22
Jun
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 Outdated traditions are ended and modern concepts are introduced.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
30
Sep
How to develop GraphQL frontends with Angular and React
GraphQL, the web API query language developed by Facebook, has been gaining attention for several years now. But while a lot of articles on the subject examined the server-side in detail, the client itself got less attention. This article will focus on the usage of a GraphQL interface in the frontend, while also taking a closer look at both Angular and React.