We started the Diplomat Rust FFI project as a way to scale ICU4X (a Rust library) to many target languages. Since then, multiple other clients have discovered Diplomat, and through the magic of open source, we have new targets including Kotlin and Python. You should consider using Diplomat, too!

Manish@manishearth.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Finally wrote my blog post about Diplomat I should have written this ages ago, but better late than never manishearth.github.io/blog/2026/06...

harfbuzzjs, HarfBuzz’s Wasm build and JS bindings, has released the first beta after the recent major refactoring (I’ve been contributing some ideas): TypeScript, ESM, JS classes, automatic memory management for Wasm, … Go give it a try! github.com/harfbuzz/har... (Also available on npm.)

Release v1.0.0-beta.1 · harfbuzz/harfbuzzjs · GitHub

First beta of the v1.0 release — a major rewrite of the JavaScript bindings: TypeScript & ES modules: The package is now written in TypeScript and ships as an ES module. Class-based API: Construct...

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If you use harfbuzzjs (or if you didn’t know you could use HB in JS), have a look at this PR github.com/harfbuzz/har... where Khaled is rapidly converting the project to TS and ESM based on suggestions from a long standing issue (github.com/harfbuzz/har...).

Convert to TypeScript and ES6 modules by khaledhosny · Pull Request #176 · harfbuzz/harfbuzzjs · GitHub

Providing HarfBuzz shaping library for client/server side JavaScript projects - Convert to TypeScript and ES6 modules by khaledhosny · Pull Request #176 · harfbuzz/harfbuzzjs

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Apparently I’ve been incorrectly claiming on my website that I’m a vice-chair of the Script WG, due to an editing error: lianghai.dev 🫠

The node-based, procedural design tool Graphite’s talk at FOSDEM has its recording online now: fosdem.org/2026/schedul...

FOSDEM 2026 - Graphite: a busy year in review

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It’s so satisfying to vote against Andrew Cuomo again.

@atila.io, after our brief chat, I realized that it’s quite unusual for you guys to have to deal with bidi issues from the level of Solid or SolidStart. Can you have a look at this article from W3C and elaborate a bit about what exact problems you guys are facing? www.w3.org/Internationa...

@danielroe.dev, it was great to meet you and climb together! – So about the font subsetting situation: - The current best practice is likely HarfBuzz (HB)’s subsetting API (harfbuzz.github.io/harfbuzz-hb-...), which is written in C++ and has a CLI, hb-subset (harfbuzz.github.io/utilities.ht...).

you can sponsor @e18e.dev through GitHub Sponsors or OpenCollective these funds will primarily be used for two things: - distributed to projects/individuals in the wider JS community - development of community projects/tools thanks so much to those of you who already sponsor us 💙

e18e - Ecosystem Performance - Open Collective

The e18e community has the aim of improving performance of tooling and packages in the JavaScript ecosystem.

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Yesterday was CourtBouillon 5-year anniversary 🎂 As each year, we take some time to see what happened during the year on the projects (features, money…), and to draw the path for the next one. Here’s the rewind of this year! ↘️ www.courtbouillon.org/blog/00059-f...

@danielroe.dev: Signing up for the bouldering session on Saturday!

Got this cutie from @todde.tv’s Vite quiz at #ViteConf!

Solid advice from @atila.io at #ViteConf.

Want to meet the Astro core team? Come join us for some drinks and a chat in Amsterdam on Saturday — sponsored by @netlify.com! Register here: luma.com/fbmyfx30

Astro Happy Hour · Luma

Astro is coming to Amsterdam for ViteConf and we'd love to meet you! Join us for a happy hour, generously sponsored by Netlify. The Astro core team is meeting…

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A panel chat after the Vite documentary’s premiere today at #ViteConf, featuring @antfu.me or “The Fu”, among others.

"Let's hear it for the UN of Javascript! Vite: The Documentary is finally here. If you missed the premiere, it's OK!!! Here's the link so you can watch it again, and again and again. youtu.be/bmWQqAKLgT4 "

Vite: The Documentary

YouTube video by CultRepo

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Really impressive how bad this is. Reeks of US corporate superficiality. Even worse than Unicode Consortium’s rebranding some year ago. www.w3.org/press-releas...

