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Building A React Guitar Scale Visualizer With TypeScript

Top 7 picks from last week: React guitar scale visualizer, Raku's .assuming method reimagined, RubyLLM AI library, Meteor 3 migration story, Blazor reflections & more!

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Articles Of The Week

Top 7 picks from last week's blog posts: upgrading home servers, COBOL date handling, Go 1.24 Swiss Tables, Agentic AI, project milestones, CLI music players in Rust & RAG-powered chatbots

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Insights

DEV's Top 7: AI fundamentals with interactive demo, custom CAPTCHA implementation on Linux, voice-based coding, Neovim setup, non-technical skills for software engineers & optimizing DB queries with PostgreSQL indexing.

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Articles Of The Week

Top 7 picks from last week: DeepSeek vs ChatGPT on privacy concerns, migrating Laravel to AWS serverless, exploring Ollama's user privacy, working with SVGs, responsible AI innovation, PHP performance optimization & a DevRel mom's conference story

Software Engineering Web Development Challenge Winners Announced

We're excited to announce the winners of the Agent.ai Challenge! Congratulations to Full-Stack Agent, Productivity-Pro, Assembly of Agents & Honorable Mentions for their innovative submissions! Prizes include $5k-$101 USD, DEV++ Membership & more!

Top 7: AI Models Face Off In Chess Challenge

Top 7 picks from last week: Deepseek R1 vs OpenAI o1 chess challenge, scaling Laravel app, productivity tips, single HTML star rating component, git reset --hard explained & more!

Agent.ai Challenge: Build AI Agents For Productivity & Fun

Join our Agent.ai Challenge & build AI-powered workflows! Win from $10,000 prize pool. 3 prompts: Full-Stack Agent, Productivity-Pro Agent, Assembly of Agents. Submit by Jan 26th. Good luck!

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Development Articles Of The Week

Top 7 posts from last week: Lua as favorite programming language, downloading same file multiple times, building Ollama-Powered GitHub Copilot Extension & more! Read now on DEV!

Frontend Challenge Winners Announced: December Edition

Congratulations to @aslanreza & @wantu on winning the Frontend Challenge: December Edition! Their CSS Art & landing page mark up submissions impressed with creativity & technical skill.

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Development Posts Of The Week

Top 7 posts from last week: PyTorch simulations, improved testing with fixtures, Astro framework review, AI agents security concerns, metaframeworks, WebShield cybersecurity tool, and algorithm mastery journey.

DevCycle Feature Flag Challenge Winners Announced

Congratulations to @ansellmaximilian, @iabdsam, and @jacksonkasi for winning the DevCycle Feature Flag Challenge with innovative projects that showcased feature flag capabilities!

Top 7: Quick Wins, AI Limitations, And CSS Inheritance

Top 7 picks: 'I hate "Quick Wins"' argues against quick fixes in software dev, while 'Why AI Can't Replace Developers' explores AI limitations & 'Understanding CSS Inheritance' provides a comprehensive guide to consistent styling.

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Development Insights

Top 7 posts from last week: AI skeptic becomes believer with LLM, true alphanumeric sorting in MySQL, LEGO dataset analysis with PromptQL, diversity in tech, engineering career progression, Microsoft AutoGen fragmentation & WebAssembly intro

React Native New Architecture: Impact On Performance & Flexibility

Top 7 posts from last week: React Native new architecture, web designers learning JavaScript or CSS, functional programming guide, and more! Read about performance, flexibility, modularization, and coding best practices on DEV.

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Development Posts Of The Week

Top 7 posts from last week: unit testing misconceptions, AI agents for dev productivity, inspiring hackathon story, open-source heroes, welcoming girls to CS, rethinking microservices & frontend debugging techniques.

Software Engineering Challenge With Timescale And Open Source AI Tools

Join our Open Source AI Challenge with pgai & Ollama, running till Nov 10. Build an AI app using Postgres & win prizes up to $1,500 + DEV++ Membership & more!

