940

shows/940 - Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex Services vs Self-Hosted More.md

@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+---
+number: 940
+title: "Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More"
+date: 1758711600000
+url: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FSI7105981376.mp3
+youtube_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46RJAKhxc6M
+---
+
+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](#t=00:00)** Welcome to Syntax!
+* **[02:36](#t=02:36)** What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025?
+  - [Polka](https://github.com/lukeed/polka)
+* **[06:18](#t=06:18)** Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them only when they become a problem?
+* **[09:40](#t=09:40)** Brought to you by [Sentry.io](https://sentry.io/syntax/)
+* **[12:14](#t=12:14)** After planning a new project, what’s your real-world dev workflow?
+  - [931: Project Init - How to Make Good Choices When Starting a New Coding Project](https://syntax.fm/show/931)
+* **[18:19](#t=18:19)** What to do when you’re feeling burned out as a developer
+* **[23:34](#t=23:34)** Picking the right tech stack for your partner’s website
+* **[28:18](#t=28:18)** How do you deal with a toxic boss?
+* **[33:10](#t=33:10)** The ideal tech stack for launching a SaaS MVP
+* **[39:46](#t=39:46)** Is GraphQL still worth it vs REST or RPC?
+* **[44:26](#t=44:26)** Is Vercel steering modern web dev in the wrong direction?
+* **[51:20](#t=51:20)** What’s up with TanStack Forms?
+  - [TanStack Form Latest](https://tanstack.com/form/latest)
+* **[59:35](#t=59:35)** Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
+
+### Sick Picks
+
+- Scott: [Flesh and Code](https://wondery.com/shows/flesh-and-code/)
+- Wes: [WAGO connectors](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wago+connectors)
+
+### Shameless Plugs
+
+- [Syntax YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@syntaxfm)
+
+### Hit us up on Socials!
+
+Syntax: [X](https://twitter.com/syntaxfm) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/syntax_fm/) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@syntaxfm) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/96077407/admin/feed/posts/) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@syntax_fm)
+
+Wes: [X](https://twitter.com/wesbos) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wesbos/) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wesbos) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesbos/) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@wesbos)
+
+Scott: [X](https://twitter.com/stolinski) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stolinski/) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@stolinski) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stolinski/) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@stolinski)
+
+Randy: [X](https://twitter.com/randyrektor) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/randyrektor/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@randyrektor) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@randyrektor)