This week, we’re continuing our look-back on some of the best moments from the Weekly Developer Show from 2025.
Here’s what some of our fantastic guests had to say…
Sebastian Gingter cracked open the idea of “slopsquatting” and explained why we should treat AI like an intern. Sure they’re trying to be helpful, but they don’t have the experience to ship code into production.
Ramona Schwering reminded vibe‑coders everywhere that exposed API keys are very much not a vibe, and that security slips through the cracks when you’re not touching code.
Jason Pamental talked about the search for the right font, and why typography can be tricky to master, even for designers.
Francesco Ciulla reminded us that vibe coding isn’t something to be ashamed of, but so long as the developers stays in control of what they’re building.
Matthias Neumayer and Dima Rubanov explored what it means to build with LLM APIs responsibly, ethically, and with an eye toward the future.
Dayana Mick delivered a heartfelt reminder that empathising with users is what separates good developers from great ones.
Brian Whippo talked through the cultural and structural differences between big corporate tech and scrappy startups — and what developers can learn from both worlds.
Elena Torro took us inside PenPot, exploring how design software built by developers can reshape workflows and aesthetics, and looks back on the rise of neo‑brutalism in web design.
Peter Cooper — a newsletter legend — explained how to write content that survives the age of LLMs, algorithms, and attention fatigue.
Alla Pavlova broke down how AI is reshaping recruitment in tech, from fake profiles to bots applying for hundreds of jobs at once.
Marco Podien and Jack Barber closed the episode by exploring the unpredictable, chaotic, joyful rollercoaster that is freelance development.
Watch Part 2 of the Best of 2025
Check out the second compilation of the best bits from the year below.
