Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Why do we need Web Interop? Another Standards Body?
May 16, 2022
Scott and Wes dive into the recent push for web interoperability in JavaScript environments, emphasizing the need for unified APIs to ease development challenges. They discuss emerging platforms like Cloudflare Workers and innovations such as Bun. Expect some laughs with a recount of a Lyft mishap that redirected them to San Francisco! The importance of community efforts in standardizing JavaScript interoperability is a hot topic, highlighting the exciting future of web development.
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Accidental San Francisco Trip
- Scott and Wes accidentally ended up in San Francisco after ordering a Lyft.
- Their app showed the wrong driver and destination, causing them to cross a bridge in the wrong direction.
Javascript Environments
- Many different Javascript environments exist, including Node.js, Deno, Cloudflare Workers, and even Bloomberg's trading terminal.
- This variety creates interoperability challenges.
Bun's Multifaceted Role
- Bun is a versatile tool with multiple functionalities.
- It acts as a transpiler, bundler, dev server, and Javascript runtime environment, similar to Node.js or Deno.