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Developer news, read by people who ship.

AI Mar 29, 2026

We built an org-wide AI agent in 4 days. Here's what broke in the weeks after.

We built a 29K-line org AI agent in 4 days with Codex. Here's what broke after launch: credential leaks, silent event-loop deaths, and a teammate who keeps crashing it.

Ido Shamun
Architecture Mar 29, 2026 13 min read

Kubernetes RBAC Roles and Permissions Guide

Clear guide to Kubernetes RBAC: Roles, ClusterRoles, bindings, best practices, auditing, and troubleshooting for least-privilege access.

Alex Carter
Architecture Mar 28, 2026 11 min read

Incremental vs Differential Backup: Key Differences

Compare incremental and differential backups to balance storage efficiency with recovery speed and design a backup plan that meets RTO/RPO.

Alex Carter
Insights Mar 27, 2026 16 min read

Ultimate Guide to Mentorship for Software Engineers

Practical steps to find a mentor, build strong mentor-mentee relationships, give constructive feedback, and track career growth.

Alex Carter
Backend Mar 26, 2026 10 min read

Gleam: The new programming language for building typesafe systems

Learn about Gleam, a new programming language designed for building robust and typesafe systems that offers an easy learning curve, powerful type system, cross-platform deployment, and developer-friendly tools.

Alex Carter
AI Mar 26, 2026 22 min read

Vibe Coding Explained: AI-Driven Development in 2026

Vibe coding lets you describe goals in plain language and let AI write the code.

Alex Carter
AI Mar 26, 2026 16 min read

Cursor vs VS Code vs Windsurf: 2026 Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of Cursor ($20/mo), VS Code with Copilot ($10/mo), and Windsurf ($15/mo)

Alex Carter
AI Mar 24, 2026 25 min read

Running LLMs Locally in 2026: Ollama, llama.cpp, and Self-Hosted AI for Developers

Run LLMs on local hardware for privacy, lower costs, and faster inference—this guide covers Ollama, llama.cpp, hardware, quantization, and deployment tips.

Alex Carter
AI Mar 23, 2026

How we built a Linear coding agent: the hard parts

Building a production coding agent that lives in Linear. Wrapping Claude Code and Codex as child processes, surviving state loss from archived threads, chaining three fallback parsers for structured LLM output, debugging session IDs that break on working directory changes, and testing everything against in-memory replicas of Linear and GitHub.

Ido Shamun
Career Mar 22, 2026 8 min read

Backlog Refinement Best Practices

A well-run backlog refinement turns vague ideas into sprint-ready work: timebox sessions, involve the whole team, break stories, and use clear acceptance criteria.

Alex Carter
daily.dev Mar 21, 2026 7 min read

Trademark Checklist for Educational Content

Learn how to trademark your educational content with this comprehensive checklist. Protect your brand, prevent legal issues, and establish trust with customers.

Alex Carter
Insights Mar 21, 2026 12 min read

Padrino Framework Basics

Practical overview of Padrino, a Sinatra-based Ruby web framework: install, project scaffolding, mountable apps, routing, views, forms, and admin tools.

Alex Carter
Career Mar 20, 2026 12 min read

7 Tips for Better Sprint Burndown Tracking

A burndown chart only works when teams update it daily, size tasks small, document scope changes, and use metrics together.

Alex Carter
AI Mar 16, 2026 6 min read

Grok 3: Everything you need to know about this new LLM by xAI

Explore the groundbreaking Grok 3 model with 10x the power of its predecessor, featuring advanced reasoning and tools for developers, researchers, and educators.

Alex Carter
Tools Mar 15, 2026 9 min read

ABM Marketing For Devtool and open source companies

Learn how ABM transforms marketing strategies for developer tools and open source companies, targeting both users and decision-makers effectively.

Alex Carter
Webdev Mar 15, 2026 10 min read

What is Ladybird? Everything we know about the new browser & web engine

Ladybird is a new web browser and engine focusing on speed, stability, privacy, and web standards compliance. It is open-source, independent, and non-profit, offering a unique user-centric alternative in the browser market.

Alex Carter
Webdev Mar 9, 2026 14 min read

Call from Browser: The Future of Developer Networking

Discover how browser-based calling is changing the way developers network, collaborate, and share ideas. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and future implications of this technology.

Alex Carter
AI Mar 9, 2026 26 min read

The best AI tools for developers in 2026

Explore the best AI tools for developers in 2024, ranging from code completion and documentation to security and integration with development environments. Find out about Stepsize AI, Cody AI, Tabnine, Mutable AI, Codium AI, Mintlify Writer, Grit.io, WhatTheDiff, and Bugasura.

