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Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week

Let's start the week on a high note with a roundup of last week's top-tier articles spanning self-made success stories, insights into client-vendor relationships, HTML attribute mastery, TypeScript in React, COBOL adventures, and innovative approaches to resume management with Git, and more.

And let's extend a warm welcome to three new contributors joining our esteemed Top 7 lineup. Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in these captivating reads, brought to you by the vibrant dev.to community! 🌟📖



If you’re in need of a double dose of inspiration today, then follow along on @chaoocharles’ incredible coding odyssey. Join their journey through self-doubt to self-made success, where coding became their lifeline. This tale transcends adversity, from limited resources to forging a successful path through self-guided learning, content creation, and freelancing. It’s a unique experience that is sure to spark your coding passion! 🔥

In this engaging article, @daedtech explores a unique approach to client-vendor relationships, advocating for transparency and fairness.This post outlines the rights you should expect from your service providers, challenging industry norms and setting high standards for client satisfaction. Discover a refreshing perspective on how business relationships should be conducted in the service industry.

In this post, you’ll learn about 13 HTML attributes that can enhance your website’s visuals courtesy of @devshefali. Read on to learn more about each attribute, and chime into the comments with your own suggestions.

Follow along with @nickytonline as they walk through adding two mandatory props to the <ToggleSwitch /> component to improve accessibility for screen readers and other assistive technologies.

“The year is 2077...Your inaugural assignment is clear yet daunting.” @srbhr has created an introductory article to COBOL, Common Business Operating Language, that combines helpful repositories with alien science fiction— and it is incredible. Save humanity from the upcoming alien threat by mastering COBOL!

In today’s competitive job market, keeping our resumes current is crucial. Yet, amid the demands of daily life, the thought of updating can feel overwhelming. Luckily, @dunkbing has provided us with strategies to implement Git on your resume to streamline your workflow, maintain version control, collaborate for feedback, and more.

Delve into a unique perspective on coding with @isaacdlyman. Formerly a fervent supporter of "anyone can code," the author's encounter with their therapist led to a profound shift. Unpack the myth of universal coding abilities and explore alternative career paths for those struggling in the coding realm. A must-read for anyone reassessing their journey in software engineering.

Stay plugged into the dev.to community for more captivating articles and lively discourse. Your moment to shine might be just around the bend!

Curious about where to catch the next wave of fantastic reads, discussions, and updates? The top articles from this week will also grace our weekly DEV Community Newsletter, hitting your inbox every Tuesday. Seize the opportunity to be part of the best discussions – ensure you're opted in!

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Erin A Olinick • Edited

Let’s applaud the stellar contributions of our new Top 7 authors: @daedtech, @devshefali, and @dunkbing; and congrats to our repeat contributors @nickytonline, @srbhr, @chaoocharles, and @isaacdlyman. Thank you all for brightening up DEV with your fantastic work! 🎆🎉

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Nick Taylor

Stephen Colbert saying Welcome to the Nerd Zone my friend

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Michael Tharrington

lol, this was great.

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Saurabh Rai

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