Million ways to render (JS Party #279)

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 – Website, GitHub, X
• Tobiloba Adedeji – GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Nick Nisi – Website, GitHub, Bluesky, Mastodon, X

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!