<p class="has-line-data">In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more!</p>
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<strong><a href="#t=00:00">00:00</a></strong> Welcome to Syntax!</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=02:36">02:36</a></strong> What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025?
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<li class="has-line-data"><a href="https://github.com/lukeed/polka">Polka</a></li>
</ul>
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<strong><a href="#t=06:18">06:18</a></strong> Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them only when they become a problem?</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=09:40">09:40</a></strong> Brought to you by <a href="https://sentry.io/syntax/">Sentry.io</a>
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<strong><a href="#t=12:14">12:14</a></strong> After planning a new project, what’s your real-world dev workflow?
<ul>
<li class="has-line-data"><a href="https://syntax.fm/show/931">931: Project Init - How to Make Good Choices When Starting a New Coding Project</a></li>
</ul>
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<strong><a href="#t=18:19">18:19</a></strong> What to do when you’re feeling burned out as a developer</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=23:34">23:34</a></strong> Picking the right tech stack for your partner’s website</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=28:18">28:18</a></strong> How do you deal with a toxic boss?</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=33:10">33:10</a></strong> The ideal tech stack for launching a SaaS MVP</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=39:46">39:46</a></strong> Is GraphQL still worth it vs REST or RPC?</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=44:26">44:26</a></strong> Is Vercel steering modern web dev in the wrong direction?</li>
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<strong><a href="#t=51:20">51:20</a></strong> What’s up with TanStack Forms?
<ul>
<li class="has-line-data"><a href="https://tanstack.com/form/latest">TanStack Form Latest</a></li>
</ul>
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<strong><a href="#t=59:35">59:35</a></strong> Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs</li>
</ul>
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<a></a>Sick Picks</h3>
<ul>
<li class="has-line-data">Scott: <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/flesh-and-code/">Flesh and Code</a>
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<li class="has-line-data">Wes: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wago+connectors">WAGO connectors</a>
</li>
</ul>
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<a></a>Shameless Plugs</h3>
<ul>
<li class="has-line-data"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@syntaxfm">Syntax YouTube Channel</a></li>
</ul>
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<a></a>Hit us up on Socials!</h3>
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<p class="has-line-data">Wes: <a href="https://twitter.com/wesbos">X</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wesbos/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@wesbos">Tiktok</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesbos/">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@wesbos">Threads</a></p>
<p class="has-line-data">Scott: <a href="https://twitter.com/stolinski">X</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stolinski/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@stolinski">Tiktok</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stolinski/">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@stolinski">Threads</a></p>
<p class="has-line-data">Randy: <a href="https://twitter.com/randyrektor">X</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/randyrektor/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@randyrektor">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@randyrektor">Threads</a></p>

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