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number: 978
title: "Should A New Coder Use AI?"
date: 1770811200000
url: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FSI5633173465.mp3
youtube_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrBQI9So5lM
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Wes and Scott answer your questions about AI agents, learning to code with AI, pagination patterns, skilling up from outdated tech stacks, balancing side projects with family life, real-world hacking attempts, and more!

### Show Notes

* **[00:00](#t=00:00)** Welcome to Syntax!
* **[01:39](#t=01:39)** Are devs really running multiple AI agents at once?
* [Scott's Tweet](https://x.com/stolinski/status/2018401957858402437?s=20)
* **[09:41](#t=09:41)** Brought to you by [Sentry.io](https://sentry.io/syntax/)
* **[12:45](#t=12:45)** What is pagination and why do websites use it?
* **[18:17](#t=18:17)** Should beginners use AI while learning to code?
* **[30:24](#t=30:24)** The real-world skills CS degrees don’t teach you
* **[35:59](#t=35:59)** Someone tried to hack Syntax
* **[38:12](#t=38:12)** How Wes and Scott became co-hosts
* **[42:00](#t=42:00)** Moving from junior to mid-level when your skills are outdated
* **[45:42](#t=45:42)** How do you balance time for side projects, life, and family
* **[52:45](#t=52:45)** Building a ChatGPT-style RAG search for your resume
* **[56:15](#t=56:15)** Why Chad Whitacre videos were on the Syntax YouTube channel
* [Chad's YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@ChadWhitacre)
* **[58:44](#t=58:44)** Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs

### Sick Picks

- Scott: [Trmnl]([https://trmnl.com/?ref=levelup](https://trmnl.com/?ref=levelup))
- Wes: [RYOBI Soldering Iron](https://www.amazon.com/RYOBI-Cordless-120-Watt-Soldering-Topper/dp/B0BQ1DCG1Q/)

### 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)