980: AI Coding Explained

Wes and Scott talk about the state of AI coding in 2026—from editors and models to agents, skills, slash commands, MCPs, and more. They unpack what these things actually do, how they overlap, and how to use them effectively without overcomplicating your setup. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:39 The tools: editors, terminals, GUIs 05:27 Wes’ and Scott’s current AI setups 13:17 Picking the right model 18:58 How exactly do agents work? 22:32 Subagents and parallel workflows 24:29 Brought …