

860: Module Federation Microfrontends with ByteDance’s Zack Jackson
63 snips Dec 13, 2024
Zack Jackson, an infrastructure architect at ByteDance and the creator of Module Federation, shares insights into modern web development. He discusses how Module Federation enhances collaboration and streamlines microfrontends across large teams. Zack explains the evolution of this technology, the intricacies of managing React versions, and optimizing builds with RSPack. He also touches on ByteDance's unique JavaScript runtime and innovative tools like Zephyr Cloud that enhance productivity in distributed application environments.
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Bundler On-Call
- ByteDance employees are on call for their bundler, similar to CI/CD.
- This highlights the critical role of the bundler in their large-scale operations.
ByteDance's SSP
- ByteDance uses a "shared services platform" (SSP) for a unified architecture.
- Specialized teams handle individual components, enabling flexible product development.
Module Federation Intro
- Module Federation enables dynamic linking of code at runtime, improving on traditional micro-frontend approaches.
- It addresses issues like dependency management and render-blocking shared code.