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CJ @w3cj.com · 18h

Apple accidentally left the source maps on for the new @svelte.dev web based App Store. Here's what I found.

🍿 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1RV...

Apple Source Code LEAKED | App Store Analysis

YouTube video by Syntax

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CJ @w3cj.com · 8d

Some devs are leaning a bit too hard on AI for solutions and workflow.

In my latest video I show a few examples and give some advice on what to do / use instead.

Watch 🍿 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVBK...

Stop Using AI For This

YouTube video by Syntax

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CJ @w3cj.com · 9d

Made it to SF!

Dock of boats in fishermans wharf in san francisco. The boats from left to right are outlined in blue, red, yellow green and turquoise.

A seagull sitting on a barrier with alcatraz in the distance. The seagull is staring into your soul.

Photo taken through a chain link fence. A building says "EAT CRAB" in the distance.

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CJ @w3cj.com · 13d

Looking for more examples of dumb uses of AI. Let me know if you've come across any.

CJ @w3cj.com · 14d

What dumb uses of AI have you come across?

I'm thinking of things that have existing deterministic solutions, vs expecting an LLM to get it right every time.

Examples:

"Given this email extract all phone numbers" vs regular expressions
"Convert JSON into a type" vs IDE extension

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CJ @w3cj.com · 14d

Wow. Found it here:

docs.claude.com/en/docs/clau...

This particular prompt could be replaced by a spell-check plugin for an existing linting tool.

Common workflows - Claude Docs

Learn about common workflows with Claude Code.

docs.claude.com

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CJ @w3cj.com · 14d

More examples:

"Rename this variable X to Y" vs IDE refactoring
"Generate a XYZ project" vs use XYZ CLI scaffold
"Merge this data together" vs write a script
"Fix these linting errors" vs run the --fix CLI

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CJ @w3cj.com · 14d

What dumb uses of AI have you come across?

I'm thinking of things that have existing deterministic solutions, vs expecting an LLM to get it right every time.

Examples:

"Given this email extract all phone numbers" vs regular expressions
"Convert JSON into a type" vs IDE extension

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CJ @w3cj.com · 16d

午前5時、眠れない
東京の新橋駅と汐留駅を散策

リミナル
スペース

5AM I can't sleep
exploring tokyo shimbashi and shiodome station

L I M I N A L
S P A C E S

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CJ @w3cj.com · 16d

Was in Tokyo for HonoConf! But I'm headed back now. Will be going to Github Universe in SF next week.

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CJ @w3cj.com · 17d

東京タワーへの散歩

Zojo-ji Temple with Tokyo Tower behind it.

The top of a building in Zojo-ji Temple with Tokyo Tower behind it.

Tokyo Tower viewed from a bench in momiji dani park. Trees visible in front of the tower.

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CJ @w3cj.com · 19d

Made it to Tokyo! I'll be giving a talk at @hono.dev conf on Saturday.

Haven't done much exploring yet, but here are some shots I took of Shiodome / Ginza after landing.

Trees in the foreground. A large ventilation pipe on the left. Tall buildings that go on in the distance.

A stack of Japanese street signs on the left. A building with lights on in all of the offices on the right. The signs from top to bottom: Blue pedestrian sign, parking hours sign, no parking sign, parking 60 minutes sign.

Pedestrian walkways. Picture taken from below.

Picture taken through a glass window with rain drops on it. We can see a blurry neon sign through the glass and blurry tall buildings.

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CJ @w3cj.com · 19d

My talk from UtahJS on @vuejs.org ejs.org Vapor mode is up!

I start the talk with a quick history of rendering strategies in frontend JS from the past 15 years and then show what Vue vapor mode is and how to try it out.

The future is fast 😎

Watch 🍿 www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLs-...

Blazing Fast Vue.js with Vapor Mode by CJ Reynolds

YouTube video by UtahJS

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CJ @w3cj.com · 24d

Some photos I took today of the leaves changing here in Colorado.

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CJ @w3cj.com · 25d

My frustration with AI coding is on full display here.

Syntax @syntax.fm · 25d

Who can be the first to post to BlueSky with only vibe-coding?

@w3cj.com @tolin.ski and @wesbos.com raced to find out.

Watch 🍿 www.youtube.com/watch?v=VghZ...

Vibe Off: First to Post Wins (No Code Allowed)

YouTube video by Syntax

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Syntax @syntax.fm · 25d

the AI FOMO is strong

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CJ @w3cj.com · 26d

AI based programming has become a religion.

Syntax @syntax.fm · 26d

FOLLOW MY INCANTATIONS AND ALL YOUR DREAMS WILL COME TRUE

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CJ @w3cj.com · 26d

I've been collecting thoughts about this for a while now. Finally took the time to put it all into words. You might not agree. That's okay. I'm just starting the discussion.

Wes Bos @wesbos.com · 26d

AI coding sucks

CJ just one-shotted a 15 min rant and it's incredibly refreshing.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZUk...

AI Coding Sucks

YouTube video by Syntax

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CJ @w3cj.com · 26d

At this point I'm seeing "skill issue" thrown around way too much. It's super easy to dismiss someone. It takes much more time and care to understand where someone is coming from and what they might be missing.

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CJ @w3cj.com · 26d

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CJ @w3cj.com · Sep 9

In my latest video I talk about what classless CSS is, why you might use it and showcase a few of my favorite frameworks.

I also share a tool I made to compare 69 classless CSS frameworks side-by-side.

Watch 🍿: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmmL...

CSS Without Classes! Styled Apps By Default

YouTube video by Syntax

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CJ @w3cj.com · Jul 15

In my latest video over on @syntax.fm I try out @anthropic.com Claude Code for the first time by asking it to do a series of increasingly difficult challenges.

Will I replace Cursor IDE with Claude Code?? Watch and find out 🍿: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZMX...

Cursor User Tries Claude Code

YouTube video by Syntax

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CJ @w3cj.com · Jul 1

In my latest video over on @syntax.fm I explain what MCP is, why it's needed and show how to build and debug your own MCP server.

Watch 🍿: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fqi...

MCP Explained | What, Why and How

YouTube video by Syntax

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CJ @w3cj.com · Jun 26

What MCP servers do you use the most? What resources for using / learning about MCP would you recommend?

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Syntax @syntax.fm · Jun 23

We’re on the hunt for a cracked YouTube Video editor — know someone?! Details here →

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Syntax YouTube Video Editor

We’re the team behind the most popular web development podcast in the world, Syntax.fm. We’ve recently expanded into a full-blown media brand, creating new shows, formats, and content types for YouTub...

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CJ @w3cj.com · Jun 18

In my latest video over on @syntax.fm I showcase the 9 new features added to the JavaScript language in this years spec.

Watch 🍿: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-cj...

9 NEW JavaScript Features in ES2025

YouTube video by Syntax

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