Rolldown, a Rust-based bundler for JavaScript and TypeScript, is experiencing a period of active development, with significant contributions aimed at enhancing its functionality and addressing critical bugs. The project is designed to offer a Rollup-compatible API and aims to serve as the future bundler for Vite.
In the past month, the Rolldown project has seen a flurry of activity, with numerous pull requests and issues being opened and addressed. Key developments include the introduction of new features such as addon hooks (#2007) and a JSON plugin (#1951), alongside crucial bug fixes like resolving filename conflicts that cause bundling errors (#1984). The development team is actively engaged in improving the project's robustness and expanding its capabilities, as evidenced by their collaborative work on various enhancements and optimizations.
Recent issues and pull requests indicate a strong focus on expanding Rolldown's feature set while ensuring stability and performance. Notable PRs include #2007, which introduces addon hooks for plugin composition, and #1984, which addresses bundling errors caused by identical filenames. These efforts suggest a trajectory towards a more versatile and reliable bundler.
Ethan Goh (7086cmd):
rolldown -c
command issues, enhanced CI output.IWANABETHATGUY (KermanX):
Yunfei He (hyf0):
Underfin (likui.underfin@gmail.com):
Dalaoshu (shulaoda):
Boshen:
Don Isaac (DonIsaac):
Developer | Avatar | Branches | PRs | Commits | Files | Changes |
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Yunfei He | 9 | 57/53/4 | 100 | 1309 | 18525 | |
IWANABETHATGUY | 10 | 56/49/4 | 83 | 323 | 7116 | |
Ethan Goh | 5 | 19/16/1 | 28 | 446 | 6849 | |
renovate[bot] | 4 | 10/9/1 | 13 | 7 | 5638 | |
underfin | 8 | 15/14/1 | 33 | 164 | 5127 | |
Dunqing | 4 | 0/0/0 | 5 | 245 | 3100 | |
Boshen | 1 | 10/10/0 | 10 | 152 | 2495 | |
dalaoshu | 3 | 13/9/1 | 12 | 92 | 1774 | |
_Kerman | 1 | 2/2/0 | 4 | 54 | 1771 | |
ikkz | 1 | 5/3/0 | 3 | 21 | 265 | |
Felipe Armoni | 1 | 5/4/0 | 4 | 24 | 254 | |
LongYinan | 1 | 0/0/0 | 2 | 8 | 110 | |
Leo | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 4 | 71 | |
Don Isaac | 1 | 1/1/0 | 1 | 7 | 16 | |
Hiroshi Ogawa | 1 | 3/2/0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | |
None (overlookmotel) | 0 | 1/0/1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
None (graphite-app[bot]) | 0 | 2/0/2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PRs: created by that dev and opened/merged/closed-unmerged during the period
Timespan | Opened | Closed | Comments | Labeled | Milestones |
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7 Days | 12 | 9 | 23 | 1 | 1 |
30 Days | 45 | 34 | 98 | 14 | 1 |
90 Days | 117 | 88 | 265 | 60 | 1 |
All Time | 268 | 209 | - | - | - |
Like all software activity quantification, these numbers are imperfect but sometimes useful. Comments, Labels, and Milestones refer to those issues opened in the timespan in question.
The GitHub repository for the Rolldown project has recently seen a surge in activity, with 59 open issues currently being tracked. Notably, several issues have been created or updated within the last few days, indicating a period of active development and community engagement.
A recurring theme among the recent issues is the focus on enhancing functionality and fixing bugs related to module handling, particularly concerning CommonJS (CJS) and ECMAScript Module (ESM) interop. Issues such as #2005, which addresses a bug related to exit codes during snapshot updates, and #2003, which proposes using autofix.ci
for code issues, highlight ongoing efforts to improve the robustness of the bundler. Additionally, there are several feature requests (#1999, #1989) aimed at expanding the capabilities of Rolldown, such as better memory handling for large applications and enhanced error reporting.
Another significant aspect is the presence of multiple issues labeled as "needs-triage," suggesting that there may be a backlog of unresolved problems that require prioritization. This could impact the overall progress if not addressed promptly.
