Daniel Cranney, Chris Heilmann - Dev Digest End of Year Recap

#1about 2 minutes

A retrospective of the year's Dev Digest newsletters

The hosts introduce the archive of the year's newsletters, setting the stage for a look back at the top stories and trends.

#2about 2 minutes

Analyzing different developer approaches to coding challenges

A discussion on how developers often overcomplicate simple coding puzzles, contrasting verbose solutions with elegant, generic code.

#3about 2 minutes

Bridging the communication gap between developers and recruiters

The hosts share insights on the challenges recruiters face in understanding tech, aiming to foster more sympathy and better communication.

#4about 3 minutes

Exploring the ecosystem of privacy-first productivity applications

A look back at a directory of privacy-focused tools like Proton Mail, discussing the trade-off between features and data security.

#5about 3 minutes

Why the same web accessibility errors persist year after year

A look at the most common accessibility issues, such as missing alt text, which remain unchanged despite increased awareness.

#6about 5 minutes

The future of browsers, interoperability, and Electron apps

Discussion on the Interop initiative, the trend of browsers integrating into the OS, and the security risks of outdated Chromium versions in Electron apps.

#7about 5 minutes

Revisiting the charm and chaos of 90s web design trends

A fun exploration of a web design museum showcases nostalgic trends like brutalism, isometric graphics, and "under construction" GIFs.

#8about 4 minutes

Showcasing the year's most popular creative CodePen demos

A review of the top CodePen projects highlights the blend of artistic experimentation with practical, useful CSS and JavaScript utilities.

#9about 5 minutes

How Scottish humor created a beloved snowplow tracking app

The hosts highlight Scotland's "Gritter Tracker," a public service app that uses humorous, crowd-sourced names for its snowplows.

#10about 2 minutes

Debunking the myth that centering a div in CSS is difficult

An explanation of how modern CSS like Flexbox has made centering elements a straightforward task, contrary to the long-standing developer meme.

#11about 5 minutes

When AI image generation fails basic real-world knowledge

An anecdote reveals how an AI image generator failed to correctly order traffic light colors, despite vast training data from reCAPTCHA.

#12about 7 minutes

The problem of disposable tech and abandoned indie software

A discussion on the trend of indie developers abandoning their products and the debate between lifetime licenses and subscription models.

#13about 2 minutes

Analyzing recent tech crises and AI agent hype cycles

A look back at major events like the XZ Utils backdoor and the hype surrounding AI agents like Devin, noting the cyclical nature of tech trends.

#14about 6 minutes

Highlighting unique tools and creative demos from past newsletters

The hosts showcase a searchable archive of all links and revisit fun finds like a Super Mario level recreated on a typewriter.

#15about 2 minutes

Introducing a new data visualization coding challenge

The hosts announce a new Code 100 challenge that requires participants to create an ASCII bar chart using the newsletter's link data.

yesterday

SAP Developer IT HR (m/w/d)

Deichmann SE

Essen, Germany

Intermediate

15 days ago

Softwareentwickler / Anwendungsentwickler (m/w/d) m/w/d

Personalwerk GmbH

Junior