# 989: State of JS 2025

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Podcast: [Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats](https://stenobird.com/podcast/syntax-tasty-web-development-treats)
Published: 2026-03-23T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://syntax.fm/989
Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FSI6179711204.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3844

## Resource

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 Library Ratios Over Time. 13:09 Other Front-End Frameworks. 15:24 Meta-framework Ratios Over Time. 19:34 Meta-Framework Pain Points. 21:57 Backend Frameworks. npm Trends express-vs-hono. 25:14 LLM Stack Suggestions. 27:54 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 30:37 Testing Frameworks. 33:15 Libraries Other Tools. 37:20 Utilities. npm Trends biome-vs-oxlint 40:53 JavaScript Runtimes. 45:04 Hosting Services. 51:39 AI Tools. 54:16 AI Code Generation. 55:04 Awards. 01:00:19 Sick Picks & Shameless Plugs. Sick Picks Scott: Anker MagSafe Charger Stand Wes: Battery-powered Heat Gun Shameless Plugs Scott: Syntax on YouTube Hit us up on Socials! Syntax: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Wes: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Scott: X Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Threads Randy: X Instagram YouTube Threads

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