Monday, March 22, 2021

JavaScript tools for development

 Here are the major ways that can help accelerate JavaScript development.


1. Webpack to decrease application size
JavaScript modules have small chunks of code that might increase the size of the application. The larger the size, the more time will it take to load which will impact the user experience. Hence, Webpack can be used, which not only decreases the size of the application but also helps in understanding the code written by the developer.

2. Gatsby by increase performance
A better user experience and customer-oriented businesses are the requirements of the present time. A business needs to ensure that they can offer them to the users that are making the web performance a bit critical. Gatsby can be a great addition to JavaScript development as it improves web performance with the static site generator.

3. TypeScript to Identity errors
JavaScript is a dynamic programming language that can complicate the whole development process. The freedom to use arrays and objects is a plus when it comes to dynamic writing that also includes errors. The errors can be handled easily with the help of TypeScript static typing that allows users to define variables.

4. Semantic-UI to shorten the learning curve
The framework, Semantic-UI can be used to shorten the learning curve using the broad palette of theme, font files, and JavaScript. It offers excellent customisation properties to work on the design elements including responsive solutions for the mobile and web with the UI components.

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Top C++ programming libraries that developers need to know

 C++ is one of the most popular programming languages that is thriving in the market for over 40 years. This general-purpose language was developed with the editors, IDEs, test frameworks, code quality, compilers, and other tools. However, what makes it even more popular is its plethora of libraries that make it easy for developers to work on any project.


Here are the top libraries that a developer must know when it comes to C++.

1. Asio C++ Library
It is used for low-level I/O and network programming that provide basic building blocks and a consistent asynchronous model. It also includes the real-time transaction system and interactive websites along with smartphone games and apps.

2. Active Template Library (ATL)
The library is all about C++ classes that support the Common Object Model (COM) and build features such as standard COM enumerator interfaces, dual interfaces, and ActiveX controls. It is used to build single-threaded objects, free-threaded model objects, apartment-model objects, etc.

3. Eigen
This library includes vectors, matrices, related algorithms, and numerical solvers that offer support to all matrix sizes. It can support all types of standard numeric types that can even include the Eigen features that intelligently remove temporaries.

4. FloatX
Float eXtended or FloatX is the library that is used for the floating-point and low-precision type emulation. Fortran and Python programming language also use this library since it is based on the FlexFloat library.

Monday, February 22, 2021

Blockchain Best Books

 1. Blockchain Revolution: How the technology behind bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is changing the world

Authored by Don Tapscott, author of Wikinomics, and his son, Alex Tapscott, the book streamlines the complexities surrounding Blockchain technology by introducing a guide to its applications that can help enhance the daily life of people. It is a brilliantly researched book that sheds light on how Blockchain will drive future economic growth. The book has received rave reviews from tech industry leaders.

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft stated that the book “has had an enormous impact on the evolution of blockchain in the world.” While Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple stated it to be “mind-blowing”.

2. Blockchain Basics: A non-technical introduction in 25 steps
Authored by Daniel Drescher, this book sheds light on the basics of blockchain technology and its impact on the financial system. The book covers 25 steps on core concepts related to Blockchain, explained in a non-technical manner. No program codes, formulas, or computer science jargons have been used in this book, making it easy to understand for readers having no prior knowledge about Blockchain. Apart from the technical concepts, the book also explains the important business applications of Blockchain technology.

3. Blockchain for enterprise application developers
Authored by Ambadas Tulajadas Choudhari, Arshad Sarfarz Ariff, and Sham M R, the book brings to light many interesting aspects of blockchain, the process to design solutions, developing prototypes, and what the tech future looks like. Ethereum and Hyperledger- the two unique Blockchain platforms, are thoroughly covered in this book, primarily because of their popularity and relevance today.

4. Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy
Authored by Melanie Swan (Founder of the Institute for Blockchain Studies), this book takes the readers beyond Bitcoin and smart contracts to illustrate how Blockchain is heading towards becoming the fifth disruptive computing paradigm. The book covers topics such as the use of Blockchain for automated tracking in the digital ecosystem. It also sheds light on how Blockchain can better leverage data-mining networks and the impact of cryptocurrencies on the new economy.

5. Blockchain: The complete guide to understanding blockchain technology
Authored by Miles Price, the book explains how Blockchain technology is bringing out the next financial change on a worldwide scale. The book prepares you for the future by enlightening you about the various implementations of Blockchain technology. Grab this book to learn about technical underpinnings and ways to earn profit by mining cryptocurrencies.

Blockchain is transforming the technology ecosystem and is here to stay. As the application of Blockchain trickles down from cryptocurrencies to our everyday life. It is best to stay updated and prepared for the new economy powered by Blockchain.

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

7 DevOps tools for 2021

 1. Gradle

Gradle is a developer build tool that is used by big companies to build applications. Developers can accelerate the development process with this tool. With the help of Gradle, software development teams can architect, integrate and systemize delivery of software solutions. It offers features like advanced caching, compile avoidance that reduces development time.

2. Raygun
This DevOps tool can help find bugs and discover performance issues through real time monitoring. Raygun gives an accurate analysis of the problems. Developers get to know about who is using the application and the specific problem they are facing. Apart from identifying issues, it also highlights things to improve and enhance.

3. Ansible
This tool is open-source application development, configuration management, and software provisioning tool. It can run on UNIX- based systems as well as Window-based systems. It is a secure platform for application development. It is easy to use and offers advanced features.

4. Git
It is one of the most popular DevOps tools. Git has a central repository to store the latest project code. It keeps all members of the software development in sync and helps create a good quality project. It is an open-source distributed version control system. It also helps track the project development process.

5. Jenkins
It is the simplest DevOps tool and has an extraordinary environment of modules and additional items. It is an open-source self-contained automation server with hundreds of plugins. It has been designed to assemble code, make docker compartments, huge many tests and push to staging/production.

6. Puppet
This tool uses declarative language and allows developers with a way to intervene with how they can achieve a certain state. DevOps and IT teams design ideal configuration and lay them out within constraints. It reduces the amount of control you have, often leading to a simpler configuration.

7. Phantom
Phantom is a tool that comes as a great help to developers who wish to build a defensible infrastructure from the very beginning of SDLC. You can collaborate in a centralized environment on an incident and be aware of the rising security threats at the same time. The tool future gives DevOps professionals an option to mitigate such risks using techniques such as file detonation, device quarantine, etc.

Monday, January 11, 2021

FREE 500 certification courses on SWAYAM

SWAYAM- a programme initiated by Government of India and designed to achieve the three cardinal principles of Education Policy viz., access, equity and quality - is offering more than 500 certification courses for students and working professionals pan India from January to April 2021. The program is taken up by the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) which is one of the national coordinators at SWAYAM. A nominal fee is being charged for the proctored certification exam.

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