All articles tagged with #web development
Originally Published 4 days ago — by Hackaday
The article discusses the decline of NPAPI browser plugins due to security concerns and the rise of WebAssembly and extensions, highlighting the practical advantages of NPAPI for tasks like UDP communication and direct rendering, and emphasizing the importance of preserving this technology despite its obsolescence in mainstream browsers.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Star Tribune
The article discusses Vercel's security checkpoint, a security feature or process related to the Vercel cloud platform, which is used for web development and deployment.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses how AI and large language models are transforming web development and programming, making it more accessible, faster, and different in nature. While some find joy in the process of coding, others appreciate the efficiency and problem-solving capabilities AI offers, leading to a shift in what makes programming fun and fulfilling. The overall tone suggests a positive outlook on AI's role in enhancing productivity and creativity in tech.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the strengths and use cases of HTMX, emphasizing its simplicity and effectiveness for building interactive web applications without heavy JavaScript frameworks like React. It highlights HTMX's ease of use for common UI tasks, its advantages over traditional SPA frameworks, and addresses misconceptions about its limitations, advocating for its adoption in suitable projects. The discussion also compares HTMX with other tools like Unpoly, Stimulus, and Astro, and debates the broader context of web development paradigms.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Search Engine Roundtable
Google updated its JavaScript SEO guidelines to emphasize that the canonical URL should be set in HTML whenever possible, and if JavaScript is used, it must set the canonical URL to match the original HTML to ensure proper indexing. Testing with Google Search Console is recommended to verify correct implementation.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by WIRED
The article argues that Ruby is not a serious or modern programming language due to its slow performance, lack of advanced tools for responsible coding, and its reliance on the outdated Ruby on Rails framework, which has kept it relevant mainly through legacy code and nostalgia rather than technical superiority.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by OpenAI
The article reports a client-side exception error in a web application, suggesting users check the browser console for more details.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Hacker News
The article discusses the proposal to remove XSLT support from the HTML specification, highlighting community feedback, the potential impact on web compatibility, and the technical and political considerations involved in deprecating a long-standing web technology.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by SNY
An application error occurred due to a client-side exception, and users are advised to check the browser console for more details.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by SNY
An application error occurred due to a client-side exception, and users are advised to check the browser console for more details.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by SNY
An application error occurred due to a client-side exception, and users are advised to check the browser console for more details.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by SNY
An application error occurred due to a client-side exception, and users are advised to check the browser console for more details.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by SNY
An application error occurred due to a client-side exception, and users are advised to check the browser console for more details.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WIRED
Perl, once a dominant and versatile programming language used in web development and bioinformatics, has fallen out of favor, leading to a decline in humility among programmers who no longer code in it.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Hacker News
The article argues that modern CSS and web development should move away from Single Page Applications (SPAs) unless they are truly necessary for complex, interactive, or offline-capable applications. It criticizes the misconception that SPAs are primarily about page transitions, emphasizing their original purpose of loading large code bundles for long user sessions. The discussion highlights the evolution of SPAs from jQuery days to frameworks like React and Angular, and debates their benefits and drawbacks, especially regarding performance, complexity, and user experience. The consensus suggests that many sites could benefit from more traditional multi-page applications (MPAs) or server-rendered approaches, reserving SPAs for specific use cases.