--- title: Alpine.js v3, Ubuntu 21.04, Fower v1 - Picks #177 | daily.dev description: This was such a busy week! So many releases and launches that you gotta check out. Explore practical developer news, tutorials, and tools read by millions of developers worldwide. canonical: https://daily.dev/blog/alpine-js-v3-ubuntu-21-04-fower-v1-picks-177/ og:type: article og:url: https://daily.dev/blog/alpine-js-v3-ubuntu-21-04-fower-v1-picks-177/ og:title: Alpine.js v3, Ubuntu 21.04, Fower v1 - Picks #177 | daily.dev og:description: This was such a busy week! So many releases and launches that you gotta check out. 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So many releases and launches that you gotta check out. And we also hosted The Monthly Dev #4 in case you missed it. ## Alpine JS v3 🤫 Tony from DevDojo shares insider information about the upcoming release of Alpine.js v3 - [Alpine JS v3](https://app.daily.dev/posts/ADRS6ucnP) ## Ubuntu 21.04: What's New? \[Video\] ✨ We have another release this week and it's Ubuntu 21.04. Check out this video for the nitty-gritty of the release. - [Ubuntu 21.04: What's New? \[Video\]](https://app.daily.dev/posts/jC1hqjVhj) ## Fower v1.0 🥳 Fower is an opinionated runtime styling library. This week they launched their v1.0 which is always exciting and they share all about it. - [Fower v1.0](https://app.daily.dev/posts/Nlptq9aL7) ## Common Hobbies Of Programmers That Improves Their Coding Skills 🎸 A list of popular hobbies among developers. I highly encourage you to find a hobby you love whether it's from the list or not. It's great for your well-being. - [Common Hobbies Of Programmers That Improves Their Coding Skills](https://app.daily.dev/posts/I3NbPj5hF) ## Everyone Can Get Certified! 🏅 GitLab launches a new inclusive program that will allow everyone to get certified for free! And it's not only the certification itself but also the learning platform which is free. - [Everyone Can Get Certified!](https://app.daily.dev/posts/Xi0KQYtkx) ## What is the Best Way to Build a Login Page? 🕵️‍♀️ An article that covers two methods for implementing a login page and considers the differences. - [What is the Best Way to Build a Login Page?](https://app.daily.dev/posts/JtlmeJ5aB8) ## Write Great APIs 🎧 A podcast about the best practices of building APIs. It includes an introduction to what API is, general tips, and the current state of work. - [Write Great APIs](https://app.daily.dev/posts/b-rDIPMgg) ## Best Tricks to Make Your Node.js Web App Faster 🚀 Some fundamental tips to developing web applications in Node.js. - [Best Tricks to Make Your Node.js Web App Faster](https://app.daily.dev/posts/AOTWLDxSk) ## Clerk - Secure your React or Next.js application in 5 minutes 🔒 Clerk is a new platform for authentication and user management in the React ecosystem. It also features a generous free plan. - [Clerk - Secure your React or Next.js application in 5 minutes](https://app.daily.dev/posts/y75Ana0fG) ## How to Use Side Projects to Build a Career You Can Be Proud of 🤩 This is such a great article about side projects! 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