The latest articles on DEV Community by Ran Geva (@ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f). https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2632522%2Fd13163be-f968-48ee-999d-782dd84e4495.jpg https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f en Ran Geva Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:54:46 +0000 https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f/i-built-a-fast-free-toolkit-of-online-developer-tools-check-it-out-suggest-more-4d6 https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f/i-built-a-fast-free-toolkit-of-online-developer-tools-check-it-out-suggest-more-4d6 <p>Hey Dev Community 👋</p> <p>I recently launched <a href="https://onlinedevtools.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">OnlineDevTools.io</a>, a lightweight website packed with useful tools for developers who want to get small tasks done quickly and without distractions.</p> <p>No logins. No tracking. Just fast, clean, in-browser tools.</p> <p>*<em>🛠️ Tools available so far<br> *</em><br> **🧾 Text Tools<br> **Word / character / line counters</p> <ul> <li>Case converters (UPPERCASE, lowercase, Title Case)</li> <li>Remove blank lines / extra spaces</li> <li>Sort lines / find most frequent words</li> </ul> <p>🔐 <strong>Security &amp; Random Tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>UUID v4 generator</li> <li>Secure random string generator</li> <li>Password strength checker</li> </ul> <p>⏱️ <strong>Date &amp; Time Tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>Epoch ↔ human-readable date (sec/ms)</li> <li>Timezone converter</li> <li>Date duration calculator</li> </ul> <p>🔄 <strong>Encoders / Decoders</strong></p> <ul> <li>Base64 encoder / decoder</li> <li>URL encoder / decoder</li> <li>HTML entities encoder / decoder</li> </ul> <p>🔧 <strong>JSON Tools</strong></p> <ul> <li>JSON formatter / validator</li> <li>JSON to CSV converter</li> </ul> <p>⚡ <strong>Why I built it</strong><br> Like many of you, I constantly need small online utilities, but I’m tired of slow pages, cookie popups, and endless ads. I wanted a clean, snappy place to:</p> <ul> <li>Paste text → get results</li> <li>Convert dates → instantly</li> <li>Generate secure strings → no fuss</li> </ul> <p>So I built it for myself and the dev community.</p> <p>📬 <strong>What’s next?</strong><br> I’d love your suggestions!</p> <p>👉 <strong>Try it here</strong>:<br> 🔗 <a href="https://onlinedevtools.io" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://onlinedevtools.io</a></p> <p>If you find it useful, feel free to bookmark, share, or suggest a tool I should build next.<br> Thanks for reading and happy coding! 🙌</p> <p>Ran</p> tooling webdev productivity development Ran Geva Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:19:31 +0000 https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f/-2jh9 https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f/-2jh9 <div class="ltag__link"> <a href="/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f" class="ltag__link__link"> <div class="ltag__link__pic"> <img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2632522%2Fd13163be-f968-48ee-999d-782dd84e4495.jpg" alt="ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f"> </div> </a> <a href="https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f/unlock-the-power-of-data-free-news-datasets-and-apis-for-developers-4gcc" class="ltag__link__link"> <div class="ltag__link__content"> <h2>Unlock the Power of Data: Free News Datasets and APIs for Developers</h2> <h3>Ran Geva ・ Jan 15</h3> <div class="ltag__link__taglist"> </div> </div> </a> </div> datascience webdev api discuss Ran Geva Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:19:09 +0000 https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f/unlock-the-power-of-data-free-news-datasets-and-apis-for-developers-4gcc https://dev.to/ran_geva_cf877960765a6b8f/unlock-the-power-of-data-free-news-datasets-and-apis-for-developers-4gcc <p>Hey, developers! Are you looking to supercharge your next big project with rich, real-world datasets? Look no further! Today, I want to introduce you to some fantastic free news datasets available on GitHub and Webz.io's free News API Lite. Whether you're dabbling in machine learning, building a new app, or simply experimenting with data, these resources offer a treasure trove of possibilities.