Apple backtracks on killing EU web apps, shipping quality software in tough environments, Deno's npm registry, Martin Fowler on face-to-face value, Eugene Ghanizadeh advocates for decentralization beyond Fediverse
Apple reverses removal of EU web apps after backlash, ongoing battle for fair competition persists globally
Deno's new JSR.io registry, a superset of NPM, supports modern JS needs and ensures NPM's success
Deep dives
Apple's Reversal on Removing Home Screen Web Apps in the EU
Apple had initially removed home screen web apps in the EU in betas of iOS 17.4 as part of their compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act. However, after facing backlash, they reversed this change. The Open Web Advocacy views this as a victory but emphasizes that the battle for fair competition between browsers and web apps on all platforms globally is ongoing. Members of the Open Web Advocacy are set to discuss this further on JS Marty next week.
Introduction of Dino's New Package Registry JSR.io
Dino introduces a new registry called JSR.io, designed as a superset of NPM to adapt to the changing technological landscape. JSR.io aims to interoperate with NPM-based projects and packages, leveraging ECMAScript modules, diverse JavaScript runtimes, and TypeScript standards. The registry is funded by the Dino team for now, with a focus on maintaining low operating costs in the future. JSR.io offers developers an alternative that aligns with modern JavaScript needs and supports the continuation of NPM's success.
Apple backs off killing web apps (but the fight continues), Luka Kladaric writes about how to ship quality software in hostile environments, Deno’s new package registry is an npm superset, Martin Fowler on the value of periodic face-to-face & Eugene Ghanizadeh wants us to get more decentralized than the Fediverse. Leave us nice words!
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