<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>This ain&apos;t no Smashing Magazine</title><description>Insights on modern development, AI tools, clean code, and entrepreneurship from a senior fullstack developer.</description><link>https://listiak.dev</link><item><title>Anthropic&apos;s Fable 5 quietly killed your zero-data-retention guarantee — and you can&apos;t opt out</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/anthropics-fable-5-killed-zero-data-retention-and-you-cant-opt-out</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/anthropics-fable-5-killed-zero-data-retention-and-you-cant-opt-out</guid><description>Anthropic&apos;s new Mythos-class models force a 30-day retention window on your prompts and outputs, on every platform, regardless of your editor&apos;s privacy settings. Here&apos;s what changed, why Privacy Mode no longer means what you think, and how to decide whether Fable 5 is worth it.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/claude-fable-adjusted.xY3bvf4O_UJVFI.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Anthropic&apos;s Fable 5 quietly killed your zero-data-retention guarantee — and you can&apos;t opt out&quot; /&gt;

Anthropic&apos;s new Mythos-class models force a 30-day retention window on your prompts and outputs, on every platform, regardless of your editor&apos;s privacy settings. Here&apos;s what changed, why Privacy Mode no longer means what you think, and how to decide whether Fable 5 is worth it.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Drizzle ORM — the TypeScript ORM that thinks in SQL</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-the-typescript-orm-that-thinks-in-sql</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/drizzle-orm-the-typescript-orm-that-thinks-in-sql</guid><description>Drizzle ORM has quietly become one of the most popular TypeScript ORMs. Here&apos;s a comprehensive guide — from quickstart to advanced patterns, real code examples, and an honest comparison with Prisma, TypeORM, Kysely, and MikroORM.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/drizzle.CLMH6Mgr_Z1iTQxW.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Drizzle ORM — the TypeScript ORM that thinks in SQL&quot; /&gt;

Drizzle ORM has quietly become one of the most popular TypeScript ORMs. Here&apos;s a comprehensive guide — from quickstart to advanced patterns, real code examples, and an honest comparison with Prisma, TypeORM, Kysely, and MikroORM.</content:encoded></item><item><title>REST vs WebSockets vs Server-Sent Events — choosing the right communication pattern</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/rest-vs-websockets-vs-sse-choosing-the-right-communication-pattern</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/rest-vs-websockets-vs-sse-choosing-the-right-communication-pattern</guid><description>Not every feature needs a WebSocket. Not every feature should be a REST call. Here&apos;s a practical, side-by-side comparison of the three main server-client communication patterns in the JS/TS ecosystem — with real use cases, code examples, and the libraries that make each one shine.</description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/rest-server-sent-events-websockets.DTxDwR23_ZnTsho.webp&quot; alt=&quot;REST vs WebSockets vs Server-Sent Events — choosing the right communication pattern&quot; /&gt;

Not every feature needs a WebSocket. Not every feature should be a REST call. Here&apos;s a practical, side-by-side comparison of the three main server-client communication patterns in the JS/TS ecosystem — with real use cases, code examples, and the libraries that make each one shine.</content:encoded></item><item><title>How to safely approach a JavaScript interview test project</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/how-to-safely-approach-a-javascript-interview-test-project</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/how-to-safely-approach-a-javascript-interview-test-project</guid><description>Interview take-home projects can contain malicious code that runs the moment you type npm install. Whether it&apos;s a React frontend or an Express API, here&apos;s a complete safety checklist — from inspecting package.json to running everything inside a container.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/macbook-hijacked.DNQXjtlT_2qu1kr.webp&quot; alt=&quot;How to safely approach a JavaScript interview test project&quot; /&gt;

Interview take-home projects can contain malicious code that runs the moment you type npm install. Whether it&apos;s a React frontend or an Express API, here&apos;s a complete safety checklist — from inspecting package.json to running everything inside a container.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The 45 TypeScript interview questions — interview cheat sheet I wish I had</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-45-typescript-interview-questions-interview-cheat-sheet-i-wish-i-had</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-45-typescript-interview-questions-interview-cheat-sheet-i-wish-i-had</guid><description>Whether you&apos;re preparing for a frontend interview or brushing up on TypeScript fundamentals, these 45 questions — from basic type aliases to advanced conditional inference patterns — cover the concepts that interviewers actually ask about in 2026.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/typescript.CrYT06NT_Z2o2PYE.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The 45 TypeScript interview questions — interview cheat sheet I wish I had&quot; /&gt;

