971: Stackoverflow and Firefox are Dead?

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

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