811: NodeJS Evolves
In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk about the latest features in Node.js, including native support for TypeScript, .env parsing, a built-in test runner, watch mode, SQLite integration, glob support, and top-level await. They also discuss...
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Show Notes
In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk about the latest features in Node.js, including native support for TypeScript, .env parsing, a built-in test runner, watch mode, SQLite integration, glob support, and top-level await. They also discuss some wishlist items, and experimental features like WebSocket support and the require module.
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:13 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 01:37 Node.js new features.
- 02:51 TypeScript.
- 10:03 SQLite v22.5.
- 14:35 .env support.
- 16:24 Test runner.
- Jest.
- 19:42 Watch Mode.
- 21:22 Glob support.
- 22:48 Top-Level Await.
- 26:40 Experimental require module.
- 29:39 Experimental WebSocket support.
- 30:13 Async local storage.
- 31:43 Single file executables.
- 32:46 Wishlist.
- 41:36 Twitter responses.
- 46:54 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
- Scott: Cascadia
- Wes: Roborock Qrevo
- Scott: YouTube Channel
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