https://osmondvanhemert.nl/categories/development/Recent content in Development on Osmond van HemertHugo -- gohugo.ioen© Osmond van Hemert. All rights reserved.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260416-deno-2-3-runtime-wars/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260416-deno-2-3-runtime-wars/Deno 2.3 brings workspace support and improved Node compatibility. With Bun maturing and Node.js evolving, the JavaScript runtime landscape is reaching an interesting equilibrium.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260319-python-314-free-threading/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260319-python-314-free-threading/Python 3.14’s development is pushing free-threading forward. Here’s what the removal of the GIL means practically, and why it matters more than you might think.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260205-webassembly-component-model-maturity/Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260205-webassembly-component-model-maturity/The WebAssembly Component Model is reaching maturity, and it might finally deliver on the ‘write once, run anywhere’ promise that Java made thirty years ago.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260122-rust-linux-kernel-progress/Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260122-rust-linux-kernel-progress/Rust’s integration into the Linux kernel has moved beyond proof of concept into real subsystems, but the cultural and technical challenges remain fascinating.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260101-javascript-runtime-landscape-2026/Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/260101-javascript-runtime-landscape-2026/As we enter 2026, the JavaScript runtime ecosystem is more competitive and innovative than ever. Here’s where things stand.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/251127-python-313-free-threading-gil/Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/251127-python-313-free-threading-gil/Python 3.13’s experimental free-threading mode is here. I’ve been testing it in production workloads — here’s what actually works and what doesn’t.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/251002-python-314-free-threading-jit/Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/251002-python-314-free-threading-jit/Python 3.14 arrives with maturing free-threading support and an experimental JIT compiler, signaling a new performance era for the language.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250821-uv-code-formatting-python-tooling/Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250821-uv-code-formatting-python-tooling/The uv package manager experimentally adds code formatting, continuing its ambitious push to become a single tool for the entire Python development workflow.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250717-python-314-free-threading/Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250717-python-314-free-threading/Python 3.14’s beta release showcases the experimental free-threaded mode, promising true parallelism without the GIL — and the implications for the Python ecosystem are enormous.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250626-deno-25-javascript-runtime-wars/Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250626-deno-25-javascript-runtime-wars/Deno 2.5 brings improved Node.js compatibility and workspace support, signaling that the JavaScript runtime competition is driving real innovation.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250213-go-124-release/Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/250213-go-124-release/Go 1.24 brings generic type aliases, improved tool management, and Swiss Tables. A look at how Go keeps evolving without losing its identity.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/241107-dotnet-9-release/Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/241107-dotnet-9-release/Microsoft ships .NET 9 at .NET Conf 2024, delivering significant performance improvements and deeper cloud-native integration that solidify its position as a top-tier platform.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240919-linux-kernel-6-11-rust-momentum/Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240919-linux-kernel-6-11-rust-momentum/Linux kernel 6.11 ships with expanding Rust support, signaling a real shift in systems programming’s most conservative codebase.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240905-rust-1-81-release/Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240905-rust-1-81-release/Rust 1.81 brings the Error trait into core, stabilizes new lint sorting, and continues the language’s steady march toward broader adoption.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240801-python-3-13-free-threaded-nogil/Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240801-python-3-13-free-threaded-nogil/Python 3.13’s experimental free-threaded mode removes the Global Interpreter Lock, and it could fundamentally change how we write concurrent Python.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240523-microsoft-build-2024-copilot-stack/Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240523-microsoft-build-2024-copilot-stack/Microsoft Build 2024 reveals the full Copilot stack strategy. From custom copilots to Team Copilot, here’s what developers need to know about building on Microsoft’s AI platform.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240404-redis-relicensing-valkey-fork/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240404-redis-relicensing-valkey-fork/Redis Labs switches from BSD to a dual SSPL/RSALv2 license, and the Linux Foundation responds by backing the Valkey fork.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240314-javascript-runtime-wars-bun-deno-node/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240314-javascript-runtime-wars-bun-deno-node/With Bun 1.0 maturing, Deno pushing Node compatibility, and Node.js evolving faster than ever, the JavaScript runtime landscape is more interesting than it’s been in years.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240201-apple-vision-pro-spatial-computing-dev/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/240201-apple-vision-pro-spatial-computing-dev/Apple Vision Pro launches tomorrow and the developer ecosystem is already forming. Here’s what spatial computing means for the rest of us who build software.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/231019-nodejs-21-release/Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/231019-nodejs-21-release/Node.js 21 lands with a built-in WebSocket client, V8 11.8, and continued efforts to align the runtime with web platform standards.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/231005-python-312-release/Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/231005-python-312-release/Python 3.12 arrives with significant performance improvements, better error messages, and a new type system feature that changes how we write Python.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230914-unity-runtime-fee-developer-trust/Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230914-unity-runtime-fee-developer-trust/Unity’s announcement of a per-install runtime fee has sent shockwaves through the game development community, and the lessons extend far beyond gaming.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230907-python-312-what-developers-need-to-know/Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230907-python-312-what-developers-need-to-know/Python 3.12 is in release candidate stage with major performance improvements, better error messages, and the foundations of a no-GIL future.