Best of Community β 2024
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DEVΒ·2y
How to lose weight as a software engineer
The post shares a sustainable approach to weight loss by applying principles from software engineering. The author emphasizes experimenting with small, consistent changes rather than relying on intense motivation. They highlight the importance of setting realistic goals, measuring progress consistently, and adjusting habits based on outcomes. The author provides personal examples of weight loss experiments and suggests focusing on creating a supportive environment over sheer willpower.
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Hacker NewsΒ·2y
The secret inside One Million Checkboxes
One Million Checkboxes (OMCB) was a web project launched on June 26th, 2024, which allowed 500,000 users to check over 650 million boxes collectively. Each change was global and instantaneous. The author initially thought the database had been hacked due to strange data, but it was revealed users were sending hidden binary messages. A community of sharp young developers formed around the project, creating elaborate drawings and complex animations using checkboxes. Despite concerns about botting degrading user experience, the author found the creative interaction deeply moving and reminiscent of his own early programming experiences.
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Community PicksΒ·2y
Toddle is soon open-source.
Toddle will start the process of becoming open-source from July 2024, aiming to change how software is built for the web. By making Toddle open-source, the team seeks to provide freedom and control to developers, encouraging community collaboration and contribution. The transition will occur in phases, starting with enabling self-hosting and eventually allowing users to run Toddle independently from its hosting platform.
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daily.dev WorldΒ·2y
400,000 devs choose daily.dev as their default new tab
daily.dev has reached a milestone of 400,000 developers using it as their default new tab in Chrome. This community-centric tool helps developers stay informed, connected, and improve their skills. New users are encouraged to join and experience its benefits.
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12 Tips from a Mid-level Developer
Tips and advice for developers, including the importance of results over experience, the need to learn how to find information, the benefits of going deep on the basics, the value of systems thinking, the importance of trying before asking, the need for code quality and testing, the importance of turning requirements into software, the value of community and mentorship, finding enjoyment in programming, and the significance of individual journeys.
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A complete guide to open source - 100x simpler
The post provides a comprehensive guide to getting started with open source, covering essential concepts, benefits, and various roles in open-source projects. It offers practical advice on contributing, including for non-coders, details pre-requisites like Git, GitHub, and Markdown, and explains conventions like conventional commits. Additionally, it underscores the importance of guidelines, legal aspects, and ways to effectively find and contribute to good projects.
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How to Find Open Source Projects to Contribute To
Learn how to find open source projects to contribute to by understanding your skills and interests, exploring projects on OpenSauced or GitHub, joining open source communities, talking to other contributors, using recommendation tools, attending events, looking for project tags and labels, and even writing your own issue.
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Cracking AWS Certifications: A Guide From Beginner to Pro
2024 has been a year filled with successful completion of AWS certifications. Key insights include the importance of understanding personal learning styles, hands-on experience, and practical application of knowledge. Each certification from AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to AWS Certified Developer - Associate offers unique challenges and areas of focus, from general cloud knowledge to specific roles like security, DevOps, and machine learning. Planning the sequence of exams and understanding fundamental AWS concepts are critical for success. The journey emphasizes growth through continuous learning and effective preparation.
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Laravel NewsΒ·2y
Introducing Built with Laravel
BuiltWithLaravel.com is a new site created by Matt Stauffer to showcase companies and organizations using Laravel. The site aims to convince potential clients of Laravel's legitimacy by listing notable organizations that use it. Users can also suggest companies for inclusion through a suggestion form. The focus is on a curated list of impressive organizations rather than a comprehensive one.
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daily.dev ChangelogΒ·1y
Post approval for Squads
Admins of Public Squads can now require post approval before allowing members' contributions to be published, reducing spam and self-promotion. Notifications will alert admins to approve or decline posts, and feedback can be provided when rejecting posts. This feature aims to streamline community management and maintain relevant content.
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Theo - t3β€ggΒ·2yRIP Redis?
Redis has changed its license, moving away from open source and implementing a new source available license. This decision has sparked controversy and disappointment among the community. It has also raised questions about the impact on companies using Redis and the viability of alternative solutions.
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Linux, I Choose You! π§
The author shares their love for Linux, emphasizing ownership, freedom, and the open-source community. Unlike Windows or macOS, Linux offers complete control over the system, allowing for extensive customization and a non-commercial, values-driven user experience. The author also highlights the moral satisfaction derived from supporting open-source projects over consumer-driven tech giants.
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