Frontend Weekly: Storybook 3.2, Webpack WebAssembly, AI in Browser
This week’s front‑end roundup covers Storybook 3.2’s Vue support, Webpack’s first‑class WebAssembly push, WebKit’s PWA plans, a browser‑based neural‑network framework, Coinbase’s $100 M raise, TensorFlow 1.3 updates, Netflix’s Vectorflow, Visual Studio 2017 preview, and Angular AOT memory limits.
Want to become an excellent front‑end developer? Keep up with the latest internet‑technology trends – here are this week’s most noteworthy updates.
From Big Data Perspective: Wolf Warrior 2
Data shows that public praise and influential Weibo posts were key to the film’s success, resonating with audiences through patriotic themes.
Storybook 3.2 Released
Storybook now supports Vue.js, introduces hierarchical story layout, allows browsing React Native components on mobile, and fixes several bugs.
Webpack Adds First‑Class WebAssembly Support
Webpack, traditionally JavaScript‑centric, has partnered with Mozilla’s MOSS project and received $125,000 funding to prioritize WebAssembly support; progress can be tracked on its issue tracker.
WebKit Begins PWA Feature Development
Progressive Web Apps offer push, offline capabilities via Service Workers, but Safari has lagged; recent WebKit bug lists hint at upcoming PWA support.
TensorFire: Browser‑Based High‑Performance Neural Network Framework
TensorFire leverages WebGL to run deep‑learning models directly in modern browsers without installation or configuration.
Coinbase Raises $100 Million, Valued at $1 Billion
Coinbase announced a $100 M Series D round led by IVP, bringing its valuation to $1 B, after raising $2.17 M since its 2012 launch.
TensorFlow 1.3 Update Overview
The new 1.3 release follows 1.2.1 with numerous enhancements; full release notes are on the TensorFlow GitHub page.
Netflix Open‑Sources Vectorflow for Sparse Data
Netflix’s deep‑learning research team introduced Vectorflow, a lightweight neural‑network library optimized for billion‑scale sparse data.
Visual Studio 2017 15.3 Preview Near Final Release
The preview adds C# 7.1 support, improves C++ language services, and includes several stability and performance fixes.
Angular AOT Compilation Hits Memory Limits on Large Projects
Since Angular 2.0, AOT compilation reduces runtime JIT costs, but large projects may encounter memory overflow issues.
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