This podcast episode discusses the significant changes and improvements in Eleventy 2.0, such as the removal of browser sync dependency, introduction of a built-in dev server, faster install times, and official plugins bundled with the Eleventy core. It also explores the integration of WebC, a new server-rendered single file component format, and the future of compilation in Eleventy. Additionally, it delves into the tension between build time and request time rendering, edge rendering use cases, and the use of Eleventy with Netlify. Furthermore, it examines the benefits of Eleventy, including its simplicity, focus on reducing third-party dependencies, and ease of maintenance, and highlights the similarities and differences between 11D and Astro.
