January 14th, 2026 × #Bun#Git#Accessibility#WebDev
Why Did Anthropic Buy Bun?
Scott and Wes break down why Anthropic scooped up Bun, whether Git belongs in a GUI, and how to record code videos without hating your own breathing. Plus rogue coworkers, creative coding vs accessibility, smart home setups, and the mysterious world of SAP.
Wes Bos Host
Scott Tolinski Host
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Wes and Scott answer your questions about whether Git GUIs beat the terminal, balancing accessibility with experimental web projects, blocking malicious traffic, smart home setups, why Anthropic bought Bun, navigating tricky team dynamics, and more!
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:51 Why did Anthropic buy Bun?
- 07:33 Should you use Git GUIs or the terminal?
- 12:54 How to make better coding videos
- 20:31 How do you handle a difficult dev teammate?
- 24:16 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 24:41 Creative and experimental code vs accessible code
- 31:51 Smart home setups we actually use
- 35:37 How do you block bad bots and ISPs?
- 38:02 What is SAP UI and why is it everywhere?
- 41:28 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott: Inside Archaeology
- Wes: ProfessorBoots
Shameless Plugs
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