In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about AI struggles with CSS and design workflows, learning vs relying on AI, debugging web performance, beginner soldering setups, navigating AI-era job interviews, Figma dev mode, modern API choices, and more.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:55 Why AI struggles with CSS and design workflows
10:50 How much AI should you use when learning to code?
18:41 Debugging performance: tools and team workflows
23:52 Brought to you by Sentry.io
26:26 Beginner soldering setup and essential tools
29:54 Preparing for interviews without AI (while jobs require it)
- Brendan Falk on AI-native coding interviews
35:16 Thoughts on Figma dev mode and design workflows
39:20 Ice vs Thaw menu bar apps
40:27 Why AI isn’t pushing us toward better APIs
44:54 Vibe rules, skills, and shipping docs for agents
- vibe-rules
- Optimizing Content for Agents
54:44 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs

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