Best of Community — October 2024

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   daily.dev Changelog·2y

   Follow users

   You can now follow individual developers on daily.dev to receive notifications about their contributions. You can follow users from their profiles, Community Picks, or within Squads. Engage more with the content and boost your own follower count!

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   daily.dev World·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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   Game Developers·2y

   Game Dev: Community Discord

   Join the community Discord for easier communication within the game dev squad. Participation is voluntary, and if the server becomes active, casual competitions like game jams may be organized. The Discord is meant for active engagement on game development projects and hobbies.

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   OpenSouls·2y

   A complete guide to open source - 100x simpler

   This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to open source, including key concepts, roles, and the contribution process. It covers topics such as prerequisites (Git, GitHub, Markdown), conventional commits, and how to find and contribute to open source projects. Additional resources and legal aspects are also discussed, making it a valuable starting point for new contributors.

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   Open Source·2y

   How to Contribute to Open Source: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

   A beginner-friendly guide to getting started with open source contributions, perfect for anyone looking to make their first contribution this Hacktoberfest.

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   Just Java·2y

   Java 17 Exam Book Club

   The JustJava 17 Exam book club is restarting and will use the study guide from Selikoff.net. Meetings will be held on the Just Java Discord server, and participants are encouraged to read Chapter One for the next session. Everyone, including those new to Java, is invited to join.

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   Astro·2y

   What's new in Astro - October 2024

   Astro has released version 5.0 beta-6 and version 4.16. The Astro team participated in ViteConf 2024, with their talks available on YouTube. Several community members were awarded for their significant contributions. The post highlights various new themes, templates, utilities, and integrations for Astro. Additionally, it showcases diverse community content, including tutorials and blogs about using Astro across different projects and platforms.

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   Dev Squad·2y

   How to Contribute to Open-Source Projects - Complete Tutorial for Beginners

   Discover how to start contributing to open-source projects with a comprehensive tutorial tailored for beginners. Access the video tutorial, read the accompanying blog, and join the community to get started and connect with fellow contributors.

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   Hacker News·2y

   OpenFeature

   OpenFeature is a vendor-agnostic API specification designed for feature flagging, supporting various management tools or in-house solutions. It encourages community involvement through Slack channels, mailing lists, and meetings, adhering to the CNCF Community Code of Conduct. Security-related issues should be reported confidentially according to their Security Policy.

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    Game Developers·2y

    How it's starting

    Discussion on the beginning stages of a Twitter post and its impact. Includes a link to view the original post on Twitter.

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    Developer Relations·2y

    Drop your comments and thoughts about Developer Relations!

    Francesco, a Developer Advocate at daily.dev, invites discussions about Developer Relations, covering topics such as what DevRel is, how to become a DevRel, effective strategies, and goal-setting. The focus is on fostering good communication within the community.

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    Lobsters·2y

    The Zig Website Has Been Re-engineered ⚡ Zig Programming Language

    The Zig programming language website has been re-engineered, moving from Hugo to the Zine static site generator written in Zig. This change leverages the Zig cache system, significantly improving site speed and providing better error handling. Additionally, a new Zig Devlog has been introduced to keep the community updated on recent changes between releases.

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    freeCodeCamp·2y

    freeCodeCamp Turns 10 + Major Certification Updates

    freeCodeCamp is celebrating its 10th anniversary with major updates. These include the introduction of a comprehensive Certified Full Stack Developer certification and plans for three additional certifications: Machine Learning Engineer, Software Systems Engineer, and Data Scientist. The new curriculum will include theory videos, quizzes, and hands-on labs, and all certifications will remain free. Additionally, legacy certifications will expire by the end of 2027. freeCodeCamp's mission to provide free learning resources continues as it plans further expansions, including a free University Degree Program.

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    Community Picks·2y

    From idea - to tweet - to live product

    A developer shares their journey of turning a long-held idea into a $1,000 revenue in a few hours. By launching a tweet with a Stripe link, they successfully validated the idea of creating a paid community on Discord. The post highlights the steps taken, the excitement of first sales, and lessons learned about overcoming fear and taking action.

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