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Deno 1.19, the latest release of the secure JavaScript and TypeScript runtime, introduces a number of significant updates designed to enhance developer experience and functionality. Notably, this version extends native web stream support, enabling more seamless integration across various Deno APIs. The new update introduces web stream capabilities to files, network sockets, and standard input/output (stdio). In practice, this means that the Deno.FsFile and Deno.Conn interfaces now include readable and writable properties that are of type ReadableStream and WritableStream. This enhancement simplifies the process of working with streams in Deno, making it easier to integrate with other web APIs that…

TypeScript, the strongly typed superset of JavaScript developed by Microsoft, has seen remarkable growth in adoption over the past six years. According to the 2021 “State of JS” survey, 69% of developers now use TypeScript, a significant increase from just 21% in 2016. This surge in usage highlights TypeScript’s growing popularity, as it provides developers with additional type safety and tooling while still allowing them to work within the JavaScript ecosystem. The survey, which gathered 16,085 responses, sheds light on how developers are increasingly turning to TypeScript to build robust, scalable applications. The survey categorized TypeScript as one of the…

The Rust programming language continues to gain momentum, with a recent survey showing a significant increase in the frequency of its use. According to the findings, 81% of Rust users now report using the language on a weekly basis, a noticeable jump from 72% in the previous year’s survey. This uptick in usage highlights Rust’s growing popularity, as more developers incorporate it into their daily workflows. Rust’s emphasis on memory safety, performance, and concurrency makes it an attractive choice for a variety of applications, from systems programming to web development. Despite this rise in usage, the survey also revealed that…

The Pants build system is a versatile tool designed to streamline and accelerate the build process across multiple programming languages. Known for its polyglot nature, Pants supports various languages, including Python, Go, Java, and Scala, with robust features like parallelism and remote worker support. Initially released several years ago, the system underwent a significant transformation in version 2.0, where it was rebuilt using the Rust programming language, greatly improving its speed and performance. As of version 2.9, Pants has matured into a powerful open-source build tool, offering features that are particularly appealing to large development teams and complex projects. One…

One of the key strengths of the .NET platform is its ability to support a wide range of languages and frameworks, making it more than just a Microsoft-centric development environment. Over the years, tools like IronRuby and IronPython have brought popular open-source languages to the Common Language Runtime (CLR), while platforms like Unity have built additional functionality on top of .NET. This flexibility allows developers to leverage a wide array of technologies, turning .NET into a versatile ecosystem for building everything from desktop applications to web services. At the core of .NET lies the open-source Common Language Runtime (CoreCLR), which…

After more than 12 years since its creation, Go has become a staple for professional developers, particularly in the realm of large-scale systems. Known for its simplicity, efficiency, and clean design, Go remains a language that values minimalism. Despite this, developers often request additional features to enhance its functionality. However, these features often clash with Go’s fundamental design philosophy, and as a result, many of them are unlikely to ever make it into the language, or they may appear in a form that aligns with Go’s current approach. One of the most commonly requested features is the ternary operator. This…

The trademarks for Node.js have officially been transferred from Joyent, the company that originally spearheaded the development of the widely used JavaScript runtime, to the OpenJS Foundation. This transition, announced on February 14, marks a significant shift in the governance and ongoing management of the Node.js trademarks. Moving forward, the OpenJS Foundation, a prominent project under the Linux Foundation, will take full responsibility for overseeing the trademarks associated with Node.js. The OpenJS Foundation is home to several critical open-source projects that have helped shape the JavaScript ecosystem, including tools like the jQuery library, the Webpack bundler, and the Electron framework.…

Ballerina 2201.0.0, known as “Swan Lake,” has officially reached General Availability (GA), signaling its readiness for production environments. This release follows the completion of six beta versions, each refining the language’s capabilities. With Swan Lake, Ballerina takes a significant leap forward in terms of features and stability, positioning itself as a robust solution for building cloud-native applications. The language is designed to streamline the development of applications that require seamless integration with networks, efficient data handling, and concurrency management. At the core of this release is a major redesign of Ballerina’s services framework, particularly enhancing its support for RESTful services.…

A recent report from WhiteSource Software has raised concerns about the security risks lurking in the popular NPM registry, home to millions of JavaScript packages. The software scanning service provider issued a warning highlighting the increasing presence of malicious packages in the registry. The analysis, conducted using WhiteSource’s Diffend malware detection platform, revealed that over 1,300 harmful packages were reported to NPM over the past six months. These malicious packages were found to be stealing sensitive data, such as credentials and cryptocurrency, and even running botnets. WhiteSource’s report emphasized that nearly 14% of the malicious packages detected were specifically crafted…

JavaScript is constantly evolving, with new features regularly added to the language through its “living specification.” However, as browser updates and Node.js integrations lag behind, developers often find themselves missing out on some of the latest features. This is especially true for those who may not be able to keep up with every change or new release. With ES11 (also known as ECMAScript 2020) being packed with a variety of powerful features, many developers might not have explored all the improvements yet. Some of these enhancements focus on making the language more ergonomic, simplifying common tasks, and boosting efficiency. Whether…