Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Pika Pkg
Jan 8, 2020
Fred Schott, a software engineer and creator of Pika, dives into the revolutionizing features of Pika Pkg, a modern package registry tailored for today's web. He discusses the shift from traditional bundlers to ECMAScript Modules, enhancing developer workflows. The conversation highlights Pika’s innovative approach to handling dependencies and security, along with the emergence of a new code editor. Schott emphasizes the need for decentralized solutions, challenging conventional code repository control. Tune in for insights on advancing web package management and tools!
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Pika's Core Concept
- Pika Package explores web development without bundlers, enabled by ES modules.
- This approach simplifies development and challenges existing bundler-centric workflows.
Snowpack and Pre-Bundling
- Snowpack pre-bundles NPM dependencies into single ESM files during installation.
- This eliminates per-change bundling, enabling faster development cycles.
Managing Peer Dependencies
- Leverage Rollup's capabilities for managing peer dependencies within Snowpack.
- This simplifies dependency management and avoids common issues.