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Nine pillars of great Node apps

Nov 21, 2024

In this discussion, Natalia Venditto, a Lead owner of JavaScript DX at Azure, and Matteo Collina, a prominent Node.js contributor, unveil the 'Nine Pillars' for developing enterprise-ready Node applications. They emphasize careful dependency management and collaboration with maintainers to mitigate risks. The conversation also dives into the importance of structured code, the intricacies of API design, and optimizing Node's event loop for performance. They champion open-source involvement as a valuable experience for developers.

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Matteo Collina

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Quick takeaways

The collaborative effort resulted in nine essential principles for enhancing the development of enterprise-level Node.js applications.

Avoidance of dependency creep and the use of long-term support versions are vital for maintaining application stability and security.

Prioritizing automated testing and code reviews fosters collaboration while ensuring code quality and maintainability across development teams.

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Intro

5min

Navigating Dependencies in Node.js Development

13min

Navigating Code and Connect with Maintainers: The Importance of Team Insight

4min

Navigating Globals in Node.js

13min

Designing APIs: Standards and Tools

4min

Understanding Node's Event Loop and Performance Pitfalls

5min

Navigating Node.js: Event Loop and LTS Essentials

19min

Encouragement for Open Source Involvement and Community Engagement

2min

Recently, four pillars of the JavaScript community (James Snell, Natalia Venditto, Michael Dawson & Matteo Collina) teamed up to create a resource that lays out nine principles for doing Node.js right in enterprise environments. On this episode, Natalia & Matteo join Jerod to discuss all nine.

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Featuring:

Natalia Venditto – GitHub, LinkedIn, X
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