Welcome to the May 2025 issue of Web Developer Monthly!
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🍦 Plain Vanilla Web
A great reminder for any web developer: this article breaks down how to build modern websites without relying on frameworks or build tools. Just a browser, an editor, and the fundamentals. Definitely worth a read if you want to brush up on the raw skills.
🎳 A Unique Way to Job Hunt
Someone built an AI-powered resume server that acts like a fully interactive portfolio using MCP (Model Context Protocol). It’s open source, and although a bit niche, it could definitely help you stand out—especially in AI-focused roles.
💎 React & Remix News
React remains a favorite, and this month brings updates worth checking out:
- Building a React App with GitHub Copilot (for those experimenting with Copilot)
- Updates from Remix/React-Router you’ll want to catch up on if you're using either in production
🎂 JavaScript Turns 30
JS officially hit 30 years old this month. If you’re curious how it went from a 10-day hack to the backbone of the modern web, this retrospective is a fun read.
🚄 Converting Strings in JavaScript
It sounds simple, but string conversion in JS can be tricky. This guide dives into some surprising edge cases and best practices.
🗿 New Libraries & Tools
Some standout releases this month:
- GSAP 3.13 – Still one of the best animation libraries around
- Mantine v8.0.0 – A powerful React component library with accessibility baked in
- Node.js v24 – New version of everyone’s favorite runtime
- TypeScript Native Preview – Major speed boost (up to 10x) in the new TS compiler
🗺 Around the World in Tech
- Apple, Google, and Meta were caught in a massive breach of 184M login credentials
- Gene editing milestone: A baby received the world’s first personalized CRISPR treatment
🏢 AI News & Big Tech Updates
- Claude Integrations let developers extend Claude with remote toolsets
- Codex by OpenAI launches: a multi-tasking software agent in the cloud
- Windsurf (formerly Codeium) acquired by OpenAI for $3B 🤯
✅ Best Resource of the Month
Is AI making us dumber? This thoughtful video explores how we use AI tools—and how they might be shaping how we think, learn, and build. Definitely worth a watch and reflection.
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