With the rise of Javascript only applications, the tools needed for developers have been evolving. Angularjs / Reactjs applications may involve use of multiple sources including third-party JS libraries. When a developer uses multiple such bundles, she also needs to ensure that all dependent modules are tracked correctly and made available for the production use. This task is facilitated by something called module bundler. Webpack is one such bundler, which will learn more about today.
WebAssembly
In today’s age, most of the code that runs on the browsers are developed using Javascript. However, when JS was introduced to the world, it wasn’t meant or envisaged to take over the web world, so to say. Javascript, inherently, doesn’t perform well as compared to a native application developed using other high-level languages such as C/C++. WebAssembly is a way to run native applications in web browsers to get similar performance.
OpenAPS
We all have heard about diabetes and have seen patients who need to monitor their blood sugar levels continuously. Some of these patients need more attention and hence need to monitor glucose levels more vigilantly. Artificial Pancreas Device System (APS) is a system that closely mimics the glucose-regulating function of the pancreas. OpenAPSÂ is a free and open-source project that aims to make the basic APS system available to everyone.
Scaffolding
We have seen the temporary structure that is built outside the main building using bamboo or iron rods. This structure, known as scaffolding, is useful during construction of the main structure as well as during the maintenance of the building. This term was made popular by Ruby On Rails in the context of programming. And since then several other languages/frameworks support scaffolding in some or the other form.
SWIFT
We have been using various methods to send money from one account to another. Cash and Cheque have been the age-old methods. With the rise of the internet, we are also used to NEFT (National Electronic Fund Transfer), RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement System) and now UPI, which are primarily domestic money transfer systems. But what about sending money from one country to the other? That is where SWIFT comes into the picture.