JavaScript Module Systems Showdown: CommonJS vs AMD vs ES2015

As JavaScript development gets more and more common, namespaces and dependencies get much more difficult to handle. Different solutions were developed to deal with this problem in the form of module systems.

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Adding HTTPS to Your Website

For a good and secure web—and also for faster performance, new APIs on the web such as Service Workers, better search ranking, and more—using HTTPS for your website is key. I’ll walk you through how to easily get started with that here.

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Infinite Scrolling vs. Pagination — UX Planet

UX: Infinite Scrolling vs. Pagination by Nick Babich “Should I use Infinite scrolling or Pagination for my content?” Some designers are still refereeing a tug-o-war between the two methods to decide which to implement into their projects.

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Prototype Quickly in Laravel with PHP’s Built-In Server and SQLite

If you are a seasoned Laravel developer, you know the usual project setup drill that involves creating a new project, a fresh database, and adding a virtual host entry to Apache. If you are starting from scratch, the Apache and MySQL installation can take some time and slow things down for you.

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Build a Music Player with React & Electron III: Bringing It All Together

Previously, we discussed React's presentation components with few examples backing it up. This is the last section of the "Build a Music Player with React & Electron" series and we will discuss container components while completing our Scotch Player Electron app.

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Google Keyboard Now Has a One-Handed Mode

Android: Google’s rolling out an update for Google Keyboard today that includes a new one-handed typing mode alongside a handful of other new features. The new one-handed mode is accessible with a long-press of the comma key.

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F*** You, I Quit — Hiring Is Broken

Disclaimer: This is a story about my interview experience in the tech industry. No personal names will be used to preserve anonymity. The title refers to the industry as a whole, not to any particular company.

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