Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week.
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@daedtech argues that becoming proficient at ChatGPT is actually counterproductive for digital technicians, as it commoditizes their own labor and reduces their value to zero. Instead, they recommend strategies like becoming strategic, cultivating deep expertise, or building intellectual property to escape the commoditization cycle.
@madsstoumann demonstrates how to create various chart types (column, area, line, bar, pie, and donut) using pure CSS with accessible table markup and modern CSS features like typed attr() and container queries. The approach leverages mathematical calculations and CSS Grid to build responsive, functional charts without JavaScript dependencies.
@kurealnum shares their experience convincing their dad to switch from Windows to Linux Mint, arguing that Linux is becoming more viable for average users due to Windows' increasing issues with forced updates, ads, and instability. They acknowledge that Linux requires more debugging effort but suggest many users will gravitate toward it as Windows continues to deteriorate.
@mrzaizai2k walks through transforming an old laptop into a web server using Docker containers and Cloudflare Tunnel to host their portfolio website securely. He explains why Cloudflare Tunnel is superior to traditional port forwarding for home hosting, offering better security and flexibility without router configuration.
@linkbenjamin explores why corporate cultural initiatives fail, identifying the Cultural Compartmentalization Paradox where companies treat culture as a finite project while expecting infinite, pervasive change. They argue that real cultural transformation requires long-term commitment, aligned leadership behavior, and embedding values into daily operations rather than treating culture as a separate initiative.
@daviducolo argues that software developers may be among the last professionals to be replaced by AI, since they understand AI limitations from building these tools themselves and programming involves complex problem-solving beyond code generation. They suggest developers will adapt by moving up the stack to focus on architecture, system design, and solving problems that require human intuition and creativity.
@anjelica_mf recounts their struggle with CSS specificity while building a responsive layout, initially becoming defensive when receiving code review feedback but ultimately learning to accept constructive criticism. They share resources for learning CSS specificity through gamification and reflect on the importance of building solid foundations before advancing to more complex topics like JavaScript.
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Top comments (8)
Congrats @daedtech, @madsstoumann, @kurealnum, @mrzaizai2k, @linkbenjamin, @daviducolo, and @anjelica_mf on making it to the Top 7!
Thank you!!
Thanks for featuring my stuff! Glad to see so many awesome posts, as per usual.
Congrats everyone π₯³
These look like an interesting bunch!
Congratulations β¨
Congrats to the winners!
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