Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
994: AI Sucks At CSS
1 hour Posted Apr 8, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Welcome to Syntax!
Why AI struggles with CSS and design workflows
How much AI should you use when learning to code?
Debugging performance: tools and team workflows
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Beginner soldering setup and essential tools
Preparing for interviews without AI (while jobs require it)
Thoughts on Figma dev mode and design workflows
Ice vs Thaw menu bar apps
Why AI isn’t pushing us toward better APIs
Vibe rules, skills, and shipping docs for agents
Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about AI struggles with CSS and design workflows, learning vs relying on AI, debugging web performance, beginner soldering setups, navigating AI-era job interviews, Figma dev mode, modern API choices, and more.
Show Notes
Ep 585: Fundamentals × What Makes a Website Slow?
Ep 874: Fast Apps - Easy Perf Wins
Ep 897: Making Your App Feel Faster Than It Really Is
Ep 972: These Things Make Your App Feel Like Crap on Mobile
Brendan Falk on AI-native coding interviews
vibe-rules
Optimizing Content for Agents
Sick Picks
Scott: Jury Duty
Wes: USB Cable Tester
Shameless Plugs
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