Mark Erikson

Mark Erikson, a maintainer of Redux and React packages, shares insights on navigating the world of ECMAScript Modules (ESM). He discusses the complexities of shipping packages, particularly the challenges of managing different module formats and the role of bundlers. The conversation covers whether default imports are helpful, the impact of TypeScript on development, and the tools Erikson uses for building. He also touches upon the future of bundling and the significance of source maps in modern JavaScript development.

Mark Erikson, web dev professor/historian, OSS Maintainer & engineer at Replay, talks about the shift from CommonJS to ESM in JavaScript modules. They discuss the history of module patterns, challenges faced during the transition, modernizing packages to ESM and TypeScript compatibility, and the need for standards in package publishing.

Tejas Kumar chats with Mark Erikson about his journey in web development, including his involvement in React and Redux. They discuss learning methods, rewriting applications with React and Redux, and the need for more granularity in visualizing timing in React DevTools.