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void(0) with Evan You

Nov 14, 2024

Evan You, the creator of Vue and Vite, shares insights about his latest venture, Void0. He discusses the pressing need for improved JavaScript tooling and the concept of a unified technology stack. The conversation dives into open-source project dynamics, emphasizing innovative solutions like Roldown. Evan also tackles the balance between open-source principles and sustainable monetization, and sheds light on advancements in Vee and vTest, exploring their potential to enhance the development experience. It's a deep dive into the future of JavaScript tools!

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Quick takeaways

Evan You founded Void Zero to address inefficiencies in JavaScript tooling by promoting a unified approach across disparate development frameworks.

The vision for Void Zero includes offering commercial services that complement open-source projects while ensuring continuous improvement without compromising accessibility.

Deep dives

The Genesis of Void Zero

Evan Yu, an accomplished open-source developer known for creating Vue and Vite, founded Void Zero with the ambition to address inefficiencies in JavaScript tooling. His experience revealed a growing demand for simpler frameworks that unify disparate tools within the development ecosystem. As he explored the tooling layer that supports frameworks, he identified issues stemming from a lack of central guidance, which led to fragmentation and excessive complexity. Evan's vision for Void Zero is to create a sustainable business model that enables continuous improvement and support for these tools, ensuring they remain free and open-source for future developers.

Intro

5min

Exploring Void Zero: Open Source Projects and Team Dynamics

2min

Unified Technology Stack for Web Development

8min

Balancing Open-Source Development with Sustainable Monetization

3min

The Future of Bundlers and Module Interoperability

10min

Advancements in Vee and vTest

18min

Evan You, creator of Vue and Vite, discusses his new venture, voidI0). He discusses the motivations behind founding void(0), the inefficiencies in JavaScript tooling, and the future of unified tooling stacks.

Links

https://evanyou.me
https://x.com/youyuxi
https://github.com/yyx990803
https://sg.linkedin.com/in/evanyou
https://voidzero.dev

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Special Guest: Evan You.

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