Best of ToolsMay 2023

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    Doing much better than your .env file

    Tony: I argue again for why we should reduce the practice of storing all environment variables in a.env file and move to a more sophisticated approach for managing them in local development. He says this article is intended for software development teams and not security and devops teams that already have this figured out.

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    Avatar of freecodecampfreeCodeCamp·3y

    Full Stack Engineer – Career Guide

    Full Stack engineering roles have been growing in popularity over the last decade. But what exactly are full-stack engineers? What do they do on a day-to-day basis? And how can you become a full- Stack engineer yourself? In this article, I will go over the definition of full- stack engineering.

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    UX: best practices for developers

    User experience (UX) is a critical component of web development that can make or break the success of a website or application. UX refers to the user’s overall experience when interacting with a website, app, or product. A well-designed UX can increase user engagement, retention, and conversions, resulting in better commercial outcomes.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·3y

    The Best Alternatives to GitHub Copilot in 2023

    GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered tool created by GitHub that helps developers write code faster and more efficiently. It uses machine learning to provide autocomplete-style suggestions and even complete code snippets to the developer as they work in their text editor. It can also suggest improvements to existing code and help with tasks like debugging and refactoring.

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    Avatar of pragmaticengineerThe Pragmatic Engineer·3y

    Github Copilot and ChatGPT alternatives

    There are a growing number of AI coding tools that are alternatives to Copilot. There are plenty of tools to choose from aside from Copilot and ChatGPT. Here are the most promising ones worth checking out, with an emphasis on those with self-hosting as an option.

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    Avatar of amplicationAmplication·3y

    7 Tips to Build Scalable Node.js Applications

    Node.js is a JavaScript framework created on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine. If used correctly, it can be used to build highly scalable mission-critical applications. This article will discuss several tips which can be helpful when it comes to building scalable applications.

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    Avatar of tcTechCrunch·3y

    Google launches a GitHub Copilot competitor

    Google launches a GitHub Copilot competitor to GitHub’s Copilot, a chat tool for asking questions about coding and Google Cloud services. At the core of virtually all of these new code completion and code generation tools is Codey. Google Cloud will use Codey to help developers manage all of their services on Google Cloud.

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    Avatar of taiTowards AI·3y

    How to Use the Most Essential ChatGPT Plugins

    The first plugins were mere tools for the AI Model, we are now giving it The Internet. With plugins, ChatGPT can now search the internet, interact with web platforms, and execute tasks, making it a potent productivity asset. The Wolfram Alpha: Dynamic Computation and Curated Data at Your Fingertips.

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    Don't Review PRs Like a Space Wizard

    The best possible upgrade for small code style changes would be to use linting tools to define style expectations. If a new team member is missing some context on an old decision, sharing how and when these decisions were made can help. Be Friendly and Persuasive our communication style in pull request reviews matters.

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    Avatar of phProduct Hunt·3y

    Tailwind Grid Generator - Simple tool to generate Tailwind CSS grids

    Tailwind Grid Generator - Simple tool to generate Tailwind CSS grids. Launched in Design Tools Developer Tools by Tailwind grid Generator Paintbrush Ad US-based startups, get $50k to build big at the idea stage Support is great. "All feedback or ideas for future features are welcome," says Makers Changelog Release.

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    Avatar of phProduct Hunt·3y

    Vue Playground - Visual drag and drop builder for vue components and apps

    Vue Playground is a Visual drag and drop builder for vue components and apps. Push and auto-deploy to GitHub pages or export static build for self hosting with netlify, heroku or other. Take your startup to the next level with one smart platform Support is great.

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    Avatar of tilThis is Learning·3y

    Enhancing your terminal experience: Warp or Fig?

    Warp is a terminal, an app that lives on its own, and Fig is a plugin that works on top of supported terminals, IDEs, and shells. Both Warp and Fig are free to use, and already ship a lot of interesting features for individuals. They both have three levels of pricing (Free, Team and Enterprise), with the main differences.

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    Avatar of devtoDEV·3y

    Hackers Tools: Must-Have Tools for Every Ethical Hacker

    Ethical hacking is a crucial practice in ensuring the security of computer systems and networks. Having the right tools at your disposal is essential for effective, ethical hacking.

