Webpack 4: Beyond the Basics
What you will learn
Roll your own Hot-reloading Webpack boilerplate from scratch.
Optimize your Frontend Assets for Quick, small Production Code.
Build a Portfolio or Blog with Markdown Based Posts
Deep dives into code, including Webpack Plugins and Loaders
Achieve the "Holy Grail" of Webpack: Server-side Rendering while Code Splitting in Parallel.
Grok the internal workings of Webpack, Babel, Node and more Javascript libraries.
Build a Multi-domain app like SquareSpace, Wordpress MU or Tumblr
Use the Chrome DevTools to debug, inspect and audit the performance of their code.
Secure Your Site in the Cloud with SSL and Heroku
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Our Verdict
This Beyond Basics course on modern JavaScript application construction through renowned tools like Webpack and Babel is an excellent fit for learners with prior foundational knowledge. The challenging pacing necessitates a certain level of mastery before embarking upon this journey, but those adept at grappling with advanced concepts will immensely benefit from its project-centric approach, thorough exploration of cutting-edge features in Webpack 4 and an array of integrated frameworks such as React, Angular & Vue JS. Nevertheless, some reviewers faced troubles aligning provided codes across different sections and GitHub branches, as well as dealing with slight variances amid lessons and actual code demonstrations - issues which can be mitigated by thorough review.
What We Liked
- Comprehensive coverage of modern JavaScript application building with Webpack, Babel, React, Angular, Vue, Redux, SSR, Typescript
- Real-world project approach focusing on reusable boilerplates for portfolio websites and multi-domain server processes
- Dives deep into the latest Webpack 4 features including Server-side Rendering and dynamic imports with magic comments
Potential Drawbacks
- Rapid delivery style which may pose challenges in following along, especially given occasional discrepancies between lesson code and available GitHub branches
- High-level integration discussions on various frameworks and libraries might be overwhelming for beginners new to the subject matter
- Some reviewers have reported outdated content, mainly pertaining to Webpack 3 vs. Webpack 4 features, however subsequent updates were made in July 2018