The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The idealization of farming by tech (News)
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Mar 31, 2025 Tech workers' fascination with hands-on trades like farming reveals a longing for authenticity in contrast to office life. Governance issues in open-source projects, specifically involving Next.js, raise concerns about transparency. A new tool, xan, simplifies CSV file processing for large datasets. Additionally, Heroku's upcoming technology stack promises a boost in developer productivity, while the principles of Kanban and the concept of 'vibe coding' reflect the evolving role of AI in software development.
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Tech Workers Romanticize Farming
- Tech workers often romanticize hands-on trades like farming.
- This contrasts with those in manual labor who often aspire for office jobs.
Considerations for Next.js
- Consider the potential downsides before choosing Next.js for your project.
- Eduardo Bouças advises developers to be aware of Vercel's handling of the framework.
Exan for CSV Processing
- Use Exan to efficiently process large CSV files.
- It's a fast, memory-efficient Rust-based command-line tool.