Halfway through each month, our newsletter for developers: The Dev Times, brings three reads that our own developers found interesting on the web, and two Transloadit updates that may interest you.

Node.js v22 has been released

Node.js v22 has been released

Node.js 22 is here at last, and it comes with a suite of exciting updates! This release introduces require() support for ES modules, a built-in WebSocket client, and enhanced server components. That's not all though: the V8 engine has been updated for better performance, and you can now run package.json scripts directly with node --run. The Node team is looking for feedback, so try out the new release and let them know what you think of version 22. Explore more ›

React.js 19 Beta is out

React.js 19 Beta is out

The React team has announced the beta for React 19, bringing with it some game-changing features! Standing out among those is the new actions API for handling user inputs and server mutations more intuitively. On top of that, the enhanced server components now make rendering on the server side even more efficient and powerful. There's too much for us to go into here, so read the full blog post for more details on all the changes this release brings. Dive in ›

Phoenix LiveView – real-time features without the need for JavaScript

Phoenix LiveView – real-time features without the need for JavaScript

Phoenix LiveView started as an experiment, in an attempt to create dynamic server-rendered applications without writing JavaScript. It is easy to get buried under the mountain of complexity that comes with modern web development – which is precisely what prompted Chris McCord to opt for a different, Elixir-driven approach that enables previously impossible things. For example, you can now deploy and see the changes appear almost instantly on your production site. If this interests you, Chris' experiment is live for you to try as part of the Phoenix framework. Check it out ›

How we added Cloudflare R2 support in a single week

How we added Cloudflare R2 support in a single week

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, staying ahead of the curve is imperative. At Transloadit, we pride ourselves on our agility and commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of our customers. Recently, we had the opportunity to showcase our dedication to customer satisfaction when a client approached us with a specific request regarding Cloudflare R2 support. Read more ›

Taking things a step further with the Transloadit SmartCDN

Taking things a step further with the Transloadit SmartCDN

For our final article in this month's newsletter, we'd like to highlight our SmartCDN. This advanced content delivery network goes beyond simply serving static files. With the Transloadit SmartCDN, you can perform dynamic transformations such as image resizing right before delivery. Our SmartCDN leverages global caching to provide fast and efficient content delivery that is tailored to the user's device. Say goodbye to unnecessary latency, and hello to optimal performance and bandwidth savings. Find out more ›