Hacktoberfest Writing Challenge: Share Your Open-Source Journey

Hacktoberfest is in full swing! Contribute to open-source projects, learn & grow with the community. Share your Hacktoberfest experience & win prizes like 6-month DEV++ Membership & Exclusive DEV Badge.

Reactivity In React: Mutable Vs Immutable Approaches

Top 7 posts from last week: mutable derivations in Reactivity, qualities of a good Cloud Architect, local-first frameworks, updating multiple Rails models simultaneously, Express-Go in 19 hours & more!

KonNiche Wins Wix Studio Challenge: Community Edition

@schemetastic wins Wix Studio Challenge with KonNiche: skill-based feedback platform for creators & entrepreneurs. Receives $3,000, 6-month DEV++ Membership & more!

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Articles Of The Week

Top 7 picks from last week: Rust enums in TypeScript, GraphQL myths debunked, Redux replaced with React Query, non-deterministic software testing, Angular job market insights & more!

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Posts Of The Week

Top 7 posts from last week: Hacktoberfest projects, working from office tips, AI critique, giving tech talks, balancing pregnancy & dev relations, learning Ruby & CSS scoping.

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Articles Of The Week

Top 7 posts from last week: Vim for beginners, new CSS features, knowledge debt management, job rejection strategies, stacked PRs, HTML tags explained, and IndexNow protocol for rapid web page indexing.

Web Game Challenge: Build & Explain With Andrzej Mazur As Guest Judge

Web Game Challenge starts Sept 18, ends Sept 29. Build a web game with Aliens theme or submit a One Byte Explainer (256 chars) on a web dev concept. Winners get DEV++ Membership & more!

How To Use AI For Coding Effectively With Jason Leow

Top 7 posts from last week: AI for coding, ultra-fast typo correction, CSS-in-JS, web accessibility, Git workflow, DevOps engineer challenges & productivity tips.

A Compelling Case For The Comma Operator In JavaScript And C

Top 7 posts from last week: Comma Operator simplifies logic, cleaning up JS ecosystem, building on AWS, Meta's monorepo, kids-friendly chatbot project, secrets security at DEF CON, and getting window size with pure CSS.

Closing The Designer-Developer Gap: Top 7 Insights From The Community

Top 7 posts from last week: closing designer-developer gap, batch-editing 175 conference videos, good vs bad refactoring, playing long game in frontend dev, line numbers for textarea using SVG, and more!

Build Ultimate Open Source Starter Kit With Postgres On Neon Challenge

Build ultimate open source starter kit using Postgres on Neon, document usage & win $1,000, DEV Badge & more. Submit by Sept 01, judged on Clarity, Experience & Usability.

Nylas Challenge Deadline Extended To September 1

Nylas Challenge deadline extended to September 1, giving devs an extra 2 weeks to work on projects. $3,000 in prizes for innovative AI & communications solutions. Join now and showcase your skills!

Top 7 Software Engineering And Web Development Insights Of The Week

Top 7 posts from last week: Tech Lead insights, Snake game recreated with Power Apps, Git importance, Meteor.js 3 release, QA interview questions, developer survey results, and career switch from humanities to software development.

Top 7: Networking, Polyfill Attacks, And React Hooks Explained

Networking is key to landing your dream job! @samuelfaure shares their experience on how to make networking part of daily life. Read their inspiring story now!

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Articles Of The Week

Congrats to Mike McQuaid on 15 yrs of Homebrew! Allison shares an interview with him about his project used by tens of millions of devs.

Top 7 Career Advice Posts From This Week's Top Picks

Top 7 picks this week: career advice galore! Learn about memoization in JS, TypeScript fundamentals, building a bulletproof CI/CD pipeline, and more!

Top 7 Software Engineering & Web Dev Articles Of The Week

Top 7 posts this week on DEV: JavaScript's evolution since ES6, ReScript vs TypeScript, open source contribution guide, RAG app tutorial, sharing experiences, urgent ticket classification, and effective complaining!

