Syntax

Hosted by Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski since 2017, Syntax has published over 900 podcast episodes on full-stack web development, covering everything from HTML, CSS, JavaScript, server side languages, databases, deployment environments, and more. In 2023 Syntax.fm joined forces with Level Up Tutorials adding 2000+ free video tutorials to our library. Wes Bos is co-host of Syntax and a web development educator. Constantly learning, he creates web development courses focused on JavaScript, TypeScript, React, CSS, Node.js and whatever else comes his way. Scott Tolinski is co-host of Syntax and the creator of Level Up Tutorials. In his free time Scott is a dedicated Bboy (breakdancer) & enjoys pushing himself athletically through dance, working out and snowboarding. CJ joined the team to help make YouTube videos that dive deeper into topics covered on the podcast. He is a full stack software developer and the host of Coding Garden. Syntax is brought to you by Sentry (https://sentry.io)

Education 16 summaries

Mar 16 - Mar 22, 2026

1 video

Remote Coding Agents

West Boss and Scott discuss the landscape of remote coding agents, sharing personal setups, pros and cons of running agents locally versus in the cloud, and a spectrum of options from thin clients to cloud orchestration platforms. They cover practical topics like hardware choices (Mac Minis, NAS, Raspberry Pi), networking with Tailscale and cloud tunnels, browser-based agent actions, and the realities of costs, latency, and maintenance, ending with their outlooks on future tooling and personal preferences.

00:01:36 read 00:47:15 video 14 chapters

Mar 09 - Mar 15, 2026

3 videos

Does Code Quality Matter Anymore?

In this potluck-style episode, Wes and Scott discuss the evolving role of AI in developer workflows, from second-brain note systems (Obsidian, OpenCloud, QMD) to AI-assisted code generation and debugging, advocating for a mix of CSS, JavaScript, and future popover/dialogue patterns for UI toggling. They also tackle practical concerns: browser compatibility (Safari/older versions), accessibility, progressive enhancement, and how tools like Sentry, Aver Media, and theme systems fit into real-world workflows, emphasizing maintainability, observability, and the realities of platform fragmentation.

00:01:44 read 00:58:40 video 13 chapters

You Guide To Local AI | Hardware, Setup and Models

The video is a hands-on tour of running local AI on a compact AMD-based mini PC, covering hardware needs (GPU with lots of VRAM, RAM, and unified memory) and the realities of hosting large models locally. It dives into model sizes, quantization, and memory considerations, then walks through software stacks (Unsloth, Llama CPP, Vulcan/RockM toolbox, Hugging Face, and Cockpit) and the practical setup steps (Fedora/Ubuntu, drivers, and web interfaces) to enable local inference and agent-based workflows without relying on monthly AI subscriptions.

00:01:49 read 00:25:00 video 16 chapters

We Hosted a 16-Developer CSS Tournament | Round 1 | Right Bracket

The video follows a live competition of front-end design battles where 16 CSS developers compete in a bracketed March Mad CSS format, with two minutes of planning and 15 minutes to build a UI, scoring by percent match to a target. The clashes are tight, with dramatic near-misses and close wins as contestants iterate under pressure to reach the quarterfinals and beyond.

00:00:39 read 00:26:40 video 6 chapters

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