Hey devs! Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the most interesting news and tools from April. As always, this is a curated mix of things worth knowing, without the endless scroll. No fluff, just the good stuff.
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🧠 The “USB-C of AI Agents”?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is gaining traction fast — being called the new standard for how LLMs interact with tools and data. Google’s backing it, and security is a core part of the spec.
💎 React Updates
- React Compiler is now in release candidate phase
- Deep dive: how the reconciliation engine works
- Bonus: Build an AI chat app with React + OpenAI
- And if you like pain: JSX Over the Wire
🪇 Finally: A Modern <select> Element
Chrome 135 brings a huge upgrade to the native HTML <select> tag. Style it with CSS, accessible by default — no JS hacks required → Demo & details
🧪 Node.js Testing: The Ultimate Guide
Updated deep-dive on Node testing best practices. If testing isn’t your strong suit (yet), start here → NodeJS Testing Best Practices
🧰 Tools Worth Trying
- Bare — Run JavaScript... everywhere.
- Hako — A secure, portable JS engine forked from PrimJS.
- Apache ECharts — Arguably the best open-source charting lib right now.
✅ Resource of the Month
Senior Dev Skills in the AI Age – A practical take on how to work with AI coding assistants effectively without sacrificing quality.
That’s just a slice of what happened this month.
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