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Back in 2017 I decided to start writing a series on how JavaScript works. The main reason was that I noticed that most web/front-end developers who are fluent in a few frameworks have close to zero understanding on the mechanics of the browser and how things work on a low-level.
So I wrote the first article, called “How JavaScript works: an overview of the engine, the runtime, and the call stack”.
Without any promotion, by just posting the link to Hacker News, the article got 420K views and 166K reads.
So, naturally, I saw that my thesis was right and that web/front-end devs are interested in reading such content. So I expanded the series with articles that became super popular, the top 3 articles being:
- “How JavaScript works: Event loop and the rise of Async programming + 5 ways to better coding with async/await” with 500K views
- “How JavaScript works: inside the V8 engine + 5 tips on how to write optimized code” with 487K views
- “How JavaScript works: an overview of the engine, the runtime, and the call stack” with 420K views (the first article)
I’m considering expanding the series since a lot has changed in the JS world. However, with so many new series available, it may not be necessary.
I’d love to hear from the community — especially those who have followed me for this series. If there’s enough interest, I’ll start writing new content.
Let me know in the comments what topics you’re most interested in learning about. I have some exciting ideas, but I want to make sure I’m covering what matters most to you!