Alex Carter
Tools Mar 6, 2026 9 min read

10 Ways to Find Open Source Projects to Contribute in 2024

Discover 10 platforms and directories to find open source projects for contribution in 2024. Enhance your skills, build your portfolio, and connect with like-minded professionals.

Alex Carter
Tools Mar 4, 2026 23 min read

Top Open-Source Libraries for Web Development

Explore the top open-source libraries for web development, including ReactJS, Vue.js, Angular, Django, Ruby on Rails, Laravel, Spring, and ASP.NET Core. Learn about ease of use, performance, community support, documentation quality, and real-world usage.

Alex Carter
Insights Mar 3, 2026 14 min read

Subscription Type Comparison for Developers

Compare popular subscription services like Visual Studio, Cloud Pub/Sub, and App Store Auto-Renewable Subscriptions for developers based on pricing, features, support, and scalability.

Alex Carter
Insights Feb 22, 2026 17 min read

Finance Basics for Developers

A comprehensive guide covering finance basics for developers, including budgeting, salary negotiation, investing, tax management, retirement planning, job change considerations, and ongoing learning resources.

Alex Carter
Insights Feb 8, 2026 9 min read

16 Best Automated Guide Creation Tools 2026

Discover the top 16 automated guide creation tools for 2026 with user-friendly features, automation capabilities, customization options, and more. Choose...

Alex Carter
Webdev Jan 29, 2026 19 min read

JavaScript Translator in Professional Networking

Learn about the importance of JavaScript translators in professional networking, their impact on global collaboration, and best practices for implementing translators in various JavaScript frameworks.

Alex Carter
Webdev Jan 16, 2026 9 min read

PWA vs Native Apps vs Hybrid: Comparison

Comparison of PWA, Native Apps, and Hybrid Apps in terms of cost, performance, device integration, cross-platform support, offline capabilities, distribution, and maintenance. Explore the pros and cons to choose the right approach.

Alex Carter
React Jan 15, 2026 19 min read

Form React Hook Essentials for Developers

Explore the essentials of Form React Hook, from installation to advanced techniques like dynamic forms and custom hooks. Learn how to build robust, high-performing forms in React applications.

Alex Carter
Webdev Jan 14, 2026 34 min read

Essential CSS Tools for Developers

Explore essential CSS tools for developers, including SCSS Compiler, PostCSS, Tailwind CSS, Sass, PurgeCSS, CSS Doodle, CSS Linters, Bourbon, Koala App, and CSS Grid. Learn about their features, performance, and best use cases.

Alex Carter
AI Jan 7, 2026 9 min read

How to choose the right AI for me as a developer

Learn how to select the right AI tools for your development projects by assessing your needs, team skills, and scalability options.

Alex Carter
Career Dec 23, 2025 17 min read

Dev Resources for Continuous Education

Discover top online platforms for continuous education in software development, explore course variety, quality, community engagement, cost, and certification. Learn about the importance of continuous education and the role of community-driven learning.

Alex Carter

Developer news, read by people who ship.

We built an org-wide AI agent in 4 days. Here's what broke in the weeks after.

Kubernetes RBAC Roles and Permissions Guide

Incremental vs Differential Backup: Key Differences

Ultimate Guide to Mentorship for Software Engineers

Gleam: The new programming language for building typesafe systems

Vibe Coding Explained: AI-Driven Development in 2026

Cursor vs VS Code vs Windsurf: 2026 Comparison

Running LLMs Locally in 2026: Ollama, llama.cpp, and Self-Hosted AI for Developers

How we built a Linear coding agent: the hard parts

Backlog Refinement Best Practices

Trademark Checklist for Educational Content

Padrino Framework Basics

7 Tips for Better Sprint Burndown Tracking

Grok 3: Everything you need to know about this new LLM by xAI

ABM Marketing For Devtool and open source companies

What is Ladybird? Everything we know about the new browser & web engine

Call from Browser: The Future of Developer Networking

The best AI tools for developers in 2026

10 Ways to Find Open Source Projects to Contribute in 2024

Top Open-Source Libraries for Web Development

Subscription Type Comparison for Developers

Finance Basics for Developers

16 Best Automated Guide Creation Tools 2026

JavaScript Translator in Professional Networking

PWA vs Native Apps vs Hybrid: Comparison

Form React Hook Essentials for Developers

Essential CSS Tools for Developers

How to choose the right AI for me as a developer

Dev Resources for Continuous Education