Author: Dan Alvares

December 21, 2024

React 19 Released

React 19, the latest major version of the widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces, has been officially released. This update introduces several groundbreaking features that aim to enhance...

Categories Javascript/React

October 10, 2024

Htmx 2.0.3 Released: Enhancing Hypermedia for Modern Web Development

The lightweight yet powerful JavaScript library Htmx continues to make waves in the world of web development, and its latest release, Htmx 2.0.3, solidifies its position as an essential tool...

Categories HTML/HTMX/Javascript

April 15, 2024

Security Enhancements in Web Development

The landscape of web development is constantly evolving, with security becoming an ever-more critical focus as threats grow in sophistication. Early 2024 has seen significant advancements in tools, best practices,...

Categories Security

March 16, 2024

ESBuild vs. SWC: The Battle of the JavaScript Compilers

JavaScript tooling has come a long way, and the demand for faster, more efficient build tools continues to grow. Among the notable players in the modern JavaScript ecosystem, ESBuild and...

Categories Javascript/Optimisation

March 14, 2024

Emergence of AI-Powered Development Tools: Revolutionizing Software Development

In 2024, the rise of artificial intelligence in software development reached new heights, profoundly reshaping how developers write, debug, and optimize code. AI-powered development tools are no longer just experimental;...

Categories AI/Software Engineering

January 30, 2024

Web Components going into 2024

Web development is an ever-evolving field, and few innovations have had as much promise for reshaping how developers build user interfaces as Web Components. This collection of browser-native APIs allows...

Categories W3C/Web Components

August 16, 2023

Edge Functions: The Next Evolution in Web Development

In the ever-evolving world of web development, user expectations for fast, reliable, and personalized experiences have pushed the boundaries of how we deliver content and handle logic. Among the innovations...

Categories Software Engineering

July 23, 2023

Optimizing for HTTP/3: What Front-End Developers Need to Know

In the ongoing quest for a faster and more efficient web, HTTP/3 has emerged as a game-changing protocol. As the successor to HTTP/2, HTTP/3 promises reduced latency, improved performance, and...

Categories HTTP/Software Engineering/W3C

July 9, 2023

Angular Signals: The Future of Reactivity in Angular

Angular has always been a robust framework for building dynamic, single-page applications. Over the years, it has introduced numerous features to improve performance, developer experience, and scalability. One of the...

Categories Angular/Javascript

April 9, 2023

CSS Container Queries: A Revolution in Responsive Design

In the ever-evolving world of web design, CSS Container Queries have emerged as a game-changing feature in 2023. While developers have long relied on Media Queries to create responsive designs,...

Categories CSS

February 19, 2023

Building Offline-First Apps with IndexedDB and Service Workers

In today’s world of unreliable networks and data-driven applications, ensuring a seamless offline experience has become a top priority for developers. An offline-first app prioritizes functionality even when the user...

Categories Javascript

January 28, 2023

Next.js 13: The Framework Redefining Full-Stack Web Development

Next.js has long been a favorite among web developers for its simplicity, performance, and ability to seamlessly integrate server-side rendering (SSR) with client-side interactivity. With the release of Next.js 13,...

Categories Javascript/React

January 3, 2023

SvelteKit 1.0: A Full-Stack Framework for the Future

The wait is over: SvelteKit 1.0, the highly anticipated full-stack framework for Svelte, was officially released in late 2022. Now, as we move into 2023, developers worldwide are embracing it...

Categories Javascript/Server-Side/Svelte

December 15, 2022

Vite 4: The Go-To Build Tool for Modern Web Apps

In the rapidly evolving landscape of web development, having a fast, flexible, and modern build tool is essential. Enter Vite 4, the latest iteration of the blazing-fast build tool that...

Categories DevX/Javascript

December 8, 2022

Angular 15: What’s New and Why It Matters

In the ever-evolving landscape of JavaScript frameworks, Angular has consistently been a powerful choice for developers seeking a comprehensive toolset for building dynamic and scalable applications. With the release of...

