Implementing Serverless Node.js Functions Using Google Cloud

Google’s still-in-beta Cloud Functions doesn’t seem to get a lot of press, but if you’re using Node, it’s worth checking out as a serverless platform. - https://goo.gl/bLF9Ws

#nodejs

Using Preact as a React Alternative

Ahmed Bouchefra takes a look at Preact, a lightweight version of React with a growing community that’s well suited to high-performance apps and slow 2G networks. - https://goo.gl/gk5iNi

#prereact

Building server-rendered apps in Vue using Nuxt.js

This post will walk you through the process of building server-rendered webpages in Vue. - https://goo.gl/DA4avJ

#vue #serverRendered

Await and Async Explained with Diagrams and Examples

A tutorial that explains the new await/async features in ES2016 for more easily working with asynchronous functions. - https://goo.gl/Y1gqo3

#await #async

Test Methods and Mock Dependencies in Vue.js with Jest

Learn how to test methods and cope with mocking module dependencies. - https://goo.gl/EhDsfN

#vue #testing #jest

Next.js 4 Released with Perf and Styling Upgrades

A new version of Next.js, a framework for building universal React apps, is out with support for React 16 and a major upgrade to its styling engine. - https://goo.gl/b6eNCN

#next4 #release

I’m Breaking up with Higher Order Components

Why one developer is preferring to write declarative, readable and flexible React components using render props instead of HOCs. -
https://goo.gl/3zkaZw

#react

Building Browser Extensions At Scale

An extensive overview of techniques, best practices, and things learned by Grammarly, creators of a popular browser extension. - https://goo.gl/Dgdh81

#extension

The Web at Maximum FPS: How WebRender Gets Rid of Jank

“WebRender isn’t really about making rendering faster. It’s about making it smoother.” A great look at improvements coming to Firefox soon. - https://goo.gl/boMMW5

#css

Node 8.7.0 was released - https://goo.gl/dT6pzr

#nodejs #release

Deploy Docker Images to Heroku with Container Registry

Heroku’s new Container Registry and Runtime is now generally available and brings together the benefits of Docker with those of Heroku. - https://goo.gl/2kCpKa

#docker #heroku

Redux: Architecting and Scaling A New Web App at The NY Times

How the NYT scaled a React app to serve more than a million users per month by leaning on Redux. - https://goo.gl/wUeMBK

#react #redux #video

The New Ease of Building App-Like, Reliable and Engaging Web Apps

Using Angular and Cloud Firestore (Google’s new database for Firebase) to create a basic PWA in less than 1 hour. - https://goo.gl/UUMC7F

#angular

Behind the Scenes of 7 React Conferences

A report on seven different React events that took place this year, with tips, highlights and pros/cons of each. - https://goo.gl/XHDhRU

#conf #react

Getting Started with Vue.js

Get started with Vue.js with this simple and clear tutorial. Vue is the new kid on the block and it is simple and easy to pick up! - https://goo.gl/DJLk4h

#vue

CSS Grid Challenge: Winners and Templates

Smashing Magazine ran a CSS Grid design challenge and here are the results. A good look at what’s possible with CSS Grid today. - https://goo.gl/fn5pzr

#css

Front-End conferences

This is a list of upcoming CSS, JavaScript and front-end conferences in 2017 and 2018. - https://goo.gl/udA5E7

#conferences #2017 #2018