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11 Oct 2026 edition

16 articles · 7 sources · 1 paper ·

Top topics: JavaScript · React · Python

Python AI Django

Dwarf Fortress uses version control now

I remember hearing a while ago that Dwarf Fortress didn't use version control. That fact has been lodged in my head, because given its inherent complexity I have trouble imagining a codebase that would benefit from…

Source: Simon Willison's Weblog
JavaScript AI React

Build a Voice-Enabled Chatbot with ElevenLabs and OpenAI

Why Voice‑Enabled Chatbots Matter Voice assistants are no longer a niche feature—customers expect a natural, hands‑free interface on phones, smart speakers, and even in‑car infotainment systems. Building a chatbot that…

Source: DEV JavaScript feed VoiceDeveloper
JavaScript React

Rendering Strategies: CSR, SSR, SSG & ISR

⚡ TL;DR: Where your HTML is built, in the browser, on the server, or at build time, decides first paint, SEO, server cost, and complexity. Match CSR, SSR, SSG, or ISR to the page, and respect hydration, the cost…

Source: DEV JavaScript feed Sri Balaji
JavaScript React

How to add real exercise videos to your fitness app in 5 minutes

We run an app builder for trainers and gyms. That is our main business. To make it work we filmed our own exercise library, and then something we did not plan happened: people kept asking if they could use our videos in…

Source: DEV JavaScript feed Tosh Koevoets
JavaScript React

React Hooks: useContext, useRef, and useMemo

React provides useful hooks to manage shared data, access DOM elements, and improve performance. 1. useContext useContext lets you share data between components without passing props through every level. import {…

Source: DEV JavaScript feed Chandru
Python FastAPI

FastAPI Middleware - writing custom middleware functions!

The video shows how to write custom FastAPI middleware to inspect, modify, or block requests before they reach route handlers using the call_next pattern. It also briefly covers built-in middleware for HTTPS redirects,…

Source: Python Hub Digest
Python Django

django-upgrade-report

Which of your dependencies block a Django upgrade, and in which order to upgrade them.

Source: Python Hub Digest
JavaScript React

I replaced JasperReports with JavaScript – and it's 4 faster

If you build business software, you've probably met report engines: JasperReports, SSRS, Crystal Reports. They're powerful, but they need a JVM or .NET, often a paid server, and they don't fit a JavaScript stack. The…

Source: DEV JavaScript feed Arun Mallikarjuna