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18 articles
- Jul 08, 2026
TypeScript 7 Is Here: The Go-Native Compiler (Project Corsa) in Practice
TypeScript 7.0 replaces the compiler with a from-scratch Go port — same types, roughly 10x the speed. Here is what actually changes in your editor and CI, and how to try it without rewriting anything.
- Jun 30, 2026
Zero 1.0: Local-First Sync That Works With Any Backend
Rocicorp's Zero hit 1.0 in 2026 — a general-purpose sync engine that makes reads instant and local while keeping any backend as the source of truth. Here is how it works and where it fits.
- Jun 16, 2026
Vite 8 and Rolldown: Migrating to the Rust Bundler
Vite 8 replaces Rollup and esbuild with Rolldown, a single Rust bundler from the Oxc toolchain. Real projects are seeing 80%+ build-time cuts. Here is what the migration looks like and where it bites.
- Jun 10, 2026
React Server Components, One Year On: Patterns That Stuck
After a year of building with React Server Components in the App Router, some patterns held up and some hype did not. Here is what actually stuck, and where I still reach for the client.
- Jun 05, 2026
TanStack DB: Sub-Millisecond Live Queries in the Browser
TanStack DB adds a reactive client store on top of TanStack Query, using differential dataflow to update query results incrementally. The payoff is live queries that stay fast even over 100k rows.
- May 21, 2026
SvelteKit Remote Functions: A React Dev's Look at Type-Safe Server Calls
SvelteKit's remote functions let you call server code from anywhere in your app with end-to-end type safety and no API layer. From a React and Next.js background, here is what clicks and what is genuinely new.
- Apr 08, 2026
Anthropic Acquires Bun: What the JavaScript Runtime Deal Means for AI-Powered Development
Anthropic acquired Bun, the fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime, to power Claude Code — which just hit $1B in run-rate revenue. Bun remains open-source. Here is what this means for JavaScript developers and the AI coding landscape.
- Mar 06, 2026
Mastering TanStack Query v5: The Complete Guide to Server State in React
A practical deep-dive into TanStack Query v5 covering queries, mutations, optimistic updates, infinite scrolling, and Next.js SSR integration. Includes real-world TypeScript patterns and common mistakes to avoid.
- Mar 03, 2026
React 19 Actions: The Complete Guide to Modern Form Handling
React 19 fundamentally changed how we handle forms with Actions, useActionState, useOptimistic, and the form action prop. This guide covers every new pattern with practical TypeScript examples.
- Feb 28, 2026
Effect: Building Bulletproof TypeScript Applications
An in-depth look at Effect — the TypeScript library that makes errors, dependencies, and async behavior explicit in your type system. Covers the Effect type, typed error handling, dependency injection with Services and Layers, Schema validation, concurrency, and real-world patterns.
- Feb 16, 2026
Understanding React Server Components in Next.js 15
A deep dive into React Server Components (RSC) in Next.js 15. Learn how they work, when to use them, and best practices for building performant applications.
- Feb 14, 2026
What's New in Node.js 24: Native TypeScript, Permissions, and Performance
Node.js 24 shipped native TypeScript support, a permissions model for runtime security, npm v11 with 65% faster installs, and V8 engine updates. Here's everything you need to know to upgrade.
- Jan 29, 2026
Next.js 16: Cache Components, Turbopack Production, and proxy.ts
Next.js 16 introduced Cache Components for granular caching, Turbopack as the default bundler, proxy.ts for explicit network boundaries, and DevTools MCP for AI-assisted debugging. A deep dive into the upgrade.
- Jan 29, 2026
Type-Safe Database Queries with Prisma and PostgreSQL
Master Prisma ORM for type-safe database access in TypeScript. Learn schema design, migrations, queries, and production best practices.
- Jan 12, 2026
The React Compiler: Automatic Memoization and What It Means for Your Code
React Compiler 1.0 is stable, bringing automatic compile-time memoization to React. Meta reports 12% faster initial loads and 2.5x faster interactions. Here's how it works and what it means for useMemo, useCallback, and memo.
- Jan 08, 2026
Drizzle vs Prisma in 2026: An Honest Comparison
Drizzle and Prisma are both great in 2026, but they make different trade-offs. A side-by-side look at schema, queries, migrations, serverless behavior, and the specific workloads where each one wins.
- Dec 15, 2025
Replacing ESLint + Prettier with Biome
Biome collapses ESLint and Prettier into a single Rust tool that runs 25x faster. A full migration walkthrough — config, rule mapping, pre-commit hooks, and the rough edges worth knowing.
- Nov 03, 2025
Tailwind CSS v4: The Oxide Engine, CSS-First Config, and Container Queries
Tailwind CSS v4 rewrote its engine in Rust (Oxide), dropped the JavaScript config file in favor of CSS-based configuration, and added native container query support. Here's what changed and how to migrate.