The hottest JavaScript Substack posts right now

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TTW Extra #7 🔥: All JavaScript talks of 2024 so far...

Tech Talks Weekly • 59 implied HN points • 13 Aug 24
🕹 Technology Software Web Development Programming Languages Conferences JavaScript
  1. There are many JavaScript conferences happening in 2024. Each conference has talks that cover various topics related to JavaScript, making it easy for developers to learn from experts.
  2. Some talks have gained a lot of views, showing they really interest the audience. Watching these popular talks can help you stay updated on new features and best practices in JavaScript.
  3. If you're looking for the best talks, you can check out the top views from conferences like JSNation and React Conf. These talks often cover cutting-edge developments that can improve your skills.

#95 — Chinese models dominate, no Googling without JS, Bun & Tailwind shipped

The Nibble • 7 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🕹 Technology AI Web Development Software updates Startups JavaScript
  1. Chinese AI models are becoming very popular and are dominating the market. This shows how fast technology is evolving in different parts of the world.
  2. You now need to enable JavaScript to use Google Search. This change means that many users who don't have JS on might struggle to find information online.
  3. Bun and Tailwind CSS have released major updates that improve performance and add new features. Developers can expect more efficient tools and options for their projects.

💥 Tech Talks Weekly #18

Tech Talks Weekly • 39 implied HN points • 13 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Conferences Software Development Java JavaScript Event Sourcing
  1. This week's Tech Talks Weekly features new talks from 15 different tech conferences. You'll find a variety of topics and insights from prominent speakers.
  2. Popular talks include topics like future-proofing Spring applications and managing code quality. These sessions can help you stay updated on tech trends.
  3. You can support the community by sharing this resource with friends and filling out a feedback form to improve future content.

💥 Tech Talks Weekly #19

Tech Talks Weekly • 19 implied HN points • 21 Jun 24
🕹 Technology Conferences Software Programming JavaScript Development
  1. This week features new talks from 14 different tech conferences, making it a great time to catch up on what's happening in the industry.
  2. There's a focus on specific topics like Domain Driven Design and the future of technologies like Java, highlighting the latest trends and best practices.
  3. Readers are encouraged to spread the word about Tech Talks Weekly and give feedback to help improve future content.

The JavaScript ecosystem in 2024

Optimism (for the web) • 11 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Software Development Programming JavaScript Tools
  1. Svelte and React are evolving together, pushing boundaries with compiler-based approaches. This means developers can write better optimized code more easily.
  2. Remix and Next.js are improving the way we fetch data in React apps. These frameworks are making it easier to manage data and layouts, creating a better experience for developers.
  3. Prisma is raising the standard for using databases in the JavaScript ecosystem. Its strong TypeScript support is being adopted more widely, encouraging better communication between different platforms.
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Revisiting the Core-JS situation

On Engineering • 44 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Open Source Software Development Web Development JavaScript
  1. Core-JS is a crucial JavaScript library with significant dependencies in the open-source community and popular software.
  2. The project faced financial difficulties due to the sole maintainer's plea for support and threats to its future.
  3. There are concerns about the security and continuity of Core-JS, emphasizing the need for community involvement, financial support, and alternative solutions.

Native Support for CJS/ESM Interoperability Begins in Node.js 22

Web Dev Explorer • 3 HN points • 28 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Node.js JavaScript Web Development Software Development
  1. Node.js has started to support ECMAScript Modules (ESM) natively with version 22, making it easier to use modern JavaScript modules alongside CommonJS (CJS) modules.
  2. ESM allows for synchronous and asynchronous loading, but Node.js' support for it is currently experimental and comes with limitations like not supporting top-level 'await'.
  3. The addition of synchronous loading for ESM in Node.js simplifies interoperability between ESM and CJS, easing the transition to ESM and potentially reducing module size in projects.

Saturday 15th April, 2023 - And Then They Cut Off the Podcasts

Mark Smith’s Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Tech Web Development JavaScript Internet Podcasts
  1. The author faced challenges with their internet connection being throttled, making it difficult to download podcasts.
  2. Despite internet issues, the author highlighted three interesting podcasts with varying topics and styles.
  3. The variety in podcast content and styles adds to the appeal of listening to podcasts.

