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Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2
#1about 6 minutes
The security risks of AI-generated code and slopsquatting
AI-generated code can introduce vulnerabilities like slopsquatting, requiring developers to treat AI models like an intern and shift their role towards code review and senior guidance.
#2about 4 minutes
Preventing exposed API keys in AI-assisted development
Developers using AI tools often inadvertently expose API keys and environment variables, which can be indexed by LLMs and exploited through prompt injection.
#3about 6 minutes
Choosing the right fonts for web legibility and performance
Selecting fonts with characteristics like open counters improves legibility for all users, while using a single web font provides more design consistency across platforms than relying on system fonts.
#4about 4 minutes
The limitations and risks of vibe coding
Vibe coding is risky because it leads to a loss of control and difficulty debugging, especially when working on novel problems not well-represented in AI training data.
#5about 5 minutes
Building and iterating on an LLM-powered product
The founders of an AI story app share their journey of launching a fast MVP, using user feedback to drive development, and fine-tuning a custom LLM for their specific use case.
#6about 5 minutes
Empathizing with users over chasing engagement metrics
Metrics like "time spent in app" can lead to predatory design patterns, highlighting the need for developers to empathize with users and prioritize their goals over simple engagement.
#7about 3 minutes
Why small companies shouldn't copy big tech processes
Most developers work at small to medium-sized companies, which should avoid adopting the heavy, rigid processes of tech giants that can stifle agility and creativity.
#8about 3 minutes
Building collaborative design tools and the neo-brutalism trend
Design tools should empower creativity without imposing strict rules, while the neo-brutalism trend sparks debate by prioritizing pure function over conventional aesthetics.
#9about 8 minutes
Writing authentic content in the age of LLMs
The rise of LLMs for content creation leads to generic, sometimes inaccurate text, reinforcing the need for human writers to provide personality, fact-checking, and a unique voice.
#10about 8 minutes
The impact of AI on tech recruitment and resumes
AI is transforming recruitment with challenges like applicant tracking systems (ATS) struggling with custom resume formats and recruiters being overwhelmed by AI-generated or fake applications.
#11about 7 minutes
The enduring value of freelance development for small businesses
Freelance development for small businesses remains a viable career path focused on fundamental skills and customer relationships, separate from the hype cycles of AI and large-scale platforms.
Notes and resources
This week we’re looking back on the best of 2025 from the Weekly Developer Show, with part 2 of a 3-part series:
00:20 - Sebastian Gingter on ‘slopsquatting’ and why you should treat AI like an intern
06:14 - Ramona Schwering on vibe-coders leaving API keys exposed
10:00 - Jason Pamental on how to find the ‘right’ font
15:40 - Francesco Ciulla on why vibe coding is fine so long as developers are in control
19:20 - Matthias Neumayer and Dima Rubanov on building with LLM APIs, and ethically building software
24:25 - Dayana Mick on why developers should try to emphathise with users
29:47 - Brian Whippo on the difference between corporate tech companies and start-ups
32:57 - Elena Torro on building design software for developers at PenPot and neo-brutalism
36:02 - Peter Cooper on writing a successful newsletter or blog in the age of LLMs
43:45 - Alla Pavlova on the impact of AI on recruitment in tech
52:03 - Marco Podien and Jack Barber on the ups and downs of freelance development
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