Benchmarking in Node, Modern DOM Typings, and Jev the Type-safe AI | News | Ep 82
Summary
Eric and the host discuss the return of Eric's stolen e-bike and updates on his studio build. The news segment covers Node.js 26.9's virtual file system and benchmarking tools, the type-safe AI system Jee, and TypeScript's handling of Go's FMA instructions. Additional topics include the GStack cross-compiler, Firefox 156, and the one-year anniversary of the Shy Halud supply chain attack. Community highlights feature a deep dive into TypeScript 7's Go port, a guide to Effect-TS, and Shopify's switch from React Native to native code for better AI agent integration.
Topics discussed
Introduction and host banter
Eric's sleep aid and Pokemon analogy
The stolen bike recovery story
Studio build progress and course outline
Node 26.9 release: virtual file systems and benchmarks
Jev: Type-safe AI and its speed advantages
Go 1.27 FMA changes affecting TypeScript
GeaStack: Compiling TypeScript to native C
Ember source ESM and Firefox 156 release
Shy Halud attack anniversary and GitHub Actions cache security
GitLab security vulnerability and patch
TypeScript lib replacement for modern web APIs
SQL Braid: Tag template literals for SQL
Temporal string parsing library
Zod updates: validation and standalone packages
Community: TypeScript 7 GoPort and ESM publishing
Community: Effect framework and Porfer update
Stephen's blog: AI-assisted porting and testing strategies
Community: Type classes and React HOCs
Shopify switches from React Native to native apps
Loop engineering and AI agent workflows
Smart TV browser limitations and XKCD comic
Cool links: Custom chip design and carpentry tips
Studio build details: Insulation and AI planning
Wildlife issues: Squirrels and deer in the garden
Outro and show notes
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