Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 2022 Predictions
Jan 5, 2022
The hosts dive into predictions for web development trends, spotlighting Svelte's rise and the dominance of React. They discuss the significance of serverless functions and how Cloudflare is reshaping cloud computing. The conversation shifts to modern tools like Tailwind CSS and Warp, enhancing the developer experience. Exciting CSS innovations like container queries are anticipated. As they explore GraphQL and TypeScript, challenges and potential growth in these technologies are examined, along with insights on financial tools like TransferWise and frustrations with payment processors.
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Rust's Future
- Rust's potential is huge if its internal issues are resolved.
- It offers performance benefits, even allowing for rewriting JavaScript reducers in Rust.
Styling Predictions
- Wes Bos predicts he'll become a Tailwind convert due to its popularity.
- Scott Talinsky suggests Open Props, an alternative using CSS variables, might replace it.
CSS Evolution
- CSS methodologies are evolving, with container queries, layers, and functions gaining traction.
- Subgrid adoption remains uncertain, while Miriam Suzanne's work on Cascade Level 6 (scope/layers) progresses.