--- title: Best developer posts of 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted daily.dev posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/best-of/2024 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/best-of/2024 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best developer posts of 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted daily.dev posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of daily.dev — 2024 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/paying-for-software-is-stupid-10-free-and-open-source-saas-replacements-htsthjb6w "Paying for software is stupid… 10 free and open-source SaaS replacements") Video Fireship · 2y Paying for software is stupid… 10 free and open-source SaaS replacements Software subscription models are often costly and come with privacy concerns. To avoid these issues, many free and open-source SaaS alternatives exist. LibreOffice can replace Microsoft Office, while ERPNext serves as a CRM and enterprise resource planning tool. For note-taking, AppFlowy presents a viable option and tools like Mattermost and Jitsi can substitute Slack and Zoom, respectively. Self-hosting solutions using tools such as Kifi or Daku can also help in reducing software costs. 9.3K 251 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/say-no-to-console-log--okwfr7j3m "Say no to console.log!") Article Community Picks · 2y Say no to console.log! Explore alternatives to \`console.log\` such as \`console.dir\` for hierarchical listings, \`console.table\` for tabular data, \`console.group\` for grouping messages, \`console.time\` & \`console.timeEnd\` for timing tasks, and \`console.clear\` to clear the console, making your development process more productive and enjoyable. 7.9K 322 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/best-ai-coding-tools-for-developers-in-2024-25uixtruu "Best AI Coding Tools for Developers in 2024") Article builder.io · 2y Best AI Coding Tools for Developers in 2024 In 2024, AI coding tools are revolutionizing software development by enabling faster, more efficient, and innovative coding processes. Key tools like GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, and Codeium enhance productivity with advanced code completion, while AI code generators like Claude and ChatGPT create entire functions from natural language descriptions. Design-to-code conversion tools like Visual Copilot streamline the transformation of Figma designs into responsive code. Additionally, tools like Snyk improve code quality and security, and AI-enhanced IDEs like Cursor offer seamless integration of AI capabilities in development environments. The future of coding is increasingly AI-driven, enhancing human creativity and efficiency. 7.4K 270 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/bye-bye-try-catch-blocks-meet-javascript-s-safe-assignment-operator-proposal--fkyje8mxx "Bye Bye, Try-Catch Blocks: Meet JavaScript's Safe Assignment Operator Proposal😉") Article Community Picks · 2y Bye Bye, Try-Catch Blocks: Meet JavaScript's Safe Assignment Operator Proposal😉 The proposed Safe Assignment Operator (\`?=\`) in JavaScript aims to simplify error handling by reducing the need for traditional try-catch blocks. This operator transforms function results into a tuple, improving code readability and consistency across APIs. It also automatically handles errors, enhancing security. Inspired by constructs in languages like Go, Rust, and Swift, it supports integration with Promises and async functions and offers customizable error handling via \`Symbol.result\`. 7.3K 214 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/cheatsheets-for-developers-2mkbsovaw "Cheatsheets for Developers") Article Community Picks · 2y Cheatsheets for Developers Cheatsheets for developers are quick reference guides summarizing key concepts, commands, and syntax for various programming languages and technologies. Resources like OverAPI.com, Awesome-Cheatsheets, and Bootstrap 4 Cheat Sheet offer aggregated and detailed cheatsheets for technologies like JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, and more. These tools assist developers in enhancing their productivity and understanding of complex concepts. 6.3K 156 6. 6 [](https://daily.dev/posts/8-frontend-tools-to-become-a-better-developer-4s0egm7lw "8 Frontend Tools to Become a Better Developer") Article Community Picks · 2y 8 Frontend Tools to Become a Better Developer Front-end developers can significantly boost their productivity and create high-quality applications by incorporating lesser-known tools into their workflows. Essential tools include Uiverse for UI elements, the Motion plugin for Figma, CSSFX for animations, Frontend Mentor for real-world coding challenges, GSAP for high-performance animations, CodePen for code experimentation, Polypane for multi-device previews, and Can I Use for browser compatibility checks. 5.4K 134 7. 