Here are some of the most recently created and updated issues:
Issue #2005: [Bug]: should exit none 0 when the snapshots updated.
Issue #2003: Use autofix.ci
to fix code issues.
Issue #1999: [Feature Request]: Support banner
, footer
, intro
and outro
for composejs plugin.
Issue #1989: [Feature Request]: Build memory handling (and profiler) for large applications.
Issue #1956: [Feature Request]: expose error information on JS API error object.
Issue #1944: [Bug]: same filenames cause bundle error.
Issue #1925: [Feature Request]: Align output.globals
with Rollup.
Issue #1903: [Feature Request]: Provide a way to emit diagnostic or error during hook call.
These issues reflect a mix of bugs, feature requests, and enhancements that are critical for improving Rolldown's functionality and user experience. The presence of multiple "needs-triage" labels indicates potential bottlenecks in addressing these concerns efficiently.
The dataset provided includes a comprehensive list of pull requests (PRs) from the Rolldown project, a fast bundler for JavaScript and TypeScript. The PRs range from feature additions and bug fixes to documentation updates, reflecting an active development environment.
PR #2007: feat: compose addon hooks
PR #2006: ci: exit with none zero code when snapshots updated
insta
library.PR #1984: fix: same filenames cause bundle error
PR #1983: feat: support file
module type
file
module type, enhancing the bundler's capabilities in handling various asset types efficiently. PR #1951: feat: json plugin
PR #1928: feat: support import.meta.ROLLUP_FILE_URL_referenceId
for asset
PR #1910: chore: log semantic errors
PR #1909: feat(app): rewrite export default
PR #1892: feat: give a empty non-null empty sourcemap warnings
PR #1865: feat: perf stats
The recent pull requests for the Rolldown project reveal several key themes and trends in its development:
A significant number of PRs are dedicated to adding new features or enhancing existing ones, such as support for new module types (e.g., file
), improved plugin systems (e.g., addon hooks), and better handling of assets (e.g., JSON plugin). This indicates an ongoing effort to expand Rolldown's capabilities and improve its usability as a modern bundler.
Several PRs address specific bugs or stability issues, such as fixing filename conflicts that cause bundling errors and ensuring proper logging of semantic errors during builds. This focus on stability is crucial for maintaining user trust and ensuring that developers can rely on Rolldown in production environments.
The comments within many PRs reflect active discussions among contributors regarding implementation strategies and best practices. This collaborative environment fosters innovation while also ensuring that multiple perspectives are considered before merging changes into the main branch.
Performance remains a priority, with multiple PRs aimed at optimizing various aspects of the bundler's operation—whether through improved algorithms for chunk management or enhanced logging mechanisms that provide insights into performance bottlenecks.
Several PRs focus on improving documentation related to CLI options and configuration files, which is essential for user adoption and ease of use. Clear documentation helps onboard new users and reduces friction when integrating Rolldown into existing workflows.
Overall, the current set of pull requests illustrates a vibrant development process characterized by feature expansion, bug fixes, performance optimization, and community engagement. As Rolldown continues to evolve, these efforts will be critical in establishing it as a leading choice among JavaScript bundlers, particularly as it aims to compete with established tools like Rollup and esbuild while leveraging Rust's performance advantages.
Ethan Goh (7086cmd)
IWANABETHATGUY (KermanX)
Yunfei He (hyf0)
Underfin (likui.underfin@gmail.com)
Dalaoshu (shulaoda)
Boshen
Don Isaac (DonIsaac)
Ethan Goh (7086cmd):
just fix
command and documentation for CLI options.rolldown -c
command and enhanced the output for spelling errors in the CI process.IWANABETHATGUY (KermanX):
Yunfei He (hyf0):
PluginContext
and module types.inject
, intro
, outro
, and banner
.Underfin (likui.underfin@gmail.com):
Dalaoshu (shulaoda):
Boshen:
Don Isaac (DonIsaac):
The development team is making significant strides in advancing Rolldown's capabilities while maintaining a collaborative environment. The recent activities reflect a balanced approach between adding new features, enhancing existing functionalities, and ensuring code quality through refactoring efforts. The active engagement from all team members suggests a healthy project trajectory as it continues to evolve towards its goals.