Whether you&apos;re preparing for a frontend interview or brushing up on TypeScript fundamentals, these 45 questions — from basic type aliases to advanced conditional inference patterns — cover the concepts that interviewers actually ask about in 2026.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Vite 8 just dropped — one bundler to rule them all</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/vite-8-one-bundler-to-rule-them-all</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/vite-8-one-bundler-to-rule-them-all</guid><description>Vite 8 replaces esbuild and Rollup with Rolldown, a single Rust-based bundler that delivers 10-30x faster builds. Here&apos;s why this is the biggest architectural shift since Vite 2 and what it means for your projects.</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/vite8.BHsKJf4n_Z1NcLQT.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Vite 8 just dropped — one bundler to rule them all&quot; /&gt;

Vite 8 replaces esbuild and Rollup with Rolldown, a single Rust-based bundler that delivers 10-30x faster builds. Here&apos;s why this is the biggest architectural shift since Vite 2 and what it means for your projects.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Angular surprised me after 10 years</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/angular-surprised-me-after-10-years</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/angular-surprised-me-after-10-years</guid><description>I left Angular back in the AngularJS days and never looked back — until a recent project forced me to. What I found was a completely different framework. Here are the 10 improvements that genuinely shocked me and why React and Vue developers should pay attention.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/angular.D6LsT6uJ_CQrAS.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Angular surprised me after 10 years&quot; /&gt;

I left Angular back in the AngularJS days and never looked back — until a recent project forced me to. What I found was a completely different framework. Here are the 10 improvements that genuinely shocked me and why React and Vue developers should pay attention.</content:encoded></item><item><title>pCloud review 2026 — I switched to lifetime cloud storage after losing my data</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/pcloud-review-i-switched-to-lifetime-cloud-storage-after-losing-my-data</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/pcloud-review-i-switched-to-lifetime-cloud-storage-after-losing-my-data</guid><description>After a catastrophic NAS failure wiped out my files and cost me over €1,000 in data recovery, I moved everything to pCloud. Three years later, here&apos;s my honest deep dive into the service — the good, the bad, and why the lifetime plan changed how I think about cloud storage.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/pcloud-review-2026.B40d7mMQ_ZQKJaa.webp&quot; alt=&quot;pCloud review 2026 — I switched to lifetime cloud storage after losing my data&quot; /&gt;

After a catastrophic NAS failure wiped out my files and cost me over €1,000 in data recovery, I moved everything to pCloud. Three years later, here&apos;s my honest deep dive into the service — the good, the bad, and why the lifetime plan changed how I think about cloud storage.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The state of Solid.js in 2026: signals, performance, and growing influence</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-state-of-solid-js-in-2026-signals-performance-and-growing-influence</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-state-of-solid-js-in-2026-signals-performance-and-growing-influence</guid><description>Solid.js has quietly become one of the most influential JavaScript frameworks of the decade. While it may not top the adoption charts, its core ideas — fine-grained reactivity and signals — have reshaped how Angular, React, and Vue approach rendering and state management. Here&apos;s where Solid stands today and why it matters more than ever.</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/solidjs-2026.tsJe2t38_Z8LA1f.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The state of Solid.js in 2026: signals, performance, and growing influence&quot; /&gt;

Solid.js has quietly become one of the most influential JavaScript frameworks of the decade. While it may not top the adoption charts, its core ideas — fine-grained reactivity and signals — have reshaped how Angular, React, and Vue approach rendering and state management. Here&apos;s where Solid stands today and why it matters more than ever.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Cursor vs Kiro: Which AI coding tool should you use in 2026?</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/cursor-vs-kiro-which-ai-code-editor-should-you-use-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/cursor-vs-kiro-which-ai-code-editor-should-you-use-in-2026</guid><description>A deep dive into the two leading AI-powered code editors, their unique approaches to AI-assisted development, and how to choose the right one for your workflow. After months of using both editors for real projects, here&apos;s my honest comparison.</description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/cursor-vs-kiro.R5O2PUBY_Z1nojHs.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Cursor vs Kiro: Which AI coding tool should you use in 2026?&quot; /&gt;

