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[Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/395-5-vs-code-shortcuts-to-improve-your-markdown) ## Dev Digest 106 - DHH in HD **Published:** March 11, 2024 Alright, first things first: we have an exclusive interview with David Heinemeier Hansson of Ruby on Rails and Hey fame for you all, so you can line that one up in another tab! WeAreDevelopers CPO Thomas Pamminger met with David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Founder and CTO at 37signals and creator of R... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/394-dev-digest-106-dhh-in-hd) ## A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers **By:** Shandra Earney **Published:** March 3, 2024 Your Roadmap to Choosing the Right Mobile App Development ToolsThe mobile app development industry drives innovation and growth in today’s dynamic tech landscape.As smartphones become ubiquitous and consumer demand soars, businesses of all sizes recognise the need for a mobile presence. With many... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) ## Dev Digest 105 - Security First **Published:** March 3, 2024 Last Friday's Dev Digest was mostly about security and game topics, so let's take a look what you didn't get in your inbox. We also covered some brand new online courses to get started as a developer or refresh your knowledge. And we wrapped up CODE100 Amsterdam and wonder if you could have been ... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/393-dev-digest-105-security-first) ## Dev Digest 104 - Fight for your right to 3rd party **By:** Chris Heilmann **Published:** February 26, 2024 Last Friday's Dev Digest was a spotlight issue covering the problem of Apple's plan to disallow web applications to be added to the homescreen and run as standalone apps. We had an expert round and wrote about it here, too. Other than that, had a lot more in store for you:News and ArticlesIn secu... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/390-dev-digest-104-fight-for-your-right-to-3rd-party) ## Apple iOS vs. Web Apps affects us all - help the OWA to ensure you can release apps for everyone **By:** Chris Heilmann **Published:** February 23, 2024 The Open Web Advocacy group needs information to give to the European Commission and Apple about how much of an impact not allowing full featured Web Apps on iOS has. Fill out a survey by the 9th of March to prevent a two class developer ecosystem. The European Union is enforcing its Digital Mark... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/389-apple-ios-vs-web-apps-affects-us-all-help-the-owa-to-ensure-you-can-release-apps-for-everyone) ## Next.js App Router: Explained **By:** Daniel Cranney **Published:** February 21, 2024 IntroductionVercel’s Next.js has come a long way since its initial release in 2016. What would become the most popular React framework (according to their own website, at least), started as a simple solution for handling routing, SEO optimisation and server-side-rendering within React application... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/387-next-js-app-router-explained) ## test **By:** Daniel Cranney **Published:** February 21, 2024 ‍ Programming Language Salary Zig $103,611 Erlang $99,492 ... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/172-test) ## Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking **By:** Chris Heilmann **Published:** February 19, 2024 Last Friday’s Dev Digest was again chock-full of resources, so here is a reminder what we covered with some more in-depth insights. News and ArticlesUnless you lived under a rock – and fair play if that’s what makes you happy – you would have had a hard time avoiding information about the med... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking) ## Dev Digest 102 - Race conditions **By:** Chris Heilmann **Published:** February 12, 2024 Last week’s Dev Digest issue 102 "Knock, knock. Race condition! Who's there?" covered embedded software in the world’s fastest car, changes in Google's search result page, open source and its future and how to get started publishing JavaScript packages. We also checked how good ChatGPT is when it... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/386-dev-digest-102-race-conditions) ## 7 Hackathons For Beginners **By:** Rebeka Meszaros **Published:** February 7, 2024 Have you ever thought about attending a hackathon, but felt a bit intimidated? You're not alone. However, you can rest assured that these events are not just for coding wizards. In fact, there are plenty of hackathons out there that are perfect for beginners. And these gatherings are about more t... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/383-7-hackathons-for-beginners) ## 10 Best Cities For Tech Jobs In 2025 **By:** Rebeka Meszaros **Published:** February 7, 2024 2023 has seen European tech funding dip to $45 billion, marking a return to pre-pandemic figures. Despite this, AI and climate tech sectors shine, drawing significant investments into cities at the forefront of innovation.For developers, this shift opens doors to cities that offer not just tech o... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/385-10-best-cities-for-tech-jobs-in-2025) [Next page](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine?page=35)