Tag: es6

Jul 16, 2016 5 min read

Composing Functions in JavaScript

To build applications that solve complex problems, we need to break them down into small problems we can solve and implement, then compose those solutions together.

May 21, 2016 2 min read

Understanding Composition in JavaScript

We often see that the JavaScript object system is described as example-based or prototype-based, but we do not always see what that actually means.

Apr 15, 2016 3 min read

Understanding Getters and Setters in JavaScript

Since ES2015, we have the ability to use getters and setters to define properties on our objects. In this post we will understand how they work.

Mar 26, 2016 2 min read

var, let, and const in JavaScript

In JavaScript we have several ways to declare our variables, but which one should you use?

Mar 9, 2016 3 min read

Understanding Variable Scopes in JavaScript

The scope of a variable refers to where it will live or where it can be accessed. In JavaScript we have several options: global, local, and block.

Mar 2, 2016 4 min read

Lambda Calculus in JavaScript

Today I wanted to write about a really interesting topic that plays a huge role in modern computing. Understanding a bit about it will be a great help when it comes to grasping some advanced JavaScript concepts.

Feb 21, 2016 3 min read

Understanding Destructuring Assignment in JavaScript

Destructuring is one of the most powerful features added to the language in ES2015, a feature that makes things easier and our code more readable.