We are thrilled to announce the release of Meteor.js 3.0, a milestone in our journey to create a powerful and versatile platform for modern web development. This release marks a significant leap forward, and we couldn't have achieved it without the unwavering support of our incredible community and partners.
Table of Contents:
- What does Meteor 3 bring to the table?
- How to migrate to version 3
- How to Use Meteor 3.0
- Community Effort and Collaboration
- Conclusion
What does Meteor 3.0 bring to the table?
In short, Meteor 3.0 brings Node.js 20, Express integration, Fibers removal, async server methods, ARM support, package updates, and new documentation.
Node v20 and Express Integration
One of the most significant changes in Meteor 3.0 is its integration with Node.js 20 and Express. This update allows Meteor to fully take advantage of the latest features and performance improvements in Node.js 20. Express, a widely used web application framework for Node.js, provides robust tools for building web and mobile applications.
We covered this extensively (and more) in this article.
Package Updates
Meteor 3.0 has numerous package updates, reflecting changes in their dependencies to ensure compatibility with the latest versions. These updates are crucial for maintaining security, stability, and performance. By updating the packages, Meteor ensures developers can access the newest features and improvements available in the broader Node.js and JavaScript ecosystems.
Major Architectural Changes
Meteor 3.0 introduces substantial architectural changes to modernize the platform and improve its performance and scalability. Key changes include:
Dropping Fibers: Replacing Fibers with native async/await syntax to align with modern JavaScript standards. This change simplifies the codebase and enhances compatibility with future Node.js releases.
Async/Await for MongoDB Interactions: Making all MongoDB operations asynchronous to improve performance and reduce latency.
ARM Architecture Support: Expanding Meteor's compatibility to include ARM architectures, allowing developers to run Meteor on a wider range of hardware, including Raspberry Pi and other ARM-based devices.
New Documentation Highlights
We have a new v3 docs with detailed documentation for Meteor 3.0, including API references and examples.
Our Migration Guide also includes step-by-step instructions for updating existing projects to Meteor 3.0, addressing potential issues, and providing solutions for a seamless transition.
Let's continue the migration talk in the next section.
How to migrate to version 3
We have a lot of material out there to help you to migrate. Here is a list of some of them:
- Migration Guide: We built this Migration Guide to help you in this process. It should cover most of the cases.
- Meteor Migrations Series' Articles: Several articles that will help you prepare your app and gradually upgrade it.
- Meteor Forums: The biggest piece of knowledge about Meteor. We have several posts of people sharing results and asking for help. If you don't find the issue there, feel free to create a post and ask for help!
How to Use Meteor 3.0
To install Meteor 3.0, you can simply run:
npx meteor
To create a new Meteor 3 project:
meteor create --release 3.0.1
To update an existing Meteor project:
meteor update --release 3.0.1
Community Effort and Collaboration
The successful release of Meteor 3.0 is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of the Meteor community. This milestone would not have been possible without the contributions of countless developers, testers, and advocates who tirelessly worked to identify issues, suggest improvements, and test new features. The community's collective effort has played a crucial role in shaping Meteor 3.0 into a robust and reliable platform.
To all the people who made part of this, thank you ❤️
Conclusion
Meteor 3.0 is a game-changer for web development, bringing cutting-edge features and improvements that empower developers to build the next generation of web applications. With its enhanced performance, modern integrations, and improved developer experience, Meteor 3.0 is poised to lead the way in the evolving web development landscape.
As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to seeing the incredible projects and innovations the Meteor community will create with Meteor 3.0. I can't say thank you enough for being a part of this journey, and here's to the exciting future ahead!
For more details on Meteor 3.0, please visit the post in our Forums.
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Top comments (11)
Loved Meteor back in 2016-2017. Still think their full-stack approach was clear and clever.
I don't know why it didn't stick those days, but I might give this new version a try with some side projects
There were a few things that didn't help us evolve as we'd like in the past years, Fibers limited a lot of things. But give it a try now and let us know how it's going :)
I try to meteor 3 with vue and there some vite error for vue-router.
Vue router not working in dev mode
Oh, I'm sorry about that. Could you please post this on our forums with more details about the error? I'm sure we'll be able to help you there: forums.meteor.com/
forums.meteor.com/t/error-with-vue...
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Very cool. I haven't used Meteor in years, but it was the first full stack JS framework I used. I might have to check it out again!
I remember Meteor being hot for 5 minutes, but I don't even remember why. They probably should have included a post explaining what Meteor is and why you'd want to use it. 😅
Thank you for the feedback, @mindplay! There is a lot of content that we still need to create regarding those most basic questions related to why use Meteor.js in 2024.
We'll talk a lot about this next week at day 2 of our event, on tuesday, you can register: meteor.com/the-renaissance-of-mete...
Or just watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=yFCOCVnCRhE
We'll also host a Q&A session with the Core Team so if there are any questions we don't address on the lives, you can ask here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLS...
The Q&A will happen on our Discord server, here: discord.gg/BS2gUmjz
Thank you, I've set a notification for the YouTube stream! 🙂👍
Stoked. We have an app that's been running Meteor from pre-1. All upgraded and ready for 3, with an increasingly React based UI.
Meteor is still my favorite pubsub architecture
Meteor Rocks! and has huge impact effect on JS. Meteor.js is a birthplace an inspiration for Next.js, Vue, Vercel, GraphQL and many more great commercial and open source projects ☄️☄️☄️