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Github Copilot CLI, Big Angular Changes, Vitepress, and more... This week in web dev (March 22nd, 2024) #45

Hello friend 👋 , are you excited for the weekend? I am back with another round of exciting web dev news. Github Copilot is now in the CLI, so don’t have to remember all those stupid commands again 😃, Angular is merging with an internal Google framework, and much much more!

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March 22nd, 2024

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This week saw a helpful update for developers who frequently use the command line. GitHub Copilot, the AI tool that offers code suggestions and explanations, is now generally available in the CLI (command-line interface).

With Copilot in the CLI, you can get help directly within your terminal. This means if you forget a specific command or need clarification on a flag, Copilot can offer suggestions and explanations to get you back on track.


This week also saw some interesting news for Angular developers. Google announced the merging of Angular, a popular open-source web development framework, with Wiz, an internal Google framework.

Wiz is known for its big focus on performance, and this will be brought to Angular.

Turborepo recently released version 1.13. With this release comes a new terminal UI (Experimental), a command for speeding up your dev environment, logging improvements, and more.

This week saw the release of VitePress 1.0, a static site generator (SSG) built with the latest web development technologies.

VitePress is exciting for several reasons:

  • Built with Speed in Mind: VitePress leverages the power of Vite, a build tool known for its fast development experience. This means you can make edits to your website and see them reflected instantly in the browser, without the need for full page reloads.

  • Modern Toolset: Based on Vue.js, a popular JavaScript framework, VitePress allows you to create interactive elements and components within your static content. This adds a layer of dynamism to your website that traditional SSGs often lack.

  • Flexibility and Performance: VitePress offers a great balance between performance and user experience. Websites built with VitePress load quickly on the initial visit, thanks to pre-rendered HTML. Subsequent navigation within the site feels smooth and instant because it acts like a single-page application (SPA).

  • Ideal for Documentation and More: VitePress comes with a default theme perfect for technical documentation, but it's also powerful enough to create blogs, portfolios, and even marketing websites. With extensive customization options, you can tailor the look and feel of your website to your specific needs.