10+ JavaScript Features Coming Your Way + Node.js Course Launch

This week, I am going to start with a developer tip!

Boost your productivity by creating custom Git aliases for frequently used commands. For example, you can set up "git st" as an alias for "git status" by running:

This simple trick can save you countless keystrokes and streamline your workflow. Experiment with aliases for your most-used Git commands to find what works best.

I got it finished! Check it out and let me know what you think.

Building a Custom Avatar Generator (3 min)

This guide explains how I created a custom avatar generator that produces unique, colorful avatars based on a users name.

8 Open-Source Tools to grow your app (3 min)

Explore eight fantastic open-source tools that can help you localize your app, connect with your audience, and ultimately grow your user base across the globe.

Boo! (CodePen)

I love creative coding, and this is starting to get festive with Halloween around the corner.

Ive Been Using These 8 Core Linux Commands Wrong for Years (5 min)

Bobby Jack shares some mistakes he has made and that you could be too.

3 Career Principles that got me to Director at Google (9 min)

What helped Chaitali Narla get five promotions in 10 years at Google

TC39 Advances 10+ ECMAScript Proposals: Key Features to Watch (5 min)

What new features should we be keeping eyes on in the JS ecosystem? This article has a great list.

Build a documented / type-safe API with hono, drizzle, zod, OpenAPI and scalar (video)

In this video, CJ shows how to use hono and @hono/zod-openapi to build a fully type-safe API documented with an OpenAPI specification, including interactive documentation with scalar.

Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making

For developers seeking inspiration for building beyond code, "Build" offers a fantastic look at the creative process. Written by Tony Fadell, co-creator of the iPod and founder of Nest, this book provides valuable insights into product development, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Fadells unorthodox approach challenges conventional wisdom, encouraging developers to think beyond technical skills and embrace a holistic view of building products that truly matter. With real-world examples and hard-earned lessons from his illustrious career, this guide is essential for any developer looking to expand their impact and create meaningful products.

Cursor (The AI Code Editor)

Over the past two weeks, Ive extensively tested Cursor and found it to be a better tool for solving coding problems than Claude, ChatGPT, or GitHub Copilot. Cursors key advantage lies in its ability to access and understand the context of your entire project and its files. This contextual awareness enables Cursor to generate more relevant and practical code solutions more consistently than other AI coding assistants Ive used.

Thats it for this week!

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Thanks, and stay awesome,

Niall

Founder @ Codú