Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 862: Svelte 5 Is Here!
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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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Svelte 5 Runes
- Svelte 5 uses the dollar sign ($) as a rune to mark special functionality.
- This clarifies Svelte-specific code like state, props, and effects.
Reactive State Changes
- Previously, all variables in Svelte components were reactive, now only dollar sign state is.
- This change aims to unify state management and improve code clarity, despite some controversy.
Accessing State Values
- Use
state.snapshotto access the raw value of reactive state, not the proxy. - This is necessary when using state as default values for other state.