The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Programming advice for my younger self (News)
Jul 8, 2024
Marcus Buffett shares programming advice from his younger self, emphasizing better coding practices. Swyx debates the relevance of DevRel today. The Ghost team introduces a new ActivityPub server to enhance open social publishing. Innovative database management solutions like Pongo for Postgres are discussed alongside funding challenges for alternative browsers like Ladybird. The talk wraps up with a whimsical discussion on Hiram's Law, highlighting user experience while humorously comparing bidets to toilet paper.
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Programming Wisdom
- Fix systemic issues instead of constantly patching problems.
- Sharpen your skills; it's almost always worth the investment.
DevRel's Evolution
- DevRel's excesses between 2020 and 2022 were a zero-interest-rate phenomenon.
- DevRel isn't dead, but it requires adjustments in the current climate.
Ghost's ActivityPub Server
- The Ghost team open-sourced their ActivityPub server built with Fedify.
- The server, currently in early alpha, enables websites to publish content to the Fediverse.