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WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Blockchain after the hype, Vibing all the Things, Big Tech and Work Best Practices & more

#1about 4 minutes
Understanding blockchain's real-world use cases after the hype
The Algorand Foundation focuses on solving real problems with blockchain, moving beyond the speculative "crypto bro" hype cycle.
#2about 5 minutes
Lowering the barrier to entry for blockchain development
A new compiler allows developers to write smart contracts in familiar languages like Python and TypeScript, making blockchain more accessible.
#3about 6 minutes
A live coding challenge based on HTML and CSS parsing
The Code 100 challenge requires participants to parse an HTML document to count and locate elements based on their CSS properties.
#4about 5 minutes
Identifying essential skills for developers in the AI era
AI should be viewed as an upskilling opportunity that allows developers to focus on higher-level architecture and problem-solving rather than low-level code.
#5about 5 minutes
Critiquing the culture of "vibe coding" for VC funding
Building an application solely to attract a seed round can lead to a loss of creative control and a depersonalized, transactional development process.
#6about 4 minutes
Why feeling dumb is a core part of the programming experience
The process of programming involves constantly facing challenges and feeling uncertain, which leads to the rewarding dopamine hit of solving a difficult problem.
#7about 5 minutes
Why small companies shouldn't just copy big tech processes
Small and medium-sized businesses should develop processes that fit their scale instead of adopting the heavy, rigid systems used by tech giants like Google.
#8about 6 minutes
The importance of creating reusable and discoverable documentation
If you find yourself answering the same question multiple times, it's a signal to create a formal piece of documentation that can be easily shared and referenced.
#9about 5 minutes
Automating social media updates from GitHub changelogs
Tools like Social Changelog can repurpose well-written changelogs into social media posts, saving time and encouraging higher quality release notes.
#10about 3 minutes
The value of personal websites over polished templates
Creating a personal, sometimes "ugly," website allows for self-expression and focuses on content over conforming to homogenous design trends.
#11about 1 minute
Recognizing the iterative nature of GUI development
Graphical user interfaces are rarely built correctly the first time and require multiple iterations based on user feedback to become effective.
#12about 4 minutes
The failure of relying on community-led content moderation
The significant drop in the use of X's Community Notes shows that relying on unpaid volunteers to moderate a platform at scale is an unsustainable strategy.
#13about 2 minutes
Using URL search parameters to manage application state
While URL search parameters can effectively convey and retain application state, they must be carefully filtered to avoid creating security vulnerabilities.
#14about 2 minutes
Displaying a fun ASCII parrot animation in the terminal
The `curl parrot.live` command provides a simple and entertaining way to display a colorful, animated ASCII parrot directly in your command line.
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