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Articles by Moksh Gupta
16 articles
Break or return from Java 8 stream forEach?
Stream API was introduced by Java 8 for processing collections of data by a powerful and expressive way. One common question that arises when using streams is: What do I need to do to break out of, or return from, a forEach operation? In traditional loops you can break or return early. But the forEach method in streams doesn’t make this easy. This article examines why this is the case and examines alternate ways for early termination in the stream processing system.Read More: Java Stream API Improvements. Understanding Stream forEach ...
Read MoreWhat is COCOTB and How Does It Revolutionize Hardware Verification?
Verification in the world of digital hardware design is a crucial step for ensuring correctness and reliability of hardware components prior to fabrication. Traditional methods of verification usually rely on hardware description languages (HDLs), like Verilog or VHDL, together with contracted verification languages and schemes. But these approaches are cumbersome and kill productivity. Here comes Cocotb, a novel approach combining the power of Python for a radically new way of writing an HW verifier. What is Cocotb? Cocotb (COroutine based COsimulation TestBench) is a free open source framework that allows to write testbenches in python to verify hardware design described ...
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence: Boon or Bane?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a thing of the future, out of focus from the pages of science fiction. Courage to decide, deep into the heart of comfort, has made them an essential part of our daily lives—enabling voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to make complex systems of decisions in healthcare, finance, and transportation, guiding us mindfully, organ spreads far. Yet, this transformative technology is two-edged. But while it’s full of promise, it also has very serious ethical, social, and economic concerns. So, is AI a boon or a bane? Let’s explore both sides. The Benefits of Artificial ...
Read MorePolling Vs Webhooks
Moving data around as fast as possible is a key concern for software integrations which rely on up-to-date information. Polling and webhooks are two popular ways of doing it. I think they do the same – they fetch the data or notifications when something changes, but they’re very different in how they operate. In this article, I'm diving into concepts of polling, webhooks, why use polling, why use webhooks, pros and cons of polling and webhooks. What is Polling? Polling is a way of asking the server periodically whether there is some update. At regular intervals, the client essentially ...
Read MoreHow to use Class in Node?
Introduction Node.js is trending as an environment where different efficient and logical applications are executed at the moment. One of them is extending modern JS syntax, for example, classes, which makes OOP in Node.js more possible to use and improve. Scroll down to learn what a class is in Node.js, how one can be defined, how methods can/must be added, subclass/superclass in Node.js, and some uses of classes in Node.js. What is a Class in Node.js? A class is a blueprint of objects that have certain characteristics and behaviors or actions. Classes were introduced in ECMAScript 2015 ( ES6) as ...
Read MoreHow to update Node.js and NPM to the latest version?
Having the latest Node.js and NPM is crucial as developers get to have access to the new features, security fixes, and improved performance. In those tools, you need to learn the following general steps in order to update them quickly This is the simplest guide to update those two tools. Why Update Node.js and NPM? Here are some reasons why you should update Node.js and NPM − Access New Features: Every one or two updates, new features and improvements make their ways into the software. Improved Security: Updates patch and other vulnerabilities in the environment so as to remove ...
Read MoreHow to use an ES6 import in Node.js?
Since ES6, JavaScript has a standardized way in terms of using the import statement in your project to include modules. Originally Node.js was using require() to import a module but with the update it is also imported ES6 import. This article will explain how to use ES6 import in Node.js, why it is important, and what constitutes good practice. Why Use ES6 Imports in Node.js? The following are some key reasons why you should use ES6 imports in Node.js − Modern Syntax: import is even better than require() to import modules because it is clean ...
Read MoreDifference between Node require and ES6 import and export
When working with JavaScript, especially in a Node.js or modern JavaScript environment, you often come across two popular module systems: use require which comes from the CommonJS and import and export keywords which came with ES6. They are both used with the same goal of modularizing your code but they differ as to how and what you use or do with them. Now let us discuss these differences in a greater detail. What is Node.js require? The require is the module-loading mechanism in CommonJS, the default module system for Node.js. It allows you to include modules, JSON files, or local ...
Read MoreHow to Create and Run Node.js Project in VS Code Editor?
Node.js is one of the most vital tools in the hands of modern developers to create the necessary server applications. In this article, you will learn about how to create and run a Node.js project in one of the best, and most used, editors named Visual Studio Code (VS Code). What is Node.js? Node.js is an open-source cross-platform runtime environment for executing JavaScript code on the server side. It will be beneficial for creating web servers, APIs, and applications that run in real-time. Key Features of Node.js The following are the key features of Node.js − ...
Read MoreDifference between npm i and npm ci in Node.js
Dealing with Node.js, using npm (Node Package Manager), is important for creating and installing the necessary packages for the project. While most developers know what happens when running npm install or npm i, the npm ci often appears in discussions about continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines alongside reproducible build processes. This article is about the distinction between "npm i" and "npm ci", the situations in which one should be used over the other, and how each is employed. What is npm i (or npm install)? The "npm i" is actually an abbreviation for npm install, which is the main ...
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