940: Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More
Update: 2025-09-24
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In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more!
Show Notes
00:00 ">00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
02:36 ">02:36 What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025?
06:18 ">06:18 Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them only when they become a problem?
09:40 ">09:40 Brought to you by Sentry.io
12:14 ">12:14 After planning a new project, what’s your real-world dev workflow?
18:19 ">18:19 What to do when you’re feeling burned out as a developer
23:34 ">23:34 Picking the right tech stack for your partner’s website
28:18 ">28:18 How do you deal with a toxic boss?
33:10 ">33:10 The ideal tech stack for launching a SaaS MVP
39:46 ">39:46 Is GraphQL still worth it vs REST or RPC?
44:26 ">44:26 Is Vercel steering modern web dev in the wrong direction?
51:20 ">51:20 What’s up with TanStack Forms?
59:35 ">59:35 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott: Flesh and Code
- Wes: WAGO connectors
Shameless Plugs
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