Extreme TLDR: Colin Matthews shares tips on building AI apps without coding, including picking the right prototyping tool and designing a habit-tracking app in 20 minutes. Key advice: plan before coding and start with the data model.
https://creatoreconomy.so/p/the-number-one-hack-to-build-with-ai-without-getting-stuck
DeepSeek AI tools were impersonated by infostealer malware on PyPI. Two malicious packages, “deepseeek” and “deepseekai,” were discovered, which stole sensitive data from developers who downloaded them. The malware, uploaded from an inactive account, exfiltrated user credentials to a command and control server. Despite being reported and taken down quickly, 222 developers downloaded the packages, mostly from the U.S. Affected users are urged to change their API keys and credentials to prevent further compromise.
Online complaints about coding interviews reinforce confidence in their effectiveness as candidate filters for software jobs. Despite criticism, coding interviews help distinguish capable candidates from those lacking essential programming skills, especially at higher levels. There’s a need for interview formats that accurately assess candidates’ real-world coding abilities, rather than rote memorization of obscure algorithms. Solutions include practical coding problems that reflect actual work scenarios and discussions of past experiences to gauge a candidate's competence.
Mathesar: Open-source, self-hosted web app providing spreadsheet-like interface for all technical skill levels to manage and collaborate on PostgreSQL databases. Accessible, secure with Postgres control, easy installation, and ideal for production data.
https://github.com/mathesar-foundation/mathesar
Hacker News: Mathesar – an intutive spreadsheet-like interface to Postgres data
Overconfident developers often create their own cryptography, leading to systemic security flaws. While writing crypto code can enhance understanding, deploying it without expert review is dangerous. Many developers mistakenly believe using standard libraries, like Node.js or OpenSSL, absolves them from “rolling their own” when they are still introducing risks. Misconceptions about the breadth of crypto practices lead to repeated mistakes, with limited reliable tools available for developers to use safely. The issue persists despite efforts to provide better guidance and tools, leaving a frustrating scenario for security experts.
https://soatok.blog/2025/01/31/hell-is-overconfident-developers-writing-encryption-code/
Posting: Open-source API client for terminal. Supports keyboard navigation, SSH, version control requests. Features efficient workflows, customizable themes, environment variable sharing, Python scripting, and compatibility across macOS, Windows, Linux, and more.
VitoDeploy: Open-source, free self-hosted server management tool. Features include server provisioning, database management (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL), PHP app deployment, firewall control, SSL support, queue handling, service management, SSH key deployment, cron job management, headless console for SSH commands, and server monitoring. Offers project management and user invitation.
Languine automates app localization within development workflows using CLI integrated with GitHub Actions and CI/CD tools, allowing translations as you code. It supports multiple formats and languages, offers smart translation features, and ensures transparent code via open source. The CI/CD integration maintains translation memory and facilitates pull requests for reviews, keeping localized content in sync with code updates.
Ultimate developer cheat sheets repository for quick references to boost productivity across various programming languages, tools, and databases. Contribute on GitHub for updates.
Extreme TLDR: GitHub repo for browser-use enables AI agents to control browsers, enhancing web accessibility. Offers installation, setup examples, demos, a roadmap for future improvements, and invites contributions and UI/UX collaboration.
GitHub project “gitingest” allows users to obtain prompt-friendly extracts of codebases by replacing ‘hub' with ‘ingest' in GitHub URLs. It offers features like smart formatting, statistics, CLI and Python package functionality. Install via pip install gitingest. It supports self-hosting and encourages contributions through issues and code.
Cline as AI Engineering Tool: Addy Osmani reviews Cline, a free VSCode plugin, highlighting its unique systems-level approach, flexible context management, and model adaptability. Key features include context switching between various AI models, a checkpoint system for version control, and runtime awareness capabilities. Cline stands out for its integration with development environments, supporting sophisticated workflows that reduce costs and enhance output quality, particularly for complex engineering tasks. It's recommended for teams prioritizing flexibility and control in their development processes.
https://addyo.substack.com/p/why-i-use-cline-for-ai-engineering
JavaScript's Temporal object is set to simplify date and time handling in web development, improving upon the outdated and problematic Date object. Temporal introduces features like time zone support, reliable parsing, and a wide array of utility methods, streamlining the management of scheduling and time-sensitive data. While experimental browser implementations are ongoing, detailed documentation is available. Developers are encouraged to explore Temporal as it promises more robust date and time functionality.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/blog/javascript-temporal-is-coming/
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Composable SQL proposes enhancing SQL with composable, statically-typed query fragments called “functors” to improve testing and business logic reuse. SQL struggles with testing complexity due to reliance on extensive test datasets and poor abstraction for business logic. Functors allow for modular query definitions, enabling easier testing, better performance, and enhanced reusability without duplicating logic across queries or compromising normalization. This approach aims to simplify SQL, making it more efficient and maintainable.
Sourcegraph launches AI coding agents to automate tedious tasks in software development, enhancing efficiency and allowing developers to focus on complex work. Their initial offerings include the Code Review Agent, available in Early Access, which streamlines code reviews and other processes. Industry leaders like Indeed, Booking.com, and Priceline report significant productivity gains and bug reductions using these agents, signaling a cultural shift towards integrating AI in development workflows rather than replacing human roles. Sourcegraph envisions a collaborative future where humans and AI work together effectively in coding.
https://www.developer-tech.com/news/sourcegraph-automates-soul-crushing-tasks-ai-coding-agents/
