881: What Happened to Remix. Worth Using Axios? Client Only Next.js?

Scott and Wes answer your listener questions! They debate Axios vs. Fetch, discuss whether Next.js is overkill without a backend, talk htmx and Alpine, dive into tech career transitions, and tackle everything from podcast ads to password hashing myths. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:55 Scott’s health update. 04:11 Submit your questions . 04:26 Is Axios still worth using over Fetch? shiki . xior . ky . 10:17 Does Alpine.js solve HTMX’s client-side limitations? Syntax Ep. 868: The State of JavaScript . Server Driven Web Apps With HTMX . Syntax Ep. 568: Supper Club × Caleb Porzio . Alpine.js . Inertia.js . 16:47 How should I host my database for a local-first app? Neon Tech 22:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io . 24:14 Should I use Next.js if I want a separate backend? Create Vite Extra . 32:08 Are ad networks like BuySellAds worth it for podcasts? 36:36 Can I transition from airline pilot to senior software developer? 41:23 Is Base64 encoding a valid alternative to password hashing? 45:43 How do I use unexported functions from a third-party package? 48:09 How do you stay on top of package and browser updates? Syntax Ep. 425: Updating Project Dependencies . npm-check-update . 52:38 Why are Chrome and Firefox’s mobile presets outdated? 57:20 Should I give feedback on bad UX/UI designs from agencies? 01:01:53 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: Nothing Ear (a) . Wes: SmallRig Phone Cage . Shameless Plugs Wes: Syntax on YouTube . Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads