Context in Console, CodePen’s New Editor, and Looking for a New Arc

In this episode, hosts Chris Coyier and Dave Rupert tackle a mix of tooling, browser quirks, and product ambitions. Among the highlights:

• Context in the Dev Console: They explore JavaScript’s unpredictable behavior in console repl-ins vs. script scope and share tips for reliably debugging in browser environments.

• New CodePen Editor: Dave discusses how the redesigned CodePen editor now handles npm package imports, and they debate whether CodePen should automatically “fix” missing imports for users.

• Shopping for a New Browser: Chris recounts testing alternatives to Arc (looking at Orion, SigmaOS, etc.) and shares what matters in modern browser choices.

• Inspiration‑Driven Engineering: They examine how creative motivation and internal design freedom influence engineering workflows—and how that plays out in open-source and startup contexts.

Also mentioned: humidity updates, last-mile internet bottlenecks, and side discussions about Safari battery life, Nuxt, Chrome Canary, and sponsor mention for the Design Tokens Course.