The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source OkSo, Markdown generator speeds, Egr Mgr framework, Crockford says retire JS & messy code not required (News)
Aug 1, 2022
Explore an innovative drawing app that revolutionizes traditional art with its minimalist design. Discover speed tests that rank Markdown generators, revealing Hugo as the fastest. Delve into a framework designed for Engineering Managers to improve career conversations with team members. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on whether JavaScript should be replaced by simpler languages, while emphasizing the need for clean coding practices to streamline software development.
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Digital Drawing Tools
- Consider digital tools' undo/redo functionality as a killer feature.
- Alexei Trekhleb's OKSo drawing app addresses the limitations of traditional tools.
Markdown Generator Speed Test
- Zach Leatherman tested markdown generator speeds for blogging.
- Hugo was fastest; Eleventy and Next.js followed.
Engineering Management Framework
- A framework helps engineering managers discuss expectations and career growth.
- It uses radar charts to visualize different career paths like developer or tech lead.