Best of daily.dev — December 2024
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Fireship·1yComputing just changed forever… but there’s a catch
Google has unveiled a new Quantum chip named Willow, capable of solving problems much faster than the world's largest supercomputer, El Capitan. Despite major advancements from both Google and China in the field of quantum computing, the technology still faces significant challenges such as high error rates and the need for extremely low operating temperatures. Quantum computers have the potential to revolutionize fields like encryption and scientific research but are not yet practical for widespread use.
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Community Picks·1y
Learn SQL while solving crimes! SQL Police Department
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a powerful language used to access and manipulate data in tables. Key operations include selecting all or specific columns, filtering and sorting rows, eliminating duplicates, and using conditional statements to refine data queries. Understanding these basics enables effective data management and retrieval.
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DEV·1y
100+ Frontend Projects to level up your Skills
Finding interesting frontend projects to work on can be challenging for both beginners and experienced developers. This post shares a GitHub repository with over 100 frontend projects, complete with source code. The projects range from beginner to advanced levels, covering a variety of applications like calculators, e-commerce websites, and more. Tips on how to select, analyze, and customize these projects are also provided to help developers improve their skills and build an impressive portfolio.
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Hacker News·1y
After 3 Years, I Failed. Here's All My Startup's Code.
After three years, Konfig, a developer tools startup focused on simplifying API integrations, is shutting down. Despite building a high-quality SDK generator and additional API tools, the company failed to achieve significant market traction. The founder is open-sourcing the entire codebase, expressing gratitude to supporters and reflecting positively on the learning experience gained from this venture.
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bigboxSWE·1y
How To Code So Fast It Feels Illegal
Parkinson's law suggests that work expands to fill the time allocated for its completion. Applying this to coding, setting shorter deadlines (like 2 hours) for tasks can help boost productivity and make the work feel more like a challenge. This method encourages faster coding and provides a clear cut-off point for evaluating progress and seeking help if needed.
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Dev Squad·1y
Web Development Tools You Should Consider Using in 2025
Discover five web development tools that promise to enhance productivity and efficiency in 2025, including an intelligent terminal with AI features (Warp), a powerful Git client for managing branches (GitButler), a comprehensive Tailwind components library for React and HTML (Wind UI), a tool for better terminal log readability (Logdy), and a utility platform for creating engaging web animations (Glaze).
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Robin Wieruch·1y
React Tech Stack [2025]
Discover a comprehensive React tech stack for full-stack applications in 2025. Key components include Next.js for its powerful features, optional use of Astro for landing pages, Tailwind CSS for rapid styling, Shadcn UI for UI management, and various tools for data fetching, state management, authentication, and more. The stack is based on extensive research and practical experience from developing a profitable SaaS application.
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SK NEXUS·1y
You fail to grow as a Dev, because
To grow as a developer, maintain a weekly record of your projects, tech stacks, client details, personal contributions, and results. This practice simplifies portfolio creation and highlights your achievements effectively, making you stand out professionally.
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Josh W Comeau·1y
Next-level frosted glass with backdrop-filter • Josh W. Comeau
Learn how to create an advanced frosted glass effect using the `backdrop-filter: blur()` CSS property and other optimizations to enhance the depth and realism of your web projects. This guide covers the intricacies of CSS filters, handling browser compatibility, and fixing common issues like pixel consideration and flickering. It includes practical demonstrations, code snippets, and tips for improving performance and visual quality.
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Fullstack Developer·1y
React animated library
React Bits is an open-source library by David Haz designed for React.js. It offers a variety of animated components and snippets, including text and container animations and components like Stack, Dock, and Masonry. This library aims to simplify the implementation of animations in React projects.
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Javarevisited·1y
S.O.L.I.D Principle Part 1
An introduction to the S.O.L.I.D principles which are fundamental for software design patterns. This part covers the Single Responsibility Principle, Open Closed Principle, and Liskov Substitution Principle, explaining how these principles enhance flexibility, maintainability, and modularity in code. Examples and practical use cases are provided to illustrate these principles.
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Web Tools Weekly·1y
Top Tools of 2024 (Part 1)
HubSpot is recommended as the top free CRM software for small and scaling businesses, offering powerful features and an intuitive user experience. The post lists tools ranked #60 to #31 for 2024, including libraries like remoteStorage for data persistence, CodeViz for visualizing codebases, and matcha.css for simple styling. Readers are encouraged to support the newsletter through subscriptions or contributions.
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200+ Tailwind CSS Resources: Tools, Tutorials, and More
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first framework that emphasizes rapid styling, customization, and responsive design. This comprehensive guide offers over 200 Tailwind resources, including essential tools, component libraries, plugins, tutorials, optimization tips, and more. From installation and configuration to complex integrations and debuggings, such resources aim to streamline development and boost productivity. Additionally, it showcases various learning materials, templates, and community support channels to help developers efficiently build stunning websites with Tailwind CSS.
