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The Basics: Getting started with npm

Today, npm is a cornerstone of modern web development, whether used exclusively with Node.js as a package manager or as a build tool for the front end. Understanding npm as a tool —particularly the core concepts— can be difficult for beginners. As such, we've written up this guide for getting a grasp on npm, especially for those who are entirely new to Node.js, npm, and the surrounding ecosystem.

Handling the ArithmeticException Runtime Exception in Java

Arithmetic is at the core of every program and every programming language in existence. From integer and floating-point arithmetic all the way down to bitwise and pointer arithmetic, these mathematical operations translate into machine instructions which execute with thundering speeds and manipulate the state of software applications used across all sorts of different domains.

Mobile UX: Five ways fintech apps are outcompeting traditional banking apps

One of the most important factors when choosing a finance app is user experience. We reveal five important UX processes that fintech apps use to remain competitive and why traditional banks should adopt these methods to minimize the loss of valuable customers.

An Introduction to Deno: Is It Better than Node.js?

Deno is a JavaScript and TypeScript runtime similar to Node.js, built on Rust and the V8 JavaScript engine. It was created by Ryan Dahl, the original inventor of Node.js, to counter mistakes he made when he originally designed and released Node.js back in 2009. Ryan's regrets about Node.js are well documented in his famous'10 Things I Regret About Node.js' talk at JSConf EU in 2018.

Newly Developing Technology Promises a Bright Future for IT

The future is unpredictable. One thing you can count on is the future of IT. The IT world will continue to grow, expand and make breakthroughs, no matter what else is happening in the world. Your competition jumps on new technology as soon as they are able. To stay ahead of them, you have to be prepared to embrace IT transformation before they do. The future of IT promises to bring unprecedented opportunities for businesses prepared to implement new technologies sooner, rather than later.

Introducing Build Insights Pro for build- and test analytics

Track your build and test performance to get unstuck, get on track and accelerate your pipelines. Visualize performance and identify bottlenecks by using historical build and test performance tracking. Today, we introduce Build Insights Pro, a new awesome extension to help you achieve more.

Using CSS Style Sheets on C++ Applications

Using CSS style sheets, UI designers and developers have the power to easily brand and style their applications. Views Style Sheets, available as part of the Visualization C++ software, follow the HTML Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standard. They provide an easy to use mechanism for customizing the appearance of the Views Gadgets, enabling you to style your C++ application the way you want it to look. This blog looks at two common applications.

Distributed Monoliths vs. Microservices: Which Are You Building?

The concept of microservices has been popular for several years. As a result, many developers, companies have started building their applications using a microservices architecture. There are several reasons why a company or developer would want to move to microservices, including building a scalable application, maintaining the developer’s productivity without relying on each other, etc. Your teams start to build microservices by containerizing applications etc.