Keep pace with modern JavaScript
October 28, 2023Keeping up with programming, especially JavaScript, is tough. I made a list of helpful newsletters and people. Follow them to keep up with the fundamentals while avoiding short-lived trends (hype).
Newsletters
JavaScript Weekly
Delivers a curated list of the latest JavaScript news, articles, and tools directly to your inbox every week.
Node Weekly
A go-to source for the latest news, articles, and projects related to Node.js, helping backend developers stay in the loop every week.
People
Follow them on Github to see which repositories they starred to discover amazing projects and libraries.
Follow them on X to read their opinions and learnings.
Specialized in NodeJS
As a Node.js technical steering committee member and creator of Fastify, Matteo shares in-depth backend solutions, performance optimizations, and insights.
A prolific open-source contributor, Sindre has created more than 2000 modules on npm. Known for his focus on code quality and best practices, he’s an essential follow for Node.js developers and JavaScript enthusiasts. There is a high chance one of his npm library is in your JS projects.
As a Node.js technical steering committee member, Yagiz is known for sharing practical Node.js tips and best practices.
Specialized in React
Co-author of Redux and a member of the React core team, Dan offers deep dives into React’s internals and development paradigms.
Kent C. Dodds is renowned for sharing insightful tips, best practices, and comprehensive tutorials on modern JavaScript and web development.
Josh specializes in React and shares engaging interactive tutorials, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in web development.
Ryan, a co-creator of React Router and Remix, frequently shares about React best practices, and modern frontend development.
Specialized in Vue
Evan You, the creator of Vue.js, offers unparalleled insights into Vue, open-source contributions, and the evolving web ecosystem.
A leading figure in the Vue.js ecosystem, Anthony Fu has developed numerous libraries and tools, including the popular VueUse collection of utility functions for Vue. His insights are invaluable for Vue developers looking to stay updated with the latest best practices and techniques.
Eduardo, better known as “posva” in the developer community, is a prominent figure in the Vue.js ecosystem. He’s the maintainer of Vue Router and has been deeply involved in the development and evolution of Vue.js and its ecosystem. Following Eduardo offers a deep dive into Vue’s internals, best practices, and the intricacies of state management and routing in modern web applications.
Specialized in Svelte
As the visionary behind Svelte, Rich consistently offers deep insights into the evolution of Svelte, its novel features, and the overarching trajectory of reactive frameworks in modern web development.
Matia, a passionate Svelte advocate, disseminates a wealth of knowledge through his tutorials, best practices, and expert insights on crafting efficient Svelte applications.
An experienced software developer, Simon emphasizes creating Svelte-centric libraries and tools that elevate the development experience for Svelte enthusiasts.
JavaScript in general
A prominent voice in the Node community, offering insights on scalability, performance, and development practices. Jamie worked on very important and popular JS libraries like Parcel, Yarn, Babel. He always focus on web fundamentals and I personally like his controversial opinions.
Cory House offers a blend of JavaScript best practices, coding tutorials, and architectural advice.
Client JS
Creator of the collection of framework agnostic tools called Tanstack, Tanner often shares his experiences and innovative solutions, making him a must-follow for frontend developers. He’s very popular in the React community for Tanstack Query (also known as React Query).
Jason Miller, the mind behind Preact, frequently discusses JS performance, tooling, and frontend architecture.
An expert in SVG animations and Vue.js, Sarah Drasner is also known for her broader full-stack capabilities. She’s been a vocal advocate for serverless architectures and has contributed to various projects and discussions that shape the full-stack JavaScript community.
Career
Gergely delves into the engineering world, sharing his experience in scaling tech teams, career growth, and the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Me
I love JavaScript and you too, so why not !