In this JavaScript tooling jungle, a return to simplicity is...
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Presents a CDN-style single <script> workflow that resolves npm modules server-side and serves optimized assets to keep modern bundle performance. Describes a smart CDN backed by object storage, a Rollup manifest plugin that computes dependency order by inverse traversal, and dynamic endpoints that emit code‑split, minified files with Brotli; reports load time reductions (≈40s to ≈14s) and production use with web components (lit-element) for docs and pricing pages.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction
- 2:48JavaScript chaos today
- 3:31Bundling tools evolution
- 7:25Webpack Rollup tools
- 13:43Bundle optimization techniques
- 16:13Developer tools
- 19:05Complexity versus simplicity
- 23:22Simple yet performant
- 24:04Library experience feedback
- 32:52Technical demo
- 44:42Practical advice
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