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230817-python-312-release-candidate/Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230817-python-312-release-candidate/Python 3.12’s first release candidate arrives with major performance improvements, better error messages, and the groundwork for removing the GIL.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230727-google-web-environment-integrity/Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230727-google-web-environment-integrity/Google’s Web Environment Integrity API proposal has the web development community up in arms, and the concerns are well-founded.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230713-nodejs-20-test-runner-permission-model/Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230713-nodejs-20-test-runner-permission-model/Node.js 20 brings a stable built-in test runner and an experimental permission model — two features that signal a maturing runtime taking security and developer experience seriously.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230608-apple-wwdc-2023-visionos-developer-platform/Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230608-apple-wwdc-2023-visionos-developer-platform/Apple announces Vision Pro and visionOS at WWDC 2023, creating an entirely new spatial computing development platform that raises big questions for software teams.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230420-nodejs-20-release/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230420-nodejs-20-release/Node.js 20 arrives with an experimental permission model, a stable test runner, and continued signs that the runtime is prioritizing security and developer experience over flashy features.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230216-rust-enterprise-adoption-momentum/Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/230216-rust-enterprise-adoption-momentum/With Rust 1.67 freshly shipped and adoption accelerating across major tech companies, the language is crossing the threshold from promising to essential.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/221020-ubuntu-2210-kinetic-kudu/Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/221020-ubuntu-2210-kinetic-kudu/Ubuntu 22.10 ships with updated toolchains and GNOME 43, but the real story is what it previews for the next LTS cycle.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220929-linux-kernel-6-release/Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220929-linux-kernel-6-release/Linux 6.0 arrives with Rust language support, performance improvements, and new hardware enablement — but the real story is what the version bump signals about the kernel’s evolution.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220818-google-carbon-language/Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220818-google-carbon-language/Google announced Carbon as an experimental successor to C++. After the initial hype settles, what does this mean for the systems programming landscape?https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220811-rust-163-scoped-threads/Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220811-rust-163-scoped-threads/Rust 1.63 brings scoped threads to stable, finally making it ergonomic to share stack references across threads without Arc or cloning.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220728-bun-javascript-runtime-shakes-up-ecosystem/Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220728-bun-javascript-runtime-shakes-up-ecosystem/Bun, a new JavaScript runtime built on JavaScriptCore and written in Zig, is making waves with extraordinary benchmark numbers. Is it the Node.js challenger we’ve been waiting for?https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220721-python-311-performance-leap/Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220721-python-311-performance-leap/Python 3.11 is in beta with impressive performance improvements. The Faster CPython project is delivering real results, with benchmarks showing 10-60% speedups.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220616-internet-explorer-retirement/Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220616-internet-explorer-retirement/Microsoft officially retired Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022, ending a 27-year era that shaped — and sometimes hindered — web development.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220609-typescript-47-esm-support/Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220609-typescript-47-esm-support/TypeScript 4.7 ships with proper ES module support for Node.js, resolving one of the ecosystem’s most painful interoperability headaches.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220519-dotnet-maui-ga-cross-platform/Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220519-dotnet-maui-ga-cross-platform/.NET MAUI reaches general availability, replacing Xamarin.Forms as Microsoft’s unified cross-platform UI framework.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220428-pycon-us-2022-python-momentum/Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220428-pycon-us-2022-python-momentum/PyCon US 2022 kicks off in Salt Lake City with Python riding high as the world’s most popular programming language.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220414-python-311-faster-cpython/Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220414-python-311-faster-cpython/The Python 3.11 alpha releases show 10-60% speedups across benchmarks, driven by the Faster CPython project — and this is just the beginning.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220310-rust-linux-kernel-progress/Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220310-rust-linux-kernel-progress/The Rust for Linux project continues gaining momentum with updated patch series and growing support from kernel maintainers. Memory safety in the kernel is getting real.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220303-typescript-4-6-release/Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220303-typescript-4-6-release/TypeScript 4.6 brings improved control flow analysis, better type narrowing for destructured discriminated unions, and performance improvements that matter for large codebases.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220120-faster-cpython-311-performance/Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/220120-faster-cpython-311-performance/The Faster CPython project, backed by Microsoft and led by Guido van Rossum, is shipping real performance gains in Python 3.11 alpha.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/211230-nodejs-2021-year-in-review/Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/211230-nodejs-2021-year-in-review/Node.js had a year of steady progress in 2021: Node 16 went LTS, the test runner landed, and the ecosystem continued its TypeScript migration.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/211104-dotnet6-release-unified-platform/Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/211104-dotnet6-release-unified-platform/With .NET 6 approaching release at .NET Conf, Microsoft finally delivers on its promise of a single unified platform — and it’s genuinely impressive.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/211007-windows-11-developer-perspective/Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/211007-windows-11-developer-perspective/Windows 11 launched this week with WSL improvements, a new Microsoft Store, and Android app support coming soon. Here’s what matters for developers.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210826-python-310-structural-pattern-matching/Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210826-python-310-structural-pattern-matching/Python 3.10’s first release candidate introduces structural pattern matching — the most significant syntax addition since async/await, and it’s worth understanding deeply.