790: State of JS 2023 Reactions

Scott and Wes dive into the 2023 State of JavaScript survey, breaking down the latest trends and pain points in front-end frameworks, build tools, and JavaScript runtimes. Tune in for their hot takes and insights on what’s shaping the JavaScript landscape this year!

Show Notes

• 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
  • State of JS 2023.
• 03:04 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
• 03:43 New Syntax Swag!
  • Syntax Swag Store.
• 04:42 Front end frameworks.
• 08:30 Front end framework pain-points.
• 12:17 Metaframeworks.
• 17:45 Metaframework pain-points.
• 22:17 Build tools.
  • Rolldown.
• 24:45 Build tool pain-points.
• 25:54 JavaScript runtimes.
• 28:19 Edge + serverless runtimes.
• 29:30 Backend frameworks.
• 33:17 Non-JavaScript languages.
• 36:12 Hosting service.
• 38:50 Usage.
• 40:05 Javascript usage.
• 41:03 Missing features.
• 45:04 Industry sector.
• 47:37 The awards.
• 51:34 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.

Sick Picks

• Scott: Electric Lighter.
• Wes: Monkey Noodle.

Shameless Plugs

• Wes: Syntax Swag Store.

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