Learn about XSS, submit your app of the week, have an AI make you a mixtape, and other things to do when it's too hot outside
Tags: glitch, javascript, ai, apps
Published: 2023-07-24 19:19:26

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title: Learn about XSS, submit your app of the week, have an AI make you a mixtape, and other things to do when it's too hot outside
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_Happy July, everyone._ For those of you on summer break, I hope you’re having a chill and restful one. For the rest of us, happiest of Q3’s to you and yours lol. Whether you’re on break or not, there’s something about the summer that relieves some of the pressure from all the hard work over the winter months. I think it’s the fresh grass and flowers of the season that do it for me.

The Glitch team has been doing some gardening of our own over the past few weeks: the latest addition to [our new homepage](https://glitch.com) is our new weekly feature, “App of the Week.” As I type this, we’re featuring a classic: [Dan Reeves’ Nasa logo generator](https://glitch.com/~nasa). Next week: your favorite app? Your latest creation? [Send your submissions here](https://forms.gle/2W5eDZ5pkxaUaVVs6) and help us shine a spotlight on all the coolest (even in this heat) apps in the universe.


See you on [glitch.com](https://glitch.com)
**Jenn**, Director of Community 👽


![screenshot of the ~nasa logo generator that says 'see you on glitch.com'](https://cdn.glitch.global/c5816de0-a11c-424f-8adb-6f7ececc1213/nasa.png)

### On the blogs ✍️

In case you missed it on [the Glitch Blog](https://blog.glitch.com/)...

*   [Catch up on the June edition of Last Month on Glitch](https://blog.glitch.com/post/last-month-on-glitch-the-june-2023-edition) to see what the community’s been up to, including a fun spin on the game 2048, progressive web apps, 2D map shading and so much more.
*   [We chatted with Summer Anne Burton](https://blog.glitch.com/post/5-minutes-with-summer-anne-burton) about her mixtape generator, Summbot, her inspirations, and more.
*   Off the heels of WWDC last month, [we showcased how the Glitch community has been leading the charge](https://blog.glitch.com/post/web-apps-and-mixed-reality-a-vision-the-glitch-community-has-been-leading) on progressive web apps and mixed reality, and we gave our homepage a new look to showcase just that - [including some new starters](https://blog.glitch.com/post/celebrating-an-open-app-ecosystem-with-apple) to make continuing that work even easier.

Here are some blog posts from the community that we loved!

*   [Maps Mania uses country size comparison](https://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2023/06/the-true-cost-of-climate-change.html) with the rest of the world to visualize the impact of climate change.
*   [The Chrome Developer team wrote about improved full screen experiences](https://developer.chrome.com/blog/better-full-screen-mode/) with the Keyboard Lock API
*   [Here’s a great explainer on cross-site scripting (XSS)](https://blog.developer.atlassian.com/preventing-cross-site-scripting-xss-attacks/) from the Atlassian Developer blog.
*   [Okta used Glitch in this tutorial](https://www.okta.com/blog/2023/06/using-redirect-with-actions-to-gather-user-info-and-increase-conversions/) to help you get started quick with Actions.
*   [Rory Gianni shares their process](https://creatingwithdata.com/creating-data-driven-fabric-designs-with-javascript-part-2/) in creating their generative shirt visualizer in a series of videos.

**Have you written about your Glitch apps on a blog, a conference talk…anywhere! Let us know and we’ll feature it in the next newsletter!**

![stock image of two people on their computers and a screenshot of the Glitch forum is pasted above one of the screens](https://cdn.glitch.global/c5816de0-a11c-424f-8adb-6f7ececc1213/forum-banner.png?v=1675363530806)

### On the forum 📣

Check out what the Glitch community is sharing and discussing:

*   Fresh from The Gallery: [@vanessa-vasquez share their alignment chart creator](https://support.glitch.com/t/alignment-chart-maker/63001) after making some with friends and [@pomax showed us how to make height map images](https://support.glitch.com/t/turning-height-map-images-into-sweet-2d-maps/63039) and turn them into 2D maps!
*   Say hi and share what you’ve been working on in [the latest Community Open thread!](https://support.glitch.com/t/community-open-thread-28-july-14-2023/63205)

**The [Glitch Community Forum](https://support.glitch.com) is the best way to ask the community for help, share what you’re making, exchange friendly banter and get to know your fellow friendly Glitch creators. See you there! 😎**

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