It is that time of year again - Hacktoberfest is here! 🎃
We have got you covered if you are itching to contribute to open source to complete the challenge. Codú has a bunch of issues up for grabs on our GitHub repo. Whether you are a seasoned dev or just dipping your toes into the open source waters, there is something for everyone.
JP has been working hard to open good issues for every skill level.
Need a hand? No worries! We have set up a dedicated Discord channel to support all of you great new contributors. So come over, pick an issue, and get coding!
Check out our GitHub issues and dive in: https://github.com/codu-code/codu/issues
We met a lot of eager people over the last few weeks, so we are expecting it to be our busiest one yet. If you have never contributed to Open Source and want a step-by-step guide, I wrote one. You can follow along here to get a real first contribution merged.
I am not sure I will have as much time for writing this month with all the chaos that it brings. So bear with me if you are expecting the usual daily article.
Fullstack Fiesta
We hosted our biggest event yet on Friday and got some great photos. 🎉
Here is a link to the update post and some photos I have gotten from our photographer. I will add some more during the week.
Articles/Resources
Everything you need to know about Python 3.13 - JIT and GIL went up the hill (19 min)
A big update to Python will be launched on October 7th. Here is what you should know.
Add an Event to Google Calendar with JavaScript (2 min)
I have been building a new events platform lately. I implemented something earlier today: the ability to add an event to Google Calendar.
5 Node.js Performance Optimization Techniques (4 min)
In this one, I share some techniques for optimizing your Node.js applications. We will start with some simple techniques and gradually increase the heat.
Building a Queuing System with Postgres - why we did it and when you should not use it (8 min)
This article describes a queuing implementation in Postgres and why it was chosen for Kestra.
How I Built My Blog (25 min)
Josh W. Comeau has one of the most popular web dev blogs on the web. In this article, he discusses rewriting his blog and adopting the Next.js app router.
scriptkavi/hooks (resource)
You can use this fantastic collection of hooks in your React.js projects to save you writing boilerplate.
4 Software Design Principles I Learned the Hard Way (4 min)
Design principles are learned through experience. This might give you an opportunity to learn them the easy way.
FARM Stack Course -- Full Stack Development with FastAPI, React MongoDB (video)
Learn full stack development with the FARM stack. You will learn to quickly create an application using FastAPI, React, and MongoDB.
Something I have been enjoying
This is a game changer for anyone who likes to prepare meals in bulk. If you vacuum seal your food you can freeze it for up to 2 years without freezer burn! So, for me, who just started a new diet in the last few weeks, it is pretty handy having the healthy stuff ready to go (for when I am feeling too lazy to cook).
If you have any ideas or feedback, reply to this email.
Thanks, and stay awesome,
Niall
Founder @ Codú