August 21st, 2024 × #node#javascript#typescript#webdev
NodeJS Evolves
Discussion on new Node.js features aligned with web standards and industry norms, including native TypeScript support, SQLite integration, dotenv support, and more.
![Wes Bos](https://github.com/wesbos.png)
Wes Bos Host
![Scott Tolinski](https://github.com/stolinski.png)
Scott Tolinski Host
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
- 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
Sick Picks
- Scott: Cascadia
- Wes: Roborock Qrevo
Shameless Plugs
- Scott: YouTube Channel
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