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⚠️ If you have photosensitivity, you probably want to skip this.See the static image below, those lights will start blinking real fast! How does the internet work? Remember the title… we are talking about streams here. I could talk about protocols, packets, ordering, acks, and nacks… but we are talking about streams here, and as you probably guessed right (I believe in you =D) with streams… it’s either binary or strings. Yes, strings are zipped before being sent… but for what we usually care about in front and backend development… strings and binary. In the following examples, I’ll be using…

JavaScript has continuously evolved, and advanced features like WeakRef and FinalizationRegistry offer developers a granular level of control over memory management. These tools empower developers to create efficient applications while managing memory and resources in sophisticated ways. Let’s explore these constructs deeply, analyze their mechanics, and discuss their applications, limitations, and best practices. Memory Management in JavaScript: A Primer Before going into WeakRef and FinalizationRegistry, understanding JavaScript’s garbage collection mechanism is essential. The garbage collector automatically identifies and removes unused memory to optimize performance. However, this automated process has limitations, especially for scenarios requiring explicit or fine-grained memory management. Challenges…