971: Stackoverflow and Firefox are Dead?

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Is Stack Overflow actually dying, and what does that mean in an AI-driven dev world? Scott and Wes break down the latest web dev news, from Firefox’s AI crossroads and Apple’s browser engine changes to new tools, docs, and spicy browser updates.

Show Notes

• 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
• 02:36 Stack Overflow is Officially Dead
• 05:40 AI’s Impact on Software Development
• 07:56 Brought to you by Sentry.io
• 08:20 Micro QuickJS for Embedded Systems
• 13:03 Open Workers: A Cloudflare Alternative
• 20:09 React Aria has new Docs
• 24:12 Firefox and the AI Dilemma
• The Mozilla Announcement
• 31:11 Apple’s Browser Engine Changes
• Using alternative browser engines in Japan.
• 36:12 Fractured JSON for Better Readability
• 37:45 New Chrome Permissions Dialogue
• Chrome Network Access
• 41:15 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs

Sick Picks

• Scott: TRMNL E-Ink Display
• Wes: ACEBOTT

Shameless Plugs

• Scott: Syntax on YouTube

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