</p> <h2> Get Started with Free News Datasets </h2> <h3> 1. <a href="https://github.com/Webhose/free-news-datasets" rel="noopener noreferrer">General News Dataset</a> </h3> <p>This dataset is ideal for projects requiring diverse coverage of topics, with weekly releases that include around 1,000 news articles. Sourced from a wide range of websites, it offers a broad view of global news trends. Each dataset is enriched with metadata such as sentiment analysis, publication dates, and top IPTC categories, making it a valuable resource for sentiment analysis, trend detection, and topic modeling.</p> <h3> 2. <a href="https://github.com/Webhose/financial-news-dataset" rel="noopener noreferrer">Financial News Dataset</a> </h3> <p>Focused on finance, this dataset is a goldmine for anyone working on predictive models, market sentiment analysis, or economic trend forecasting. Whether you're building a stock analysis tool or a financial risk assessment model, this dataset is tailored to your needs.</p> <h3> 3. <a href="https://github.com/Webhose/adverse-media-dataset" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adverse Media Dataset</a> </h3> <p>Curated to include adverse and high-risk events, this dataset is invaluable for risk professionals. Use it for monitoring corporate reputations, identifying PR crises, or developing models for compliance and risk management.</p> <h3> 4. <a href="https://github.com/Webhose/political-news-dataset" rel="noopener noreferrer">Political News Dataset</a> </h3> <p>Dive into the world of politics with this dataset, designed for tracking political events, understanding bias, or analyzing election trends. Ideal for projects focused on fake news detection, social sentiment analysis, or building political data dashboards.</p> <h2> Free, Ongoing Access: Webz.io News API Lite </h2> <p>For developers seeking a steady stream of online news data, Webz.io’s <a href="https://webz.io/products/news-api#lite" rel="noopener noreferrer">free News API Lite</a> is the answer. It provides continuous access to fresh news articles, enabling you to power real-time applications or keep your datasets up-to-date without breaking the bank.</p> <h3> Key Features: </h3> <ul> <li>Access to current and historical news articles</li> <li>Coverage of multiple topics and industries</li> <li>Simple integration for your projects</li> </ul> <h2> Project Ideas </h2> <h3> 1. <strong>Sentiment Analysis Tool</strong> </h3> <p>Use the Financial News Dataset to analyze market sentiment based on recent articles. This could help traders and investors gauge the mood of the market and make informed decisions.</p> <h3> 2. <strong>Fake News Classifier</strong> </h3> <p>Leverage the Political News Dataset to train a machine learning model that identifies fake news. Incorporate natural language processing (NLP) techniques to build a reliable and scalable solution.</p> <h3> 3. <strong>Event Detection System</strong> </h3> <p>Utilize the Adverse Media Dataset to create a system that flags significant adverse events in real time. This could be a game-changer for compliance teams and PR professionals.</p> <h3> 4. <strong>Interactive News Dashboards</strong> </h3> <p>Build visually engaging dashboards that pull data from the General News Dataset or the News API Lite. Provide users with insights into trending topics, keyword analysis, or geographic distributions of news events.</p> <h3> 5. <strong>Trend Prediction Models</strong> </h3> <p>Combine the Financial News Dataset with stock market data to develop predictive models. These could forecast market movements based on financial news trends.</p> <h2> Why These Datasets Are Valuable </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Comprehensive Coverage</strong>: Each dataset focuses on a unique aspect of news, allowing you to tailor your projects to specific use cases.</li> <li> <strong>Real-World Relevance</strong>: The data is fresh, relevant, and reflects actual news events, making your projects more impactful.</li> <li> <strong>Ease of Use</strong>: Available in ready-to-use formats, these datasets save you time on preprocessing.</li> <li> <strong>Cost-Effective</strong>: Free access to high-quality data reduces your project's budget constraints.</li> </ul> <h2> Closing Thoughts </h2> <p>Data is the lifeblood of innovation, and with these resources at your fingertips, the possibilities are endless. Whether you're a seasoned data scientist or just starting out, these datasets and APIs provide a solid foundation for groundbreaking projects.</p> <p>So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the data, unleash your creativity, and let your next project shine!</p> <p>If you have questions or need help integrating these datasets into your projects, feel free to drop a comment below. Let’s build something amazing together!</p>