Frontend morning brief - 2024-12-29

29/12/2024 3 min
Frontend morning brief - 2024-12-29

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Episode Summary:In this episode of Vertica's Frontend Update, we delve into the intricacies of integrating cutting-edge technologies with established systems. Our main story explores software engineer Vikram Parihar's challenges in implementing a custom HTTP/3 QUIC-based reverse proxy for seamless data uploads to AWS S3, highlighting the hurdles and potential benefits of such innovative solutions. We also cover a new cybersecurity breach involving Chrome extensions and provide a tutorial on mastering classes and objects for frontend development.Key Stories and Topics:1. Troubleshooting HTTP/3 QUIC Reverse Proxy for Chunked Uploads to S3 Pre-Signed URLs: - Vikram Parihar's attempt to integrate HTTP/3 QUIC with AWS S3 using a custom reverse proxy setup. - The challenges of encountering a "502 Bad Gateway" error and the intricacies of merging new protocols with traditional systems. - [](https://dev.to/vikram_parihar/troubleshooting-http3-quic-reverse-proxy-for-chunked-uploads-to-s3-pre-signed-urls-10ge)2. Cyberattack on Google Chrome Extensions: - A security crisis where hackers inserted malicious code into Chrome extensions, compromising user data from social media and AI platforms. - Impact on extensions like Internxt VPN and ParrotTalks, and the implications for e-commerce platforms reliant on secure browsing. - [](https://mashable.com/article/hackers-google-chrome-extensions-hijacked)3. Mastering Classes and Objects: Step-by-Step for Beginners: - A tutorial focusing on the fundamentals of classes and objects in frontend programming, especially in JavaScript. - Importance of these concepts in developing efficient and scalable e-commerce systems. - [](https://dev.to/singhaayush/mastering-classes-and-objects-step-by-step-for-beginners-28i4)Additional Points:- Advent of Code Challenge: "Resonant Collinearity" - An engaging programming exercise using JavaScript, offering an opportunity for code enthusiasts to sharpen their skills.