SINCE 2013

18th May 2022

Xcode 13.4

Update your apps to use new features, and test your apps against API changes. Overview Xcode 13.4 includes SDKs for iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and macOS Monterey 12.3. The Xcode 13.4 release supports on-device debugging for iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and later. Xcode 13.4 requires a Mac running macOS Monterey 12.3 or later. Build System Known Issues Swift Playgrounds app projects with package dependencies fail to build for Mac Catalyst when a package specifies .iOS(...) in its platforms array in the manifest, but doesn’t specify .macCatalyst(...). (88726762)Workaround: Add .macCatalyst(...) to the platforms array with the same value as the iOS(...) entry. Localization Resolved […]
17th May 2022

Useful TypeScript and JavaScript shorthands to know

JavaScript and TypeScript share a number of useful shorthand alternatives for common code concepts. Shorthand code alternatives can help reduce lines of code, which is something we typically strive for. In this article, we will review common TypeScript and JavaScript shorthands. We will also explore examples of how to use these shorthands. JavaScript and TypeScript shorthands Using shorthand code is not always the right decision when writing clean and scalable code. Concise code can sometimes be more confusing to read and update. It is important that your code is legible and conveys meaning and context to other developers. Our decision to […]
6th May 2022

What Is Quantum Computing?

Quantum computing is an area of computing focused on developing computer technology based on the principles of quantum theory (which explains the behavior of energy and material on the atomic and subatomic levels). Computers used today can only encode information in bits that take the value of 1 or 0—restricting their ability. Quantum computing, on the other hand, uses quantum bits or qubits. It harnesses the unique ability of subatomic particles that allows them to exist in more than one state (i.e., a 1 and a 0 at the same time). KEY TAKEAWAYS Quantum computing is the study of how […]
22nd April 2022

How to Write Good Code: 8 Beginner-friendly Techniques for Instant Results

As a beginner developer, improving your code skills is probably one of your top priorities. But where do you start? With so much information out there, it can be tough to know which techniques are worth learning and which ones will actually help you write better code.  1. Start with a plan One of the best ways to write better code is to start with a plan. Before you start coding, take a few minutes to think about what you want your code to do. Don’t just jump into writing code because you think you know what needs to be […]
21st April 2022

What’s new in Xcode 13.3

Xcode 13.3 includes SDKs for iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and macOS Monterey 12.3. Xcode 13.3 requires a Mac running macOS Monterey 12 or later. Build System The build system and Swift compiler have a new mode that better utilizes available cores, resulting in faster builds for Swift projects. The mode is opt-in, and you can enable it globally with the following user default: shelldefaults write com.apple.dt.XCBuild EnableSwiftBuildSystemIntegration 1 Apple says, please report any issues with the new build system mode through Feedback Assistant. Debugging When compiling with optimizations turned off, the Swift compiler and Clang no longer […]
18th April 2022

Introducing Unity 2021 LTS

Unity 2021 LTS delivers powerful improvements to workflows, rendering capabilities, and platform support to help you realize your creative ambitions. New enhancements prioritize quality, productivity, and performance for any platform, genre, or artistic style. Today, we’re excited to announce that Unity 2021 LTS is available to download and use. This release represents more than a year of focused development across the entire Unity Editor and underlying foundational features. In 2021, we continued our commitment to putting quality first in order to make your experience working in Unity more stable, productive, and efficient than ever before.  The LTS release combines the features […]
16th April 2022

Secure Your Website Through an SSL Certificate

Top 5 Reasons to Improve Your Website Using SSL Certificates SSL certificates that activate the HTTPS protocol is a surefire tool to attract customers and repel cybercriminals. In this post, we will talk about how you can improve your business using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates and the myriad of benefits it brings along.  Not sure if you need one? In that case, you are probably unaware of the fact that over 43% of security breaches are geared towards small businesses. This is mainly because over 70% of small businesses remain oblivious to security threats and lack basic cybersecurity infrastructure […]
6th April 2022

VPNs: What They Are, and Why You Need One

What Is a VPN? When you use the Internet, you are identified by your IP address. It’s assigned to you by your internet service provider (ISP) and used by them to send back the information you request, such as web pages. They can also use it to make a record of every website you visit. As you surf the Web, each packet you send contains your IP address. An IP address can reveal your location and ISP. It’s logged by most of the websites you visit, and over time, they can associate it with other personal information you supply, such […]
31st March 2022

macOS Monterey 12.3

Apple’s released its macOS Monterey 12.3 update and the software brings a variety of important changes to Mac users around the world. macOS Monterey 12.3 is a milestone release and it carries brand new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and security patches on board. It’s a substantial upgrade for Mac. With that in mind, we want to take you through everything there you need to know about the macOS Monterey 12.3 update and its release for Mac. In this guide we’ll take you through the macOS Monterey 12.3 update’s performance, the current list of macOS Monterey 12.3 problems, the best places […]
22nd March 2022

NFT – A non-fungible token

XpertLab Junagadh NFT A non-fungible token is a non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a blockchain, a form of digital ledger, that can be sold and traded. Types of NFT data units may be associated with digital files such as photos, videos, and audio. XpertLab Junagadh NFT Why you should care about the new data-powered NFT (Non-Fungible Token) market explosion Data collection is enabling NFT-focused companies create blockchain-agnostic ecosystems, build review, ranking, and trend tracking platforms as well as verifying token creator identities, and collecting APIs in order to help creators build/scale their ‘dApps’, going to market in days instead […]