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Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week

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 👏

@if-els shares how Lua is a favorite programming language, highlighting its simplicity, versatility, and applicability across various domains.


@dzhavat takes us down a fascinating rabbit hole investigating what happens when downloading the same file multiple times in different browsers.


@nickytonline guides us through building a GitHub Copilot extension powered by Ollama for local AI processing. The comprehensive tutorial shows how to leverage local AI capabilities while maintaining privacy and reducing latency, complete with code examples and setup instructions.


@wyattdave challenges the common tendency to over-engineer solutions in the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem by highlighting simpler alternatives for common business needs.


@holasoymalva shares a thoughtful and balanced reflection on their decision to move away from React.js after years of development experience.


@nmiller15 encourages aspiring developers to persist in their learning journey while providing actionable steps for success.


@kiraaziz introduces us to Webwheel, their open-source, offline website builder desktop application built on Greps.js.


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 📩 for all the best articles, discussions, and updates.

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Nick Taylor

Congrats everyone!

Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek TNG saying Well done!

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Jess Lee
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Srishti Prasad

Congratulations 🎊 everyone 👏

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