Lean SDKs with Standalone Functions

Speakeasy has introduced Standalone Functions for its TypeScript SDKs, allowing developers to create more efficient applications by selectively importing only the functions they need, rather than entire libraries. This approach facilitates leaner app development, especially in performance-sensitive environments like browsers, by leveraging tree-shaking and code minification to exclude unused functionality. Standalone Functions also improve error handling by returning a Result<Value, KnownErrors> type and do not replace the existing class-based interface, offering developers flexibility based on project requirements. By combining standalone functions with ES Modules, substantial bundle size reductions are achieved, enhancing performance metrics such as JavaScript parsing time. This new structure contrasts with traditional SDKs, which often include unnecessary code, thus increasing the total bundle size. Speakeasy's shift towards shallower abstractions aims to optimize modern web app development and maximize the potential of tree-shaking, offering developers a more controlled and efficient way to incorporate SDK functionalities.