Strip the types and hotwire the HTML—and triple check your package security while you are at it. JavaScript in 2026 is just getting started. Credit: kunchit jantana / Shutterstock I am loath to inform you that the first month of 2026 has expired. We have now entered the second quarter of the 21st century. These are the opening acts of the millennium. Fortunately, it looks like AI 2027 may not pan out and we may, as yet, avoid LLM doom. We almost definitely won’t have a superintelligence that absorbs the power grid for its own purposes. And furthermore, we will probably still have human programmers at the end of this year. All good news. Also, it’s comforting to see that some things never change. This month’s report brings all kinds of interesting developments unfolding in the world of JavaScript, including TypeScript’s new type stripping feature, Angular’s more modern reactive workflow, and Hotwire, the HTMX-powered JSON alternative on the rise. Top picks for JavaScript readers on InfoWorld TypeScript levels up with type strippingThis is the biggest thing to hit TypeScript since its inception. No more source maps, and no more waiting to compile. By treating types as white space, modern runtimes like Node are unlocking a no-build TypeScript that keeps stack traces accurate and workflows clean. Get started with Angular: Introducing the modern reactive workflowCombining a more community-engaged development approach with impressive technical updates, Angular has quickly become one of the most interesting JavaScript projects to watch. Here’s a hands-on guide to modern JavaScript development with Angular. Intro to Hotwire: HTML over the wireReclaim your developer experience by keeping the logic in one place, on the server. HTML-based Hotwire offers an articulate counterpoint to the complexity of modern SPAs, proving that sometimes the best way forward lies with the technologies of the past. React tutorial: Get started with the React libraryDespite the endless churn of new frameworks, React remains the quintessential reactive engine. This updated guide walks you through the fundamentals of React development, including a This is Spinal Tap variant on the canonical counter application. Sometimes, your components just need to go to 11. More good reads and JavaScript updates elsewhere jQuery 4. 0. 0: The library that refuses to dieAlmost 20 years to the day since its debut, jQuery 4. 0 has landed. It’s not just a legacy patch; it’s a full migration to the ES modules, and a goodbye to IE 10. For those who remember when $ was the only way to keep the DOM under control, it’s comforting to see this fresh start for the web’s standard library. Introducing the <geolocation> HTML elementInstead of a script-triggered action, <geolocation> is a declarative element. This is designed to be a UX and security improvement and it is available now, in the latest Chrome (144) release. Similar updates are planned for camera and microphone. ChatGPT containers can now run bash, pip/npm install packages, and download filesSome way or another, the LLM and the IDE are going to merge. In fact, it seems like every purpose-built app is going to be Borged by AI, even if exactly how is yet to be discovered. These latest upgrades to ChatGPT’s sandboxed runtime container might raise a question or two. JavaScriptProgramming LanguagesSoftware DevelopmentTypeScriptCareersWeb DevelopmentLibraries and FrameworksDevelopment Tools