Deno 2.0, Storybook 8.3, PostgreSQL 17, and more - Week #2
Hello JavaScript enthusiasts!
Welcome to the second issue of "This Week in JavaScript"!
In this edition, we'll cover the Deno 2.0 Release Candidate, Storybook 8.3 updates, Solid 1.9 improvements, new PostgreSQL 17 features, and more, so let's get started!
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Deno 2.0 Release Candidate: A Major Leap Forward
The Deno 2.0 Release Candidate has arrived, bringing substantial updates designed to streamline your development workflow and improve compatibility with Node.js.
What’s new?
Dependencies: You can now add them directly to your package.json.
Node Compatibility: The window object is gone, replaced by Node's process global, easing Node-to-Deno transitions.
Error Handling: More refined error messages for permission issues.
API Updates: Deprecated APIs cleared out and key functionalities stabilized—no more flag dependencies.
Dropped Subcommands: Support for deno bundle and deno vendor has been withdrawn.
Storybook 8.3: Supercharging Component Development
Storybook 8.3 has landed, packed with speed and efficiency improvements to benefit teams building robust component libraries.
What's new?
Integration with Vitest for faster component testing
On-demand bundle loader for quicker component previews
Project-level configuration for easier management of large-scale projects
Solid 1.9: Enhancing Reactive UI Development
The latest release of Solid brings significant improvements to its reactive UI framework, boosting performance and scalability.
Highlights include:
Enhanced reactivity for improved front-end performance
Improved SSR (Server-Side Rendering) and hydration for better scalability in complex apps
PostgreSQL 17: Powering Up Your Database
For JavaScript developers working with PostgreSQL, version 17 introduces several features to improve data management capabilities.
What's the big deal?
Improved SQL/JSON query capabilities, allowing more efficient and flexible manipulation of JSON data within SQL
Enhanced full-text search functionality, offering better performance and more options for indexing and querying textual data
Better query parallelism for improved performance, leading to faster execution times, especially for complex queries on large datasets.
Dev Starter Pack: Empowering Developers
The Dev Starter Pack launches this Friday, bringing together top dev tools to boost your development process.
What's in it for developers?
Tools for faster bug detection and resolution
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Visit devstarterpack.io to claim your offer and level up your development workflow!
And that's it for the second issue of "This Week in JavaScript"! Thanks for tuning in!
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Until next time, happy coding!