

702: New + Proposed JS APIs for 2024
5 snips Dec 6, 2023
Discover the exciting new and proposed JavaScript APIs for 2024! Learn about advancements in regex string escaping and the powerful Intl.Duration format method. Delve into standardized source maps for enhanced debugging and the benefits of the structured clone and Temporal APIs. Explore proposals for JSON modules, array grouping, and much more that promise to streamline coding practices. Plus, hear personal anecdotes alongside innovative contributions from major tech players!
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Sentry and Source Maps
- Wes Bos explains that Sentry uses source maps for error tracking.
- Standardized source maps will simplify this process, benefiting services like Sentry.
Regex Escaping Tip
- Use forward slashes to escape regex characters.
- This fixes problems like confusing a period in a sentence with a regex period.
Intl Duration Format
- The
intl.durationFormat
API formats durations in different locales. - It accepts Temporal Duration objects, integrating with the new Temporal API.