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May 4, 2026 33 min

1001: Managing Deadlines + Stress

from Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hosted by Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

Scott and Wes tackle the all-too-real stress of crunch time as a web developer—how to handle looming deadlines, avoid sloppy shortcuts, and stay methodical when everything feels like it’s falling apart. They share practical tips on planning, communicating, cutting scope, asking for help, and preventing the chaos from happening again next time. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:53 The Importance of Planning and Organization. 05:16 Slow Down, Take a Step Back. 06:05 Identifying and Managing Tasks. 08:35 The Role of Communication in Project Management. 11:24 Cutting Features and Managing Expectations. 14:52 The Balance Between Perfectionism and Productivity. 16:42 Getting To Work. 19:31 Updating Tools and Issues As You Go. 22:34 Asking for Help. 25:29 Prevention. 30:22 Communicate Clearly. 32:57 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 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

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