In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about not becoming dependent on Copilot, CSS variable limitations, finding Sick Picks, lodash hate, and more!

Show Notes * 00:11 Welcome * 00:55 Ice, ice baby * 02:01 Reactathon * Reactathon returns May 2-3, 2023 * The edge cloud platform behind the best of the web | Fastly * 04:49 Submit your question for our next potluck * 05:24 How do you suggest adding form / database to Svelte? * Svelte • Cybernetically enhanced web apps * Astro * 08:18 What can’t go into a CSS custom prop? * 12:42 Are there any really good certifications for Javascript or general full stack development? * 16:21 What is the most exciting thing about teaching programming for both of you? * 19:37 What is the most challenging thing you have ever overcome in this field? * 21:55 How can junior to mid-level devs make the most out of GitHub Copilot while avoiding getting dependent on it and hurting their abilities in the long run? * 26:23 Any tips on driving a culture of code quality in a team? * 30:28 How soon should Sentry be brought into a new project being built from scratch? * 33:11 Is there a place where I can search through all the Sick Picks? * Syntax Sick Picks * 34:40 Why is box-sizing: border-box; not the default? * 37:51 Is using lodash in a NextJS web application a terrible idea nowadays? * 40:42 What is the best practice for storing JWT token? * 43:53 Any tips on converting ajax requests to use Fetch API? * patch-package - npm * 45:11 Any suggestions for tips for updating a very dated React Native codebase? * 50:56 SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ×××

××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× * Scott: Tales of Taboo podcast Spotify / Apple Podcasts * Wes: Rubber Flooring

Shameless Plugs * Scott: Sentry * Wes: Wes Bos Tutorials

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