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JavaScript is chaotic. The pace of change is faster than ever and it seems like a new framework or important library pops up every couple of weeks. A major shift in the language is about to hit when ECMAScript 6 is finalized this year.
Modern web developers have to juggle more constraints than ever before; standing still is not an option. We must drive forward and this eMag is a guide to getting on the right track. We'll hear from developers in the trenches building some of the most advanced web applications and how to apply what they've learned to our own work.
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Contents of the Next Generation HTML5 and JavaScript eMag include:
- The Modern JavaScript Developer’s Toolbox - The toolbox of the modern JavaScript developer has changed a lot in the last 20 years. From IDEs to build automation tools, there are plenty of options for developers. Choosing the best JavaScript library is only part of the process. Linters, bundlers, and minifiers are essential to productivity and performance when building modern web apps.
- Virtual Panel: Real-World JavaScript MVC Frameworks - JavaScript front-end codebases grow larger and more difficult to maintain. As a way to solve this issue developers have been turning to MVC frameworks which promise increased productivity and maintainable code. InfoQ asked the opinion of experts practitioners about how they use these frameworks and the best practices they follow when developing JavaScript applications.
- Q&A with Matthew Carver on The Responsive Web - Responsive web design is an important part of the modern web and a must-have skill for web developers. The Responsive Web by Matt Carver provides an introduction and suggestions on how to get started. Beginning with the what and why and moving all the way to some advanced techniques, Carver provides a solid overview of an essential tool in the modern web developer's toolbox.
- Towards a Resolution-Independent Web with SVG - This article examines the advantages of using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) as the preferred format for the graphic assets of any web or mobile web project. The aim here is not to deter designers and developers from the proven method of using raster formats (PNG / JPEG) but rather to showcase how usage of SVGs can enhance the workflow of any web project.
- React in Real Life at Codecademy - Codecademy recently switched to React.js for their front-end learning environment. While many React examples are basic, author Bonnie Eisenman goes over how to use React in a large, critical environment.
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