994: AI Sucks At CSS

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 Notes00:00 Welcome to Syntax!00:55 Why AI struggles with CSS and design workflows10:50 How much AI should you use when learning to code?18:41 Debugging performance: tools and team workflowsEp 585: Fundamentals × What Makes a Website Slow?Ep 874: Fast Apps - Easy Perf WinsEp 897: Making Your App Feel Faster Than It Really IsEp 972: These Things Make Your App Feel Like Crap on Mobile23:52 Brought to you by Sentry.io26:26 Beginner soldering setup and essential tools29:54 Preparing for interviews without AI (while jobs require it)Brendan Falk on AI-native coding interviews35:16 Thoughts on Figma dev mode and design workflows39:20 Ice vs Thaw menu bar apps40:27 Why AI isn’t pushing us toward better APIs44:54 Vibe rules, skills, and shipping docs for agentsvibe-rulesOptimizing Content for Agents54:44 Sick Picks + Shameless PlugsSick PicksScott: Jury DutyWes: USB Cable TesterShameless PlugsSyntax YouTube ChannelHit us up on Socials!Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn ThreadsWes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn ThreadsScott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn ThreadsRandy: X Instagram YouTube Threads.