975: What’s Missing From the Web Platform?

The podcast explores missing elements from the web platform, covering desired primitives, syntax additions to JavaScript, and new APIs. Wes and Scott discuss the need for better DOM primitives like date pickers, customizable file uploads, and toggles, emphasizing the importance of styleability and accessibility. They also debate the inclusion of TypeScript in JavaScript and the potential benefits of a pipe operator. The discussion extends to APIs, highlighting the need for standardized cookie banner APIs and native reactive templates. They touch on lower-level connections like Bluetooth, NFC, and the potential for AI access as a native API, envisioning local AI models for tasks like natural language date picking and postal code validation.