Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week
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Published: 2023-10-09 14:04:33

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_Happy Monday! Today, we curate the top-performing posts from the previous week, factoring in traffic, engagement, and a touch of editorial curation. Our weekly roundup happens on Fridays, allowing us to review content published earlier in the week. Rest assured that we also consider posts published later in the day and over the weekend._

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<!-- My first finished project in 7 years!!! :) @nombrekeff -->

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@nombrekeff reflects on their seven-year journey as a developer, finally achieving the completion of a side project. This article explores their challenges with focus, project vision, and the creation of Hobo, a utility simplifying HTML generation in JavaScript and TypeScript.

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<!-- Boas práticas para revisão de código (Best Practices for Code Review) @lorenalgm -->

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Meet @lorenalgm, the tech wizard who approaches code review with a touch of humor. Join them on a journey to discover the best practices for code review, where practicality meets laughter.

_Conheça @lorenalgm, a mestra da tecnologia que aborda a revisão de código com um toque de humor. Junte-se a eles em uma jornada para descobrir as melhores práticas para revisão de código, onde a praticidade se encontra com o riso._

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<!-- Making React Apps Memory Efficient | Million.js Beyond Speed @ricardonunezio -->

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Discover how Million.js goes beyond just speed to optimize memory usage in React applications. @ricardonunezio explains the importance of memory efficiency for user experiences, especially on older devices, and how Million.js offers a solution to reduce memory overhead and improve overall performance.

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<!-- Introduction to SQL for Absolute Beginners! @pavanbelagatti -->

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Join the world of databases with this beginner-friendly SQL tutorial by @pavanbelagatti. Learn the foundational SQL commands, whether you're aspiring to be a data analyst or a web developer, and unlock the power of databases through SQL

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<!-- Deep Dive into API Testing - An introduction to RESTful APIs @m4rri4nne -->

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Embark on a journey with @m4rri4nne to explore RESTful API testing fundamentals, including key concepts and tools like Postman and Cypress, to seamlessly integrate effective API testing into your development workflow.

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<!-- Pattern matching - Dealing with the if statement nightmare @cherryramatis -->

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Explore the advantages of advanced pattern matching techniques in programming languages like Ruby and Elixir, as @cherryramatis demonstrates how pattern matching can simplify complex conditional logic and provide a more elegant and readable alternative to managing intricate if statements.

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<!-- Building an entire fullstack project with Firebase 10 and React (Vite) @thebuildguy -->

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@thebuildguy shows how to build a full-stack project using Firebase 10 and React with Vite. The guide covers Firebase setup, Firestore data management, authentication implementation, and project deployment, making it a valuable resource for those interested in leveraging Firebase for web development.

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_That's a wrap for our awesome Top 7 picks this week! Keep hanging out on dev.to for your daily dose of cool content and lively discussions. And who knows, maybe you'll be in the spotlight here one day!_