Best of Social Media — 2024

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    Avatar of daily_updatesdaily.dev ChangelogĀ·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.

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    Avatar of hnHacker NewsĀ·1y

    the tech utopia fantasy is over

    The initial optimism about tech and its potential to improve lives has faded. Despite some benefits like increased political awareness and connectivity, tech now often exacerbates social issues such as misinformation, disinformation, economic inequality, and environmental harm. Companies continue to push a utopian vision that fails to materialize, while engaging in practices that contradict their marketed images. Additionally, various tech giants and VCs have supported right-wing policies, further diverging from the progressive ideals they promote.

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    Avatar of phProduct HuntĀ·2y

    daily.dev Squads - Build a developer community where devs already hang out

    daily.dev Squads helps build a developer community on platforms where developers already engage. Highly rated by users, it was first launched in April 2019.

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    Avatar of freecodecampfreeCodeCampĀ·2y

    Learn how to Automate Your Boring Tasks. No-Code Automation [Full Course]

    Learn how to automate your boring tasks with no-code automation. Increase productivity and innovation with automation in lead management, e-commerce, ticketing, in-house tasks, and AI. This full course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel will guide you step-by-step through the process of building smart, automated solutions without coding expertise.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity PicksĀ·2y

    How to Build Your Online Presence as a Developer

    Developers can build their online presence through consistent and genuine engagement on platforms like GitHub, LinkedIn, Twitter, Reddit, and Dev.to. Sharing learnings, providing valuable content, balancing honesty and engagement, and maintaining patience and consistency are key. It's essential to choose the right platforms and strategies that align with personal goals, whether it's career growth, launching a product, or simply sharing knowledge.

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    Avatar of devtoDEVĀ·2y

    Upgrading your GitHub readme

    Tips for upgrading and making a GitHub profile presentable and representing the developer's skills and goals.

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    Avatar of hordeHordeĀ·2y

    Testing daily.dev Reach | Horde Warcry

    The post raises concerns about the declining reach of daily.dev, noting a significant drop in views for recent posts from a previously engaged community. The author urges fellow web developers to upvote to test visibility issues.

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    Avatar of devtoDEVĀ·2y

    How to showcase your GitHub repositories on LinkedIn 🐱

    Learn how to showcase your GitHub repositories on LinkedIn by adding a social media preview image and featuring your repositories on your profile.

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    Avatar of daily_updatesdaily.dev ChangelogĀ·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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    Avatar of communityCommunity PicksĀ·2y

    My simple silly idea made $2000 in 2 days

    A challenge to make $1 million led to the creation of a $1,000,000 grid where each square represents $1,000 in revenue. The idea was inspired by the Million Dollar Homepage. The grid became a platform where companies could promote their products for $1,000 per square. After initial interest but no sales, a friend paid $1,000 to promote Frontend Masters, and the post went viral. Another buyer used the grid to promote a charity, raising awareness for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The project made $2,000 in two days and demonstrated the potential of quirky ideas.

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    Avatar of devtoDEVĀ·2y

    Branding for Developers

    Learn about the importance of personal branding for developers and how it can open up opportunities. Discover the steps to build a strong brand, including finding your brand personality, starting a blog, participating in communities, and reaching out to social media.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity PicksĀ·2y

    Free Online Animated Counter Generator

    Create fully customizable animated videos with no watermarks for social media by using a free online counter generator. Animate with a single click, design every detail to match your style, and captivate your audience.

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    Avatar of watercoolerWatercoolerĀ·2y

    LinkedIn == Tinder

    Job seekers on LinkedIn are increasingly commenting 'I'm Interested' on job requirement posts, raising uncertainty about their actual interest in the job or in HR.

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    Avatar of hnHacker NewsĀ·2y

    AI Studio

    AI Studio allows users to create custom AI characters for Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp in the US. Content creators can build AIs to engage their audience by mimicking their tone and expressions. The platform provides a step-by-step guide, offering full customization and control over the AI's behavior. It also supports the latest Generative AI capabilities, making it easy for anyone to craft conversational AIs based on personal interests.

