Google’s Closure compiler, for optimizing and transpling JavaScript, no longer needs Java to run. Instead, Java source code is compiled to JavaScript so it can run under Node.js or in a browser ...

The trick to mastering JavaScript is knowing when and how to use some of its more idiosyncratic patterns and constructs. Get coding tips for using closures, inheritance, and more in JavaScript.

In addition to opening the library, Google has also announced the availability of the Closure Compiler, a JavaScript compression and optimization tool with a number of advanced features. In ...