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966: A Look Back at Web Dev in 2025

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Dec 24, 2025
Wes and Scott evaluate their 2025 web development predictions, revealing surprising outcomes in AI, frameworks, and tooling. They discuss the rollout of the Temporal API and the rise of on-device AI, while debating the true usefulness of generative media tools. Exciting developments include the resurgence of vanilla CSS, the adoption of web components, and advancements in text-to-UI tech. They also explore the potential of AI-integrated browsers and the changing landscape of React, highlighting the impact of recent innovations.
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INSIGHT

Temporal API Is Finally Ready

  • The Temporal API finally landed broadly in 2025 and solves many timezone and duration edge cases developers struggled with.
  • Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski urge developers to start learning Temporal now because browser support is imminent and practical.
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Local AI Grew But Isn't Dominant

  • On-device small AI models and browser-run inference grew but did not become ubiquitous in 2025.
  • Cost, model quality, and developer ergonomics still favor hosted models for many teams.
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WebGPU Unlocks Practical In-Browser ML

  • WebGPU shipped widely and can make in-browser ML dramatically faster compared to WASM.
  • Performance gains move models from demos into usable features when WebGPU is used.
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