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JavaScript fatigue strikes back (Changelog News #134)

Mar 3, 2025

Explore the ever-evolving JavaScript ecosystem and its challenges, including a look back at the early days of Linux. Discover the power of Markdown for archiving and how tools like NextEdit can revolutionize code management. Dive into the gamification of Git with Devlands and learn about the latest advancements in CSS functions. The conversation navigates through nostalgia, innovation, and practical solutions in tech, offering insights for developers at any stage.

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Alan Pike highlights that despite the complexities in choosing JavaScript frameworks, advancements are making development more cohesive and user-friendly.

The retirement of Skype in 2025 evokes nostalgic reflections on its dominance in video calling, illustrating a shift in communication technologies.

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The Decline of Skype

Microsoft's announcement to retire Skype in May 2025 marks the end of an era for a platform that once dominated video calling. While it has become less relevant over the years, it still holds nostalgic value for many, especially those who experienced its early usage in podcasting. The speaker reflects on the mixed feelings surrounding Skype’s decline, noting an attachment to moments tied to its distinctive incoming call sound despite not missing the software itself. This transition signifies a broader evolution in communication tools as new technologies continue to emerge.

Farewells and Reflections in Tech

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Embracing Markdown and Revolutionizing Code Management

5min

Allen Pike on the JavaScript ecosystem after a decade away, Lars Wirzenius was there at the birth of Linux, Piotr Migdał archives things in Markdown, Jacob Stopak is gamifying Git with Devlands & Juan Diego Rodríguez runs down how CSS functions (will) work.

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