Dev Life S5E20 | Architecting for Scale: Design Systems & Web Components with Burton Smith

In this episode of The Dev Life, we sit down with Burton Smith, Senior Software Engineer at Zocdoc and former Microsoft engineer, to discuss modern frontend development, breaking down the "why" and "how" of building robust design systems, the critical UX questions every developer should ask at the start of a project, and why Web Components are becoming a vital tool for interoperability in large-scale applications. It’s a masterclass in building for the long term, delivered by a seasoned public speaker and community leader. CONNECT WITH US: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burton-smith-48132a34/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewbchristiansen/ The Ai Dev Craft Show is a part of the Ai Dev Craft Conference happening Master October 27-28, 2026 Las Vegas. Join us weekly as we discuss the rapidly changing AI-scape and how developers can adapt and excel. Master developing with AI, become your team’s AI expert Join us for Ai Dev Craft Get tickets now! https://ai-devcraft.com/ Special thanks to our hosts: Lara Newsom Jay Bell Mike Hartington James Spivey Brian Love