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Feb

One App to rule them all? Trade-offs and Technologies behind Progressive Web Apps

Progressive Web Apps are touted everywhere as the only true solution and the app of the future. Some decision-makers and developers are tempted to dismiss native apps outright as a dusty bridging technology. But whether it is advisable for a company to switch from native apps entirely to PWAs depends on many different factors that require closer examination. Let’s take a bird’s eye view of the decision-making process.
12
Jan

DevOps for JavaScript Developers
React and GitLab, do they go together?

As a web developer, how can I use DevOps for myself? Where does DevOps begin and what does it involve? How do I design my daily routine to achieve the maximum benefit for software development and the warranty of application operation? This article shows how easily we can use React and GitLab to create a Single Page Application (SPA), test it, and put it into production.
12
Oct

Off to the console! (Intro to Node.js – part 5)

A backend programmed in Node.js and executed with Docker is not much use on its own if it cannot be accessed for lack of a client. However, it does not have to have a graphical user interface. A command line tool will do - and is practical in many cases. How does it work?
10
Aug

Asynchrony in JavaScript – a tool for every problem

The case for asynchrony in JavaScript is clear: Callbacks are evil and Promises are the only correct solution. No, actually async/await is the solution, but this relies on Promises, which involve some callbacks. So not everything is as clear as it seems. In the following, we will clarify why asynchronicity is necessary.
1
Jun

What is the JAMstack?

Especially for content-heavy sites and applications where scaling and security play a major role, the JAMstack offers an approach that can make development easier and cheaper.
11
May

Introduction to Node.js: First steps

If you develop modern web and cloud applications it’s just a matter of time until you encounter the JavaScript runtime environment Node.js. What is Node.js, how do you install and configure it, and how do you develop with it?

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