Could 2026 be the year of the beautiful back end? We explore the range of options for server-side JavaScript development, ...

The story of Node.js reads like it came from a Hollywood script assembly line: Some kids are monkeying around with scrap they picked up around the Internet and find a new way to snap it together. The ...

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Since Google Plus and a few other cutting-edge websites now render entirely on the client, let's review why server-side rendering is desirable at all. Server-side rendering means when the browser ...

Popular JavaScript frameworks like Angular, Ember and React have fueled enthusiasm for applications that perform most of their rendering on the client-side. Sadly, the power and benefits of ...

For years, Douglas Crockford, the high priest of JavaScript (JS), has claimed that it is a powerful, flexible language suited to a multitude of tasks, especially if you can separate it from the ugly ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. This article dives into the happens-before ...

A lot of server-side scripting solutions exist. PHP, which we explored a bit in recent columns, is but one of them. Though it’s similar to JavaScript, and you certainly can apply your JavaScript ...

A maximum severity vulnerability, dubbed 'React2Shell', in the React Server Components (RSC) 'Flight' protocol allows remote code execution without authentication in React and Next.js applications.

They grabbed a copy of the V8 JavaScript engine to speed up their code, then created simple libraries that connected the V8 engine to the TCP/IP ports. Presto change-o, it was answering requests very ...