7 [](https://daily.dev/posts/frontend-developers-are-officially-cooked--3xz8i1pts ""Frontend developers are officially cooked"") Article The Dev Craft · 2y "Frontend developers are officially cooked" Discussion around the continuous relevance of frontend developers in the tech industry, questioning if their roles are becoming obsolete. Considers the impact of emerging technologies and market trends on the demand for frontend development skills. 4.5K 416 8. 8 [](https://daily.dev/posts/github-repositories-every-software-engineer-should-know-cdbxkuyqf "GitHub Repositories Every Software Engineer Should Know") Article DEV · 2y GitHub Repositories Every Software Engineer Should Know The post provides a curated list of GitHub repositories valuable for software engineers at any stage of their career. Categories include RoadMaps, Books, Blogs, and Websites, Algorithms, Design Patterns, System Design, Design Resources, Projects, Tutorials, and APIs. Each category offers specific repositories that serve as educational materials and practical resources to improve various aspects of software development skills. 4.5K 128 9. 9 [](https://daily.dev/posts/api-design-101-from-basics-to-best-practices-gybjn53cd "API Design 101: From Basics to Best Practices") Article Community Picks · 2y API Design 101: From Basics to Best Practices This post provides an in-depth explanation of API design, focusing on the basics and best practices. It covers topics such as CRUD operations, communication protocols, REST, GraphQL, and more. 4.1K 130 10. 10 [](https://daily.dev/posts/server-setup-basics-xtksglds1 "Server Setup Basics") Article Hacker News · 2y Server Setup Basics Setting up a robust server includes steps like configuring secure SSH login, creating non-root users, setting up NGINX, managing logs, and securing network ports with UFW and Fail2Ban. Additionally, best practices for backups and choosing the right tools for server management are emphasized. The use of tools like Btop, Neoss, GoAccess, MC, and NCDU is recommended for improving server management efficiency. 4K 126 11. 11 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-i-mastered-data-structures-and-algorithms-baafp8cou "How I Mastered Data Structures and Algorithms") Article Substack · 2y How I Mastered Data Structures and Algorithms Mastering Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) is crucial for clearing interviews at top tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. The post provides efficient strategies for learning DSA, including focusing on key topics, learning one topic at a time, using real-world applications, implementing concepts from scratch, and practicing with problems. It also emphasizes the importance of solving problems over theoretical study, recognizing problem-solving patterns, and maintaining consistency and repetition to retain knowledge over time. Regular practice and revisiting challenging problems are key to success. 4K 130 12. 12 [](https://daily.dev/posts/today-is-our-birthday--ghrryvicr "Today is our birthday! 🎂") Article daily.dev World · 2y Today is our birthday! 🎂 It's daily.dev's birthday and they are celebrating their community of developers. This year, they are offering a limited edition sticker set to those who participate in their fun engagement activities, which include creating memes, sharing pictures, making videos, and more. They encourage everyone to show their love for daily.dev through social media for a chance to win stickers and possibly even Lego sets. 3.7K 472 13. 13 [](https://daily.dev/posts/a-cheatsheet-of-128-cheatsheets-for-developers-4ulgpkdav "A CheatSheet of 128 CheatSheets for Developers") Article Community Picks · 2y A CheatSheet of 128 CheatSheets for Developers This post is a curated list of 128 cheat sheets and tutorials covering various programming languages, frameworks, tools, and other tech-related topics. It includes resources for languages like Java, Python, and JavaScript, frameworks such as Angular and React, and tools like Git, Docker, and Bash. The list aims to be clear, interactive, and beginner-friendly. A link to the author's GitHub repository where the list is maintained is also provided. 3.6K 82 14. 14 [](https://daily.dev/posts/javascript-best-practices-2024-7ryt1mxlw "JavaScript Best Practices 2024") Article JetBrains · 2y JavaScript Best Practices 2024 JavaScript continues to evolve, and staying up-to-date with the latest best practices is crucial for developers. Key practices include aligning with project-defined rules, using 'let' and 'const' instead of 'var' for variable declarations, leveraging classes over function prototypes, and implementing private class fields with '#'. Arrow functions are recommended for better syntax and context binding, while the nullish coalescing (??) and optional chaining (?.) operators improve code readability and reliability. Modern methods like 'Object.entries()', async/await syntax, and the 'Intl' API are also important for efficient and maintainable code. Additionally, using tools for precise calculations, handling JSON with big integers carefully, and employing robust testing practices are essential for developing high-quality JavaScript projects. 