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 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
(32:54) Hot reload
(34:20) Window shim
(35:30) Better server
(35:56) Better terminal integration
(41:36) Twitter responses
(46:54) Sick Picks
(54:56) Shameless Plugs
All links available at https://syntax.fm/811
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