News: Amazon’s JS Runtime LLRT, Vite 5.1, and Interop 2024 Browser Initiatives
Feb 12, 2024
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Paige discusses Vite 5.1, Jack talks about LLRT and Million Lint, TJ mentions Interop 2024 and wpt.fyi. Other topics include Apple Vision Pro, react native vision OS, investing in a product, web library maintenance, and a TV show recommendation. The guests have a casual conversation about books, utopian ideals, and travel plans.
Vite 5.1 introduces an experimental runtime API that improves development startup time and allows for hot module reloading during server-side rendering.
Interop 2024 aims to improve browser compatibility by focusing on accessibility, declarative shadow DOM, and the pop-over element, using web platform tests to ensure stability and compatibility across different browsers.
Deep dives
Veet introduces Veet5.1 with runtime API
Veet has released a new version, Veet5.1, showcasing their experimental Veet runtime API. This API allows developers to run code by processing it with Veet plugins before server compilation. The runtime API provides benefits such as support for hot module reloading during server-side rendering, the ability to have multiple clients use a single server, and no built-in API dependencies for node runtimes. Veet aims to improve development startup time using CSS preprocessors and threads, and they are exploring options for cached modules for faster reloads.
Interop 2024 focuses on improving browser compatibility
Interop 2024, an initiative by browser vendors and interested parties, aims to improve compatibility across browsers. The focus areas for 2024 include accessibility, declarative shadow DOM, and the pop-over element. This project uses web platform tests to assess browser compatibility quantitatively. The goal is to ensure stability and compatibility across different browsers for the features being worked on. The project continues to address edge cases and enhance the usability of various web features.
Amazon releases LLRT, a JavaScript runtime for serverless functions
Amazon has released LLRT (Lambda Lite Runtime), a new JavaScript runtime designed specifically for serverless functions. LLRT aims to reduce cold start times by removing just-in-time (JIT) compiling. It offers faster startup times, making JavaScript more viable for serverless applications. Though not intended for casual use, LLRT is a potential game-changer for developers working extensively with serverless frameworks.
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