JavaScript Array.push Performance
Steven Hall, October 15th, 2010
I was recently reading Google’s JavaScript Style Guide when I came across the following claim: “Note that since assigning values to an array is faster than using push() you should use assignment where possible.” I had always used push to assign a value to the end of an array, so thought I’d investigate this a little [...]
Integrating Closure Tools with Maven
Steven Hall, September 10th, 2010
Apache Maven is a popular build management tool that we use at Scott Logic to handle our internal projects. When I began using the Closure Tools, integrating the Compiler into the Maven build process became an important task.
Introducing.. Closure Tools
Steven Hall, September 6th, 2010
In November 2009, Google released their previously internal Closure Tools package, consisting of the Closure Library, Compiler and Templates, to the open-source community with the intention of allowing users to create web applications as advanced as their own. Initially considered a “20% project” for a selection of Google employees, the popularity of the Closure Tools has [...]