It’s probably the best scripting language, especially for developers of C-style languages. Python has weird syntax and is slow, Lua is really fast but also has weird syntax. JavaScript looks pretty much like C syntax wise. It’s also possible to use a wide range of existing JavaScript projects to make extension development less burdensome
I was thinking about that when I was dropping my 6 year old off at some hobbies earlier - it’s pretty much expected to have learned how to ride a bicycle before starting school, and it massively expands the area you can go to by yourself. When she went to school by bicycle she can easily make a detour via a shop to spend some...
I certainly understand the sentiment and I find it annoying when Americans chime in with very little understanding and give their 2c. Luckily we haven’t had any (to my knowledge) in the referendum megathread. The problem with that comment was it was a bit aggressive
Extensions in GNOME 45 - New import system is not backwards compatible (blogs.gnome.org)
By now it is probably no longer news to many: GNOME Shell moved from GJS’ own custom imports system to standard JavaScript modules (ESM)....
Dad jokes are about much more than punchlines. It turns out they can bring surprising benefits to your kids (www.abc.net.au)
The referendum is a Yes/No vote on 92 words. All other disputes should be shut out (www.abc.net.au)
A very good read about the voice to parliament, I believe it addresses some of the concerns raised in the megathread....
Dutton criticised by Liberals for Yes over pledge for second Indigenous recognition referendum (www.abc.net.au)
What's a skill that's taken for granted where you live, but is often missing in people moving there from abroad?
I was thinking about that when I was dropping my 6 year old off at some hobbies earlier - it’s pretty much expected to have learned how to ride a bicycle before starting school, and it massively expands the area you can go to by yourself. When she went to school by bicycle she can easily make a detour via a shop to spend some...
Fathers Day is tomorrow
Just a heads up for those who feel like doing something for the day but haven’t been focusing too much on the calendar.