3.5K 122 15. 15 [](https://daily.dev/posts/37-tips-from-a-senior-frontend-developer-79uhcv1bd "37 Tips from a Senior Frontend Developer") Article DEV · 2y 37 Tips from a Senior Frontend Developer Tips for frontend developers include mastering the fundamentals, understanding how the web works, learning data structures and algorithms, practicing rather than just reading or watching tutorials, asking for help when stuck, not blindly copying code, evaluating online advice, assuming good intent, and focusing on delivering value. It's important to communicate, take breaks, work from strengths, diversify problem-solving, find mentors, commit to a JavaScript framework, prioritize user experience, and continuously invest in skills. 3.5K 157 16. 16 [](https://daily.dev/posts/20-essential-browser-extensions-for-web-developers-mxgmsrlwz "20 Essential Browser Extensions For Web Developers") Article Community Picks · 2y 20 Essential Browser Extensions For Web Developers Discover 20 essential browser extensions for web developers in 2024, including ColorZilla, WhatFont, Wappalyzer, and more. Explore extensions for getting information from other websites, developing and testing projects, and improving productivity. 3.4K 111 17. 17 [](https://daily.dev/posts/java-roadmap-l0w41bti4 "Java Roadmap") Article Amigoscode · 2y Java Roadmap A comprehensive guide for Java developers covering essential topics such as Linux, Git, IDE options (IntelliJ, Eclipse, VSCode), core Java concepts (OOP, Arrays, Polymorphism, etc.), Collections, advanced topics (Dependency Injection, Design Patterns, Multi-Threading), Exception Handling, Streams & Functional Programming, Testing, Databases, Clean Code principles, Logging, Build Tools (Maven, Gradle, Bazel), HTTP (Rest API, GraphQL), and Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Play, Quarkus). 3.3K 80 18. 18 [](https://daily.dev/posts/z7zvl5ia7) Article Appwrite · 2y 3.3K 124 19. 19 [](https://daily.dev/posts/15-amazing-things-you-can-do-with-simple-javascript--jozlic1er "15 amazing things you can do with simple JavaScript 🤯") Article Community Picks · 2y 15 amazing things you can do with simple JavaScript 🤯 Discover the versatile and surprising capabilities of vanilla JavaScript through practical examples. Learn how to find operating system details, prevent page refreshing, redirect users to new pages, validate emails, get the current URL, and detect mobile browsers. Additional features include handling disabled JavaScript, accessing module metadata, getting timezone offsets, setting the cursor to wait, and manipulating console messages with CSS. 3.2K 115 20. 20 [](https://daily.dev/posts/essential-vs-code-extensions-for-front-end-development-in-2024-rivdmjkrm "Essential VS Code Extensions for Front-End Development in 2024") Article Collections · 2y Essential VS Code Extensions for Front-End Development in 2024 Discover essential VS Code extensions for front-end development in 2024 including Live Server, Markdown All in One, GitLens, Polacode, and Error Lens. 3.1K 198 21. 21 [](https://daily.dev/posts/100-free-frontend-challenges-rwz8jfjlf "100 FREE Frontend Challenges") Article Community Picks · 2y 100 FREE Frontend Challenges The post offers a set of 100 free frontend challenges aimed at improving web development skills, focusing on HTML & CSS, with opportunities to incorporate JavaScript and other frameworks. Each challenge involves recreating a design to build a working website or web app. The goal is to foster a project-based learning approach, encouraging developers to complete all challenges and enhance their chances of landing a web development job. 2.9K 139 22. 22 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-become-an-expert-in-anything--lzx4jnm2w "How to become an expert in anything?") Article Tech World With Milan · 2y How to become an expert in anything? To become an expert in any field, navigate a structured journey of skill acquisition using the '4 Stages of Competence' and 'Bloom's Taxonomy.' The 4 Stages model, created by Noel Burch, helps understand progression from ignorance to mastery, while Bloom's Taxonomy provides a hierarchical structure for learning objectives. By understanding these models, you'll gain insights into your learning process and discover strategies to advance from novice to expert. 2.9K 87 23. 23 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-build-anything-extremely-quickly-ombd0fcal "How to Build Anything Extremely Quickly") Article Hacker News · 2y How to Build Anything Extremely Quickly Outline speedrunning involves creating a detailed outline of a project, breaking it down into smaller tasks recursively, completing them quickly without perfecting, and then refining the project once it's done. This method, compared to the traditional 'loading-bar' style, can significantly speed up tasks like writing and programming by increasing momentum and reducing stress. 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