Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week
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Published: 2023-12-18 21:05:03

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title: Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week
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_It's a new week and a new Top 7! Explore the whimsical world of CSS Ugly Sweaters, unravel the intricacies of Developer Relations, and discover an updated reading list of must-read DEV posts. And please join us in welcoming FOUR new authors to the Top 7 club._

_Now let's dive into the vibrant dev.to community's fantastic content! 💻✨_

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Explore the whimsical world of CSS Ugly Sweaters with @jarvisscript! Over three years in the making, [this delightful series](https://dev.to/jarvisscript/series/10024) features Jarvis's creative coding journey, as he crafts unique designs for characters like BB-8, Thanos, Spider-Man, and more, sharing insightful coding tips along the way. Delve into the creative process, from stitching patterns to character detailing, and join the holiday coding spirit with these delightful, geeky sweaters. 

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Join @blackgirlbytes on an engaging expedition through Developer Relations, where humor and personal insights unravel the intricacies of the field. This candid exploration challenges industry norms, offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of DevRel in a conversational tone.

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While we typically avoid sharing listicles, we’ll make an exception for @ingosteinke’s thoughtfully curated collection of articles pulled from his reading list. It’s nicely organized for you to skim through and pluck out whatever suits your tastes.

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Ready to ace competitive programming and conquer coding interviews? @codewithshahan has your back. This guide navigates you through the essentials, steering clear of common beginner pitfalls. From mastering language proficiency to diving into competitive programming's core, this blog post is your roadmap to success, delivered in an engaging and practical style.

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As an organization grows and evolves, its documentation must do the same to meet everyone’s needs. Here, @kibumpng describes how their team approaches documentation with helpful practices like using clear nomenclature, following formatting standards, and more.


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In this piece by @eevajonnapanula, step into the captivating journey of crafting BragDoc, the app that earned 2nd place at the WWCode App Deploy Hackathon. Explore the concept of brag documents inspired by Julia Evans' insightful article, "Get your work recognized: write a brag document." Dive into the tactics of deftly navigating API transitions, leveraging Crashlytics, and mastering project scoping strategies to win a hackathon!


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Last week, @yuricodesbot from Supabase unveiled the Supabase Assistant, an AI companion integrated into their dashboard, aimed at augmenting user experiences on the platform. Explore an array of new functionalities including Row Level Security Policies, User Impersonation, Feature Previews, and a Realtime Inspector, elevating the path to refined and efficient database development.

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_And there you have it – but hold onto the excitement because more incredible content and discussions await you within the dev.to community. Plus, this week's top articles will also be showcased in our weekly DEV Community newsletter, landing in your inbox every Tuesday. [Make sure you're opted in](https://dev.to/settings/notifications) so you never miss out on the best discussions and insights. 🚀📩_