May 25th, 2026 ×
Wes Bos Host
Scott Tolinski Host
Wes and Scott talk about the foundational decisions that make AI-assisted coding actually work—database schemas, validation, routing, CSS structure, and more. They explore why consistency matters more than specific tools, and how a little upfront planning can keep agents from turning your codebase into chaos.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 03:19 Planning your database schema before AI touches it
- 06:08 Picking a validation strategy that won’t drift
- 07:18 Mapping your routing structure and auth flow
- 08:48 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 10:52 Locking in your CSS methodology and UI framework
- 13:31 Choosing how your client and server communicate
- 15:03 Creating a folder structure agents can follow
- 16:16 Don’t be afraid to switch up your AI setup later
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