1027: The Rise of the Design Engineer

Scott and Wes tackle your questions on the rise of the design engineer, why AI still lacks “taste” (and why it’s about more than just looks), and how to actually write tests in the age of AI-assisted coding. Plus: is AI a bubble about to burst, keeping coding agents efficient in massive codebases, introducing kids to AI, a Linux life update, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:18 The Rise of the Design Engineer Role 08:39 Why AI Has No Taste: It’s Not Just How It Looks 14:28 Brought to you by Sentry.io 14:52 Testing in the AI Era: Are We Using AI to Write Tests? 20:09 Is AI a Bubble? Will It Burst? The AI Bubble is Bursting on YouTube 24:35 Negative Public Sentiment Towards AI and Data Centers 30:16 Update on Scott Using Omarchy and Linux Is The Omarchy Hype Real? 38:14 Introducing AI to Kids: A Parent’s Perspective with Dr. Courtney 49:34 Getting Hired Without AI Experience: How to Catch Up 52:53 Keeping Coding Agents Efficient: Token Usage, Speed, and Accuracy Modem.dev Article Fallow Docs 57:10 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs Sick Picks Scott: Kitchen Sink Brush Wes: Magnet Fishing Shameless Plugs Scott: Phases Podcast, Phases Podcast on YouTube Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads