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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

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