Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week.
Congrats to all the authors that made it onto the list, lots of first-timers here π
"I Was Bored, So I Brought Rust Enums to TypeScript" - A Tale of Questionable Life Choices
Ja γ» Oct 16
@jasuperior takes us on an entertaining journey of implementing Rust-style enums in TypeScript during a late-night coding session. Through a mix of caffeine-fueled determination and technical expertise, they demonstrate how to bring strongly-typed data structures from Rust into TypeScript.
@frontendmonster challenges the common belief that GraphQL solves under-fetching and over-fetching problems. They explain how GraphQL's promises of efficient data fetching can lead to unexpected complexity and tight coupling in practical applications.
Is Redux Dead? Why I Kicked Redux Out of Our SaaS App
Subham γ» Oct 15
@codexam shares their experience of replacing Redux with React Query in their SaaS application, highlighting how this decision led to cleaner code and better scalability.
Beyond Traditional Testing: Addressing the Challenges of Non-Deterministic Software
Danilo Poccia for AWS γ» Oct 15
@danilop explores various testing approaching for non-deterministic software systems, specifically those involving AI and LLMs.
Angular Is Your Best Shot To Land A Frontend Job
Lorenzo Zarantonello for This is Angular γ» Oct 17
@lorenzojkrl presents an intriguing analysis of the disconnect between framework learning trends and job market demands. Us
Four Lessons My First Job as a Software Engineer Taught Me About Coding and Life
Cesar Aguirre γ» Oct 14
@canro91 reflects on valuable lessons learned from their first software engineering job at a non-tech company.
@lukehinds delivers an accessible introduction to the Transformer model, the foundation of modern language models like GPT and BERT.
And that's a wrap for this week's Top 7 roundup! π¬ We hope you enjoyed this eclectic mix of insights, stories, and tips from our talented authors. Keep coding, keep learning, and stay tuned to DEV for more captivating content and make sure youβre opted in to our Weekly Newsletter π© for all the best articles, discussions, and updates.
Top comments (4)
Great posts @jasuperior, @frontendmonster, @codexam, @danilop, @lorenzojkrl, @canro91, @lukehinds!
Thanks for adding me :)
π THANKS! it was also a joy to write. Glad you could appreciate it. π Wait til you see the other horrors i've built this month lol.
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