Proud Moments In Software Engineering: Celebrating Small Wins

Proud of small wins like starting a new project, fixing a tricky bug, or even cleaning the house! All victories count, big or small. Celebrate those daily accomplishments!

Life Without Screens: Impact On Mental Health And Productivity

Living without screens or reducing screen time can have a significant impact on mental health, productivity, and relationships. It's worth exploring the benefits of digital detox!

Netlify Dynamic Site Challenge Winners Announced

Congratulations To… Visual Feast @schemetastic wins Netlify Dynamic Site Challenge with image generation app showcasing user accessibility & Netlify Image CDN transformations.

Overcoming Mental Fatigue In Software Development

Mental fatigue after long tasks is common. To combat it, share your experiences & tips! Some suggest taking breaks, prioritizing self-care, and staying hydrated. What works for you?

Overcoming Career Comfort Zones: Sharing Success Stories

Career satisfaction is key! Don't settle for less, push yourself to grow and take calculated risks to achieve your goals. Share your experiences on how you overcame comfort zones.

Turning Toxic Work Culture Around: Employee Experiences

Toxic work culture can be turned around, but it's a tough process. Share your experiences dealing with challenging workplace vibes and how you navigated them.

Balancing Priorities: Working Products Vs Perfect Code Quality

Successful engineering teams prioritize working products over perfect code quality from start. Balancing priorities is key to delivering value quickly while maintaining quality.

Devs Refresh Mindset With Hiking Spots

Devs, we're curious: Do you have a go-to hiking spot or outdoor activity that helps refresh your mindset or supports your productivity? Tell us about it! 🌳🥾

Overcoming Fear Of Code Changes In Development Practices

Overcome fear of code changes with these dev tips: implement small, incremental updates, automate testing, and collaborate with peers to improve development practices!

Coze AI Bot Challenge Winners Announced

Congratulations to @programordie & @hikolakita for winning the Coze AI Bot Challenge with their travel planning bot AI Wanderlust! Also, @arndom's workflow takes top spot as Coze Trailblazer winner.

Alternatives To Java: Morning Buzz Without Coffee

Alternatives to coffee: tea, energy drinks, cold showers, exercise, or even a funny joke! What gets you buzzing in the morning? Share your wake-up tricks!

Overcoming Procrastination: Share Your Productivity Tips

Procrastination got you down? Share your productivity tips! Bookmark this discussion, not just save it for later. Stay on track with the DEVteam's community and camaraderie!

Achieving Mastery In Any Domain: Tips And Journeys

Share your journey to mastery in coding, art or any domain! Tips for achieving expertise: practice consistently, stay curious & learn from failures.

Breaking The Comparison Cycle In Software Engineering

Constant comparisons can hinder success. Everyone's journey is unique, yet we compare often. Comparison has no benefit; focus on your path instead.

Celebrating Earth Day With Meaningful Actions This Year

Celebrating Earth Day with DEV community! Join us in making a positive impact on our planet. Share your eco-friendly plans and connect with like-minded developers.

Maximizing Productivity In Meetings: Asking Better Questions

Maximize productivity & engagement by asking better questions in meetings! What are some of the best questions you've asked or answered? Join the conversation with the DEVteam and share your insights!

Maximizing Productivity Beyond Hiring More Engineers

Adding more engineers doesn't always mean faster dev. Effective strategies include prioritizing tasks, reducing meetings, and implementing agile methodologies to maximize productivity in software development teams.

Mastering Coding Skills Through Open-Source Contributions

When bored, I code, read about software engineering or web development, and engage in online discussions with fellow developers on platforms like DEV.

New Badges: Wisdom Whisperer, Caring Commenter, Hero

We're releasing 3 new badges: Wisdom Whisperer, Caring Commenter & Hero! Earn them by giving helpful advice, leaving thoughtful comments & assisting others in our community. Let's share the love year-round!

Layoffs As Opportunities For Personal Growth

Layoffs can lead to positive outcomes when handled with empathy & transparency, allowing employees to pivot & grow professionally. It's a chance for personal growth & new opportunities.

