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Understanding V8’s Bytecode
V8 is Google’s open source JavaScript engine. Chrome, Node.js, and many other applications use V8. This article explains V8’s bytecode format — which is actually easy to read once you understand some basic concepts.
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Top 10 ES6 features by example
Poor support in web browsers just after specification release is probably the main reason why many developers are not witn ES6. This article presents the top 10 ES6 features by example to help you familiriaze.
pragmatists.com
How V8 Optimizes Arrays By Monitoring 'Element Kinds'
An interesting glimpse ‘under the hood’ of Chrome’s JavaScript engine for a specific array-oriented optimization.
blogspot.com
The end of Framework Churn
Framework Churn: that breakneck pace of creation and abandonment that plagues the JavaScript community. In this article, you will learn how does it end.
bit.ly
How I cut my Webpack bundle size in half
Justin Duke shares his story on how he cut his webpack bundle size in half.
jmduke.com
Tools & Code
V8 Release 6.2
V8’s latest branch is in beta until its release in Chrome 61 and it’s packed with developer-facing goodies including extra performance, more regex features, and an increased max string length.
blogspot.co.uk
The Wonderful World of Webpack
Webpack is a JavaScript module bundler, or so the blurb goes. This article explores the wonderful world of Webpack.
jackhiston.com
Draggable: A Drag and Drop Library from Shopify
Draggable, a drag and drop library from Shopify abstracts native browser events into a modular API for you to build custom, and potentially complex, drag and drop experiences.
github.com