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Evolution of a Decomposable JavaScript Standard Library
The chapter delves into the creation and evolution of a JavaScript standard library consisting of 3,000 functions spread across 3,800 repositories. It discusses the challenges faced, the focus on writing performant code, and the importance of modularity and seamless user experience through TypeScript declarations. The chapter explores the architecture, organization, and transition to a mono repo, as well as the ongoing efforts to establish JavaScript as a viable option for tasks traditionally performed in other languages.