Javet, a fusion of Java and V8 (JAVa + V + EighT), has recently released its version 3.0.2, marking a significant advancement in embedding Node.js and V8 in Java. This version includes Node.js v20.10.0 and V8 v12.0.267.8, highlighting the project's commitment ... more
In honor of 11/30/23 day (in which the digits correspond to the respective numbers of everyone's favorite NBA trio of Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green), read on to see how to build an application that predicts if a basketball shot is ... more
With the official release just around the corner, we’re happy to offer our WebStorm 2023.3 Release Candidate for you to try. Unlike our previous EAP builds, you must have an active WebStorm license to use it. Otherwise, you’ll need to sign up for a 30-day ... more
The analytic hierarchy process uses pairwise comparisons and scoring for criteria between the alternatives to give insights into what the best option is and why. John Riviello spoke about applying the analytic hierarchy process to decide what JavaScript ... more
Deno Land, the developers of the Deno TypeScript/JavaScript runtime, have introduced Deno Cron, a feature the company describes as an easy way to create scheduled jobs. Announced November 29 and available behind the --unstable flag in Deno 1.38, Deno.cron() ... more
Internationalization (i18n) is a critical process in web development, and requires a robust, well-designed framework to ensure scalability. While some JavaScript libraries exist, this article provides a language-agonistic framework that can be implemented ... more
In the last article, you learned how to upload files in CakePHP. We'll take things further, in this tutorial, by creating a drag-and-drop file upload in CakePHP using Dropzone.js. Dropzone leverages AJAX to upload files without requiring a page refresh, ... more
In this tutorial, you will learn how to build a WhatsApp chatbot application that will allow you to upload a PDF document and retrieve information from it. You are going to use a PDF document containing a few waffle recipes, but what you will learn here ... more
Transformers.js, the JavaScript counterpart to the Python Transformers library, is designed for running Transformers models directly within web browsers, eliminating the necessity for external server processing. In the recent update to version 2.7, Transformers.js ... more
TypeScript 5.3, an upgrade to Microsoft’s strongly typed JavaScript variant that adds support for import attributes for ECMAScript modules, is now available as a production release. TypeScript 5.3 also offers features ranging from stable support for ... more
Safari Technology Preview Release 183 is now available for download for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura. If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update it in System Settings under General → Software Update. This release includes ... more
With traditional password-based logins, users often need to go through a "password reset" process when they forget their credentials. This creates an additional step and potential vulnerability. Not only does it introduce security risks, but ... more
Traditionally, Rust’s application areas have centered around building command-line interfaces (CLIs), embedded systems, and performance-critical applications. However, with the introduction of the async/await syntax in Rust 1.39, the Rust ecosystem has ... more
Learn how AppSignal makes application performance monitoring easy for your Ruby, Elixir, Node.js, frontend JavaScript, and Python projects. Continue reading Monitoring Your Python App with AppSignal on SitePoint. ... more
Angular 17, the latest version of Google’s TypeScript-based web app development framework, has arrived, featuring built-in control flow to improve the developer experience. Introduced via a bulletin on November 8, Angular 17 can be accessed from GitHub. ... more
The Deno runtime for JavaScript, TypeScript, and WebAssembly has been updated with new HTML capabilities. The latest updates enhance documentation and client-side navigation in both Deno and the Fresh web framework. Unveiled November 2, Deno 1.38 offers ... more
It’s time for our last EAP digest to walk you through the new features and improvements coming in WebStorm 2023.3! For more information, check out our previous blog posts. The Toolbox App is the easiest way to get the EAP builds and keep both your stable ... more
Docker is a versatile containerization tool that simplifies the management of the essential components that power your web application. What's more, it saves you the stress of grappling with various independent tools and configurations. In this article, ... more
#431 – November 06, 2023 Guide to React Suspense: From Code Splitting to Data Fetching Suspense is behind lazy component, it helps you to reduce boilerplate and optimize SSR. In this guide, we'll discover how it works and how to use it. Get better at ... more
Discover the key differences between React and React Native, and weigh the pros and cons of these open-source JavaScript libraries. Continue reading React vs React Native: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences on SitePoint. ... more
Looking for important logs in the pools of log files and data can be a pain at times during development, testing or debugging processes. If we can have a tool that gives a real-time report of critical, error and warning reports about the activities in ... more
Safari Technology Preview Release 182 is now available for download for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura. If you already have Safari Technology Preview installed, you can update it in System Settings under General → Software Update. This release includes ... more
Twilio Conversations is a powerful communication platform that enables businesses to connect with their target audiences seamlessly, spanning various channels such as SMS, MMS, WhatsApp, web, and mobile chat. However, when it comes to start-up companies ... more
One of the biggest challenges for any software is to determine how changes impact user experience in the real world. Whether it’s the processing speed of video editing software or the smoothness of a browsing experience, there’s only so much you can ... more
Learn about the essential components of LangChain — agents, models, chunks, chains — and how to harness the power of LangChain in JavaScript. Continue reading A Complete Guide to LangChain in JavaScript on SitePoint. ... more
#430 – October 30, 2023 Introduction to the useMemo hook Hooks have revolutionized the way developers build React applications, offering a more intuitive and functional approach to state and side effects. Among these hooks, useMemo stands out for optimizing ... more