811: NodeJS Evolves

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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. • Deno.
• Bun.
• 02:51 TypeScript. • tsx.
• swc/wasm-typescript.
• 10:03 SQLite v22.5.
• 14:35 .env support.
• 16:24 Test runner. • Jest.
• 19:42 Watch Mode. • nodemon.
• 21:22 Glob support.
• 22:48 Top-Level Await. • Top-level await is a footgun.
• 26:40 Experimental require module. • Default ESM Detection.
• Web request standards.
• HonoJS.
• 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. • globalThis.
• 35:30 Better server.
• 35:56 Better terminal integration. • NIM.
• styleText.
• chalk.
• warp.
• 41:36 Twitter responses. • Coolify.
• n.
• 46:54 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.

Sick Picks • Scott: Cascadia

• Wes: Roborock Qrevo

Shameless Plugs • Scott: YouTube Channel

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