A deep dive into the two leading AI-powered code editors, their unique approaches to AI-assisted development, and how to choose the right one for your workflow. After months of using both editors for real projects, here&apos;s my honest comparison.</content:encoded></item><item><title>How I built my own AI pair programmer with Venice.ai</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/how-i-built-my-own-ai-pair-programmer-with-venice-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/how-i-built-my-own-ai-pair-programmer-with-venice-ai</guid><description>Discover how I built a personalized AI pair programming companion called &apos;Matt the TypeScript Guru&apos; using Venice.ai&apos;s Character feature and the GLM 4.7 model. Learn how custom AI characters can transform your development workflow with tailored expertise and consistent collaboration.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/matt-the-typescript-guru.psISCPaR_Zd5pLt.webp&quot; alt=&quot;How I built my own AI pair programmer with Venice.ai&quot; /&gt;

Discover how I built a personalized AI pair programming companion called &apos;Matt the TypeScript Guru&apos; using Venice.ai&apos;s Character feature and the GLM 4.7 model. Learn how custom AI characters can transform your development workflow with tailored expertise and consistent collaboration.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The 7 favorite ES2025 features that showcase JavaScript evolution</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-7-favorite-es2025-features-that-showcase-javascript-evolution</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-7-favorite-es2025-features-that-showcase-javascript-evolution</guid><description>Discover the 7 most impactful ES2025 features that are transforming how we write JavaScript. From pipeline operators and pattern matching to enhanced async iterators and improved private fields, these additions make code more readable, maintainable, and powerful. Each feature includes practical before-and-after examples showing real-world benefits.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/the-7-favorite-es2025-features-javascript-evolution.C23fBckL_NXPwa.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The 7 favorite ES2025 features that showcase JavaScript evolution&quot; /&gt;

Discover the 7 most impactful ES2025 features that are transforming how we write JavaScript. From pipeline operators and pattern matching to enhanced async iterators and improved private fields, these additions make code more readable, maintainable, and powerful. Each feature includes practical before-and-after examples showing real-world benefits.</content:encoded></item><item><title>State of HTML 2025: Join the survey that shapes the future of web development</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/state-of-html-2025-survey-participate-shape-future-web-platform</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/state-of-html-2025-survey-participate-shape-future-web-platform</guid><description>The State of HTML 2025 survey is now open until August 15th. This annual developer survey tracks the evolution of HTML, web components, and browser APIs. Learn why your participation matters and discover key insights from the 2024 results that are already influencing web standards.</description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/state-of-html-2025.B4eplBn-_Z1sN7Kt.webp&quot; alt=&quot;State of HTML 2025: Join the survey that shapes the future of web development&quot; /&gt;

The State of HTML 2025 survey is now open until August 15th. This annual developer survey tracks the evolution of HTML, web components, and browser APIs. Learn why your participation matters and discover key insights from the 2024 results that are already influencing web standards.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Top 5 AI tools I use daily as a developer and entrepreneur</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/top-5-ai-tools-i-use-daily-as-developer-entrepreneur</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/top-5-ai-tools-i-use-daily-as-developer-entrepreneur</guid><description>Discover the 5 essential AI tools that have transformed my daily workflow as both a developer and entrepreneur. From intelligent code assistance to research and translation, these tools have become indispensable for boosting productivity and maintaining competitive edge in today&apos;s AI-driven landscape.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/top-5-ai-tools-i-use-daily.qhlP09gw_1WPTlu.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Top 5 AI tools I use daily as a developer and entrepreneur&quot; /&gt;

Discover the 5 essential AI tools that have transformed my daily workflow as both a developer and entrepreneur. From intelligent code assistance to research and translation, these tools have become indispensable for boosting productivity and maintaining competitive edge in today&apos;s AI-driven landscape.</content:encoded></item><item><title>NuxtLabs joins Vercel: What&apos;s next for the Nuxt framework</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/nuxtlabs-joins-vercel-whats-next-for-nuxt-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/nuxtlabs-joins-vercel-whats-next-for-nuxt-framework</guid><description>NuxtLabs, the company behind the popular Nuxt.js framework, has announced its acquisition by Vercel. This strategic move promises to accelerate Nuxt development while maintaining its open-source roots, with exciting plans for Nuxt UI v4, open-source Nuxt Studio, and enhanced AI integration.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/vercel-nuxtlabs.B2om8FT4_LhKp1.webp&quot; alt=&quot;NuxtLabs joins Vercel: What&apos;s next for the Nuxt framework&quot; /&gt;

