712: 2024 Predictions

This podcast episode provides predictions and insights into various aspects of web development, JavaScript, and AI in 2024. It covers trends such as the rise of Waku, TypeScript support in Node.js, the evolution of CSS, and the integration of AI tooling in web development. The speakers also discuss the potential impact of AI on industries and professions and recommend a hydrolyzed protein powder. Takeaways • The podcast predicts the increased adoption of types in JavaScript, with Typescript gaining momentum and moving to stage two. • Date manipulation will see advancements with the potential shipment of the Temporal API in a major browser. • Performance tooling, AI-powered optimization, and code mods are expected to streamline and optimize development processes. • Astro is anticipated to gain popularity as a full-stack framework that can integrate with various front-end frameworks. • React server components are seen as a potential solution for simpler state management, while Svelte's approach to state management is also highlighted. • Node.js is predicted to introduce TypeScript support via a loader, making it easier for developers to use TypeScript in their applications. • Biome, a new front-end development tool based on Rome, is garnering attention for its speed and support for HTML. • Rust-based bundling tools like RS Pack and Turbo Pack are expected to gain popularity for their speed and ease of use. • CSS innovations in areas like Subgrid, animation composition, and linear function for easing curves are predicted. • AI tooling and XR (extended reality) are seen as potential growth areas, with tools like Vercel's v0.dev and Galileo AI facilitating website generation from prompts. • OpenAI is predicted to maintain its dominance in the AI landscape, and on-prem corporate AI is expected to become more prevalent. • A hydrolyzed protein powder from Dymatize is recommended for its great taste and ease of digestion.