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811: NodeJS Evolves

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Navigating Node.js Challenges

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This chapter explores the various challenges and limitations of using Node.js in comparison to browser environments, focusing on console logging, terminal integration, and developer experience. The speakers discuss new features in tools like Svelte 5 and Wrap that aim to enhance functionality, alongside community wish lists for better frameworks and utilities. The conversation delves into important topics such as version management, module differences, and the evolution of Node.js in server-side JavaScript development.

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.

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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.

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Scott: Cascadia
Wes: Roborock Qrevo

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