Welcome to this week’s Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week.
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@samuelfaure shares their experience getting to their dream job, and how to make networking part of daily life.
@neutrino2211 reflects on the challenges and complexities they faced while creating a new programming language called Gecko.
@snyk_sec details a supply chain attack where malware was embedded in JavaScript CDN assets via a polyfill. We learn about JavaScript polyfills, security risks of polyfills hosted on CDNs, and more.
@kwnaidoo shares three ways they’ve taken down production, and how to avoid these mistakes.
@yelldutz explains how react hooks came to be (by way of wrapper hell), and breaks down the unique purposes and functions of three hooks.
@m_midas introduces HTTP 468, a humorous and fictional status code indicating that a keyboard is required.
@coderamrin discusses how creating content played a pivotal role in securing their first tech job, and some ideas on how to get started if you’re looking to do the same.
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.
