Your weekly dose of JavaScript news. Entertaining and informative coverage of the JavaScript ecosystem with humor and personality.
About Bytes
Bytes is a weekly JavaScript newsletter that stands out by making tech news actually entertaining. Instead of dry summaries, the newsletter uses humor, memes, and a conversational tone to cover the latest in JavaScript, React, and web development.
What Makes This Newsletter Unique
Unlike most tech newsletters that are informative but boring, Bytes makes reading JavaScript news genuinely fun. The writing style is witty and engaging while still delivering valuable technical insights.
Who Should Subscribe?
Bytes is perfect for JavaScript developers who want to stay current with the ecosystem without reading dry technical content. Ideal for frontend developers, React enthusiasts, and anyone building for the web.
Content Format
Each issue includes JavaScript news roundups, framework updates, new library releases, and industry commentary—all delivered with humor and personality.
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Our Take: Pros & Cons
Pros
- Entertaining and fun to read
- Great coverage of JavaScript ecosystem
- Consistent weekly schedule
- Free with no paywalls
Cons
- Focused solely on JavaScript/web development
- Humor style may not appeal to everyone
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is Bytes published?
Bytes is published weekly.
Is Bytes free?
Yes, Bytes is completely free to subscribe.
Who writes Bytes?
Bytes is written by Tyler McGinnis and Ben Holmes, both well-known JavaScript educators and content creators.
About the Author: Tyler McGinnis & Ben Holmes
Tyler McGinnis & Ben Holmes
Tyler McGinnis is a well-known JavaScript educator and founder of ui.dev, which offers courses on React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript. Ben Holmes is a developer advocate known for his work on Astro and web development content.
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