2025 JavaScript Rising Stars

The 10th edition of JavaScript Rising Stars highlights the major trends and developments in the JavaScript landscape for 2025, including the rise of AI-powered workflow automation tools like n8n, the continued dominance of React in the frontend space, and the emergence of new backend frameworks like Motia. The year saw significant innovations and challenges, such as the React2Shell vulnerability and the Shai-Hulud supply chain attack, underscoring the need for better security practices. The mobile development space saw newcomers like Valdi and Lynx dethroning React Native, while the tooling landscape was dominated by Bun and Vite. The year also marked the acquisition of Bun by Anthropic and the formation of the React Foundation, signaling a shift towards AI-driven development.