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A .env.example file lists all the environment variables your project needs without exposing secrets.

It helps others (and you later) set up the project instantly.
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation)

A new data format built specifically for LLMs.

It’s like JSON, but uses 50% fewer tokens while keeping data human-readable and structured.

Perfect for optimizing LLM prompts & API efficiency.
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dev Catch Up #87 is here!

Kimi K2 Thinking, Windsurf Codemaps, OpenAI’s Aardvark & INDQA, Sonic 3, Deepnote, 21 Git Commands, TOON, Effective Java Coding, Strix, Amazon vs Perplexity & more.

The latest in AI, dev tools, and tech updates all in one read.
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The true definition of spaghetti code
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Your weekend is to design your life, a chance to build the one you truly want.
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A good reminder why database design matters.
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dear recruiters,

If the job description includes:

- Java + Python + Go
- React + Vue + Angular
- PostgreSQL + Redis + Cassandra
- AWS + Azure + GCP
- Docker + Kubernetes + Terraform
- CI/CD, TDD, and 24/7 uptime
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
5 Trending GitHub Users Every Developer Should Know:-

A Thread 👇🧵
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
DevOps in Interview vs Real Life
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Code readability > code cleverness

If a junior can’t understand it in 5 minutes, rewrite it.

- Smart code impresses once.
- Clean code scales forever.

Keep it simple.
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Everyone loves feedback… until they have to write it
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Stop overengineering early projects. 💡

Every dev wants to build for scale, But here’s the truth 👇

You don’t need a distributed system when you don’t even have users.

Focus on:
✅ Clarity - make it work first.
✅ Validation - ensure people want it.
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Peak career arc:

Tech → Architect → Goose farmer 🪿
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM
This week in AI & dev tools: Claude lands in Excel, OpenAI drops custom safety models, Cursor gets Composer, and a wave of new tools hit the scene.

Stay ahead with Dev Catch Up #86 👇
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Skill Seekers:

It is a Python tool that scrapes documentation sites, GitHub repos and PDFs to automatically generate skills for the Claude AI platform.
November 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Writing code is art. Debugging is war.
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Every dev has been here at least once. Or… every day. 😅
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Your backend’s only as strong as its security 🔐

Here are 5 must-follow tips 👇

1. Always hash passwords (never store raw)
2. Use environment variables for API keys & secrets
3. Validate all user inputs always
4. Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse
5. Log security events for better monitoring
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Doctor found 127 warnings and 0 solutions
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Ever wondered how your network stays safe from bad traffic?

Here’s how a firewall actually works 👇
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
engineer spotted in the wild 😭
October 29, 2025 at 6:32 AM
AI out here telling people they’re right just to keep the peace
October 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
2026 is looking wild for gamers 🥶
October 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
AI frameworks to keep an eye on in 2025 🚀

1. Mojo - a high-performance, Python-like language built for AI workloads.
2. Ollama - run, create & share LLMs locally on your own machine.
3. LangGraph - next-gen agent orchestration framework for stateful AI workflows.
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
When your UPDATE query finally runs without a WHERE clause 😭
October 27, 2025 at 6:48 AM