Eugene Fidelin
Marko.js: Unsung Hero of Scalable Web Frameworks
#1about 3 minutes
Comparing frameworks for building multi-page applications
Explore the trade-offs between extending SPAs, building custom server-side rendering, and using newer MPA-first frameworks.
#2about 2 minutes
A first look at Marko.js syntax and components
Marko.js uses an HTML-superset syntax with self-contained components that manage their own state and properties.
#3about 2 minutes
Automatic code elimination and progressive rendering in Marko
Marko's compiler automatically ships only interactive client-side JavaScript and streams rendered HTML for faster page loads.
#4about 2 minutes
How the Marko compiler optimizes for performance
The compiler creates separate, highly optimized builds for the server and browser, using fast string concatenation for SSR.
#5about 1 minute
The developer experience and tooling ecosystem for Marko
The `marko-run` meta-framework provides modern tooling including file-based routing, Vite integration, and testing support.
#6about 1 minute
The long history and evolution of Marko.js
Created by eBay in 2014, Marko has a long history of pioneering features like fine-grained reactivity and partial hydration.
#7about 4 minutes
Understanding the challenges and limitations of Marko
Adoption is hindered by its HTML-based syntax, limited IDE support outside VS Code, and a small open-source ecosystem.
#8about 1 minute
How to get started and find Marko resources
Learn about the framework through the official website, Discord community, online playground, and open-source eBay UI library.
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