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Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week

Happy Monday! Let's kickstart the week with a burst of excitement as we dive into last week's top-performing articles. This curated selection blends traffic, engagement, and a touch of editorial magic to bring you insightful content. And guess what? In this batch, we're excited to introduce a few new Top 7 authors. Enjoy the read and stay engaged with the lively dev.to community!

Curious about where to find more of these great articles, discussions, and updates? Your lucky day is here because this week's top articles will also be featured in our weekly DEV Community newsletter, arriving in your inbox every Tuesday. Don't miss out on the best discussions – ensure you're subscribed! 🚀📩


@edenfed, a fresh face on DEV, offers a comprehensive guide to monitoring application performance with OpenTelemetry, SigNoz, and Odigos, helping developers optimize their software. And, for an extra touch of whimsy, enjoy some playful cat-themed headers and graphics along the way. 😻


@wraith provides practical insights and personal experiences to help developers enhance their work environments and productivity, showcasing a passionate and practical approach to the developer's life.


In this handy guide, @lucasm walks us through the best practices frontend practices by succinctly telling us what to do and not to do. Their insights span various aspects of frontend development, underlining the significance of code quality and team collaboration.


In this insightful post, @barrymichaeldoyle explores React's experimental useOptimistic hook, which aims to streamline optimistic updates in React applications, potentially leading to a more responsive user experience. Doyle provides a clear overview and instructions for implementing this feature, although he notes its experimental nature in React 18.2.0.


In the dynamic world of software development, the ever-increasing need to acquire new knowledge can be overwhelming. @abbeyperini provides a gateway to Cognitive Load Theory, demonstrating its real-life applications to help you identify and stave off Cognitive Overload. Within the realm of web development, Abby explores cognitive load while adding playful zombie references to keep things engaging and seasonally spirited. 🧟


@aswin2001barath’s article lays out a comprehensive roadmap for junior developers aiming to ascend the career ladder and become senior web developers. The roadmap covers essential technologies, including SSH, performance optimization, front-end and back-end development, security, Docker, AWS, CI/CD, and soft skills. It provides actionable steps, practical exercises, and valuable insights to help junior developers make a successful transition to the senior developer role.


In this piece by @ryansolid, the creator of SolidJS, we delve into the core principles that shaped the library, inspired by React. It goes beyond the technologies like Virtual DOM and JSX, focusing on the lessons learned. The article highlights concepts such as unidirectional flow and locality of thinking, emphasizing the power of reasoning about component behavior and the importance of treating everything as reactive in your application's design.


And there you have it, our Top 7 picks for the week! But the excitement doesn't stop here. If you're craving more engaging content and spirited discussions, keep the dev.to community close. Your moment in the spotlight might be just around the corner!

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Erin A Olinick • Edited

Congrats to the remarkable authors behind this week’s articles, including @edenfed, @wraith, @ryansolid, @abbeyperini; and a special round of applause for the first-timers: @lucasm, @barrymichaeldoyle, and @aswin2001barath! Your inclusion in the Top 7 is well-deserved. Thanks to all. Your contributions are truly appreciated! 🎉👏

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Aswin Barath

Thank you so much @erinao 😇
And Congratulations to fellow authors 🥳

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Barry Michael Doyle

Thanks so much man!

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Jake Lundberg

thanks @erinao !!! 🥰😍

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Lucas Menezes

Thank you for make DEV Community a better place to share! ❤️

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Abbey Perini

"seasonally spirited" 😂

Thanks, Erin!

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Barry Michael Doyle

Thanks for featuring me here, I really appreciate it!

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