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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 👏

@maximsaplin puts the new Deepseek R1 model to the test in a chess challenge against OpenAI's reasoning models. Through extensive testing with LLM Chess, they reveal insights about the capabilities and limitations of these competing AI models.


@vincentbean outlines their five-step plan to scaling 10MPage.com, a platform where anyone can contribute to a digital archive.


@frosnerd shares their personal framework and mindset for getting things done - lots of great tips for maintaining high productivity while avoiding burnout!


@alvaromontoro creates a complete star rating system using just a single HTML element. Their approach showcases how modern CSS can simplify what traditionally required multiple elements and JavaScript.


@namanvashistha explains why git reset --hard is their trusted companion for maintaining a clean and manageable codebase.


@dwtoledo provides a step-by-step guide for running DeepSeek R1 directly in Visual Studio Code.


@thrinkxs turns a frustrating barbershop experience into an opportunity to create SwiftBooked, a booking solution for South African salons.


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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