1027: The Rise of the Design Engineer

Scott and Wes tackle your questions on the rise of the design engineer, why AI still lacks “taste” (and why it’s about more than just looks), and how to actually write tests in the age of AI-assisted coding. Plus: is AI a bubble about to burst, keeping coding agents efficient in massive codebases, introducing kids to AI, a Linux life update, and more!Show Notes00:00 Welcome to Syntax!01:18 The Rise of the Design Engineer Role08:39 Why AI Has No Taste: It’s Not Just How It Looks14:28 Brought to you by Sentry.io14:52 Testing in the AI Era: Are We Using AI to Write Tests?20:09 Is AI a Bubble? Will It Burst?The AI Bubble is Bursting on YouTube24:35 Negative Public Sentiment Towards AI and Data Centers30:16 Update on Scott Using Omarchy and LinuxIs The Omarchy Hype Real?38:14 Introducing AI to Kids: A Parent’s Perspective with Dr. Courtney49:34 Getting Hired Without AI Experience: How to Catch Up52:53 Keeping Coding Agents Efficient: Token Usage, Speed, and AccuracyModem.dev ArticleFallow Docs57:10 Sick Picks + Shameless PlugsSick PicksScott: Kitchen Sink BrushWes: Magnet FishingShameless PlugsScott: Phases Podcast, Phases Podcast on YouTubeHit us up on Socials!Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn ThreadsWes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn ThreadsScott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn ThreadsRandy: X Instagram YouTube Threads.