989: State of JS 2025

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats · Mar 23, 2026 · 1h 4m

Scott and Wes dig into the latest State of JS survey results, breaking down which JavaScript libraries, frameworks, and tools are rising, falling, or holding steady in the ever-shifting JS ecosystem. From front-end frameworks and meta-framework pain points to JavaScript runtimes, hosting services, and the growing role of AI tools in developer workflows, this one’s packed with takes, tier lists, and plenty of opinions. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:06 JavaScript Features, not overly interesting. 02:15 JavaScript Libraries popularity and usage over time. 07:52 Library Tier List. 10:55…