Frontend News — December 22–29, 2023

3 min readDec 23, 2023

Welcome to the Frontend News Podcast

In this episode, we’re diving into the latest trends, events, and updates in the world of frontend development. Stay tuned as we explore exciting happenings and innovations in this dynamic field.

Conferences and Meetups

Angular Performance Optimizations

Host: Kiril Zafirov
Date: December 27, 6 PM CET
Details: Enhance the performance of Angular applications with practical insights and Lighthouse score improvements.
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Angular Lunch Session

Organizer: Dutch Angular Group
Date: December 28, 12 PM CET/CEST
Details: Engage in insightful discussions about Angular over lunch with fellow developers.
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Remote Pair Programming Session (Eastern Time)

Organizer: Codesmith
Date: December 22, 12:30 AM
Details: A mentor-led session for developers of all skill levels to enhance their pair programming abilities.
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Coffee Break: Algorithms Practice — LeetCode

Date: December 22, 2:00 AM — 4:00 AM IST
Details: Late-night sessions for practicing and discussing LeetCode problems.
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Articles and Videos

Chrome Enables Desktop Mode by Default on Premium Tablets

Source: Chrome Blog
Summary: Chrome’s shift to desktop mode on premium tablets marks a significant change in web design, emphasizing the need for adaptable, device-friendly websites.

Baseline 2023

Source: Web.dev
Summary: Baseline 2023 on caniuse.com introduces a two-stage lifecycle for browser feature compatibility, aiding developers in technology adoption decisions.

Locking Scroll with :has()

Source: RobBowen.Digital
Summary: The :has() selector in CSS streamlines functionalities like scroll locks, enhancing UI design and reducing reliance on JavaScript.

How to Code Faster — VS Code Edition

Source: Dev.to
Summary: Tips on improving coding efficiency in VS Code, focusing on shortcuts, Emmet, and built-in IDE features.

A Year in Review: Tech Stack Used in 2023

Source: AravindShack on Medium
Summary: An overview of the evolving web development landscape in 2023, highlighting React’s dominance and new trends in 3D web development.

Releases

Firefox 121.0: Enhanced user experience with new features and security improvements.
Angular v17.0.8: Updates focusing on stability and efficiency in various aspects.
Node.js 21.5.0: Introduces new features and improvements, emphasizing modern web development practices.
ng-schematics v0.5.5: Updated documentation for better user guidance.
Ionic v7.6.2: Fixes key UI issues, improving overall functionality.
React Native 0.73.1: New debugging tools and platform-specific bug fixes.

Trending Github Repositories

oxc: JavaScript tools written in Rust.
PageSpy: A remote debugging tool for web projects.
30 Seconds of Code: Short code snippets for development needs.
JavaScript Interview Questions & Answers: Comprehensive list of interview questions.
Stylex: StyleX — a styling system for ambitious user interfaces.
Cypress: Fast, easy, and reliable browser testing.

Events (Hackathons, etc.)

CodeEdu: WinterHacks 2023

Deadline: Jan 1, 2024, 6:45am GMT+2
Details: A hackathon focused on the UN’s 17 sustainability goals, welcoming students from various backgrounds to contribute their ideas and technical skills.
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Interesting

Timetagger

Source: GitHub
Summary: A time management tool offering an intuitive interface and various reporting formats for efficient time tracking.