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VS Code shortcuts every developer should use daily:

Multi-Cursor
- Windows/Linux: Alt + Click
- Mac: Option + Click
Perfect for editing multiple lines at once.

Quick Open
- Ctrl + P (Windows/Linux)
- Cmd + P (Mac)
Jump to any file instantly.
November 17, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Meet Memori

An open-source memory engine that lets your AI remember across sessions.

Simple memori.enable() and your LLM gets long-term memory you fully own.
November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
From GPT 5.1 to Marble’s 3D worlds - The tech world is cooking.

Catch up on everything that matters this week in just a few minutes. 👇
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
he’s learning the real way, not the npm install way
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If it ain’t printing, it ain’t debugging.
November 14, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Bugs? Deadlines? Meetings? Nah, new idea just dropped 💡
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
90% of Linux work done with 10% of commands.

Here’s that 10%:
November 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
VS Code gaslighting devs since day one
November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
5 Trending GitHub Repos Every Developer Should Know:-

A Thread 👇🧵
November 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
I may not write good code, but it’s my bad code
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
8 Tools Every Developer Should Know (But Most Don’t)

1. tldr.sh - Practical command explanations
2. Ray.so - Beautiful code screenshots
3. Warp.dev - Fast terminal with AI
4. Excalidraw - Whiteboard for system design
5. ExplainShell - Explains shell commands
Warp: The Agentic Development Environment
The fastest way to build with multiple AI agents, from writing code to deploying it. Trusted by over half a million engineers, Warp gives developers speed, privacy, and control to ship faster.
www.warp.dev
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The real reason behind your app crashes on launch.
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A .env.example file lists all the environment variables your project needs without exposing secrets.

It helps others (and you later) set up the project instantly.
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation)

A new data format built specifically for LLMs.

It’s like JSON, but uses 50% fewer tokens while keeping data human-readable and structured.

Perfect for optimizing LLM prompts & API efficiency.
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dev Catch Up #87 is here!

Kimi K2 Thinking, Windsurf Codemaps, OpenAI’s Aardvark & INDQA, Sonic 3, Deepnote, 21 Git Commands, TOON, Effective Java Coding, Strix, Amazon vs Perplexity & more.

The latest in AI, dev tools, and tech updates all in one read.
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The true definition of spaghetti code
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Your weekend is to design your life, a chance to build the one you truly want.
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
A good reminder why database design matters.
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dear recruiters,

If the job description includes:

- Java + Python + Go
- React + Vue + Angular
- PostgreSQL + Redis + Cassandra
- AWS + Azure + GCP
- Docker + Kubernetes + Terraform
- CI/CD, TDD, and 24/7 uptime
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
5 Trending GitHub Users Every Developer Should Know:-

A Thread 👇🧵
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
DevOps in Interview vs Real Life
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Code readability > code cleverness

If a junior can’t understand it in 5 minutes, rewrite it.

- Smart code impresses once.
- Clean code scales forever.

Keep it simple.
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Everyone loves feedback… until they have to write it
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Stop overengineering early projects. 💡

Every dev wants to build for scale, But here’s the truth 👇

You don’t need a distributed system when you don’t even have users.

Focus on:
✅ Clarity - make it work first.
✅ Validation - ensure people want it.
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Peak career arc:

Tech → Architect → Goose farmer 🪿
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 AM