eBay’s open source JavaScript UI framework modernizes universal web development. — By: Ryan Carniato, Michael Rawlings and Dylan Piercey eBay was founded with the core belief that we should use technology to empower and connect people globally. In the technology world, we’re a core contributor to and believer in open source technology. …

The ultimate performance battle between JavaScript frameworks — I was looking around the web and realized we haven’t had a good JavaScript Framework Performance Shootout in over 2 years. So before 2020 wraps up, let’s have a bit of fun pitting these libraries against each other. How about taking the 20 most popular JavaScript Frameworks and put them…

The Marko Team has been working on a new rendering engine which is slated to become the core engine for Marko in a similar way Fiber(React), Glimmer(Ember), and Ivy(Angular) have been for their respective libraries. …

Technology created in the name of economy can also be used for Performance — SolidJS is a newer JavaScript UI Library(open sourced Apr. 2018). The premise for its origin simple: Showcase the usability and performance of fine-grained reactivity in web application development. Two years later I still find myself explaining how Solid has carved out its unique niche in an overcrowded space. After reading…

This time we conquered the Server. — I have a process. I apply this to almost any sort of problem I face. Step 1. Define the problem This for me often takes the longest. It is absolutely critical to understand what you are trying to solve, who stakeholders are, and what's actually important. Step 2. Propose an…

SolidJS enters the ring as the newest challenger in the RealWorld Demo. Let’s see how it stacks up. — The first thing you should know about me is that I'm a sucker for performance benchmarks. I started down the path of writing reactive JavaScript UI libraries with something to prove. Something about the approach intrinsically clicked for me and I wasn't going to rest until I could prove it…

Developer Experience is an area with a lot of tradeoffs. How can we possibly find the right balance? — SolidJS is a high-performance JavaScript UI Library. This article series goes deep into the technology and decisions that went into designing the library. You do not need to understand this content to use Solid. Today’s article focuses on Solid’s approach to abstraction. It’s taken quite a while for me to…

… and debunking other Modern Web Development Myths — I’ve recently read a few articles making some pretty outrageous claims, based on little more than anecdotal references to a few conference talks. Part of it is the time of year. As we move from one year to the next it is a good time to look forward to the…

React isn’t the only library capable of stopping time. — SolidJS is a high-performance JavaScript UI Library. This article series goes deep into the technology and decisions that went into designing the library. You do not need to understand this content to use Solid. Today’s article focuses on Solid’s approach to asynchronous rendering. Suspense and Concurrent Mode are being touted…