InfoWorld·3yIntro to HTMX: Dynamic HTML without JavaScript
HTMX lets you use an extended HTML syntax instead of JavaScript to achieve interactivity. It's an interesting idea that could end up influencing the way web front-ends work. It uses server-side rendering of the HTML for the edit markup and abstracts the form marshaling into the framework.
InfoWorld·3y7 awesome JavaScript projects to check out today
Discover seven newer JavaScript projects, including Tauri for desktop apps, tRPC for API development with TypeScript, Bun.js as a faster JavaScript runtime, Civet for modern TypeScript development, Tabby as a terminal for Node.js, Pixi.js for performance-intensive graphics, and PM2 for Node.js application monitoring.
InfoWorld·3y12 programming mistakes to avoid
This post discusses common programming mistakes to avoid, such as playing it fast and loose, obsessing over details, and having too much or too little theoretical complexity. It also touches on the dangers of having too much faith in artificial intelligence, not enough training data, not trusting your security to magic boxes, and not trusting the client enough. The post highlights the importance of striking a balance and avoiding grow-your-own cryptography. Lastly, it talks about the challenges and advantages of openness in software development.
InfoWorld·3yNode.js 21 brings WebSocket client
Node.js 21 brings WebSocket client and support for globs in the platform’s test runner. This means developers now can use powerful glob patterns to run tests more efficiently. The Google V8 JavaScript/WebAssembly engine has been upgraded to version 11.8.8.
InfoWorld·3yBun 1.0 is out of the oven
Bun, an all-in-one toolkit for building, testing, debugging, and running JavaScript and TypeScript apps, has reached stable production-ready status as of September 8. Bun is a single executable intended to eliminate complexity and slowness without tossing away everything that is “great” about JavaScript.
InfoWorld·2yThe best new features in Microsoft .NET 8
Microsoft .NET 8 has arrived with a plethora of new features and enhancements. Highlights include improvements in the garbage collector, JSON serialization and deserialization, time abstraction, cryptography, compression, native AOT compilation, code generation, and performance. Additional resources are available for further reading.
InfoWorld·3yECMAScript 2023 spec for JavaScript finalized
ECMAScript 2023 spec for the JavaScript programming language has been approved by ECMA International. The new spec adds two methods for arrays, extends the WeakMap API to allow unique symbols, and introduces some standardization for the use of hashbangs.
InfoWorld·3yECMAScript 2023 spec for JavaScript adds methods for arrays
ECMAScript 2023 spec for JavaScript adds methods for arrays and WeakMap keys. The next planned update to the official specification for the JavaScript programming language is slated to add four capabilities in areas such as arrays. The finished proposals are published by the ECMA TC39 (Technical Committee 39) on GitHub.
InfoWorld·2yVisual Studio Code introduces floating editor windows
Visual Studio Code 1.85 introduces floating editor windows and the ability to visualize JavaScript heap snapshots. It also includes improvements to the keyboard experience, interactive type hints, auto-update extensions, enhanced navigation for Python projects, and new features for GitHub Copilot and project trees.
InfoWorld·3yIntro to Hyperscript: Rethinking JavaScript
Hyperscript is a simplified, more English-like JavaScript that can work standalone or in tandem with HTMX to simplify common scripting needs on the JavaScript front end. It aims to tackle front-end complexity by providing a concise and expressive language. Hyperscript handles asynchronous events, looping, conditionals, and logging in a straightforward and concise manner. While it may not replace JavaScript entirely, it offers fresh ideas to improve the overall experience of developing on the web.
InfoWorld·3y7 downsides of open source culture
Many of the software packages at the core of modern computing were created using a model of open sharing and collaborative development. There are seven reasons developers might think twice about contributing to an open source project. The word community gets thrown around a lot in open source circles, but that doesn't mean open source is some sort of Shangri-La.
InfoWorld·2ySQL unleashed: 7 SQL mistakes to avoid
Learn about 7 common SQL mistakes to avoid when writing database applications, including blindly reusing queries, nesting views, running large multi-table operations in a single transaction, clustering on volatile columns, inefficiently counting rows, using triggers, and doing negative searches.
InfoWorld·3yUsing JavaScript's built-in objects
JavaScript has several built-in objects such as Object, JSON, console, String, Math, Date, window, and global. These objects provide essential functionality in both browser and server-side platforms. They have methods that allow for various operations and manipulations, such as cloning objects, transforming JSON, logging, string management, and mathematical calculations. Mastering these built-in objects is crucial for becoming fluent in JavaScript.
InfoWorld·3ySvelte 4 shrinks code footprint, compiled output
Svelte 4 shrinks code footprint, compiled output, more consistent and intuitive authoring experience. The number of dependencies has been reduced from 61 to 16, resulting in faster downloads and less susceptibility to supply chain attacks. Most apps and libraries compatible with Svelter 3 should be compatible.
InfoWorld·3yJetBrains adds iOS support to cross-platform UI framework
JetBrains adds iOS support to cross-platform UI framework for iOS. Compose Multiplatform is built on Google’s Jetpack Compose UI framework and JetBrains’ Kotlin Multiplatform development technology. Developers can build the UI once and it will run on all platforms.
InfoWorld·3yThe best new features in ASP.NET Core 7
ASP.NET Core 7 introduces several new features, including output caching middleware, rate-limiting middleware, and request decompression middleware. Other highlights include filters in minimal APIs, parameter binding in action methods using DI, typed results in minimal APIs, route groups in minimal APIs, health checks for gRPC, and file uploads in minimal APIs.
InfoWorld·3yRust language gets new governance
The Rust Leadership Council will assume responsibility for top-level governance concerns. The change follows some disgruntlement in the Rust community over the project’s leadership and governance. There has been some community dissatisfaction with Rust project leadership lately, with one result being a fork of the language.
InfoWorld·3yDocker’s bad week
Docker announced the sunsetting of Free Team subscriptions, which received criticism from some in the open source community. However, Docker clarified that it was not trying to force open source projects to pay. The company's focus has shifted to developers, with a new revenue model and a focus on app velocity and security. Docker offers a sponsored open source tier that provides better benefits for open source projects. Docker collects feedback through various channels, including a public road map, external Docker Captains, and a Technical Advisory Group.