<h2>Must know</h2>
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<li><strong>Critical security flaws found in Spree Commerce</strong>: Two critical security vulnerabilities were found in Spree Commerce, an open-source e-commerce platform. One allows unauthenticated guest users to access other guests’ personal information during checkout via an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR). The other lets unauthenticated users view completed guest orders using only the Order ID, bypassing token validation. Both flaws risk Personal Identifiable Information (PII) disclosure and have patches available for recent versions, as reported by GitHub Security Lab. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/Fb8vvabWN" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Intel scraps software defined silicon, updates QATlib</strong>: Intel has quietly discontinued its “On Demand” Software Defined Silicon (SDS) program, which allowed customers to activate additional hardware features on Xeon processors via software licensing. This program, introduced in 2021, enabled pay-per-use or one-time activation for physically present but software-locked processor capabilities. Meanwhile, Intel released QATlib version 26.02, enhancing its QuickAssist Technology (QAT) with new APIs for zero-copy Direct Memory Access (DMA) to boost cryptographic and compression operations. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=LA5nVlV55&amp;id=LPtFvSMC9&amp;id=lJuyIXZKX" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>AI agents advance with new models and GitHub integration, but security concerns loom</strong>: AI agents are evolving rapidly, with a new free stealth model called Pony Alpha reportedly matching or exceeding Claude Opus 4.5 performance with a 200K token context window. GitHub is also rolling out Agentic Workflows for automated repository management, using AI agents in GitHub Actions with a security-first design. However, these advancements come with security risks, including a reported vulnerability in GitHub Copilot allowing users to bypass billing for premium AI models, and the potential for hallucinated npm packages and malicious commands in AI coding assistant marketplaces. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=4JIVYKasE&amp;id=6XiGDuvrg&amp;id=99RvVncrQ&amp;id=BFb40CqB&amp;id=DVlnW0oAE&amp;id=IR7qapWFD&amp;id=JHFI7hjNP&amp;id=SVJSQF1SS&amp;id=cFuqqwpeZ&amp;id=cIFgh6gRR" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Good to know</h2>
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<li><strong>A modern full-stack developer’s arsenal for 2026</strong>: A developer shares their 2026 full-stack toolkit, emphasizing Next.js 15, TanStack Query, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn/UI, NestJS, Prisma, and PostgreSQL, all with TypeScript and Docker. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/MJZbYtfjx" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Vite needs a new bundler, says Evan You</strong>: Evan You explains that Vite uses esbuild for fast development and Rollup for production due to esbuild’s limitations in chunk splitting, necessitating a new bundler solution. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/7qQp3YbEQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Motion highlights: UI animation and design examples</strong>: A curated collection of 24 motion design and UI animation examples showcases typography, 3D work, GLSL transitions, and website openers, with a recommendation for a free GSAP course. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/P7A41a5GB" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Exploring vector search in MySQL</strong>: Implementing vector search in MySQL is explored, discussing various approaches and technical considerations for adding this functionality to databases. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/mu2I01kNt" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Kotlin weekly #497: Compiler plugins and runtime tools</strong>: Kotlin Weekly #497 features updates on compiler plugins, runtime tools like CustomIndy and Elide, and development utilities such as Instant Compose and KEncode. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/l89vLifJy" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Building an OpenClaw alternative with RPI methodology</strong>: An alternative to OpenClaw was built using the RPI (Research, Plan, Implement) methodology, proving more effective than iterative development for creating a personal AI agent. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/j9TsfQJoG" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>Kabir Khan on Java, JBoss, and AI agents</strong>: A podcast features Kabir Khan discussing his journey through Java, JBoss, Quarkus, and AI agents, covering early JBoss days and JBoss AOP. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/2sU15IJCl" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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<h2>Bullshit police</h2>
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<li><strong>AI’s impact on software development: More code, less understanding</strong>: Apparently, AI is creating a problematic “vibe coding” dynamic in open-source, where contributors use AI without understanding their code, shifting the burden to maintainers. Claims of 10x productivity gains conveniently ignore quality risks and AI’s tendency to confidently assert false information. So, we’re just going to accept “90% good enough” software now, because who needs craftsmanship when you have AI-generated mediocrity? <a href="https://app.daily.dev/feed-by-ids?id=0QENbqZDa&amp;id=3r8OIPgQ1&amp;id=4N9fLJzRG&amp;id=9kAZfg0YQ&amp;id=BJmVQeRm9&amp;id=BjOY0aFh9&amp;id=EfUZYBNep&amp;id=HRdstiR7N&amp;id=SxXZ2WHZR&amp;id=UzDlrij56" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>The AI tool treadmill: Just say no to constant updates</strong>: The rapid pace of AI tool releases is creating pressure to constantly update workflows, but chasing every new model is apparently counterproductive. One developer suggests that being 80% optimal with a stable workflow is better than constantly pursuing 100% perfection. Because, you know, actually building things is more important than endlessly tweaking your AI prompt for that extra 0.5% efficiency. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/KdyaFPF3t" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
<li><strong>AI: The convenient scapegoat for tech layoffs</strong>: Tech layoffs in 2025 affected over 1 million workers, and while nearly 55,000 were attributed to AI, economic research suggests most job losses stemmed from other factors. Apparently, many corporations are using AI as a convenient scapegoat to justify workforce reductions, even as CEO surveys show limited returns on AI investments. So, AI is simultaneously the reason for all our problems and also not delivering on its promises. Got it. <a href="https://app.daily.dev/posts/BETrrdWq1" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Read more</a></li>
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