June 3rd, 2026 × #WebDevelopment#AI#CareerAdvice#Frontend
No one cares anymore?
Wes and Scott tackle why good front end devs are hard to find, the weird browser feature document.designMode, coworkers who don't care, and whether AI is killing the joy of coding. Plus GSAP vs Motion, update avoidance, and a plastic welder you didn't know you needed.
Wes Bos Host
Scott Tolinski Host
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On this episode, Scott and Wes dig into the messy reality of modern front-end work, from struggling to find skilled devs and navigating team chaos to questioning code quality, testing, and even whether AI is stealing the joy of programming.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax
- 01:06 The Challenge of Finding Skilled Front-End Developers
- 05:11 Understanding Design Mode and Its Applications
- 10:33 Navigating Team Dynamics and Code Quality
- 12:37 The Importance of Testing Strategies
- 13:39 Learning and Growing as a Developer
- 18:11 Consolidating Multiple Animation Libraries
- 21:16 Draw UI with Code Only
- 22:38 Avoiding Interview Scams
- 26:40 Embracing Change in Tech Careers
- 32:21 Why People Don't Do Software Updates
- 41:04 AI Kills my Joy of Programming
- 49:18 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
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