Colin Ihrig is a software engineer working primarily with Node.js. Colin is the author of Pro Node.js for Developers, and co-author of Full Stack JavaScript Development with MEAN. Colin is a member of the Node.js Technical Steering Committee, and a hapi core team member. Colin received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering, and Master of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 and 2008, respectively.
Colin's articles
Back to Basics: Array Extras
By Colin Ihrig,
This article explores array extras in JavaScript.
Fun with JavaScript Numbers
By Colin Ihrig,
This article explores numbers in JavaScript, including some common, and uncommon, pitfalls associated with them.
Back to Basics: JavaScript Hoisting
By Colin Ihrig,
This article explores JavaScript hoisting. Readers will learn how hoisting works, and how it can introduce errors.
Introducing the Geeksphone by Mozilla
By Colin Ihrig,
This article introduces the new Firefox OS powered phone, known as the Geeksphone.
The Return of the jQuery Plugin Registry
By Colin Ihrig,
This article covers the recently relaunched jQuery Plugin Registry site.
JavaScript and the Wii U Browser
By Colin Ihrig,
This article introduces the Wii U console browser. This article also gets readers started on reading data from the Wii U GamePad.
Back to Basics: JavaScript Object Syntax
By Colin Ihrig,
This article explores JavaScript object syntax at its most basic level. Readers learn about object literal notation, among other things.
Implementing Push Technology Using Server-Sent Events
By Colin Ihrig,
This article explores server-sent events. In particular, this article focuses on the client aspects of the API and the EventSource object.
The Buzz About the Vibration API
By Colin Ihrig,
This article explores the W3C's Vibration API. This new API allows developers to add tactile feedback to their Web applications.
The Basics of jQuery
By Colin Ihrig,
This article explores the absolute basics of jQuery, the world's most popular JavaScript library.