JavaScript

Ultimate Reading List for Developers | 40 Web Development Books

By Marina Vorontsova   13,909 Jul 22, 2019

In this reading list, we’ll cover such subjects as pure coding and programming (with a separate group of books on JavaScript), design and usability, leadership and management, public speaking and accessibility, software development, engineering, and architecture.

Introduction to Micro Frontends: The New Tech on the Block

By Denis Kryukov   6,947 Jun 27, 2019

Like with all powerful technologies, micro frontends often cause confusion among developers, as evidenced by the ever so popular search queries like “What are micro frontends?” It may be tempting to try and ignore it, but then you’ll be missing out on the amazing opportunities that micro frontends provide — after all, they’re not just a hip trend to follow. In this article, we’ll explore what micro frontends are, what benefits they can bring, how they can be used, and what caveats and pitfalls they pose.

Introduction to the Best Code Playgrounds: JSFiddle, Codepen, and CodeSandbox

By Denis Kryukov   12,638 Jun 19, 2019

With the advancements in JavaScript in the latest years, creating, editing, and running code is no longer constrained to offline editors running on the developer’s computer; nowadays, we can run our code in online environments called “playgrounds” — and there’s quite a lot of advantages of using them.

5 Best JavaScript Conferences to Attend in 2019

By Denis Kryukov   5,726 Jun 15, 2019

With web development being an incredibly popular domain, there’s no shortage of relevant events, meetups, and cons for web developers to gather. Still, with an abundance of conferences to choose from, developers often feel overwhelmed: which one to choose and attend? Which one to watch on YouTube?

Yarn vs. npm in 2019: Choosing the Right Package Manager for the Job

By Denis Kryukov   17,864 Jun 11, 2019

In this article, we’ll thoroughly explore both Yarn and npm, all the while answering these questions: What are their key features? What advantages and disadvantages do they have? How are their workflows organized? Let’s find out!

Best Udemy Online Courses to Learn JavaScript, React, Angular, and Node [Only Those Updated in 2019]

By Marina Vorontsova   11,745 Jun 4, 2019

In case you're looking for complete, detailed, high-rated Udemy courses covering subjects like web development, JavaScript, React, Node, or Angular, then this article is a goldmine of suggestions for some of the best courses on Udemy. 

Disadvantages of Using TypeScript

By Marina Vorontsova   19,444 May 31, 2019

JavaScript is not, arguably, suitable for large complex applications, so the idea behind an additional script was to make it a complementary language that can be “scalable.” Let’s address the core differences between those languages, features of TypeScript, and why many people think that TypeScript is going to overrun JavaScript and take over the world (yeah, right).

Bootstrap: TOP 5 Free Bootstrap Editors & Tools

By Marina Vorontsova   93,330 May 28, 2019

To make it easier to develop a website using Bootstrap, there are several bootstrap editors available for better and quicker bootstrapping of your website. In this article, we’ll cover the five major tools which are available either completely free or partially.

Functional vs Object-Oriented Programming

By Marina Vorontsova   14,456 May 22, 2019

What’s the difference between functional and object-oriented programming? And how does it all apply to JavaScript? In this article, we’ll cover the major concepts you should be aware of, as well as give some representative examples in JavaScript code.

Learn JavaScript and React with the TOP JavaScript YouTube Channels

By Marina Vorontsova   20,759 May 16, 2019

Eager to learn JavaScript? Easier to watch videos than read lengthy and dry tutorials? Lucky for you, we’ve gathered a bunch of YouTube Channels for everyone learning JavaScript and related technologies. Sit back, relax, and watch!