ShopTalk 603: Deno, React Alternatives, and Copilot Concerns with Triple Threat Josh Collinsworth
Feb 19, 2024
The podcast covers Deno features and hosting, AI tools like Copilot, critiquing React and exploring alternatives like Svelte, discussing productivity tools, Apple's policies for developers, and document preparation in web development.
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Sick Kid and Show Logistics
- Dave Rupert's son might be sick, adding a layer of unpredictability to the episode.
- The hosts discuss the division of responsibilities for the show, including domain and hosting.
Deno's Origins and Goals
- Deno, spearheaded by Ryan Dahl (creator of Node.js), aims to address Node's shortcomings.
- Key features include URL imports and explicit permission management for file system, network, and environment variables.
Deno Deploy: Easy Global Hosting
- Deno Deploy offers simple, global CDN hosting for functions and websites, including TypeScript files.
- Skip pre-bundling and deploy directly with the CLI, leveraging URL imports for seamless dependency management.