Personal Insights
We’ve just launched the new version of Needlify! After months of development, Needlify 2.0 is live — offering improved performance, a sleek new interface, and exciting new features to help you work smarter and faster.
Workshop
Learn how to use Vue 3’s built-in transition component to create smooth, customizable animations without external libraries. Step-by-step examples with CSS and real Vue code included.
TL;DR
Discover powerful open-source tools for developers in this monthly roundup. Explore a Twitter UI simplifier, minimal CSS framework, regex builder, API CMS, and a smart code review checklist.
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Discover powerful developer tools and resources in February’s TLDR: Vitest for ViteJS testing, Dolt for Git-style database management, Hacker Laws, Hoppscotch for API testing, and Wiki.js for modern documentation management.
Workshop
Having trouble using the GitHub Copilot shortcut in Visual Studio Code? Learn how to fix the Tab key conflict and restore autocompletion functionality in just a few steps.
TL;DR
Discover standout open-source tools and fun developer projects from GitHub. This month: invoicing with Crater, fake terminal activity with Genact, web components with Lit, hilarious tech stickers, and creative avatar generation with Boring Avatars.
Breakdown
Explore the difference between introspection and reflection in object-oriented programming. Learn how they enable runtime examination and modification of classes, with real PHP examples.
TL;DR
Discover the best productivity apps for December, including Pomodoro timers, note-taking tools, and powerful planning software. Boost focus, manage tasks, and organize your day efficiently.
Breakdown
Learn the SOLID principles of object-oriented programming—Single Responsibility, Open/Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, and Dependency Inversion—with clear PHP examples to improve code maintainability and flexibility.
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Discover November’s best developer finds: playful cursors with Blobity, cross-version Python scripting with Compatlib, unit test UI with Lode, Spotify customization with Spicetify, and Files – a modern Windows file manager.
Hot Takes
Discover VSCode.dev, Microsoft’s cloud-based version of Visual Studio Code. Learn how this lightweight, browser-accessible editor lets developers work on code instantly without installation, and how it compares to GitHub Codespaces.
TL;DR
Explore top developer tools including a powerful data generation CLI, a popular Discord bot library, an easy documentation site generator, a lightweight PHP framework, and unique identifier libraries for efficient development workflows.
