JavaScript Trends: Latest Developments in 2024

Edge Computing:

 Increased use of edge functions and computing platforms like Cloudflare Workers, Vercel Edge Functions, and Netlify Edge Functions.

WebAssembly (Wasm):

– Growing use of WebAssembly to run high-performance code (e.g., Rust, C++) in the browser.

TypeScript:

– TypeScript continues to dominate with its strong typing system, improving code quality and developer experience.

ES Modules (ESM):

– Increased adoption of ES modules over CommonJS for better tree-shaking and module management.

Component-driven Development:

– Emphasis on reusable components and design systems.