The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Tracking layoffs, tech worker demand still high, ntfy, devenv, Markdoc & Mike Bifulco (News)
Nov 14, 2022
Mike Bifulco, a Developer Advocate at Stripe, sheds light on MarkDoc, an innovative Markdown-based authoring framework that enhances documentation for developers. He discusses how MarkDoc revolutionizes traditional documentation practices by integrating dynamic content, making it more engaging. The conversation also touches on the rising demand for tech workers despite layoffs, and the benefits of tools like Devenv for sharing development environments and ntfy for free notifications. It's a mix of tech insights and practical solutions!
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Tech Layoff Impact
- Tech layoffs are increasing, with almost 17,000 people laid off in a single week.
- Despite this, demand for tech workers remains high, especially outside of big tech.
Meta Layoffs
- Meta laid off 11,000 employees, a significant portion of the total tech layoffs.
- Despite the widespread layoffs, there's hope for quick re-employment.
Push Notifications with ntfy
- Use ntfy.sh, a free and open-source service, for sending push notifications.
- Publish messages via HTTP requests and subscribe via phone, web, or app.