Node Weekly
January 15, 2016  #120
Daniel Khan
A look at how Node.js manages memory and how to trace down memory-related problems.


ChALkeR
Node can potentially reveal data if your server-side code leaks uninitialized buffers to clients. There’s further discussion in an issue raised on the official Node repository.


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Sindre Sorhus
Following on from other ‘awesome’ themed link lists comes one aimed at the npm ecosystem, but it includes a variety of npm-related tips too.


Stephan Ahlf
A Node-focused JavaScript debugger for Linux, OS X and Windows that uses the Chrome Developer Tools.


Scott Robinson
Get the most out of your multi-core CPU by spinning up multiple processes of your Node app by using the ‘cluster’ module.


Charlie Key
MQTT is a simple pub/sub messaging protocol for sensors and mobile devices. This walkthrough looks at using Node and MQTT to build a simple garage opener app.


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