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1051: Mourning the Death of Code
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Scott and Wes tackle your potluck questions, from passing context between Claude Code and Codex to whether AI-generated skills are any good. Plus high-fidelity Figma builds, WebSerial reconnects on an ESP32, AG-UI vs WebMCP, a listener who thinks Syntax is too pro-AI, and Scott’s minimal Pi setup.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
Ask a Potluck Question
01:05 How Do You Pass Context When Switching Coding Agents?
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06:40 Are AI Generated Skills Even Good?
11:53 Getting AI Agents to Nail High Fidelity Figma Designs
17:45 What Technical Skills Should I Focus On Without a CS Background?
20:50 Be Curious: The Photo Frame Hardware Business Example
25:13 Is Syntax Too Pro-AI? Responding to a Listener’s Criticism
30:55 Brought to you by Sentry.io
31:38 Handling WebSerial Reconnects When Flashing an ESP32
EWatch: a programmable ESP32-S3 smartwatch
34:57 Mourning the Death of Code: Feeling Guilty About Hard Won Skills
41:44 AG-UI vs WebMCP: Two Approaches to Agent Integration
47:12 Scott’s Pi Agent Setup: Start Minimal and Add What You Need
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51:46 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
Scott: Cat6 Ethernet Cables
Wes: Wall-mount Boom Arm
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