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    Avatar of inPlainEngHQPython in Plain English·3y

    Best Tools for Python Developers in 2023

    Best Tools for Python Developers in 2023: Helios, PyCharm, Django, Poetry and more. Helios is a developer platform that provides actionable insight into your Python application flow. Python has become one of the most popular programming languages over the past few years.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·3y

    Fluid Responsive Design

    Utopia is a way of thinking about fluid responsive design that allows for minimal and elegant design and streamlined collaboration between design and development roles. It is not a product or framework, but there are some free tools being developed to support Utopian projects.

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    Avatar of mlnewsMachine Learning News·3y

    Meet MetaGPT: A GPT-4-powered Application That Can Create Websites, Apps, And More Based Only On Natural Language Prompts

    Pico’s MetaGPT: A GPT-4-powered Application that can create Websites, Apps, And More Based Only On Natural Language Prompts. This powerful no-code solution to app building knocks all the expectations out of the park.

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    Avatar of amplicationAmplication·3y

    What is Open-source Software: Everything you wanted to know

    Open-source software has revolutionized the way we develop, share, and customize applications. It is code distributed under a license that allows the users to access the software's source code and modify and build new features upon the existing software to meet the user requirements. This article will discuss the open-sourceSoftware model, history, and advantages.

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    14 Actionable Tips For Developer Productivity

    Alex Trost: I love the idea of getting tasks done faster and doing all the things I plan to pack into my day. Here’s everything I know to be a developer who gets things done without burning out. Use Code Snippets Code snippets are a great way to speed up development.

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    How to setup Prettier, ESLint, Husky and Lint-Staged with a NextJS and Typescript Project

    How to setup Prettier, ESLint, Husky and Lint-Staged with a NextJS and Typescript Project. We try to make our codebase look like it has been coded by one person. We can do this by adhering to a code style/format that everyone should follow.

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    Avatar of amplicationAmplication·3y

    Amazon Ditches Microservices for Monolith: Decoding Prime Video's Architectural Shift

    Amazon Ditches Microservices for Monolith: Decoding Prime Video's Architectural Shift. This all stemmed from a blog post they published in March, sharing how they cut 90% of their costs by migrating their microservices architecture to a monolith. Amazon's tool was broken into three main components: the media converter, defect detectors, and orchestration.

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    Avatar of javacodegeeksJava Code Geeks·3y

    Software Deployment Best Practices

    Software deployment refers to the process of releasing and installing software applications into a target environment. It involves a series of activities and steps to ensure that the software is successfully deployed and made available for use. In 2023, software deployment best practices continue to evolve as technology advances and organizations strive for more efficient and reliable deployment processes.

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    Avatar of tilThis is Learning·3y

    Copilot Chat writes Unit Tests for you!

    Copilot Chat writes Unit Tests for you! The tool is one of the coolest features in the Copilot X suite. Copilot doesn't write tests because we don't have time to test your code. It will generate tests for the code you selected, but it doesn't know what you're trying to test.

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    5 AI Coding Tools for Your Engineering Team

    There are a plethora of AI tools that claim to write high-quality code for software engineers. The demand for automation in software engineering is skyrocketing, and AI-powered code generation is stepping up to the plate. GitHub Copilot X is the best-known AI tool for software delivery – and it isn't even out yet.

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    Avatar of mlnewsMachine Learning News·3y

    15+ Best AI Video Generator Tools (2023)

    Runway streamlines the monotonous, time-consuming, and error-prone parts of content generation and video editing while giving users complete editorial freedom. Dubverse employs artificial intelligence to swiftly and properly dubbed films in 30 different languages. Block Labs is an AI-driven platform for creating 360-degree environments via virtual environments.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·3y

    Bringing the power of AI to Windows 11 – unlocking a new era of productivity for customers and developers with Windows Copilot and Dev Home

    Bringing the power of AI to Windows 11 - unlocking a new era of productivity for customers and developers with Windows Copilot and Dev Home. The team and I are pumped to be back at Build with the developer community this year. Over the last year, Windows has continued to see incredible growth fueled by Windows 11 adoption.