June 8th, 2022 × #javascript#webdev#podcast
Syntax Live at Reactathon
Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski host a live podcast episode from Reactathon, featuring debates, old code, syntax errors, JS or NAS, and audience Q&A.
In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott are live from Reactathon 2022!
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Show Notes
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00:32 Welcome
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04:10 Hot Take Tweets
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05:42 Semi colons are not optional
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06:11 For loops are not needed
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07:19 People forget about ES Harmony
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08:11 Sponsor: Sentry
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09:23 A good website should function without JavaScript
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10:28 Classes were a mistake
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10:54 Stay as close to the platform primatives
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11:36 TypeScript is overrated and overhyped
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11:50 Kickin it old school
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var that = this;
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Test for Opera
var test = /^function \(/.test([].sort);
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25:09 Sponsor: Payments Hub
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26:29 Syntax Error
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31:19 JS or NAY-S
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39:02 Sponsor: Freshbooks
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39:23 Q&A
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39:57 Using Array methods or for loops
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41:12 What web tech is overhyped and what's under hyped?
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43:01 Would you rather use Dvorak or Mac butterfly keyboard?
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43:41 Name all provinces and territories in Canada
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44:39 Fav Syntax.fm episode
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45:38 How did Wes and Josh meet?
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46:52 What's your favorite Trader Joes snack?
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47:29 Would you hire a European or American developer?
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49:04 How would you validate a product idea for Saas business?
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49:48 What podcasts do you listen to?
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