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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: "What's new in Svelte: February 2022" |
| 3 | +description: "Rapid-fire releases across Svelte, SvelteKit and the community" |
| 4 | +author: Daniel Sandoval |
| 5 | +authorURL: https://desandoval.net |
| 6 | +--- |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +Happy February, everyone! Over the last month or so, we've seen Svelte and SvelteKit [develop at rapid speed](accelerating-sveltes-development), new community rules across the [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/sveltejs/comments/s9n8ou/new_rules/), [GitHub](https://github.com/sveltejs/community/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md) and [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/457912077277855764/831611707667382303/935264550436102315), and quite a few amazing apps, tutorials and libraries. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +Let's take a look... |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +## Highlights from the Svelte changelog |
| 13 | +- **3.45.0** brought a [new a11y warning `a11y-no-redundant-roles`](https://svelte.dev/docs#accessibility-warnings-a11y-no-redundant-roles), destructuring and caching fixes |
| 14 | +- **3.46.0** added the much requested [`{@const}` tag](https://svelte.dev/docs#template-syntax-const) and [`style:` directive](https://svelte.dev/docs#template-syntax-element-directives-style-property) |
| 15 | +- Check out **3.46.1 - 3.46.3** for fixes to the `{@const}` tag and `style:` directive, along with a number of fixes to animations |
| 16 | +- [AST output is now available in the Svelte REPL](https://svelte.dev/repl/hello-world) |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +## What's new in SvelteKit |
| 19 | +- `inlineStyleThreshold` allows you to specify where inline stylesheets are inserted into the page ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#configuration-inlinestylethreshold), [#2620](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/2620)) |
| 20 | +- `beforeNavigate`/`afterNavigate` lifecycle functions lets you add functionality before or after a page navigation ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#modules-$app-navigation), [#3293](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3293)) |
| 21 | +- Platform context can now be passed from adapters ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#adapters-supported-environments-platform-specific-context), [#3429](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3429)) |
| 22 | +- Hooks now have an `ssr` parameter in `resolve` to make it easier to skip SSR, when needed ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#hooks-handle, [#2804](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/2804)) |
| 23 | +- `$page.stuff` provides a mechanism for pages to pass data 'upward' to layouts ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#loading-input-stuff), [#3252](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3252)) |
| 24 | +- Fallthrough routes let you specify where to route when an route can't be loaded ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#routing-advanced-fallthrough-routes), [#3217](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3217)) |
| 25 | + |
| 26 | +**New configs** |
| 27 | +- Content Security Policy (CSP) is now supported for increased security when using inline javascript or stylesheets ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#configuration-csp), [#3499](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3499)) |
| 28 | +- `kit.routes` config allows you to customise public/private modules during build ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#configuration-routes), [#3576](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3576)) |
| 29 | +- `prerender.createIndexFiles` config lets you prerender index.html files as their subfolder's name ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#configuration-prerender), [#2632](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/2632)) |
| 30 | +- HTTP methods can now be overridden using `kit.methodOverride` ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#routing-endpoints-http-method-overrides), [#2989](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/2989)) |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +**Config changes** |
| 33 | +- `config.kit.hydrate` and `config.kit.router` are now nested under `config.kit.browser` ([Docs](https://kit.svelte.dev/docs#configuration-browser), [3578](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3578)) |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +**Breaking change** |
| 36 | +- use `Request` and `Response` objects in endpoints and hooks ([#3384](https://github.com/sveltejs/kit/pull/3384)) |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +--- |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +## Community Showcase |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +**Apps & Sites** |
| 44 | +- [timb(re)](https://paullj.github.io/timb) is a live music programming environment |
| 45 | +- [Music for Programming](https://musicforprogramming.net/latest/) is a series of mixes intended for listening while `${task}` to focus the brain and inspire the mind |
| 46 | +- [Team Tale](https://teamtale.app/) allows two authors to write the same story in a tag-team sort of fashion |
| 47 | +- [Puzzlez](https://www.puzzlez.io/) is an online place to play Sudoku and Wordle |
| 48 | +- [Closed Caption Creator](https://www.closedcaptioncreator.com/) makes it easy to add subtitles to your video on Windows, Mac and Google Chrome |
| 49 | +- [SC3Lab](https://sc3-lab.netlify.app/) is a code generator for experimenting with svelte-cubed and three.js |
| 50 | +- [Donkeytype](https://github.com/0ql/Donkeytype) is a minimalistic and lightweight typingtest inspired by Monkeytype. |
| 51 | +- [Above](https://above.silas.pro/) is a visual routine timer built for the ADHD/autistic mind |
| 52 | +- [base.report](https://base.report/) is a modern research platform for serious investors |
| 53 | +- [String](https://string.kampsy.xyz/) turns your Phone into a secure portable audio recorder, making it easy to capture and share personal notes, family moments, classroom lectures, and more |
