TypeScript 7 RC, a Bun-like DX for Node.js, and k8s in the Browser | News | Ep 72

News for the week of June 15, 2026: TypeScript 7 RC, Astro 7, Babel 8, React Router 8, and a new Bun-like DX for Node.js. From the community: k8s simulated in the browser, relocating rigor, and which frameworks cost the most tokens.

Sponsored by Excalibur.js

Excalibur.js is the free and open source friendly TypeScript 2D game engine for the web. Learn to make web games with TypeScript or JavaScript! Excalibur comes out-of-the-box with everything you need, like physics, sprites, animations, sound effects, and first-party plugins for popular 2D gamedev tools.

Homepage and Docs: https://excaliburjs.comMake Your First Game in 10 MinutesJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/9UemP985Uy

Chapters

(00:00) - Welcome to the Show

(05:13) - News: TypeScript 7 RC Announcement

(07:32) - News: nub, Bun-like DX on Top of Stock Node.js

(10:51) - News: React Compiler Rust Rewrite Rolling Out

(12:18) - News: Astro 7, Faster Than Ever

(13:31) - News: React Router 8, a Big Boring Release (In a Good Way)

(14:55) - News: Babel 8, ESM-only, Separate Polyfill Injection