In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer a listener’s question about their process for building a website in 2023. Do you start with design? With code? How do you decide on which CMS or if you need a CMS? How do you choose a backend framework? And where do you host it?
Show Notes 00:10 Welcome
02:12 Syntax Brought to you by Sentry
03:06 How do you build a website?
04:57 Start with the design
Figma
Design Systems with Brad Frost
11:12 Choose a Frontend / Components
Pug
EJS
React
Svelte
Remix
Storybook
25:16 Real data or fake data?
Polypane
DrizzleORM
29:34 Do you need a CMS or not?
Statamic
Syntax 254: Headless CMS Break Down & Roundup
WordPress.org
Astro
35:16 Choosing a backend language or framework
39:56 Testing
44:50 Where do you host your website?
Vercel
Netlify Drop
Glitch
CodePen
50:04 Sick Picks
Sick Picks Scott: Chip clips
Wes: Soft close used toilet seat Amazon Warehouse Deals
Shameless Plugs Scott: Sentry
Wes: Wes Bos Courses
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