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790: State of JS 2023 Reactions

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

State of JS 2023 Survey Results and JavaScript Runtimes

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The chapter explores the changes in Webpack and Vite (VIT) usage percentages, introduces a new build tool called Roll Down, and discusses pain points in webpack configuration and performance. It delves into JavaScript runtimes like Node.js, Bun, Dino, and Cloudflare workers, highlighting popularity and challenges faced. The discussion also covers serverless runtimes like Lambda, Vercel edge, and Cloudflare workers, comparing their usage percentages and touching on Digital Ocean functions.

Scott and Wes dive into the 2023 State of JavaScript survey, breaking down the latest trends and pain points in front-end frameworks, build tools, and JavaScript runtimes. Tune in for their hot takes and insights on what’s shaping the JavaScript landscape this year!

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00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- State of JS 2023.
03:04 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
03:43 New Syntax Swag!
- Syntax Swag Store.
04:42 Front end frameworks.
08:30 Front end framework pain-points.
12:17 Metaframeworks.
17:45 Metaframework pain-points.
22:17 Build tools.
- Rolldown.
24:45 Build tool pain-points.
25:54 JavaScript runtimes.
28:19 Edge + serverless runtimes.
29:30 Backend frameworks.
33:17 Non-JavaScript languages.
36:12 Hosting service.
38:50 Usage.
40:05 Javascript usage.
41:03 Missing features.
45:04 Industry sector.
47:37 The awards.
51:34 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.

Sick Picks

Scott: Electric Lighter.
Wes: Monkey Noodle.

Shameless Plugs

Wes: Syntax Swag Store.

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