914: 5 Upcoming + Next Gen JavaScript Features

Wes and Scott talk about the latest JavaScript proposals from TC39, including features like import defer, the powerful new random namespace, Array.fromAsync, and native clamp and upsert methods. They break down what’s coming, why it matters, and how it might improve your code.


Show Notes



00:00 Welcome to Syntax!


02:55 Brought to you by Sentry.io



05:37 Import Defer

proposal-defer-import-eval

proposal-deferred-reexports

Rob Palmer





09:30 Random Functions

proposal-random-functions

proposal-seeded-random





18:32 Array from Async

proposal-array-from-async





20:56 Upsert for Maps

proposal-upsert





23:13 Clamp

proposal-math-clamp





27:02 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs



Sick Picks


Scott: Anker Max USB 4-Port


Wes: Clarkson’s Farm




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