--- title: Best DEV posts — January 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted DEV posts from January 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/sources/devto/best-of/2024/01 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/sources/devto/best-of/2024/01 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best DEV posts — January 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted DEV posts from January 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 DEV — January 2024 1. 1 [](https://daily.dev/posts/why-pomodoro-doesn-t-work-try-this-alternative--xcn5eqrrx "Why pomodoro doesn't work? Try this alternative 🍅") Article DEV · 3y Why pomodoro doesn't work? Try this alternative 🍅 Learn about the Pomodoro Technique, its limitations for developers, and discover the Flowmodoro technique as an alternative for managing your time and staying focused on coding tasks. 814 41 2. 2 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-make-your-awesome-github-profile-woboayjtq "How to Make Your Awesome GitHub Profile") Article DEV · 3y How to Make Your Awesome GitHub Profile Learn how to create and customize your GitHub profile, get inspiration from other profiles, and find resources and tips to make it awesome. 779 33 3. 3 [](https://daily.dev/posts/docker-basics-for-beginners-vljvqysyd "Docker basics for beginners") Article DEV · 3y Docker basics for beginners Learn the basics of Docker, including its differences from virtual machines, how to install it, and its benefits for developers. 427 20 4. 4 [](https://daily.dev/posts/3-terminal-commands-to-increase-your-productivity-jtm5jlgvo "3 Terminal Commands to Increase Your Productivity") Article DEV · 3y 3 Terminal Commands to Increase Your Productivity Increase your productivity with these three terminal commands: creating aliases for commands, using pbcopy to copy file contents to the clipboard, and utilizing reverse search to find previously entered commands. 300 18 5. 5 [](https://daily.dev/posts/what-is-the-ideal-tech-stack-to-build-a-website-in-2024--eqnrnsmlh "What is the ideal Tech stack to build a website in 2024? 👨‍💻") Article DEV · 3y What is the ideal Tech stack to build a website in 2024? 👨‍💻 The post discusses the author's preferred tech stack for building a website in 2024, including the use of Typescript, Reactjs or Vuejs, Postgres, and Redis. It mentions the pros and cons of these technologies and acknowledges that not all organizations are using frameworks. 294 60 6. 6 [](https://daily.dev/posts/7-common-front-end-security-attacks-rrmm7kxtb "7 Common Front End security attacks") Article DEV · 3y 7 Common Front End security attacks Web applications are becoming more attractive targets for cyber attacks, and front-end security is often neglected. This post discusses seven common front-end attacks and emphasizes the importance of stepping up security practices in front-end development. 247 5 7. 7 [](https://daily.dev/posts/best-way-to-learn-new-stuff-as-a-software-developer--xmaqippt2 "Best way to learn new stuff as a software developer.") Article DEV · 3y Best way to learn new stuff as a software developer. Learn new things by setting practical goals, learning on the go, and having fun along the way. 207 9 8. 8 [](https://daily.dev/posts/git-branch-naming-strategies-pwgimzf6y "Git Branch Naming Strategies") Article DEV · 3y Git Branch Naming Strategies Learn about the different types of branches in Git and get tips for effectively naming them. 194 5 9. 9 [](https://daily.dev/posts/time-management-and-productivity-for-developers-ejvttjuv0 "Time Management and Productivity for Developers") Article DEV · 3y Time Management and Productivity for Developers Learn about the importance of time management for developers and discover effective techniques such as goal-based planning, the Pomodoro technique, and the Eisenhower Matrix. 124 6 10. 10 [](https://daily.dev/posts/2-react-query-infinite-scroll-6q4wnicpd "#2 React Query: Infinite Scroll") Article DEV · 3y #2 React Query: Infinite Scroll This post discusses the amazing feature of infinite scroll in react query, a state management tool. It explains how infinite scroll is a type of pagination and provides code examples for implementation. 116 1 11. 11 [](https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-write-clean-vue-components-f4xcqtvhi "How to Write Clean Vue Components") Article DEV · 3y How to Write Clean Vue Components This post introduces the Functional Core, Imperative Shell pattern in Vue components, which separates the business logic from the framework-specific code. This pattern enhances testability and maintainability, simplifies testing complex components, and allows for framework agnosticism. 104 1 12. 12 [](https://daily.dev/posts/css-grid-vs-flexbox-choosing-the-right-layout-technique-9hgtflubk "CSS Grid vs. Flexbox: Choosing the Right Layout Technique") Article DEV · 3y CSS Grid vs. Flexbox: Choosing the Right Layout Technique CSS Grid and Flexbox are two layout techniques with different strengths and use cases. CSS Grid offers precise control over rows and columns, making it ideal for complex layouts. Flexbox excels in one-dimensional layouts, providing flexibility in content distribution. Both techniques can be used together for the most effective results. 105 13. 13 [](https://daily.dev/posts/branding-for-developers-yp09dywzj "Branding for Developers") Article DEV · 3y Branding for Developers Learn about the importance of personal branding for developers and how it can open up opportunities. Discover the steps to build a strong brand, including finding your brand personality, starting a blog, participating in communities, and reaching out to social media. 99 2 14. 14 [](https://daily.dev/posts/top-10-react-js-interview-theory-questions-and-answers--lkpuhesbw "Top 10 React JS Interview Theory Questions and Answers 🌟🔥") Article DEV · 3y Top 10 React JS Interview Theory Questions and Answers 🌟🔥 Learn the theory behind React.js to confidently pass interviews and advance your career as a Front-End or Full-Stack Developer. 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