Faris Zacina

Writing / Topic

Web

  1. Second thoughts about React.jsI believe React.js, Flux, Redux, Relay and companions are great tools for building front-end code, however after few production projects i realized that the react ecosystem is not always the perfect choice for any project and team. Below is… · 6 min read
  2. How Babel compares against TypeScriptBabel and TypeScript are the main contenders in the world of light JavaScript transpilers, and even though there are some other viable options to transpile/compile your JavaScript from ES6/ES7 to whatever your browser supports, i would say that… · 4 min read
  3. React js - The future king of universal apps?Some people love it, some people hate it, but React js is here to stay. Facebook is innovating like crazy in the field of Web Development and it is one of the most progressive web development groups in the world… · 4 min read
  4. Why you should stop using Angular 1.x right nowA few weeks ago i was passing by a conference hall packed with excited developers listening to a speaker talking about Angular 1.x, and i was thinking, what a waste of time. Knowing the state of the web, i… · 4 min read
  5. Typescript is the new JavascriptKnowing where EcmaScript is going, it is evident that JavaScript is changing profoundly. We hit the limits with ES5, and there is a need for change that will enable much better desktop and mobile performance, as well as a more… · 5 min read