to Reach All Readers. Get my book, Reach All Readers! Looking for printable resources t…
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944: Is Coinbase Really Writing Half Their Code With AI?
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49:06Wes and Scott talk with Kyle Cesmat about how Coinbase is writing nearly half its code with AI—while keeping quality and security front and center. They dig into tools like Cursor and Claude Code, agent-driven workflows, code review challenges, and how AI is reshaping developer productivity without replacing developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to …
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943: Modern React with Ricky Hanlon (React Core Dev)
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38:36Scott and Wes sit down with Ricky Hanlon from the React core team at Facebook to dive into the latest features and APIs shaping modern React development. From transitions and Suspense to fetching strategies and future directions, this episode breaks down what’s next for React and how developers can take advantage of it. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to …
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How to do a repeated reading intervention to build fluency - with Melanie Brethour
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15:45227: When students read accurately but slowly, research supports using a repeated reading intervention. But how does it work? How long should students read? What kind of feedback should you give? Get answers to these questions and more from reading interventionist Melanie Brethour. Click here for this episode's show notes. Sign up for my free maste…
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942: Mental Health Q&A w/ Dr. Courtney Tolinski
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57:44Wes and Scott talk with Dr. Courtney Tolinski about supporting neurodivergent teammates, navigating workplace dynamics, and recognizing strengths beyond labels. They explore ADHD diagnosis and treatment, productivity mindsets, burnout, AI in mental health, and practical routines for focus and balance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:09 Meet …
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941: Is Responsible AI Possible? with Dr. Sarah Bird of Microsoft
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22:51Scott heads to Microsoft’s campus for the VS Code Insider Summit to sit down with Dr. Sarah Bird and explore what “Responsible AI” really means for developers. From protecting user privacy to keeping humans in the loop, they dig into how everyday coders can play a role in shaping AI’s future. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:27 Brought to you…
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