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developmentSep 28, 2026· 3 min
Node.js Type Stripping: Run TypeScript Without a Build Step
Node.js now runs .ts files out of the box by erasing types, not compiling them. Here's what that buys you, what it refuses to do, and the tsconfig that keeps you honest.
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developmentSep 24, 2026· 3 min
Uint8Array toBase64 and toHex: Stop Round-Tripping Bytes Through btoa
JavaScript can finally turn bytes into base64 and hex (and back) without the String.fromCharCode and btoa dance. Here's how Uint8Array's new encoding methods work and where they replace the helpers you've been copy-pasting.
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developmentSep 21, 2026· 3 min
import defer: Lazy Modules Without Going Async
ES2026's import defer evaluates a module the first time you touch its namespace, not at startup, so you can move heavy work off the cold path without turning half your call stack async.
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developmentSep 10, 2026· 3 min
node --test: The Test Runner You Already Have Installed
Node's built-in test runner has been stable since v20 and now handles mocking, coverage, watch mode, and TypeScript files.
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developmentAug 6, 2026· 4 min
GraphQL Trusted Documents: Stop Letting Strangers Write Your Queries
Disabling introspection is not security. Trusted documents let your server execute only the operations your own developers wrote, and you probably already…
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developmentApr 5, 2026· 2 min
Node.js 22 LTS: The Features Worth Knowing About
Node.js 22 became the active LTS in October 2024, bringing a native test runner, built-in watch mode, require() for ES modules, and much more.
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developmentFeb 3, 2026· 2 min
Bun vs Node.js: Should You Actually Switch?
Bun is fast, ships with a bundler and test runner, and is Node-compatible. But is it actually worth switching your production backend or toolchain?
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