775: Components We Need on Every Project

In today’s episode, Scott and Wes dive into the essential components they need on every web project, discussing whether to build them from scratch or leverage existing libraries—everything from navigation bars and modals to toast messages and icons.

Show Notes

• 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
• 01:48 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
• 02:53 Nav / Mobile Nav.
• 08:43 Header.
• 10:41 Toast message.
  • Wes’ TikTok Demo.
• 18:51 Portal.
• 21:02 Drawer.
• 22:56 Auth forms.
• 28:49 Dialog / Modal.
• 31:30 Whats the difference between popover and dialog?
• 33:48 Confirm.
  • Scott’s YouSureAboutThat.
• 35:46 Bonus tip on becoming a better developer.
• 36:29 Admin menu.
  • Level Up Tutorials - Side Menu Demo.
• 37:51 Scott’s package directory rant.
• 40:26 Mobile only / Desktop only.
• 40:41 Client only.
• 40:57 Admin table.
• 41:23 The dump.
• 43:39 Share / Social links.
  • Syntax ShareWindow.
• 45:44 Markdown renderer.
• 45:58 Tabs.
• 46:08 User menu.
• 46:18 Icon.
• 48:07 Loading.
• 49:21 Drop-down menu.
• 49:31 Accordion.
  • CSS Tricks - How to Animate the Details Element.
• 52:13 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.

Sick Picks

• Scott: Supercommunicators.
• Wes: Klack, Mech Vibes.

Shameless Plugs

• Scott: Syntax on YouTube.

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