The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Stop uploading your data to Google (News)
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Jun 16, 2025 Lukas Mathis warns against relying on Google for data storage, highlighting the need for self-hosting. Robert Vitonsky discusses the flaws of IP-based language detection in web development. Tom from GameTorch points out the high demand for skilled software developers. Austin Parker from Honeycomb reveals how AI is transforming observability. Finally, Sugu Sougoumarane's new role at Supabase aims to integrate Vitess with Postgres, showcasing advancements in scalable database solutions.
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Lukas Mathis's Data Loss Fear
- Lukas Mathis realized that losing access to his Google account would be devastating given his decades of data stored there.
- He set strict rules to avoid uploading data to Google and to prefer self-hosting or encrypted services.
Avoid IP Geolocation for Language
- Stop using IP geolocation to guess user language because it's inaccurate and annoying.
- Use the accept-language HTTP header instead for accurate, user-preferred language detection.
Software Devs Have Automation Superpowers
- Software developers currently have superpowers to automate tedious problems quickly with AI tools like GPT.
- Use your engineering skills to automate annoying tasks and amplify your productivity.