August 21st, 2024 × #node#javascript#typescript#webdev

NodeJS Evolves

Discussion on new Node.js features aligned with web standards and industry norms, including native TypeScript support, SQLite integration, dotenv support, and more.

Wes Bos Host

Scott Tolinski Host

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Show Notes Transcript

In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk about the latest features in Node.js, including native support for TypeScript, .env parsing, a built-in test runner, watch mode, SQLite integration, glob support, and top-level await. They also discuss some wishlist items, and experimental features like WebSocket support and the require module.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:13 Brought to you by Sentry.io
01:37 Node.js new features
- Deno
- Bun
02:51 TypeScript
- tsx
- swc/wasm-typescript
10:03 SQLite v22.5
14:35 .env support
16:24 Test runner
- Jest
19:42 Watch Mode
- nodemon
21:22 Glob support
22:48 Top-Level Await
- Top-level await is a footgun
26:40 Experimental require module
29:39 Experimental WebSocket support
30:13 Async local storage
31:43 Single file executables
32:46 Wishlist
- 32:54 Hot reload
- 34:20 Window shim
  - globalThis
- 35:30 Better server
- 35:56 Better terminal integration
  - NIM
  - styleText
  - chalk
  - warp
41:36 Twitter responses
- Coolify
- n
46:54 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs

Sick Picks

Scott: Cascadia
Wes: Roborock Qrevo

Shameless Plugs

Scott: YouTube Channel

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