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862: Svelte 5 Is Here!

Dec 18, 2024

Svelte 5 has arrived, bringing intriguing features like 'runes' for unique functionalities and enhanced state management. The hosts discuss migration strategies, new performance benchmarks, and simplified event handling, making it easier for developers. Nostalgia for classic games surfaces alongside a new T-shirt company. They also explore the novel 'effect' concept and the exciting prospect of Svelte becoming a more powerful competitor to React. Tune in for insights and tips on maximizing these new enhancements!

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Quick takeaways

Svelte 5 introduces 'runes' marked by a dollar sign to streamline state management and improve reactive variable declarations.

The new 'derived' state and 'effect' rune functionalities aim to enhance developer efficiency by simplifying state dependency tracking.

Svelte 5 enhances performance with reduced bundle sizes and offers a user-friendly migration process to ease upgrades from earlier versions.

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Overview of Svelte 5 Features

Svelte 5 introduces several new features designed to improve its functionality and developer experience. One of the headline features is the introduction of 'runes,' marked by a dollar sign, which signify unique Svelte functionality, particularly for state management and props. In contrast to previous versions, reactivity in Svelte 5 is streamlined, with the ability to create reactive state now requiring the use of a dollar sign. This change aims to reduce confusion and unify the approach to state management both within components and externally.

Intro

3min

Navigating Svelte 5's Reactive State Landscape

18min

Enhanced Features of Svelte 5

10min

Exploring Svelte 5 Features

16min

Exploring the Effects and Naming Conventions in Svelte 5

2min

Migration to Svelte 5: Enhancements & Insights

8min

Nostalgic Gaming and Stylish Tees

4min

Is Svelte becoming React? Scott and Wes explore the exciting updates in Svelte 5, including Runes, Snippets, odd font choices, and performance benchmarks, while discussing custom event updates, migration tips, and potential performance gains.

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