| 54 | +- [The Raytracer Challenge REPL](https://github.com/jakobwesthoff/the_raytracer_challenge_repl) provides a live editor interface to configure a raytraced scene and render it live in any modern browser |
| 55 | +- [awesome-svelte-kit](https://github.com/janosh/awesome-svelte-kit) is a list of awesome examples of SvelteKit in the wild |
| 56 | +- [Map Projection Explorer](https://www.geo-projections.com/) lets you explore different map projections and explains their differences |
| 57 | +- [Rubiks](https://github.com/MeharGaur/rubiks) is a Rubik's Cube simulator |
| 58 | +- [Pianisto](https://pianisto.net/) is a working piano made with SVG, ToneJS and a lot of patience |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +Want to work on a SvelteKit site with others, [try contributing to the Svelte Society site](https://github.com/svelte-society/sveltesociety-2021/issues)! |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +**Learning and Listening** |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +_To Read_ |
| 66 | +- [Accelerating Svelte's Development](https://svelte.dev/blog/accelerating-sveltes-development) by Ben McCann |
| 67 | +- [Storybook for Vite](https://storybook.js.org/blog/storybook-for-vite/) |
| 68 | +- [Let's learn SvelteKit by building a static Markdown blog from scratch](https://joshcollinsworth.com/blog/build-static-sveltekit-markdown-blog) by Josh Collinsworth |
| 69 | +- [Building an iOS app with Svelte, Capacitor and Firebase](https://harryherskowitz.com/2022/01/05/tapedrop-app.html) by Harry Herskowitz |
| 70 | +- [Mutating Query Params in SvelteKit Without Page Reloads or Navigations](https://dev.to/mohamadharith/mutating-query-params-in-sveltekit-without-page-reloads-or-navigations-2i2b) and [Workaround for Bubbling Custom Events in Svelte](https://dev.to/mohamadharith/workaround-for-bubbling-custom-events-in-svelte-3khk) by Mohamad Harith |
| 71 | +- [How to build a full stack serverless application with Svelte and GraphQL](https://dev.to/shadid12/how-to-build-a-full-stack-serverless-application-with-svelte-graphql-and-fauna-5427) by Shadid Haque |
| 72 | +- [How to Deploy SvelteKit Apps to Github Pages](https://sveltesaas.com/articles/sveltekit-github-pages-guide/) |
| 73 | +- [Creating a dApp with SvelteKit](https://anthonyriley.org/2021/12/31/creating-a-dapp-with-sveltekit/) by Anthony Riley |
| 74 | +- [Comparing Svelte Reactivity Options](https://opendirective.net/2022/01/06/comparing-svelte-reactivity-options/) by Steve Lee |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +_To Watch_ |
| 77 | +- [Integrating Storybook with SvelteKit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc1ULlfyUcw) and [Integrating FaunaDB with Svelte](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaoLZc76uZM) by the Svelte Sirens |
| 78 | +- [SvelteKit Crash Course Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OlLxkaeVvw&list=PL4cUxeGkcC9hpM9ARM59Ve3jqcb54dqiP) by The Net Ninja |
| 79 | +- [Svelte for Beginners](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrkrOjknC_E&list=PLA9WiRZ-IS_ylnMYxIFCsZN6xVVSvLuHk) by Joy of Code |
| 80 | +- [SvelteKit For Beginners | Movie App Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydR_M0fw9Xc) by Dev Ed |
| 81 | +- [SvelteKit $app/stores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBPhr1xbgaQ) by lihautan |
| 82 | +- [Sveltekit - Get All Routes/Pages](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_NE2R3HuOU) by WebJeda |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +_To Listen To_ |
| 85 | +- [New Year, New Svelte!?](https://share.transistor.fm/s/36212cdc) from Svelte Radio |
| 86 | +- [So much Sveltey goodness (featuring Rich Harris)](https://changelog.com/jsparty/205) from JS Party |
| 87 | +- [The Other Side of Tech: A Documentarian Perspective (with Stefan Kingham)](https://codingcat.dev/podcast/2-4-the-other-side-of-tech-a-documentarian-perspective) from Purrfect.dev |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +**Libraries, Tools & Components** |
| 90 | +- [threlte](https://github.com/grischaerbe/threlte) is a three.js component library for Svelte |
| 91 | +- [svelte-formify](https://github.com/nodify-at/svelte-formify) is a library to manage and validate forms that uses decorators to define validations |
| 92 | +- [gQuery](https://github.com/leveluptuts/gQuery) is a GraphQL Fetcher & Cache for Svelte Kit |
| 93 | +- [Unlock-protocol](https://github.com/novum-insights/sveltekit-unlock-firebase) is an integration to help login with MetaMask, Firebase, and paywall customers |
| 94 | +- [AgnosticUI](https://github.com/AgnosticUI/agnosticui) is a set of UI primitives that start their lives in clean HTML and CSS |
| 95 | +- [Vitebook](https://github.com/vitebook/vitebook) is a fast and lightweight alternative to Storybook that's powered by Vite |
| 96 | +- [SwyxKit](https://swyxkit.netlify.app/) is an opinionated blog starter for SvelteKit + Tailwind + Netlify. Refreshed for 2022! |
| 97 | +- [svelte-themes](https://github.com/beynar/svelte-themes) is an abstraction for themes in your SvelteKit app |
| 98 | +- [svelte-transition](https://www.npmjs.com/package/svelte-transition) is a Svelte component to make using CSS class based transitions easier - ideally suited for use with TailwindCSS |
| 99 | +- [Svelte Inview](https://www.npmjs.com/package/svelte-inview) is a Svelte action that monitors an element enters or leaves the viewport/parent element |
| 100 | +- [svelte-inline-compile](https://github.com/DockYard/svelte-inline-compile) is a babel transform that allows for a much more pleasant experience when testing svelte components using Jest and `@testing-library/svelte` |
| 101 | +- [@feltcoop/svelte-mutable-store](https://github.com/feltcoop/svelte-mutable-store) is a Svelte store for mutable values with an `immutable` compiler option |
| 102 | +- [headless-svelte-ui](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@bojalelabs/headless-svelte-ui) is a group of headless components that can be used in building Svelte Apps. |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +Did we miss something? Need help bringing your next idea to life in Svelte? Join us on [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/sveltejs/) or [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/yy75DKs). |
| 105 | + |
| 106 | +See ya next month! |
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