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number: 994
title: "AI Sucks At CSS"
date: 1775646000000
url: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FSI7650488361.mp3
youtube_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dEp1ZpYDUg
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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 Notes

* **[00:00](#t=00:00)** Welcome to Syntax!
* **[00:55](#t=00:55)** Why AI struggles with CSS and design workflows
* **[10:50](#t=10:50)** How much AI should you use when learning to code?
* **[18:41](#t=18:41)** Debugging performance: tools and team workflows
* [Ep 585: Fundamentals × What Makes a Website Slow?](https://syntax.fm/show/585/fundamentals-what-makes-a-website-slow)
* [Ep 874: Fast Apps - Easy Perf Wins](https://syntax.fm/show/874/fast-apps-easy-perf-wins)
* [Ep 897: Making Your App Feel Faster Than It Really Is](https://syntax.fm/show/897/making-your-app-feel-faster-than-it-really-is)
* [Ep 972: These Things Make Your App Feel Like Crap on Mobile](https://syntax.fm/show/972/these-things-make-your-app-feel-like-crap-on-mobile)
* **[23:52](#t=23:52)** Brought to you by [Sentry.io](https://sentry.io/syntax/)
* **[26:26](#t=26:26)** Beginner soldering setup and essential tools
* **[29:54](#t=29:54)** Preparing for interviews without AI (while jobs require it)
* [Brendan Falk on AI-native coding interviews](https://x.com/BrendanFalk/status/2033977481724891247)
* **[35:16](#t=35:16)** Thoughts on Figma dev mode and design workflows
* **[39:20](#t=39:20)** [Ice](https://github.com/jordanbaird/Ice) vs [Thaw](https://github.com/stonerl/Thaw) menu bar apps
* **[40:27](#t=40:27)** Why AI isn’t pushing us toward better APIs
* **[44:54](#t=44:54)** Vibe rules, skills, and shipping docs for agents
* [vibe-rules](https://npmx.dev/package/vibe-rules)
* [Optimizing Content for Agents](https://cra.mr/optimizing-content-for-agents)
* **[54:44](#t=54:44)** Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs

### Sick Picks

- Scott: [Jury Duty](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22074164/)
- Wes: [USB Cable Tester](https://amzn.to/40SknUH)

### Shameless Plugs

- [Syntax YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@syntaxfm)

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