What you need to know about ES modules in Node.js:
๐ค Great support >= v12.20.0 / v14.13.0
๐ import CommonJS modules no problem
๐คท No big benefit updating existing apps
๐ Use for all your new projects
Read more on my blog ๐ simonplend.com/what-you-needโฆ
Writing up the latest edition of my weekly-ish Node.js newsletter which I'll be sending tomorrow morning โ๏ธ
๐ Here's one which I sent out recently: ckarchive.com/b/8kuqhohzrzpn
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Here is a reminder for whoever needs to hear it:
console.log is not a production logger in @nodejs. Itโs great for debugging (and I use it all the time).
In 2016 I wrote pino ๐ฒ and Iโve been super happy with it! Check it out at buff.ly/2TTUuAY
"prioritise the experience of your users over your experience developing something"
I love how @piccalilli_ frames a "minimum viable experience" in this post ๐
๐ฃ New post: A minimum viable experience makes for a resilient, inclusive website or app
I explain what a minimum viable experience is & how I think itโs a crucial part of progressive enhancementโs role in building resilient websites and apps for the web
piccalil.li/blog/a-minimum-vโฆ
Thinking about starting a project to help track ES module support in the Node.js ecosystem. The goal is to help developers anticipate pain points.
For this to be viable it needs to be a community effort - I'd love to hear your feedback and ideas! ๐ฃ๏ธ๐
github.com/simonplend/nodejsโฆ