829: 14 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
10/02/24 • 50 min
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Scott and Wes share 14 game-changing tips they wish they’d known earlier in their web dev careers. From embracing tools to learning by doing, these insights will help you level up your skills faster!
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 02:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 03:45 13 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner.
- 03:49 Number 1 - No one is all-knowing.
- 05:39 Number 2 - People with extremely strong opinions.
- 11:13 Number 3 - Using tools to help you isn’t a bad thing.
- 12:34 Number 4 - Approach new technology with a mixed dose of skepticism and open-mindedness.
- 16:05 Number 5 - Things make more sense the more you actually use them.
- 18:40 Number 6 - Willingness to change your mind is a strong skill.
- 20:06 Number 7 - Doing is better than reading or watching.
- 22:29 Number 8 - Asking questions is good.
- 26:45 Number 9 - Everyone doesn’t learn the same.
- 30:41 Number 10 - You don’t need a SAAS for everything.
- 35:53 Number 11 - You don’t need to worry about scale.
- 37:49 Number 12 - Learning the fundamentals will always pay off.
- 40:07 Number 13 - Working in public will make you more hireable.
- 42:48 Number 14 - You can interview without accepting a job offer.
- 45:29 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.
- Scott: Glasses.
- Wes: Oxo Whisk, Danish Whisk.
- Scott: Syntax on YouTube.
Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
Scott and Wes share 14 game-changing tips they wish they’d known earlier in their web dev careers. From embracing tools to learning by doing, these insights will help you level up your skills faster!
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 02:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 03:45 13 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner.
- 03:49 Number 1 - No one is all-knowing.
- 05:39 Number 2 - People with extremely strong opinions.
- 11:13 Number 3 - Using tools to help you isn’t a bad thing.
- 12:34 Number 4 - Approach new technology with a mixed dose of skepticism and open-mindedness.
- 16:05 Number 5 - Things make more sense the more you actually use them.
- 18:40 Number 6 - Willingness to change your mind is a strong skill.
- 20:06 Number 7 - Doing is better than reading or watching.
- 22:29 Number 8 - Asking questions is good.
- 26:45 Number 9 - Everyone doesn’t learn the same.
- 30:41 Number 10 - You don’t need a SAAS for everything.
- 35:53 Number 11 - You don’t need to worry about scale.
- 37:49 Number 12 - Learning the fundamentals will always pay off.
- 40:07 Number 13 - Working in public will make you more hireable.
- 42:48 Number 14 - You can interview without accepting a job offer.
- 45:29 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs.
- Scott: Glasses.
- Wes: Oxo Whisk, Danish Whisk.
- Scott: Syntax on YouTube.
Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
Previous Episode
828: Logging in Verification: Magic Links, 2FA, SMS Codes
Scott and Wes serve up the pros and cons of modern authentication methods like magic links, 2FA, and SMS codes. Learn how each technique works, the security trade-offs, and what might be the best approach for your apps.
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:11 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 00:34 Logging in Verification.
- 01:09 Magic Links.
- 06:21 Magic Sessions.
- 10:51 Gmail verification options.
- 12:01 OAuth.
Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
Next Episode
830: GitHub and Code Reviews with Sarah Vessels
Scott and Wes talk with GitHub’s Sarah Vessels about the ins and outs of code reviews, their critical role in collaborative development, and tips for making your reviews more effective.
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:59 What is a code review?
- 04:18 Strategies for an effective code review processes
- 06:59 Should you test and fix in the same pull request?
- 07:57 How to ask for code reviews
- 12:12 Feature flags and their role in code management
- 20:03 Who should do code reviews?
- 23:34 Should you review your own code?
- 25:04 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 25:29 Code comments vs pull requests
- 27:35 Dealing with egos in the code review process
- 30:18 What automations are essential?
- 34:35 Underutilized tools
- 36:25 Commit strategies and squash
- 39:30 GitHub’s branching system
- 41:14 Git gone wrong
- 42:30 What is the correct way to merge into main?
- 43:47 What was it like working on GitHub Sponsors?
- 46:58 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs
- Sarah: https://github.com/sponsors
Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads
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