Frontend
Anthropic acquires Bun
Anthropic acquires Bun for an undisclosed amount, though some speculate in the low hundreds of millions. Bun is a fast JavaScript runtime alternative to Node.js. Bun fits into Anthropic's play with Claude Code, which the company reported has hit a $1B run rate. Expect tighter integration between the two.
Guillermo breaks down the React CVE
The CVE scored 10.0 out of 10.0, allowing attackers to execute ANY code on your server. Guillermo breaks down exactly how the attack works. A bad look for the React team, but their response was A+.
Tech and Business
Netflix buys Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix is paying $83B in cash and stock. The deal gives Netflix franchises like Harry Potter, Superman, and Batman. HBO and HBO Max are also included in the deal, while CNN will be spun off. We're speculating, but HBO Max could go away, meaning one less streaming app to maintain and engineering teams getting absorbed or cut.
US to finish the year with 3% GDP Growth
3% GDP growth signals a strong economy, despite fears of a recession. Whether that helps the sluggish tech job market is unclear.
The denim war
Denim brands are enlisting A-list celebrities like Beyonce and Sydney Sweeney to drive demand for denim. Judging purely on frontend? American Eagle wins. Fast loading, smooth animations, nice aesthetics.