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210812-github-copilot-open-source-debate/Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210812-github-copilot-open-source-debate/GitHub Copilot’s AI-powered code suggestions have sparked a fierce debate about open source licensing, training data consent, and the future of code ownership.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210617-python-310-structural-pattern-matching/Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210617-python-310-structural-pattern-matching/Python 3.10’s structural pattern matching is the most significant syntax addition since f-strings. Here’s why it matters and where it shines.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210513-python-310-structural-pattern-matching/Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210513-python-310-structural-pattern-matching/Python 3.10’s first beta introduces structural pattern matching — the most significant syntax addition since async/await, and it’s worth understanding deeply.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210429-nodejs-16-release/Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210429-nodejs-16-release/Node.js 16 arrives with native Apple Silicon binaries, V8 9.0 bringing new JavaScript features, and the stabilization of the Timers Promises API that cleans up async timer patterns.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210225-python-392-security-release/Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210225-python-392-security-release/Python’s latest security releases fix critical vulnerabilities and highlight the increasingly professional security posture of the Python ecosystem.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210204-rust-foundation-systems-programming/Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210204-rust-foundation-systems-programming/The newly formed Rust Foundation, backed by AWS, Google, Huawei, Microsoft, and Mozilla, gives Rust the institutional stability it needs for the next phase of growth.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210107-react-server-components/Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/210107-react-server-components/The React team’s introduction of Server Components promises zero-bundle-size components and direct backend access — but is it the right direction for frontend development?https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201231-flash-end-of-life/Thu, 31 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201231-flash-end-of-life/As Adobe Flash reaches its official end of life on December 31, 2020, it’s worth reflecting on what it gave us and the lessons its rise and fall teach about web standards.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201119-typescript-4-1-template-literal-types/Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201119-typescript-4-1-template-literal-types/TypeScript 4.1 ships template literal types, key remapping, and recursive conditional types — pushing the boundaries of what a type system can express.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201112-apple-m1-developer-impact/Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201112-apple-m1-developer-impact/Apple just shipped their first ARM-based Mac chips. The M1 looks impressive on paper, but what does this transition actually mean for developers?https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201008-python39-release/Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201008-python39-release/Python 3.9 dropped this week with new parser, dict merge operators, and type hinting improvements — here’s what actually matters for production code.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201001-python-39-new-features/Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/201001-python-39-new-features/Python 3.9 arrives with dictionary merge operators, relaxed type hint syntax, and a new parser that sets the stage for the language’s future.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200924-vuejs-3-one-piece-rewrite/Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200924-vuejs-3-one-piece-rewrite/Vue.js 3.0 ships after two years of development with a TypeScript rewrite, Composition API, and significant performance improvements.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200917-github-cli-1-developer-workflow/Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200917-github-cli-1-developer-workflow/GitHub CLI 1.0 is here, bringing pull requests, issues, and repo management to the terminal. A look at what it means for developer workflows.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200820-typescript-4-release/Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200820-typescript-4-release/TypeScript 4.0 is here with variadic tuple types, labeled tuples, and smarter inference. It’s a major version that earns its number.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200806-linux-kernel-5-8-release/Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200806-linux-kernel-5-8-release/Linux 5.8 lands with a massive changeset. Linus Torvalds himself says it’s one of the biggest releases of all time — here’s what developers should care about.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200625-apple-silicon-arm-mac-transition/Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200625-apple-silicon-arm-mac-transition/Apple announces the transition from Intel to custom ARM chips for Mac. Here’s what developers need to prepare for.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200521-microsoft-build-2020-wsl2/Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200521-microsoft-build-2020-wsl2/Microsoft Build 2020 goes fully virtual and doubles down on developer experience with WSL 2 GA, Windows Terminal 1.0, and tighter Azure integrations.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200514-deno-1-0-release/Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200514-deno-1-0-release/Deno 1.0 launches with TypeScript support, a security-first permissions model, and a clean break from Node.js conventions — but can it find its niche?https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200423-nodejs-14-release/Thu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200423-nodejs-14-release/Node.js 14 launches with experimental WebAssembly System Interface support, improved diagnostics, and a clear path to long-term support in October.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200227-go-1-14-release/Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200227-go-1-14-release/Go 1.14 ships with production-ready modules, major runtime improvements, and goroutine preemption. A solid release that addresses real developer pain points.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200206-angular-9-ivy-compiler/Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200206-angular-9-ivy-compiler/Angular 9 arrives with the Ivy compiler as default, delivering on years of promises about smaller bundles and faster compilation.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200130-typescript-3-8-private-fields-top-level-await/Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200130-typescript-3-8-private-fields-top-level-await/TypeScript 3.8 beta brings ECMAScript private fields, top-level await, and export * as syntax. These features signal where JavaScript itself is heading.https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200102-python2-end-of-life-new-decade/Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000https://osmondvanhemert.nl/posts/200102-python2-end-of-life-new-decade/Python 2 officially reached end-of-life on January 1, 2020. After over a decade of transition, what does this mean for teams still running Python 2 code?