Matthew Swensen

  Principal software engineer and open source enthusiast.

   



11 Stories by Matthew Swensen

Using npm query for better dependency management

Let's discuss why it’s important to inspect dependencies, review npm query examples, and explore ways to format and manipulate its output.
0 4 min read

Mastering TypeScript mapped types

In this post, we’ll cover mapped types in TypeScript, a real-world example of them, and utility types including Partial, Readonly, and Pick.
4 8 min read

Cascade layers, subgrid, and container queries: What’s new in CSS

Let’s take a cursory look at CSS's newest features being shipped in the near future: cascade layers, subgrids, and container queries.
0 4 min read

Extending object-like types with interfaces in TypeScript

Interfaces are one of TypeScript’s core features. Let’s explore interfaces’ characteristics and how to better leverage them in programs.
1 6 min read

Using tsm as a shebang interpreter in TypeScript

Learn about tsm, a new TypeScript module loader for Node.js that provides native TS support without needing to transpile it to JavaScript first.
0 3 min read

Using SVG vs. Canvas: A short guide

Canvas and SVG allow web developers to draw images onto the screen, but they have very different APIs and approaches to doing so.
0 5 min read

What’s new in TypeScript 4.2

Version 4.2 of TypeScript was released in February 2021, with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Find out more here.
1 2 min read

The case for using frameworks

Frameworks play a critical role in the frontend ecosystem, and leveraging modern frameworks can yield dividends over the life of a project.
0 4 min read

How polymorphic JavaScript functions affect performance

Polymorphic APIs can be convenient to use due to their flexibility, but in some situations, they can be more expensive to execute.
1 5 min read

Creating compound components in React and Angular

What is a compound component pattern in React and Angular, and when should you use one? Read on to learn more.
0 6 min read

Should you drop support for Internet Explorer 11?

Should your app or service continue to invest time in Internet Explorer 11 support? The answer is: it depends. Find out more here.
0 4 min read