December 17th, 2025 × #WebDev#AI#Productivity#CMS
Markdown as a CMS is a bad idea
Wes and Scott answer a potluck of listener questions: why markdown as a CMS hurts, how to master keyboard shortcuts, whether to move countries for less money, and how to back up everything. Plus AI commit messages, frameworks in the age of AI, and LEGO apps.
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Scott Tolinski Host
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In 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?
- 08:41 What is Error Lens, and why use it?
- 11:44 How Scott is using a Svelte 5 service worker
- 14:52 Does tech stack choice still matter with AI coding?
- 20:15 What stack should you choose for a greenfield SaaS?
- 22:38 What’s the right stack for a band website?
- 28:24 Is moving countries for work worth the tradeoff?
- 34:59 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 36:16 How should you manage commits with AI tools?
- 40:50 Is programming still a good career in the AI era?
- 47:03 How should you back up large files and media?
- 53:29 What backup setup works for small teams and clients?
- 55:14 How should you store sensitive files safely?
- 58:07 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott: Philips LED Ultra Definition
- Wes: LEGO Builder App
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