A guide to optimizing Microsoft Application Insights for ASP.NET Core apps by moving the tracking script to an external file for better performance and security.
A guide to safely using client-side JavaScript libraries like imagesloaded in universal (isomorphic) React apps by preventing server crashes.
A developer explains how they built a web app using the Canvas API to add a blue beanie to user photos for Blue Beanie Day.
A concise introduction to Babel.js, explaining its purpose as a JavaScript compiler for modern syntax and its core concepts like plugins and presets.
A critical essay arguing against using Electron for desktop apps, citing bloat, poor performance, and misuse for simple tools.
A guide to reading the ECMAScript specification, focusing on understanding Symbols in JavaScript and how to navigate the official spec draft.
A guide to implementing state snapshots in Redux for elegantly saving and restoring UI state, using a practical example.
Explains the differences between JavaScript's for..in and for..of loops, detailing their use cases for objects, arrays, and iterables.
A developer's 2016 retrospective on open source contributions, speaking at tech conferences, and maintaining the MEAN.JS framework.
A front-end developer announces his blog to document his learning journey, focusing on JavaScript, Flexbox, and other web technologies.
Announcing Script'17, a new JavaScript conference created to provide an exciting and inspiring event for the community.
A guide to implementing the Web Share API to enhance static social sharing links on websites, with a fallback for unsupported browsers.
A developer's introductory blog post announcing a focus on Java, JavaScript, and general programming topics.
A developer's response to an article on progressive enhancement, arguing for core content delivery without JavaScript dependency.
Key technical tips for setting up and using SignalR hubs effectively, including instance lifecycle, callback ordering, and multi-hub connections.
A technical guide on progressively enhancing a web comment form from basic HTML to using BackgroundSync for offline functionality.
The author announces the end of the JavaScript Air podcast, explaining the personal reasons behind the decision to stop producing new episodes.
A reflection on the JavaScript ecosystem's tool proliferation, the pitfalls of constantly chasing new frameworks, and the importance of stable, foundational choices.
Explains variable and function hoisting in JavaScript, focusing on differences between var, let, and const in ES2015.
An update on using Flight.js at TweetDeck in 2016, covering mixins, state management, data flow with RxJS, and component architecture.
