JavaScript is enhancing its modular capabilities with a set of interconnected proposals known as module harmony. These proposals aim to improve performance and usability for developers by introducing features such as combining module files with web workers, module declarations, import attributes for better file handling, granular security with compartments, and simplifying virtual environments for development tools like Jest. While improvements might not be immediately visible, the process is designed to ensure robust and reliable features. The TC39 committee's standards process works to deliver mature and well-supported enhancements to the JavaScript language.

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1. Combining Module Files With Web Workers2. Module Declarations3. Import Attributes4. Granular Security With Compartments5. Making Life Easier for Dev Tools Like JestCoordinating a Flock of ProposalsHuge Progress Is Being Made

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