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Hands-On JavaScript High Performance

You're reading from Hands-On JavaScript High Performance Build faster web apps using Node.js, Svelte.js, and WebAssembly

Product type Paperback

Published in Feb 2020

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781838821098

Length 376 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

JavaScript

Tools

Node.js

Concepts

Responsive Web Development

Author (1):

Justin Scherer

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Table of Contents (15) Chapters

Preface

1. Tools for High Performance on the Web

2. Immutability versus Mutability - The Balance between Safety and Speed FREE CHAPTER

3. Vanilla Land - Looking at the Modern Web

4. Practical Example - A Look at Svelte and Being Vanilla

5. Switching Contexts - No DOM, Different Vanilla

6. Message Passing - Learning about the Different Types

7. Streams - Understanding Streams and Non-Blocking I/O

8. Data Formats - Looking at Different Data Types Other Than JSON

9. Practical Example - Building a Static Server

10. Workers - Learning about Dedicated and Shared Workers

11. Service Workers - Caching and Making Things Faster

12. Building and Deploying a Full Web Application

13. WebAssembly - A Brief Look into Native Code on the Web

14. Other Books You May Enjoy

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Who this book is for

This book is for those who are interested in all the latest features of the modern web. On top of this, it's also for those with an interest in reducing memory costs while increasing speed. People who are interested in how a computer works and even how a JavaScript compiler works will be interested in the contents of this book. Finally, for those who are interested in WebAssembly but do not know where to start, this is a good jumping-off point in learning the essentials.

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Authors (1)

Scherer

Scherer

Justin Scherer has been professionally developing JavaScript applications for over 10 years. On top of this, he has worked in a variety of fields ranging from embedded systems to high-performance cluster applications. Justin has led development teams that utilize JavaScript on the web and on the server. He currently works for a large financial institution where he is leading the charge on developing highly performant front-end and middleware using JavaScript. On his off time, he has a handful of hobbies: playing the piano, going to concerts, repairing watches, reading, and spending time with his wife. His mind is constantly wandering to new areas where technology, especially web technology could prove useful.

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