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927: AI Browsers, 100X Build Speed, Massive Svelte Update - Web Dev News

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Aug 11, 2025
Scott and Wes dive into web development news, highlighting Amazon's AI-driven VS Code fork and the exciting features in Node.js that enable TypeScript without a compiler. They discuss Vite's impressive rise, overtaking Webpack, and the latest updates from Svelte, including async capabilities and remote functions. The duo also touches on innovative tools like a new FOSS file server and the potential of AI browsers like Comet. With humor and insights, they examine the evolving landscape of development tools and what it means for future coding.
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ANECDOTE

Unexpected Tsunami Evacuation

  • Scott faced a Maui tsunami warning and moved to a high-elevation city for safety.
  • The alert cleared and they returned; the evacuation was abrupt and memorable.
INSIGHT

Spec-Driven AI Coding Workflow

  • Kiro auto-generates steering docs, requirements, designs, and tasks before coding to reduce iteration.
  • Scott says that upfront structure reduces back-and-forth and improves first-pass accuracy.
ADVICE

Run TypeScript Natively In Node (With Caveats)

  • Node 22.18 runs TypeScript natively by stripping types so you can skip a build step during development.
  • Avoid relying on compile-only features like enums or TSX; keep a build step for those cases.
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