Frameworks, And Commands that Shaped the Modern Terminal

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It’s December, which means it’s time to look back on the year. This week we’re talking about what we’ve learned, historical commands that shaped the modern terminal, and the latest job opportunities. We also have a survey at the bottom where you can share your feedback. What goals did you accomplish this year? What challenges are you facing? We use your survey responses to make sure you get only the most relevant info.

This Week’s Resources

• 10 Game-Changing Web Development Frameworks

• This Week’s Job Opportunities in Tech

• Historical Linux Commands That Shaped the Modern Terminal (YouTube)

• How Speed and Scalability Set Solana Apart

• How Excel Doubles as a Pixel Art Editor (MSN)

• The 7 Most Powerful AI Coding Assistants

• How Developers Feel About AI (Stack Overflow)

Game-Changing Web Development Frameworks

If you're exploring web development, choosing the right framework can really make a difference. For back-end development, frameworks like Express.js for Node.js offer simplicity and flexibility, making it easy to build web apps and APIs quickly. Django, a Python framework, is great for building scalable, secure apps with built-in features like an admin interface and automatic security protections.

For Ruby developers, Rails streamlines the process with its "Convention over Configuration" philosophy, while Laravel simplifies PHP development with its elegant syntax and tools for real-time apps and testing. Lastly, Spring is a Java framework perfect for building large, complex applications with its modular approach and enterprise-level support.

On the front-end, Angular stands out as a complete JavaScript framework that’s ideal for large, dynamic web apps, particularly single-page applications. It comes with everything you need—like two-way data binding, routing, and TypeScript integration—to build smooth, maintainable apps.

Whether you're working on the front-end or back-end, these frameworks are designed to make development faster, easier, and more efficient, with strong community support and tons of built-in features. They're a great way to level up your development game, no matter your skill level.

Linux Commands That Shaped the Modern Terminal

Dr. Johns leads us on a nostalgic journey through foundational Linux commands. Each of these shaped the modern command terminal landscape.

He covers influential tools like ifconfig, fsck, talk, TraceRoute, who, and telnet, noting origins and lasting impacts. Although many of these commands have fallen out of common use, their legacy lives on in the tools we rely on today.

One worth mentioning is the grandfather of network monitoring. That’s netstat.

netstat was once the go-to command for examining network connections, sockets, and routing tables. Its legacy lives on in tools like ss, which provide faster and more detailed network diagnostics. While netstat may have retired, its influence on network monitoring tools endures.

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How Speed and Scale Set Solana Apart

Solana (SOL) is a high-performance blockchain that’s making waves with its speed, low transaction fees, and innovative features. Unlike Ethereum, Solana uses a unique Proof of History consensus mechanism to handle over 65,000 transactions per second, making it ideal for decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs.

And recent developments like Solana Mobile and the Phantom wallet are pushing blockchain technology into mainstream use, while advancements like the Firedancer demo show its scalability potential.

For developers, Solana offers an exciting challenge with languages like Rust and C, enabling high-performance smart contracts. While its ecosystem is still growing, Solana’s combination of speed, low costs, and mobile integration makes it a blockchain to watch. However, like any emerging technology, there are risks, including scam projects. Interested in this blockchain?

The 7 Most Powerful AI Coding Assistants

In this article, we share the 7 best AI coding assistants in 2024. Whether you’re a student, a beginner developer, or an experienced pro, we’ve included AI coding assistants to help developers at all skill levels, including free and paid options.

According to the Stack Overflow survey, 2024 continues to be the year of AI. 77% of developers in favor of AI tools and around 44% already using AI tools in their daily routines.

So which should you be using everyday? And which is best for learning to code?

Latest Short Video

Taken from our popular video on the most dangerous Linux commands, this short highlights one specific way novice users can harm their systems: the dd command.