Category: javascript

Cutting JavaScript into two: trick or treat?

October 31, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

Python Jumps to #1 on GitHub Over JavaScript, But… — GitHub Universe took place this week, flooding us with data about how folks are using the platform. Of interest to those on social media was that Python has taken JavaScript’s #1 language crown, though many…

Best Open-Source Business Applications for SMBs in 2024

October 30, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

According to Forbes, 38% of SMBs (Small and Medium Businesses) go down because they run out of money. That’s because of poor financial management and less capital. So, while investing in business software sounds like a winning deal, it’s a sinking ship in reality. For…

How to Build a Web App: Beginner’s Guide (2025)

October 29, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

How many apps do you regularly use on your web? 5? 10? More?  We bet you know — the battle for the user’s attention is fierce. But this does not mean it’s time to give up on your web app idea. To be competitive, you…

A huge week for both Svelte and Next.js

October 24, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

Svelte 5 is Alive — The long awaited next major release of Svelte, the compiler-driven JS UI framework, is the “most significant release in the project’s history”, while remaining largely backwards compatible. A big addition is runes for explicitly declaring reactive state, but there’s much…

How The Right CRM Platform Can Transform Your Sales Game

October 23, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

Don’t let your sales team fall behind — learn why picking the right CRM is key to your business’ growth. When sales teams struggle with managing customer relationships, they risk losing valuable opportunities. Studies show that companies with effective customer relationship management (CRM) systems have…

Why You Should Consider a Custom CRM for Your Business

October 23, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

Currently, 82% of businesses use CRM systems. Many of them — Custom CRM.  What they noticed is that each dollar invested gives $8.71. Their customer retention rate has also increased! With numbers like these, it’s little wonder businesses think if they should be investing in…

JS0 + JSSugar not so sweet?

October 17, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

The Story of Web Framework Hono, By Its Creator — Hono is a neat, lightweight framework designed to run on any JavaScript runtime that has been picking up steam in the past year. You can create a simple app reminiscent of Express.js, say, but run…

HubSpot vs Mailchimp: Choosing the Right CRM System in 2024

October 14, 2024 By Mark Otto Off

Work smarter, not harder. This maxim has never been more relevant than in 2024. The meteoric rise of e-commerce has resulted in massive business opportunities. Both small and large companies are scrambling to make the most of these opportunities. And helping them along are CRM…