JavaScript Weekly Concern 730: April 4, 2025

Naked: A New Light-weight Runtime for Modular JS Apps — Think about one thing like Node.js however actually stripped again: naked, if you’ll. Like Node, it’s constructed on prime of V8 and libuv (although it is designed to assist a number of JavaScript engines) however Naked’s strategy is to offer as little as attainable (a module system, addon system, and thread assist) after which depend upon userland modules that may evolve independently of Naked itself. It’s an fascinating thought – extra particulars right here.

Holepunch

React 19.1 Launched — The headline function is Proprietor Stacks, a dev-only function to trace which parts are accountable for rendering different parts. 19.1 additionally brings fixes, small additions (like assist for streaming in edge environments), a brand new API for prerendering RSCs on the server, and enhanced Suspense assist.

Matt Carroll (Fb)

Might JavaScript Have Synchronous await? — Dr. Axel displays on the issues round async code being totally different to synchronous code and methods across the limitations confronted. What might the results of a synchronous await be?

Dr. Axel Rauschmayer