January 1st, 2025 × #Serverless#CSS#Podcasts
Durable Objects × Tab State Hacks × Headless CMS Choices + More
Topics covered include durable objects, PartyKit, anchor positioning browser support, importance of visual appeal, preferred hosting providers, new :has CSS selector, will CSS ever be "complete", issues with using MDX, recommended headless CMS, and a hockey podcast.
 Wes Bos Host
 Scott Tolinski Host
Scott and Wes ring in the new year, answering listener questions on the rise of durable objects, handling tricky tab state in e-commerce apps, and their top picks for headless CMS. They also chat about the future of CSS, deployment platforms, and whether Syntax beanies might finally be a thing!
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
 - 00:52 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
 - 03:10 What Are Durable Objects?
 - 08:25 CSS Anchor Positioning: Cross-Browser Support Update.
 - 12:48 Freelancers: UX and Design Skills vs. Functional Expertise.
 - 16:47 Choosing the Best Deployment Platform.
 - 20:49 Making Websites WCAG Compliant.
 - 22:35 Managing Tab State in Complex Apps.
 - 28:43 Will CSS Ever Be Complete?
 - 33:21 When Will Syntax Beanies Drop?
 - 35:21 The Best Headless CMS for a Tech Blog.
 - 42:15 From Many Packages to Monolithic Frameworks.
 - 46:41 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
 
Sick Picks
- Scott: The Sheet with Jeff Marek.
 - Wes: 28” 4K+ BenQ Programming Monitor.
 
Shameless Plugs
- Scott: Syntax on YouTube.
 
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