This post is the last in a three-part series comparing two close substitutes in Javascript: classes and the “closure pattern” (also frequently known as the factory class pattern). Part one argued… (more…)

Closure Compiler is a JavaScript type checker and optimizer. (more…)

Address Space Layout Randomization Address space layout randomization or ASLR in short is a first line of defense against attackers targeting Internet users. ASLR randomizes the location of an application’s code and data in the virtual address space in or... (more…)

“Master the JavaScript Interview” is a series of posts designed to prepare candidates for common questions they are likely to encounter… (more…)

Dear Apple, Call it what you want - code pushing, hot patching - but the concept is the same: a framework that allows apps to be updated by developers AFTER download. I think we can agree the goal is sound - reduce bugs and crashes. But is this concept - ... (more…)