1st Edition
by Adam D. Scott (Author)
JavaScript is the little
scripting language that could. Once used chiefly to add interactivity to
web browser windows, JavaScript is now a primary building block of
powerful and robust applications. In this practical book, new and
experienced JavaScript developers will learn how to use this language to
create APIs as well as web, mobile, and desktop applications.
Author
and engineering leader Adam D. Scott covers technologies such as
Node.js, GraphQL, React, React Native, and Electron. Ideal for
developers who want to build full stack applications and ambitious web
development beginners looking to bootstrap a startup, this book shows
you how to create a single CRUD-style application that will work across
several platforms.
- Explore GraphQL’s simple process for querying data
- Learn about shared authentication for APIs, web apps, and native applications
- Build performant web applications with React and Styled Components
- Use React Native to write cross-platform applications for iOS and Android that compile to native code
- Learn how to write desktop applications with Electron
