InfoQ - Web Development

Module Federation 2.0 Reaches Stable Release with Wider Support Outside of Webpack

Daniel Curtis — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:12:00 GMT

Module Federation 2.0, an open-source micro-frontend mechanism introduced with webpack 5, offers significant updates including dynamic TypeScript type hints, decoupled runtime layers, and Node.js support. It enhances compatibility across various bundlers and frameworks. Key features include a Side Effect Scanner and easier integration for remote modules, addressing previous adoption challenges.

By Daniel Curtis

Axios npm Package Compromised in Supply Chain Attack

Daniel Curtis — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:53:00 GMT

On March 31, 2026, two versions of the Axios library were compromised and found to contain a Remote Access Trojan. The malicious packages were published through a hijacked maintainer account. The Axios team is investigating how the breach occurred and has deprecated the affected versions. Security experts emphasize the need for better dependency management.

By Daniel Curtis

ESLint v10: Flat Config Completion and JSX Tracking

Daniel Curtis — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:27:00 GMT

ESLint version 10 has removed the legacy eslintrc configuration system, finalizing a long transition to flat config. The update enhances developer experience, especially for plugin authors and monorepo teams, by changing configuration file location and improving JSX reference tracking. Node.js support has been tightened, and new assertion options have been added to the RuleTester API.

By Daniel Curtis

TanStack Start Introduces Import Protection to Enforce Server and Client Boundaries

Daniel Curtis — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:52:00 GMT

TanStack Start has introduced a import protection, which aims to prevent server and client code from being mixed in full-stack React applications. This Vite plugin automatically checks imports during development and build processes. It blocks harmful imports by file naming conventions or explicit markers, enhancing security and reducing bugs without requiring additional developer input.

By Daniel Curtis

FOSDEM 2026: Intro to WebTransport - the Next WebSocket?!

Bruno Couriol — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:53:00 GMT

Max Inden recently explored in a talk at FOSDEM 2026 how the upcoming WebTransport protocol and Web API enhance WebSocket capabilities. WebTransport seeks to provide, among other things, lower latency and transparent network switching for key use cases such as high-frequency financial data streaming, cloud gaming, live streaming, and collaborative editing.

By Bruno Couriol

Nuxt Test Utils v4: Vitest v4 Requirement, Mocking Overhaul and Stricter Environment Setup

Daniel Curtis — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:49:00 GMT

Nuxt Test Utils has released version 4.0.0, which primarily integrates Vitest v4. This update changes the test environment setup to beforeAll, resolving issues with module-level mocks. It also improves mockNuxtImport for cleaner partial mocking and enhances state management for registered endpoints. The library remains vital for testing in the Nuxt framework, bridging unit and end-to-end testing.

By Daniel Curtis

Experimental Web Install API Seeks to Improve Application Discovery and Distribution

Bruno Couriol — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:50:00 GMT

The new, experimental Web Install API is now in Origin Trial in Microsoft Edge and Chrome. The API allows developers to programmatically trigger a PWA installation prompt from in-app user interactions. The API aims to simplify software discovery and distribution, particularly for users who are unaware of the install icon in the browser’s address bar or do not typically use app stores.

By Bruno Couriol

Vercel Releases JSON-Render: a Generative UI Framework for AI-Driven Interface Composition

Daniel Curtis — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:56:00 GMT

Vercel has open-sourced json-render, a framework that enables AI models to create structured user interfaces from natural language prompts. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, it supports multiple frontend frameworks and features a catalog of components defined by developers. Community feedback includes both support and skepticism, highlighting its differences from existing standards.

By Daniel Curtis

QCon London 2026: Tools That Enable the Next 1B Developers

Daniel Curtis — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:22:00 GMT

At QCon London 2026, Ivan Zarea, director of platform engineering at Netlify, discussed the impact of AI on web development, noting a surge in non-traditional developers among the 11 million users on the platform. He presented three pillars for developer tools: developing expertise, honing taste, and practicing clairvoyance, emphasizing the need for thoughtful architecture in a evolving landscape.

By Daniel Curtis