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    Avatar of devtoDEVĀ·1y

    Pinata OG! | Generate beautiful OpenGraph Images with Pinata File API

    Pinata OG is a platform that enables users to create captivating OpenGraph (OG) images with ease. This tool simplifies generating OG images and the necessary metadata tags for social media sharing. By using technologies like Pinata File API, Supabase, Shadcn/ui, and NextJS, users can quickly produce unique, optimized images that enhance link appearances and increase click rates.

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    Avatar of lnLaravel NewsĀ·2y

    Laravel SEO made easy with the Honeystone package

    The Honeystone SEO package simplifies configuring SEO metadata within Laravel applications, supporting various social networks like X Cards, Open Graph, and JSON-LD schema. It offers metadata generators and custom generator capabilities, making it easy to manage metadata via the Blade directive or the `seo()->generate();` method. Detailed implementation instructions and source code are available on GitHub.

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    Avatar of devopsDevOps.comĀ·2y

    The Procrastination Loop

    Learn effective strategies to break the procrastination loop and improve productivity.

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    Avatar of dhhDavid Heinemeier HanssonĀ·2y

    Free speech isn't guaranteed to be forever

    The post reflects on the shifting landscape of free speech, drawing parallels between historical and contemporary events. It highlights recent incidents of government censorship on social media in Brazil, the European Union's actions against X (formerly Twitter), and a call for the arrest of Elon Musk by a former US official. The author warns that the erosion of free speech is a real threat in the western world, emphasizing the need to defend free expression against authoritarian measures.

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    Avatar of watercoolerWatercoolerĀ·2y

    Couldn't be more accurate!

    A post with an accurate representation of a situation.

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    Avatar of thevergeThe VergeĀ·2y

    All three game console makers have now abandoned X

    Nintendo has discontinued support for X integration on the Switch console, following Microsoft and Sony. The update removed the ability to link X accounts and share in-game screenshots. Microsoft and Sony also disabled X access without explicitly mentioning the reason.

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    Avatar of medium_jsMediumĀ·2y

    Two Years of Social Detox as a Developer! What did I learn?

    A developer shares their experience of a two-year social media detox, highlighting the start of the detox, the benefits of utilizing free time, and key takeaways from the experience.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity PicksĀ·2y

    Building and Launching a Tech Startup Solo: My Story of Turning an Idea Into a Successful Product

    Learn about the author's journey of building and launching a tech startup solo, starting from choosing an idea for the product and designing its functionality to creating a brand identity and app page visuals. The article emphasizes the importance of perseverance and maximizing available opportunities.

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    Avatar of tcTechCrunchĀ·2y

    Mark Zuckerberg says he’s done apologizing

    Mark Zuckerberg has adopted a new unapologetic attitude, reflecting on past criticisms of Facebook and political issues. He has expressed regrets for not pushing back against pressure from government officials regarding COVID-19 misinformation. Zuckerberg is now more excited about projects outside social media, such as AR glasses, VR goggles, and AI efforts, and stands by the company's rebranding to Meta.

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    Avatar of medium_jsMediumĀ·2y

    The Internet isn’t Fun Anymore

    The Internet used to be a safe space for exploring and connecting, but now it feels suffocating due to constant AI tools, ads, and monetization. Users have limited agency and feel overexposed. Companies are pushing AI features that are often annoying or useless. Some companies are marketing active refusal of AI. People are losing their ability to make choices and think for themselves online.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity PicksĀ·1y

    Ideasgrab

    A long list of creative ideas, shared since 2017, updated daily. Examples include a food takeaway app that uses house photos, Chrome extensions for blocking irrelevant search results on Yelp and Amazon, an app for sending automated gifts, and a social media crawler to remove curse words.