Categories Angular/Javascript

October 10, 2022

Zero-Trust Security for Web Apps: A Modern Approach to Protecting Data

As cyber threats evolve in complexity and scale, traditional perimeter-based security models are proving insufficient for safeguarding modern web applications. Enter Zero-Trust Security, a paradigm that challenges the “trust but...

Categories Security

September 9, 2022

Web Animations API: The Future of Smooth, Native Animations

Animations are a cornerstone of modern web design, enhancing user experiences by making interfaces more engaging, intuitive, and responsive. While CSS and JavaScript have long provided ways to create animations,...

Categories CSS/HTML/Javascript

September 5, 2022

Implementing Microservices with Node.js and Docker for Scalable Backends

Scalability and maintainability are critical in modern backend development. To address these challenges, many developers have embraced microservices—a design architecture that structures applications as a collection of loosely coupled services....

Categories Docker/Node.js

July 12, 2022

State Management: Navigating Complexity in Modern Web Applications

State management is at the heart of modern web development. As applications grow in complexity, handling state—the representation of an application’s data at any given time—becomes increasingly challenging. In 2022,...

Categories Javascript/State Management

June 9, 2022

Introduction to Cypress with Cucumber for End-to-End Testing

End-to-end (E2E) testing is an integral part of modern software development. It ensures that applications function as intended from the user’s perspective, covering critical workflows and integrations. Combining Cypress, a...

Categories End-to-End Testing/Testing

March 31, 2022

React 18: What Suspense and Concurrent Rendering Mean for Developers

React, the popular library for building user interfaces, has continually pushed the boundaries of modern web development. With the release of React 18, the React team introduced groundbreaking features like...

Categories Javascript/React

November 10, 2021

Unit Testing Best Practices for Vue.js Applications

Vue.js has continued to rise in popularity due to its simplicity, flexibility, and ease of integration. As Vue-based applications grow in complexity, ensuring their reliability becomes increasingly important. Unit testing...

Categories Javascript/Unit Testing/Vue.js

October 26, 2021

Node.js 16: What’s New and How to Upgrade

Node.js, the popular JavaScript runtime, continues to evolve, bringing new features and improvements with each release. October 2021 marked the arrival of Node.js 16 as the Long-Term Support (LTS) version....

Categories Javascript/Node.js

April 10, 2021

CSS Subgrid: Unlocking Advanced Layout Control

CSS Grid revolutionized web layout design when it was introduced, offering web developers a powerful tool to create complex, responsive layouts with less code. Yet, as developers delved deeper into...

Categories CSS/HTML

March 15, 2021

React 17: A Gentle Upgrade Path for Modern Web Development

React 17, released in late 2020, brought a wave of excitement and curiosity to the web development community. Known for its innovation, the React team took a different approach with...

Categories Javascript/React

March 6, 2021

Getting Started with Angular Ivy in 2021 and its Performance Boosts

Since its introduction in Angular 9, Ivy has transformed how developers interact with the Angular framework. As Angular’s next-generation rendering and compilation engine, Ivy brought not only technical improvements but...

Categories Angular/Javascript

November 15, 2020

Securing WebSockets: Best Practices for Real-Time Applications

WebSockets have become a cornerstone of real-time communication on the web, powering everything from live chats to collaborative tools and online gaming. However, their bidirectional nature and persistent connections introduce...

Categories Security/WebSockets

October 10, 2020

Core Web Vitals: Redefining Web Performance Standards

In May 2020, Google introduced Core Web Vitals, a set of metrics designed to measure real-world user experiences on the web. These metrics focus on three critical aspects of user...

Categories Javascript/Optimisation

August 15, 2020

AI-Powered Developer Tools: Transforming the Programming Landscape

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to the realms of research labs or niche industries. By 2020, AI has firmly entrenched itself in software development, transforming the way developers...

Categories AI/Testing

June 13, 2020

Exploring CSS Logical Properties: A New Way to Think About Layouts

In 2020, web development was more global than ever. Websites needed to accommodate diverse languages, writing systems, and user preferences, making adaptable and intuitive design crucial. Enter CSS Logical Properties—a...

Categories CSS/i18n