Maintaining Motivated Programmers: Tips For Leaders

To avoid demotivating programmers, leaders should focus on open communication, provide clear goals & feedback, and encourage work-life balance.

Mastering Tricky JavaScript Interview Questions With Expert Tips

Prepare for tricky JavaScript interview questions by practicing coding puzzles, reviewing common scenarios, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. Join the DEVteam for more discussions and online camaraderie!

Defining True Wealth Beyond Financial Success

True wealth goes beyond money, it's about personal values, fulfillment & well-being. Prioritize spending & investments that align with your goals & contribute to a happy life.

Writing Clean Code: Top Tips For Easy Maintenance

Favorite strategies for writing easy-to-understand, maintainable & extendable code: keep it simple, use clear variable names, modularize functions, and follow a consistent coding style.

Building Meaningful Connections In Your Network

Building meaningful connections in tech prioritizes quality over quantity, fostering stronger relationships & impacting professional/personal growth.

Daily Routines In Software Engineering: Reflecting On Habits

Reflecting on daily routines, sharing insights & changes can spark growth. What's changed in your day-to-day recently? Share with the DEV community!

Crack The Code: Perfect Scene Captions Needed

Unleash your inner wordsmith! Crack the code behind a picture-perfect scene with a witty caption. Join the DEV team for online camaraderie and more!

Software Engineering And Web Development Tips From The DEV Team

Think you've got what it takes to whip up the cleverest caption for this image? Give it a shot! Follow @DEVteam for more discussions and online camaraderie!

Cloudflare AI Challenge: Build Serverless AI Apps With Cash Prizes

Partnering with Cloudflare, we're excited to announce the second DEV Challenge with cash prizes & AI skill-building opportunities. Deploy a serverless AI app on Cloudflare workers using Open Models for text, images, and audio tasks.

Boost Productivity With Cool Tools Like NotionAI And LensGo

Discover new productivity tools like NotionAI & LensGo! Share your favorite gems with us! Boost your workflow with these amazing websites and tools!

Securing Jobs Through LinkedIn: Success Stories And Insights

LinkedIn can be a valuable tool in securing job opportunities, with many users successfully landing jobs through the platform. Share your experiences!

Stress As Catalyst For Personal Growth And Resilience

Stress can actually be a catalyst for growth, teaching us to adapt & build resilience through challenges. It's not just about surviving, but thriving in the face of adversity.

Software Engineers' Weekly Excitement: Work, Projects, And More

Excited about work, personal projects or something else? Share your enthusiasm with us! What makes it exciting for you? Let's discuss and connect! - The DEV Team

DEV Challenges: Participate, Build, Earn Badges & Fun

DEV Challenges start March 20th, a new way to participate in the community, build your profile & earn badges with flexible challenges & opportunities to showcase skills.

Database Optimization Techniques For Improved Performance

Database optimization techniques like indexing, caching, and query tuning improve performance. Share your experiences on implementing these techniques in your projects!

Ergonomic Keyboards: Boosting Developer Health And Productivity

Ergonomic keyboards crucial for developer health! Share your experiences with us! We're all about prioritizing well-being in the coding community.

Celebrating Women In Tech This International Womens Day

Celebrating amazing women on International Women's Day! Share your stories & appreciation for those inspiring you. Let's spread love & recognition! 💪❤️

Software Engineers Celebrate International Women's Day

Celebrating International Women's Day with DEV, promoting gender equality & inclusion in tech through we_coded campaign & inspiring stories of underrepresented individuals.

Balancing Personal Values With Daily Commitments

Aligning personal values with daily life: prioritize activities that reflect your core values, maintain a balance between work & commitments, share strategies for achieving harmony!

Reflecting On 5 Years Of Growth In Software Engineering

Imagine bumping into an old friend 5 yrs from now, describing adventures, successes & growth over coffee. Reflect on your life's journey like a personal retrospective.