15
Jul
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Test with Jest – Testing the JavaScript test Framework
Those who do not use automation to test JavaScript will sooner or later face serious problems due to the comparatively open language standard. With Jest there is now a new JavaScript testing framework that tries to learn from the mistakes of the old ones.
22
Jun
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Deno – the end of Node.js?
Will Deno make everything better and replace Node.js?
Node.js has long been an established environment for the execution of server-side JavaScript. Modern IT landscapes would be unthinkable without it; companies like Uber or Netflix have been using Node.js for years. But with the release of Deno, a server-side execution environment for TypeScript and JavaScript, this could soon change. Outdated traditions are ended and modern concepts are introduced. Will Deno join the IT landscape or even push the veteran Node.js from its place?
29
Apr
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How to create your own Angular Schematics
Angular Schematics gives us a way to create custom actions, similar to those provided by the Angular CLI. Schematics are used by many Angular libraries to simplify their usage.
31
Mar
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Making the web more powerful with Project Fugu
The term Progressive Web App (PWA) was coined in 2015. Since 2018 PWAs can be installed on all relevant operating systems and can also be executed offline. However, there is still a certain difference in functionality between PWAs and their native counterparts. With Project Fugu, the gap should continue to shrink.
16
Mar
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Real-Time in Angular: A journey into Websocket and RxJS
Real-time is an interesting topic to consider these days. The demand for real-time functionality to be implemented in modern web applications has grown tremendously. The sooner you have the data, the quicker you can react and make decisions. Thus, the chance for higher profits is huge. In this article we will discuss how to implement this real-time feature in your Angular application using WebSocket and RxJS.
18
Feb
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Getting Started with Svelte
Are you curious to know what Svelte is? Do you know why it’s becoming a popular JavaScript compiler? In this article, we will tackle what Svelte is, who made it, why would you want to use it, its ecosystem, and current state.
10
Feb
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Angular Code Smells
Writing frontend applications is a complex process, it involves lots of difficult scenarios, a myriad of tools and, of course, browser support. But leaving that aside, keeping a high-quality codebase that is maintainable over the long term is just as complicated. In this article, we aim to give you a list of the most villainous coding smells you might run into when writing Angular apps, and the respective solution or alternative.
16
Jan
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Angular <3 Bazel: A new star is born?
With Bazel, a new build tool has emerged in the already rich universe of developer tools: A rising star on the horizon that we have all been waiting for. Uh, have we?
20
Dec
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Node.js is Dead – Long live Deno!
Deno is a new runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript, created by Ryan Dahl - the original creator of Node.js. The project is intended to fix design problems in Node.js described in Dahl's famous talk "10 Things I Regret About Node.js". We talked to Krzysztof Piechowicz (adesso AG) about the differences between Node.js and Deno. In the iJS video, Piechowicz goes into the topic in more detail and shows what is possible with Deno.
4
Nov
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Speed, Speed, Speed: JavaScript vs C++ vs WebAssembly [ KEYNOTE ]
In Node.js, we can use WebAssembly modules and native C++ addons. If your app has performance critical parts, should you stay in JavaScript? Or write a native C++ addon? Or use WebAssembly? Let's have a look at how these options compare performance wise and which one is best for different workloads. So the next time you need to optimize for speed, you know your options.