The latest articles on DEV Community by Alessandra Genetrix (@foxybimbo). https://dev.to/foxybimbo https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3857894%2Ff7aaabe3-e753-419c-b3a0-612bfe42aca3.jpg https://dev.to/foxybimbo en Alessandra Genetrix Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:01:01 +0000 https://dev.to/foxybimbo/open-source-release-help-2img https://dev.to/foxybimbo/open-source-release-help-2img <p>Hello, I'm working on a Node.js server structure to run a lobby &amp; game, along with a multiplayer plugin that integrates with it. So I guess my question is: is there a tutorial or any general tips to consider before releasing the code? <br> I've got my .gitignore set to not push anything sensitive or unnecessary. </p> <p><strong>How the server works</strong><br> It takes players to a lobby page that generates a random 12-digit code you can share with your friends to connect. Then the "host" launches the game, and the other players can connect.</p> <p><strong>Security</strong><br> This does not connect to a DB anywhere, and there is no player login; all save game data is saved locally. So I'm not worried about that type of security. I've got some basics like rate limiting and type matching. <br> Are there any other security measures I should implement to make it less vulnerable to attacks? </p> opensource help webdev beginners Alessandra Genetrix Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:34:59 +0000 https://dev.to/foxybimbo/the-best-cursor-experience-52o7 https://dev.to/foxybimbo/the-best-cursor-experience-52o7 <p><em>This is a submission for the <a href="https://dev.to/challenges/aprilfools-2026">DEV April Fools Challenge</a></em></p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p>I always felt the normal mouse wasn't efficient enough at making you work for that cursor we've all taken for granted. I solved this problem by making a JavaScript you can add to your site that makes the user have to push a virtual mouse around the screen</p> <h2> Demo </h2> <p><iframe src="https://jsfiddle.net/1c9g3osx/3//embedded//dark" width="100%" height="600"> </iframe> </p> <h2> Code </h2> <p><a href="https://jsfiddle.net/1c9g3osx/3/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://jsfiddle.net/1c9g3osx/3/</a></p> <h2> How I Built It </h2> <p>I used Google AI Studio to generate the code and debug it.</p> <h2> Prize Category </h2> <p>Community Favorite because it seems to be the best fit. I didn't really use Google AI for anything cool.</p> devchallenge 418challenge showdev