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Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week

Introducing an exciting roundup of the latest articles from the dev.to Community! Dip into a diverse array of topics and insights, spanning from community building to DevOps demystification, innovative app development, and even retaliation against scammers. There's something for everyone! Plus, we're thrilled to welcome SIX distinct new voices to the Top 7. Let's get to it, shall we?



Take a fascinating peek into the dynamic world of community building with @danielhe4rt! In just one month, Basement Devs has soared to new heights, boasting impressive growth, engaging events, and valuable partnerships. Join Daniel as he dissects the journey so far and glean insights for your own community endeavors.

The world of DevOps seems a little less daunting with @camilacodes as they demystify the concept of reverse proxy! From enhancing security to optimizing server performance, this article breaks down complex tech jargon into digestible bits, ensuring everyone can grasp the importance and functionality of reverse proxies.


O mundo do DevOps parece um pouco menos assustador com @camilacodes enquanto eles desmistificam o conceito de proxy reverso! Desde aprimorar a segurança até otimizar o desempenho do servidor, este artigo simplifica jargões técnicos complexos em pedaços digeríveis, garantindo que todos possam entender a importância e funcionalidade dos proxies reversos.*

*This summary was translated using Google Translate, so while it provides a general idea, it may lack complete accuracy. Feel free to suggest any changes to ensure precision.



Garnering 35,000 visitors, 7,000 users, and over 1,000 GitHub stars in just one week, @nutlope’s innovative app streamlines voice note capture, transcription, and action item extraction, offering an accessible and open-source solution.

With a refreshingly straightforward approach, @nicolasmontielf turns a common pain point—ineffective code reviews—into an opportunity for improvement. By advocating for a holistic understanding of code changes through thoughtful documentation, they inject a dose of creativity into the typically technical realm of programming practices.

Thoroughly grasping the tools you regularly use as a dev can improve your overall understanding as a developer. @jdtoombs talks about how learning Neovim has been time well spent on multiple levels.

Follow along with @​​farshed as they build a simple neural network in Rust. No ML libraries involved here, it’s just vanilla Rust; this guidance can easily be applied to JS or Python if you’d prefer.

Inbox security is incredibly important and so is keeping your personal information private. Take a page from @nelsonfigueroa’s book to not only protect your data, but also retaliate against spammers to stop them in their tracks.

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Erin A Olinick

Hey, all! Let's extend a warm welcome to our newest Top 7 authors: @camilacodes, @nutlope, @nicolasmontielf, @jdtoombs, @farshed, and @nelsonfigueroa! And a big shoutout to our one returning contributor this week, @danielhe4rt. Your valuable contributions make DEV shine even brighter! 🌟👏

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Jonny

Thanks for the welcome and kind words :)

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Nelson Figueroa

Didn't expect to be featured. Thank you!

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Clinton Rocha

Great to see Brazilian developers being mentioned.

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