daily.dev Changelog·2y#DevCard 2.0 is out!
Introducing #DevCard 2.0, an updated version with more customization options and easier sharing. Create your #DevCard, customize the theme, layout, and background, and download a header image for Twitter. Share it on social media for a chance to win a personal physical #DevCard.
DEV·2yChoose Your Own Coding Assistant
This post reports the results of experimenting with four leading Large Language Models to evaluate which one reigns supreme as a coding assistant. GPT-4 emerged as the overall victor, offering the most accurate and comprehensive assistance across all tasks. Smaller models may present viable alternatives depending on specific needs. Google's new LLM, Gemini Advance, shows significant improvements and is a serious contender to the crown of 'best LLM overall'.
Dev Genius·2yGit: Mastering the Essentials
Git is a free and open-source distributed Version Control System (VCS) that helps track changes to source code during software development. It has a powerful workflow and allows for collaboration and version control. This post covers the essentials of Git, including installation, configuration, repository initialization, staging, committing changes, branching, merging, working with remote repositories, and cloning repositories.
freeCodeCamp·2yPass the GitHub Foundations Certification
The GitHub Foundations Certification is a new opportunity for professionals to showcase their proficiency in GitHub. The course covers a wide range of topics including GitHub basics, development, desktop and mobile, entities, Markdown, user profile, repository management, and more. Watch the 9-hour exam prep course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel.
Pointer·2yslint-ui/slint: Slint is a declarative GUI toolkit to build native user interfaces for Rust, C++, or JavaScript apps.
Slint is a declarative GUI toolkit for building native user interfaces in Rust, C++, or JavaScript. It aims to be scalable, lightweight, intuitive, and native. The current status of Slint is that it is actively being developed, with support for embedded devices and work in progress for desktop and web.
Pointer·2ywxt-dev/wxt: ⚡ Next-gen Web Extension Framework
Next-gen framework for developing web extensions. Supports all browsers, both MV2 and MV3. Works with different frontend frameworks. Offers features like Dev mode with HMR & fast reload, TypeScript support, auto-imports, automated publishing, and more.
Pointer·2yOrange-OpenSource/hurl: Hurl, run and test HTTP requests with plain text.
Hurl is a command line tool that runs HTTP requests defined in a simple plain text format. It can be used to fetch data, test HTTP sessions, and work with HTML content, REST/JSON APIs, GraphQL, and SOAP APIs. Hurl can also be used to test performance, check response bytes, integrate in CI/CD, and more. It is powered by the curl library and provides a fast and efficient way to perform HTTP requests.
Pointer·2yastral-sh/uv: An extremely fast Python package installer and resolver, written in Rust.
An extremely fast Python package installer and resolver, written in Rust. uv is a drop-in replacement for pip and pip-compile, offering improved speed and efficiency. It is installable via various methods and supports advanced pip features like editable installs, Git dependencies, direct URL dependencies, and more.
Theo - t3․gg·2yCopilot Is Ruining Our Code?? New Study Results Are...Concerning
A new study on the impact of GitHub Copilot on code quality reveals some concerning results. The research shows that AI-generated code may have adverse effects and lacks the careful refinement of a senior developer. While there are positive aspects, such as increased coding speed, the study raises concerns about maintainability, code churn, and copy-pasted code. The use of AI tools like Copilot has created a symbiotic relationship between human and artificial intelligence that shapes the future of software development.
Snyk·2y10 GitHub Security Best Practices
Learn how to improve GitHub security with best practices including enabling 2FA, limiting access to repositories, avoiding storing credentials in code, scanning for vulnerabilities with Snyk, using branch protection rules, rotating SSH tokens and personal keys, automatically updating dependencies, using private repositories for sensitive data, and making smart choices about GitHub apps.
Pointer·2ygptscript-ai/gptscript: Develop LLM Apps in Natural Language
GPTScript is a scripting language that allows developers to automate their interactions with OpenAI's Large Language Model (LLM). It offers a natural language programming experience and supports mixing natural language prompts with traditional scripts. GPTScript can be used for various tasks like planning a vacation, editing files, running SQL queries, and building applications.
Pointer·2yatopile/atopile: Design circuit boards with code! Software has worked out incredibly potent ways to reuse, configure, validate and share work. We want that for hardware too! Starting with electronics
atopile is a tool to build electronic circuit boards with code. Join the Discord community to share your story and ideas. The tool provides code examples, documentation, and a getting started video. Using atopile allows for intelligent design capture, version control integration with git, and implementing CI for high-quality and compliant designs. Additionally, you can browse and submit modules on packages.atopile.io.
Pointer·2ydanielmiessler/fabric: fabric is an open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI.
Fabric is an open-source framework for augmenting humans using AI. It allows users to leverage AI functionality in their daily lives and work. Fabric provides patterns for various activities and offers three ways to get started: using the patterns, creating a Fabric Mill server, or using the standalone client. The framework consists of the Mill (optional server), Patterns (AI use cases), and Looms (client-side apps). Fabric is command-line native and follows a thematic structure based on fabric-related terms. It was created by Daniel Miessler in January 2024.
