š° JavaScript News &Ā Updates
Transformers.js: State-of-the-art Machine Learning for the web
This video introduces Transformers.js, a JavaScript library developed by Hugging Face that brings state-of-the-art machine learning models to the web. The speaker, Joshua, explains the libraryās purpose, features, and development process, highlighting its ability to run pre-trained models in JavaScript with a similar API to the Python library.
Framer Motion is now independent, introducing Motion
Framer Motion is transitioning into a new independent open-source project called Motion, focusing on broader community support and integration beyond React. Motion will feature vanilla JavaScript APIs, improved search functionality, and expanded documentation, aiming to serve users of various frameworks such as Vue. The move is designed to better support a wider user base and ensure future growth and innovation.
Visual Studio Code reigns supreme among front-end developers due to its free access and extensive extensions. JetBrainsā WebStorm is popular for its reliability. AI-driven editors like Cursor are emerging, though browser-based editors are still mainly for demos. GitHub leads in version control, with GitLab and BitBucket following.
WebStorm and Rider Are Now Free for Non-Commercial Use
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This blog post covers essential modern JavaScript best practices for writing cleaner, more maintainable, and performant code1. It highlights the importance of using let and const, classes, arrow functions, and async/await, among other techniques. The post also emphasizes the need for up-to-date practices and careful adoption of new features.
200 Project Ideas from Beginner to Advanced with Open Source Contributions
Whether youāre a beginner or an experienced developer, explore a curated list of 200 project ideas designed to enhance your technical skills and build a strong portfolio. From web development to data science, each project includes detailed descriptions, suggested tech stacks, and key features to help you grow as a developer. Start coding today and take your skills to the next level!
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š Comparison & Controversies
Tanstack Start vs NextJSāāāServer Functions Battle
This video introduces Tanstack Start, a new framework in alpha, and compares its server function support with NextJS. It demonstrates how to use Tanstack Startās server functions and contrasts them with NextJSās new caching support and server functions.
Performance Benchmark: Node.js vs. Go
In tests, Go outperforms Node.js in deploying web apps on Kubernetes. Go handles ~70,000 requests before degrading, while Node.js manages ~9,000. Both have similar latency when inserting data into a Postgres database, but Node.js uses more resources.
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JavaScript is racist, needs to make everyone equal!
ā© JS Performance Tips
Optimize Loops: Use efficient loops like
forinstead offorEachfor better performance in large datasets.Use
Mapinstead of objects: For key-value pairs, asMapperforms better for frequent additions and deletions.
āļø Weekly JavaScript Challenge: Quiz AppĀ Idea
Creating a quiz app is a fantastic full-stack project for your portfolio, and you can even use it to test your knowledge of full-stack development. Hereās what your quiz app could include:
- Fetch Questions: Retrieve quiz questions and answers from a database.
- Present Questions: Show each question to the user and ask for their answer.
- Track Scores: Keep track of the userās score, ultimately determining if they āwinā or āloseā.
This project is not only great for showcasing your skills but also for learning in a fun way!
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