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Developer news worth your attention. Brief, entertaining & always on point. The software world moves fast. Keep up the easy way with Changelog News. Every Monday, Jerod Santo brings you the software news you absolutely need to know about, without the fluff.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 8min
The best coders should exit the feed
Technical talent should ditch for-profit social platforms, according to a compelling argument made by a guest. Discover a preconfigured starter kit that combines AI-assisted note-taking with Obsidian. Dive into the heated competition between Vercel and Cloudflare as they battle for developer attention. Check out Toolbrew, a website full of useful utilities without the hassle of signups. Finally, explore the reasons behind over-engineering in software development and ways to avoid it.

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Sep 30, 2025 • 7min
Hiring only senior engineers is killing companies
Discover why hiring only senior engineers might be detrimental to companies, as Andrew Churchill argues for the value of passionate junior developers. Learn about the exciting new Chrome DevTools MCP that allows AI-driven automation for better debugging. GitHub shares its strategic roadmap to enhance npm supply chain security. Jerry Liu introduces an innovative app, Dayflow, that generates activity timelines while protecting user privacy. Finally, explore Sean Godecki's take on the concept of 'good taste' in software engineering.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 7min
An escape route from YAML hell
Adolfo Ochagavía challenges the flawed approaches to configuration, while Annie Mueller delivers a wake-up call on how beginners digest tutorials. Brian Kihoon Lee ponders the nuances of taste in coding. The conversation also dives into 'vibe coding,' with concerns about superficial gratifications. Can Elma shares insights on how AI tends to benefit senior engineers disproportionately, leaving beginners at a disadvantage. It's a thought-provoking exploration of the developer landscape.

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Sep 15, 2025 • 8min
Just enough automation
Discover the transformative power of automation in various industries, with a spotlight on Albania's groundbreaking virtual minister aimed at curbing corruption. Dive into innovative solutions like Dusty Robotics for construction. Explore the design intricacies of UTF-8 encoding and its historical significance. Tensions rise as experts debate the effectiveness of AI-generated coding tools, challenging the narrative from the previous week. Plus, learn about a new open standard in digital content licensing designed to empower creators.

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Sep 8, 2025 • 9min
Why AI coding claims don't add up
Explore the skepticism around AI coding claims, as a seasoned coder questions the promised productivity boosts. Discover Cactoide's open-source alternative to Meetup and the resilience of RSS against tech giants. Dive into the security benefits of Podman as a Docker replacement and Stripe's innovative Tempo blockchain aiming to transform real-world transactions. Each segment showcases intriguing stories and challenges in the evolving tech landscape.

10 snips
Sep 2, 2025 • 8min
Next.js is infuriating
Dominik Meca shares his frustrations with Next.js, highlighting its convoluted architecture and limited extensibility. Josh Bressers emphasizes the critical role of individual maintainers in open source, while Huon Wilson showcases the handy 'Copy as cURL' tool for debugging. Herman Martinus discusses Bear's shift to a source-available model, and Nawaz Dhandala tackles the widespread issue of dependency bloat, revealing its complexities and impact on developers. Tune in for an insightful look into the challenges and innovations in the coding world!

14 snips
Aug 25, 2025 • 8min
Omarchy 2.0: Best Linux setup ever?
Dive into the latest innovations with Omarchy 2.0, featuring an ISO installer and customizable options for the ultimate Linux experience. Learn about managing developer's block and the importance of continuous progress in tech. Discover the implications of AI in open source software and how government investments, like the U.S. stake in Intel, are shaping the industry. Plus, explore thoughts on embracing strategies that focus on scalability—and sometimes, doing things that defy conventional scaling.

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Aug 18, 2025 • 8min
Cursor’s problem isn't just Cursor's problem
Cursor faces challenges with its subscription model and the risks of subsidies. Alireza Bashiri advocates that plaintext outshines traditional to-do apps. Manish introduces an innovative offline AI workspace. Discover OverType, a unique WYSIWYG markdown editor that simplifies editing. Plus, sshrc helps bring your configurations to remote machines seamlessly. Join in as the conversation dives into these exciting tools for developers!

14 snips
Aug 11, 2025 • 9min
Open source regrets
Open source maintainers share candid regrets, shedding light on the personal costs of their commitments. Leadership shifts at GitHub signal potential changes ahead, while security vulnerabilities in HTTP/2 raise important concerns. Exciting news for PHP enthusiasts includes the introduction of the pipe operator in version 8.5. Meanwhile, the AI landscape faces legal challenges, highlighted by a class action copyright suit that threatens the industry's future.

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Aug 4, 2025 • 8min
The smell of vibe coding
Dive into the world of vibe coding, where convenience sometimes trumps quality. Discover a new Go-based AI coding agent that makes coding easier. Learn about a tool that estimates the costs of AI models and compares image generation capabilities. Plus, innovative strategies for remote teams to stay connected with ‘ramblings’ channels. It's a blend of tech insights and fresh communication tactics!