Node Weekly
September 14, 2017  #205
Node.js Foundation
V8 snapshots are re-enabled (they were disabled for security reasons), there’s support for ES modules (behind a flag), and more.


Dr. Axel Rauschmayer
Starting with version 8.5 Node now supports ES modules natively. Here’s what you need to know.


Mikeal Rogers
“Recently, every time I create a module I feel like I’m writing a check for future time and attention I won’t be able to pay.”


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In this free eBook by Codeship Dev Evangelist Kelly Andrews you will learn how to use Docker and Codeship to develop and test a NodeJS app.

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Node Knockout
Node Knockout is a popular 48-hour hackathon focused on Node development taking place Nov 11-12. It’s an online, virtual competition with contestants worldwide. Registration is now open.


Péter Márton
Explains timings in an HTTP request and shows how to measure them in Node to discover performance bottlenecks in client/server comms.


Chimezie Enyinnaya
An introduction to GraphQL features and concepts; plus how to build a simple GraphQL server.


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