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Prettier 1.19: Long awaited Vue option, TypeScript 3.7 and new JavaScript features
prettier.io@lydell, @PrettierCode
Highlights:
  • Configurable indentation inside Vue script and style elements
  • Support for TypeScript 3.7 (optional chaining, etc.)
  • Support for partial application syntax



The print edition of “JavaScript for impatient programmers” is out!
exploringjs.com
You can now buy a paper version of this comprehensive book on modern JavaScript that covers all essential features of ES1–ES2019. Sponsor


@babel/preset-modules: targets module-supporting browsers better than @babel/preset-env
github.com@_developit
This Babel preset supports the same browsers as @babel/preset-env with targets.esmodules set to true: Edge 16+, Safari 10.1+, Firefox 60+, and Chrome 61+.

In contrast to preset-env, it tries to work around bugs related to modern JavaScript features instead of downgrading to older ECMAScript versions.


Announcing the Bytecode Alliance: Building a secure by default, composable future for WebAssembly
hacks.mozilla.org@linclark, @mozhacks
The founding members are Mozilla, Fastly, Intel, and Red Hat.


Two new features in npm 6.13.0
dev.to@ruyadorno, @npmjs

  • Support for funding information in package.json
  • A new look for the HTML displayed by npm help «command» --viewer browser



Exploring the Network Information API
www.sitepen.com@dylans, @SitePen
Provides information such as: type of connection (Bluetooth, celluar, etc.), speed of connection (slow 2G, 2G, 3G, etc.), and more.


Oh the things you’ll compile – modern WebAssembly [25-min. video]
www.youtube.com@fractorious, @RReverser


Analyze your webpack bundle, on every pull request - packtracker.io
packtracker.io
A service to automatically track your webpack asset profile. Track your bundle over time, report changes to your pull requests, and use that data to optimize your individual assets.  Catch webpack bundle bloat before your users do. Sponsor



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