> Markdown version of [/magazine/662-slopquatting-api-keys-fun-with-fonts-recruiters-vs-ai-and-more-the-best-of-live-2025-part-2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/662-slopquatting-api-keys-fun-with-fonts-recruiters-vs-ai-and-more-the-best-of-live-2025-part-2). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2 **By:** [Daniel Cranney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@daniel-cranney) **Published:** December 24, 2025 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](https://de.linkedin.com/in/sebastiangingter) 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](https://de.linkedin.com/in/ramona-schwering/de) 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](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpamental) talked about the search for the _right_ font, and why typography can be tricky to master, even for designers. [Francesco Ciulla](https://it.linkedin.com/in/francesco-ciulla-roma/en) 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](https://at.linkedin.com/in/matthiasneumayer/en) and [Dima Rubanov](https://at.linkedin.com/in/dmitrij-rubanov/de) explored what it means to build with LLM APIs responsibly, ethically, and with an eye toward the future. [Dayana Mick](https://de.linkedin.com/in/dayanamick) delivered a heartfelt reminder that empathising with users is what separates good developers from great ones. [Brian Whippo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwhippo) talked through the cultural and structural differences between big corporate tech and scrappy startups — and what developers can learn from both worlds. [Elena Torro](https://elenatorro.com) 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](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/petercooper) — a newsletter legend — explained how to write content that survives the age of LLMs, algorithms, and attention fatigue. [Alla Pavlova](https://nl.linkedin.com/in/allapavlova) broke down how AI is reshaping recruitment in tech, from fake profiles to bots applying for hundreds of jobs at once. [Marco Podien](https://de.linkedin.com/in/marcopodien/de) and [Jack Barber](https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jack-barber-uk) 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. 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