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) adopts a new logo to signal positive changes | 2025 | Press releases | W3C

W3C is rolling out a new logo, following W3C’s formation in 2023 as a non-profit, public-interest organization, and the recent release of strategic objectives to support W3C’s roadmap.

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Fucking hell. Turned out I’m not insane – indeed Safari and Chrome do blend mode calculation in the display’s color profile, not sRGB: danielcwilson.com/blog/2020/03...

When 255 × 0 does not Equal Zero

A discussion around blend modes in different color spaces, and where their math happens on the web

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In one month, Node.js 18 reaches EOL. Vite and a lot of your dependencies will release majors requiring Node.js 20+. Please update as recommended now so you are prepared to jump into greener fields. Vite 4 will also stop receiving security patches after the next major, so please jump to latest too 🙏

Richard Lau@rwklau.bsky.social · last yr.

New @nodejs.org 18.20.8 release. This is the last planned release of Node.js 18 before it reaches End-of-Life at the end of April 2025. You are recommended to update to Node.js 20 or 22 to continue to receive security updates after that date. nodejs.org/en/blog/rele...

Class 2 assignment of @robstenson's Coldtype course: "modify the drumkit.py file to look different". Finished before Sunday midnight – two days early! Sound and font (Obviously Variable) provided by the course.

i’ve seen shitposting you people wouldn’t believe

I’m so excited to share this project of mine! 🚲 ❤️ Super grateful to the generous support from @bikemn.bsky.social, @cyclehoop.bsky.social & the Lyndale Neighborhood Association to make this idea a reality. Minneapolis: Want to rent a cargo bike? Follow @mplscargobikelibrary.com !

Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library

Visit the post for more.

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MN Cargo Bike Library@mcbl.bike · last yr.

Hey! We're the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library. This FREE lending library is a community-run partnership between @bikemn.bsky.social, @cyclehoop.bsky.social & the Lyndale Neighborhood Association. Our goal is to expand access to cargo bikes across Minneapolis. Learn more: 1/3

Finally learning spline.design! 🎉

Spline - 3D Design tool in the browser with real-time collaboration

Spline is a free 3D design software with real-time collaboration to create web interactive experiences in the browser. Easy 3d modeling, animation, textures, and more.

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The writing this season is a little too on-the-nose

PassBlue@passblue.bsky.social · last yr.

The US was the sole UN member state to vote NO on a resolution declaring an International Day of Hope

Someone at Microsoft thought it's such a brilliant idea to use a generic tile for everything and concatenate lists together so it looks really neat.

Figured out how to enforce this italic style of function parameters that I really like. Now I can use any theme! (Dracula Theme Official, which is in the screenshots, and SynthWave '84 are some choices that come with this style. But sometimes I need to use a light theme.)

The article I wrote at the end of last year was just republished on the official Astro blog! Big thanks again to @sarah11918.rainsberger.ca for reaching out 🙏

Astro@astro.build · 2y ago

2024 was a big year for Astro! Join us in looking back at everything we achieved together 🧑‍🚀 astro.build/blog/year-in...

I _believe_ that www.viamichelin.com, a SvelteKit app, came first. Though since michelin.com uses Astro with Svelte, we can't be too mad. (I guess we're the first framework with two Michelin Stars?) Anyway, welcome to the club ⭐

ViaMichelin: Route planner, Maps, Traffic info, Hotels

Explore ViaMichelin, your guide to mobility. Interactive map, itineraries, charging stations, accommodations, restaurants and tourist attractions. Plan your adventure now!

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Astro@astro.build · last yr.

⭐️ michelin.com/en now on Astro. Does this make us the first Michelin Star framework?

Oracle justified its JavaScript trademark by claiming Node.js — now it wants that ignored #FreeJavaScript deno.com/blog/deno-v-...

Oracle justified its JavaScript trademark with Node.js—now it wants that ignored

Oracle filed a motion to dismiss in response to Deno’s petition to cancel its “JavaScript” trademark. But instead of addressing the real issue—that JavaScript is an open standard with multiple indepen...

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New Article about the story and interconnectedness of the three Mediterranean cultures that led to the creation of La Grotesque. tptq-arabic.com/articles/the...