Enterprise-grade RAG with PDFs and NPM for Javascript Developers

Substack von FARSPEAK • 1 HN point • 30 May 24
🕹 Technology Development JavaScript API Software
  1. Farspeak is launching enterprise-grade support for PDFs and a new version of npm for JavaScript developers.
  2. To build an app quickly with Farspeak, start by creating an app and obtaining a Farspeak token from farspeak.ai.
  3. After obtaining the Farspeak token, follow the tutorial instructions, install the npm package, and use the provided code snippets to upload files, ask questions, and scale production operations.

Tradeoffs in development: The True Cost of Javascript

Iceberg • 0 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Development JavaScript
  1. Choosing JavaScript for backend development can come with a high maintenance cost due to its npm ecosystem having a lot of dependencies.
  2. JavaScript projects in npm tend to have 10x more dependencies compared to projects in other ecosystems, leading to frequent updates, breaking changes, and security patches.
  3. Despite the benefits of a vibrant ecosystem, it's important to consider the trade-offs and evaluate tech choices based on factors like maintenance costs when comparing to alternatives like Python and Golang.

Web Dev Updates, Tools, & Articles #2

Web Dev Explorer • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Web Development JavaScript Tools Programming
  1. React 19 Beta introduces simpler state management, error handling, and async operations in React applications.
  2. JavaScript's Set gaining new methods could enhance data operations, with new methods like intersection, union, and difference among others.
  3. pnpm version 9.0.0 brings improvements like Corepack compatibility, configuration updates, and better dependency resolution.

The Internet of Broken Protocols: Showcase #5

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 16
🕹 Technology Cybersecurity Web Security Internet protocols JavaScript
  1. The protocol described involves reducing round trips needed to fetch web ads by having 4 participants.
  2. There is a weakness in the protocol that can be exploited to serve an arbitrary ad off an important origin.
  3. The protocol consists of two main steps: provisioning and rendering, with specifics about how ads are encrypted, loaded, and displayed.

Phân tích obfuscated Javascript

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 07
🕹 Technology JavaScript Programming Web Development
  1. When analyzing obfuscated Javascript, splitting long code into shorter commands is essential for understanding the functionality.
  2. Variable names with subtle differences can reveal connections between code segments and help in unraveling the hidden code's purpose.
  3. Different color-coded groups of code may indicate distinct functionalities: blue for regular Javascript, green for encoded Javascript, and red for potentially meaningless or obfuscating code.

Why use React for _____ ?

Andrew's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Frameworks JavaScript Programming Software
  1. React may not be the best choice for everything, but it has its strengths and can be a reasonable choice for many projects.
  2. Using a consistent framework across an organization can be beneficial in certain cases.
  3. React's server components can reduce the need to ship a lot of JavaScript to clients, making it a server-only templating language for parts of a webpage.

Inertia Form Components

inelegant puzzles • 0 implied HN points • 02 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Web Development APIs JavaScript Frameworks
  1. There's a new way to build forms in Inertia and Vue that doesn't need extra JavaScript. This makes creating forms easier and more efficient.
  2. With the new Inertia Form Components, you can set up forms quickly using just components. This simplifies how you structure your code.
  3. By using the new components, developers can avoid handling error messages directly in the form setup. It streamlines the process of creating user-friendly forms.

A look at WebAssembly, the webs powerful new technology part 2

Deus In Machina • 0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 23
🕹 Technology WebAssembly Programming JavaScript HTML Memory
  1. WebAssembly is primarily designed as a compilation target for languages like C, C++, and Rust.
  2. WebAssembly files consist of sections like modules with code, and data sections for storing strings or variables.
  3. To interact with WebAssembly modules, JavaScript can import functions and memories from the module to perform tasks like logging messages or manipulating data.

Once a Maintainer: Marco Roth

Once a Maintainer • 0 implied HN points • 23 May 23
🕹 Technology Programming Open Source Ruby JavaScript
  1. Marco Roth got into programming by building a class website with JavaScript and HTML in high school.
  2. He contributed to the Stimulus project after finding it a better approach than using jQuery in a Rails application.
  3. Encouraging more people to contribute to open source by understanding projects they use and companies supporting open source contributions.

fullctx-highimpact-frontend-daily #1

Full Context Development • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Frontend JavaScript Web Development Programming
  1. Crafting a well-crafted website can tremendously impact customer experience and increase revenue for the organization.
  2. Using web workers can make applications more responsive, improve loading speed, and enhance customer experience.
  3. Understanding JavaScript's event loop tools can increase productivity and improve customer experience in web projects.