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Advanced React in the Wild

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Addy OsmaniAddy Osmani
injavascriptweekly

Advanced React in the Wild

The article presents a series of in-depth case studies from 2022 to 2025, showcasing how engineering teams have advanced React and Next.js applications in production. It highlights significant improvements in performance metrics like Core Web Vitals (LCP and INP), the adoption of hybrid rendering strategies combining SSR and CSR, and the implementation of sophisticated caching mechanisms at various levels to enhance speed and data freshness. The case studies also discuss the evolution of state management practices, moving towards lighter and more specialized solutions, and emphasize the importance of accessibility and user experience in modern web development. Key takeaways include the effective use of React Server Components and Next.js features to optimize JavaScript payloads, the strategic application of caching to improve load times and reduce server load, and the shift towards modular state management approaches using tools like React Query and Zustand. The article serves as a valuable resource for developers aiming to build scalable, high-performance React applications.

react
NextJS
12 min read
Open Source Matters w/ Chad Whitacre

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Wes BosWes Bos
insyntax

Open Source Matters w/ Chad Whitacre

Chad Whitacre from Sentry discusses the history of open source, differences between licenses and community-led vs. single-vendor projects, Sentry's licensing, and the Open Source Pledge initiative. Wes and Scott talk with Chad Whitacre, the newest member of the Syntax team, about all things open source—licenses, controversies, economics, and ethics. Chad breaks down what most people misunderstand and how companies can support sustainable software development the right way.

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1 hour 1 min listen
Everyone Is Talking About MCP

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Wes BosWes Bos
insyntax

Everyone Is Talking About MCP

This episode discusses the Machine Context Protocol (MCP), which is a standardized protocol that allows large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to communicate with and control other applications and services. They talk about what MCP is, why it's useful, some examples of MCP servers, and how you can build your own MCP tools. Scott and Wes break down the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a new open standard that gives AI agents secure, tool-like access to your dev environment. They cover how it works, why it's a big deal for AI coding workflows, and real-world use cases like GitHub, Sentry, and YouTube.

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34 min listen
Hako: A New High-Performance Embeddable JavaScript Engine

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Andrew SampsonAndrew Sampson
injavascriptweekly

Hako: A New High-Performance Embeddable JavaScript Engine

Hako is a compact, embeddable JavaScript engine that compiles to WebAssembly, offering strong portability, performance, and security. A fork of PrimJS (itself based on QuickJS), Hako skips Emscripten to produce a lightweight (~800KB) binary and supports tight integration into other applications, such as those written in Go. Key features include built-in sandboxing with VMContext, execution and memory limits, and performance gains of around 28% over QuickJS. Designed for safety and speed, Hako enables running multiple isolated VMs efficiently and is currently available in early access.

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5 min read
The ECMAScript Records and Tuples Proposal Has Been Withdrawn

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Ashley ClaymoreAshley Claymore
injavascriptweekly

The ECMAScript Records and Tuples Proposal Has Been Withdrawn

The TC39 committee reached a consensus on April 14, 2025, to withdraw the Records and Tuples proposal. The proposal, which had been at Stage 2, failed to gain further consensus primarily due to concerns about introducing new primitives into the JavaScript language. As a result, the repository has been archived. A new proposal that may interest those who followed the Records and Tuples proposal was also mentioned. This new proposal focuses on introducing new objects without adding new primitives. Specifically, it references issue #15 in the "proposal-composites" repository, which discusses the relationship with Records and Tuples.

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2 min read
A Flowing WebGL Gradient, Deconstructed

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Alex HarriAlex Harri
injavascriptweekly

A Flowing WebGL Gradient, Deconstructed

The article offers a step-by-step exploration of creating a dynamic, plasma-style gradient using WebGL fragment shaders. Starting with basic concepts like linear color interpolation, the tutorial introduces sine-based oscillations, gradient noise, and time-based animations to produce smooth, flowing visuals. The post is designed to be accessible to JavaScript developers with no prior shader experience, featuring interactive examples and clear explanations to build intuition around GLSL and GPU rendering. It serves as both a practical guide and an educational resource, covering topics such as shader logic, color blending, and performance considerations in WebGL. It emphasizes how simple mathematical functions can be combined to achieve complex visual effects, making it a valuable read for developers interested in graphics programming.

JavaScript
12 min read
#064 - Time for Change (App Updates, Vercel AI SDK & TikTok)

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Simon GrimmSimon Grimm
ingalaxies

#064 - Time for Change (App Updates, Vercel AI SDK & TikTok)

'm changing the format of RocketShip! Learn all about why and what changes, the new times and topics we will talk about. This podcast will continue to be primarily about React Native, but also about shipping great apps, using AI and news for mobile devs! Also in this episode: - My latest app projects - My first experience with the Vercel AI SDK in Expo apps - Personal branding stories from Simon - Behind the scenes of a creator.

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AI
17 min listen
Light and Dark Mode

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Wes BosWes Bos
insyntax

Light and Dark Mode

Discussion on adding light and dark modes to sites, considerations when doing so, and new CSS features to help. Wes and Scott talk about the origins of Syntax, sharing how a friendly course name conflict led to a mastermind group, then a podcast, and eventually a full-blown media brand. They also reflect on key milestones, from early episodes and sponsorships to joining Sentry, expanding the team, and what's next.

CSS
accessibility
frontend
27 min listen

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