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Just as we do every month, we've pulled together a selection of articles from the world of web tech that we think are worth sharing…

Discover how to truncate text with CSS, get insights into new features in Node.js 20, learn how to use AI tools to your benefit, and much more.

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New features in Node.js 20

The new version of Node with long-term support was released last month and this article introduces you to all the great features it brings. Check it out to find out more about the new permission model in Node, the native test runner, and the option to create a single executable application out of your Node.js code.

Do you know the difference between assignment and mutation in JS?

If you’re a seasoned JavaScript developer I’m sure you know the difference. If not, read this blog post from Josh Comeau who gives a nice explanation of the topic and how it affects constants. In particular, learn about the Object.freeze method which prevents objects from being mutated.

Complex guide to Redux Toolkit

If you want to fully understand the Redux Toolkit and all its features, this is the article to read. The author uses a sample project to showcase and demonstrate the features, including network requests and the usage of async thunks to handle them without the need for too much boilerplate code.

How to truncate text using CSS and JavaScript

In order to facilitate responsive design, various headlines or head paragraphs have to fit the dynamic space available on different screen sizes. At this point, the need to truncate text comes into play. Do you know the different ways to truncate text to fit multiple lines with CSS or JavaScript? If not, learn from this blog post.

Improving productivity using AI Tools

ChatGPT has become a popular tool for programmers to improve productivity. Check out this blog post to see how to formulate the questions to get the most out of it. The blog post shows multiple use cases with questions and answers provided by this AI tool.