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React Navigation 8.0 Alpha with Native Bottom Tabs, Reworked TypeScript Inference and History

Daniel Curtis — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:36:00 GMT

React Navigation has released version 8.0 in alpha, updating its routing library for React Native and web applications. Notable changes include native bottom tabs as the default, enhanced TypeScript inference, and deep linking enabled by default. The update prioritizes stability and includes a guide for migration from version 7.x.

By Daniel Curtis

pnpm 11 Release Candidate: ESM Distribution, Supply Chain Defaults and a New Store Format

Daniel Curtis — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

pnpm 11 RC has been released, featuring significant changes in performance, security, and configuration. Key updates include an SQLite-backed store index, tighter security defaults, and a consolidated build script setting. It now requires Node.js v22 or later. Global installs are isolated by default, and new commands enhance usability. Migration guidance is available in the documentation.

By Daniel Curtis

Pretext.js Bypasses DOM Layout Reflow, Enabling Advanced UX Patterns at 120 FPS

Bruno Couriol — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:59:00 GMT

Cheng Lou, a Midjourney engineer, recently released Pretext, a 15KB open-source TypeScript library that measures and lays out text without browser layout reflows, enabling advanced UX/UI patterns like infinite lists, masonry layouts, and scroll position anchoring to run at 60-120 fps. Pretext was built using an AI loop that reverse-engineered the DOM’s layout calculations.

By Bruno Couriol

Pulumi Adds Full Bun Runtime Support

Claudio Masolo — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Pulumi has announced that Bun is now a fully supported runtime for Pulumi, going beyond its previous role as merely a package manager option. With the new release of Pulumi 3.227.0, developers can set runtime: bun in their Pulumi.yaml and have Bun execute their entire infrastructure program, with no Node.js installation required.

By Claudio Masolo

Effect v4 Beta: Rewritten Runtime, Smaller Bundles and Unified Package System

Daniel Curtis — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Effect v4 beta, a TypeScript framework for building applications, features a complete rewrite of its core fiber runtime, offering reduced memory usage and smaller bundle sizes. The new release consolidates ecosystem packages under a single version number and introduces unstable modules for rapid feature development. Migration guides are available for users transitioning from v3 to v4.

By Daniel Curtis

Cloudflare Launches Code Mode MCP Server to Optimize Token Usage for AI Agents

Leela Kumili — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:17:00 GMT

Cloudflare has launched a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server powered by Code Mode, enabling AI agents to interact with large APIs with minimal token usage. The server reduces context footprint across 2,500+ endpoints, improves multi-API orchestration, and provides a secure, code-centric execution environment for LLM agents.

By Leela Kumili