Million ways to render

Million.js is a JavaScript library that helps render large datasets in the browser efficiently using a virtual DOM and custom diffing algorithm. Aiden and Tobi join Nick to talk about what it does, it’s goals, and where it’s going.

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Featuring:

• Aiden Bai – Twitter, GitHub, Website
• Tobi Loba – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn
• Nick Nisi – Twitter, GitHub, Website

Show Notes:

• Million.js
• Million Discord
• Next.js
• Rules of Blocks
• React
• What is the virtual DOM in React?

Something missing or broken? PRs welcome!

Timestamps:

(00:00) - It's party time, y'all!
(00:39) - Welcoming our guests
(03:11) - Intro to Million.js
(09:17) - Component limitations?
(11:17) - Technical difficulties
(11:44) - Sponsor: Changelog News
(13:38) - Nobody reads docs!
(15:40) - Compatibility story
(17:00) - What it's actually doing
(19:31) - Svelte & Virtual DOM
(20:11) - Helpers & tooling
(22:32) - Sponsor: KBall Coaching
(23:17) - Origin of the name
(24:43) - React team relationship
(29:35) - The future
(32:18) - Potential blockers
(35:59) - A note on Solid
(38:51) - Getting involved
(39:44) - Closing time
(41:23) - Next up on the pod

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