Are we ready for javascript without a build step on the front end in 2023? - eviltoast

On the current typescript / anti-typescript internet drama I saw someone mention javascript without a build step.

Do you think we’re already there?

Last time I attempted it:

  • there were too many libraries I couldn’t import
  • JSX (using babel) had a warning saying you shouldn’t do it in the browser for production
  • there was some advice against not using a bundler, because several requests for different .js files is slower and bigger than a bundled package
  • realharo@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    That sounds like spending a lot of extra effort just to avoid a little up-front effort.

    • icesentry@programming.dev
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      1 year ago

      How is it extra effort? It’s just a comment instead of inline types. It’s not like going from no types to types everywhere.