Scott and Wes tackle your questions on the rise of the design engineer, why AI still lacks “taste” (and why it’s about more than just looks), and how to actually write tests in the age of AI-assisted coding. Plus: is AI a bubble about to burst, keeping coding agents efficient in massive codebases, introducing kids to AI, a Linux life update, and more!
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:18 The Rise of the Design Engineer Role
08:39 Why AI Has No Taste: It’s Not Just How It Looks
14:28 Brought to you by Sentry.io
14:52 Testing in the AI Era: Are We Using AI to Write Tests?
20:09 Is AI a Bubble? Will It Burst?
The AI Bubble is Bursting on YouTube
24:35 Negative Public Sentiment Towards AI and Data Centers
30:16 Update on Scott Using Omarchy and Linux
Is The Omarchy Hype Real?
38:14 Introducing AI to Kids: A Parent’s Perspective with Dr. Courtney
49:34 Getting Hired Without AI Experience: How to Catch Up
52:53 Keeping Coding Agents Efficient: Token Usage, Speed, and Accuracy
Modem.dev Article
Fallow Docs
57:10 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
Scott: Kitchen Sink Brush
Wes: Magnet Fishing
Shameless Plugs
Scott: Phases Podcast, Phases Podcast on YouTube
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