State of JavaScript

The State of JavaScript survey, which provides insights into the JavaScript ecosystem, was released this week. The survey received over 30,000 responses from developers around the world and covered various topics including frontend frameworks, testing tools, and build systems. React was the most popular frontend framework, followed by Vue.js and Angular. TypeScript continued to gain popularity, with over 70% of respondents using it. The survey also revealed that more developers are adopting GraphQL and serverless architecture. Overall, the survey provides a comprehensive look at the current state of JavaScript development.

Twitch Leaving Korea

Twitch, the popular livestreaming platform, announced that it will be shutting down its services in South Korea. The decision came after the company faced multiple controversies and legal challenges in the country. Twitch has been criticized for its handling of illegal content and inappropriate behavior on its platform. The company stated that they have determined that operating in Korea is not sustainable. The shutdown is expected to take effect on December 31, 2022. Twitch users in Korea will no longer be able to access content or stream on the platform after that date.

GitHub Copilot Update

GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code completion tool, released an update this week. The update includes several new features and improvements aimed at helping developers write code more efficiently. One of the key improvements is the ability to train Copilot on your own codebase, allowing it to provide more accurate and personalized suggestions. The update also includes support for more programming languages, such as TypeScript, Ruby, and Go. Additionally, Copilot now offers explanations for its suggestions, giving developers a better understanding of why certain code is recommended. The update is expected to further enhance the productivity of developers using GitHub Copilot.

Google Launches Material UI Library

Google released a new open-source library called Material UI this week. Material UI is a collection of reusable UI components that follow Google's Material Design guidelines. The library provides developers with a wide range of pre-built components, including buttons, forms, dialogs, and navigation elements. Material UI aims to simplify the process of creating visually appealing and consistent user interfaces. It also offers customizability, allowing developers to easily customize the look and feel of the components to match their design needs. Material UI is available for use in both web and React Native applications.

Flutter 3.5 Released

Google's cross-platform UI toolkit, Flutter, released version 3.5 this week. The update includes several new features and improvements. One of the key additions is the new ImageFilter API, which allows developers to apply various image filters to their Flutter applications. The update also includes improvements to the performance and stability of Flutter apps, including reduced memory consumption and faster startup times. Furthermore, Flutter 3.5 brings enhancements to the Flutter DevTools, providing developers with better debugging and profiling capabilities. The update aims to make Flutter development more efficient and productive for developers.

Apple Introduces Design Resources for RealityKit

Apple unveiled a new set of design resources for its augmented reality (AR) framework, RealityKit. The design resources include various templates, icons, and 3D object models that can be used to create AR experiences. The templates cover common AR use cases, such as placing virtual objects in the real world and creating interactive AR interfaces. The icons are designed to be used in AR apps to indicate AR-specific actions or features. The 3D object models can be used as placeholders or starting points for creating custom 3D assets. The design resources aim to simplify the process of designing and building AR experiences using RealityKit.