Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week.
Congrats to all the authors that made it onto the list 👏
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@lynphp introduces Juris, a JavaScript solution that functions as both a framework and a simple utility library, offering developers the flexibility to choose their level of abstraction.
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@canro91 shares a nostalgic journey about their first encounter with computers and reflects on the evolution from Windows 95/98 with dial-up connections to modern computing.
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@ingosteinke challenges the over-reliance on AI tools by presenting eight practical alternatives including human experts, specialized algorithmic tools, documentation, and traditional problem-solving techniques.
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@khushimehappy chronicles her first experience building a CLI tool in JavaScript.
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@ryo_suwito reveals a surprising discovery that AI systems can accurately predict base64 encodings without explicit training.
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@pankaj_singh_1022ee93e755 provides an honest 8-hour evaluation of DeepSeek-R1-0528, praising its reasoning capabilities and MIT licensing while highlighting significant latency issues that impact practical use.
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@pranavsindura argues against over-engineering frontend applications with backend-style abstractions, advocating for adaptable code over scalable architecture.
And that's a wrap for this week's Top 7 roundup! 🎬 We hope you enjoyed this eclectic mix of insights, stories, and tips from our talented authors. Keep coding, keep learning, and stay tuned to DEV for more captivating content and [make sure you’re opted in to our Weekly Newsletter] (https://dev.to/settings/notifications) 📩 for all the best articles, discussions, and updates.