NuxtLabs, the company behind the popular Nuxt.js framework, has announced its acquisition by Vercel. This strategic move promises to accelerate Nuxt development while maintaining its open-source roots, with exciting plans for Nuxt UI v4, open-source Nuxt Studio, and enhanced AI integration.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Removing diacritics in JavaScript — an universal solution for international applications</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/removing-diacritics-in-javascript-universal-solution</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/removing-diacritics-in-javascript-universal-solution</guid><description>Let&apos;s discover the challenges of handling diacritical marks in JavaScript applications, especially for languages like Czech that heavily rely on characters like č, š, ž, ř, ň, and others. Learn why traditional character mapping approaches fail with thousands of Unicode characters and how JavaScript&apos;s built-in Unicode normalization provides an universal, maintainable solution that automatically handles all diacritical marks without manual maintenance.</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/diacritics-removal.BeSIdkPR_ZL0UDC.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Removing diacritics in JavaScript — an universal solution for international applications&quot; /&gt;

Let&apos;s discover the challenges of handling diacritical marks in JavaScript applications, especially for languages like Czech that heavily rely on characters like č, š, ž, ř, ň, and others. Learn why traditional character mapping approaches fail with thousands of Unicode characters and how JavaScript&apos;s built-in Unicode normalization provides an universal, maintainable solution that automatically handles all diacritical marks without manual maintenance.</content:encoded></item><item><title>I was asked to lend my name for fraud!</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/i-was-asked-to-lend-my-name-for-fraud</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/i-was-asked-to-lend-my-name-for-fraud</guid><description>A troubling trend has emerged in the software development industry: elaborate schemes disguised as &quot;strategic partnerships&quot; that are fundamentally built on deception. These proposals, often arriving via unsolicited emails, promise easy money for minimal work while hiding a web of ethical violations that harm clients, legitimate professionals, and the industry as a whole. Today, I was targeted too.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/elliott-9fg2juP4iDk-unsplash.nVVSjREJ_MVUrX.webp&quot; alt=&quot;I was asked to lend my name for fraud!&quot; /&gt;

A troubling trend has emerged in the software development industry: elaborate schemes disguised as &quot;strategic partnerships&quot; that are fundamentally built on deception. These proposals, often arriving via unsolicited emails, promise easy money for minimal work while hiding a web of ethical violations that harm clients, legitimate professionals, and the industry as a whole. Today, I was targeted too.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Adopting conventional commits: A structured approach to git commit messages</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/adopting-conventional-commits-structured-approach-git</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/adopting-conventional-commits-structured-approach-git</guid><description>Learn how conventional commits can improve your version control workflow by providing a standardized structure for commit messages. Explore the key principles and benefits of this approach.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/mohammad-rahmani-0JvWk8ox_rQ-unsplash.CBqwMYnJ_ZhI9cl.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Adopting conventional commits: A structured approach to git commit messages&quot; /&gt;

Learn how conventional commits can improve your version control workflow by providing a standardized structure for commit messages. Explore the key principles and benefits of this approach.</content:encoded></item><item><title>How to stay &quot;actually&quot; human in the AI era</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/how-to-stay-actually-human-in-the-ai-era</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/how-to-stay-actually-human-in-the-ai-era</guid><description>The internet is flooded with AI-generated content. Staying authentic isn&apos;t just possible — it&apos;s essential. This article breaks down how to use AI tools strategically while preserving what makes you you: your quirks, imperfections, and lived experiences. Learn to cut through the noise with intentionality, human depth, and the uncopyable magic of your unique voice.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/alan-jiang-a5L7luxkow0-unsplash.VRbyEXX-_1aj4Y0.webp&quot; alt=&quot;How to stay &quot;actually&quot; human in the AI era&quot; /&gt;

The internet is flooded with AI-generated content. Staying authentic isn&apos;t just possible — it&apos;s essential. This article breaks down how to use AI tools strategically while preserving what makes you you: your quirks, imperfections, and lived experiences. Learn to cut through the noise with intentionality, human depth, and the uncopyable magic of your unique voice.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Rethinking software engineering: How I drive efficiency and profit as an engineer?</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/rethinking-software-engineering-how-i-drive-efficiency-and-profit-as-an-engineer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/rethinking-software-engineering-how-i-drive-efficiency-and-profit-as-an-engineer</guid><description>How I shifted from pure code delivery to driving business impact by aligning technical decisions with revenue goals, prioritizing efficiency in critical user journeys, and optimizing systems for cost-effectiveness.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/mahavir-shah-gtZxq2Rpa_Y-unsplash.DkRKlF1b_2duzVO.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Rethinking software engineering: How I drive efficiency and profit as an engineer?&quot; /&gt;

How I shifted from pure code delivery to driving business impact by aligning technical decisions with revenue goals, prioritizing efficiency in critical user journeys, and optimizing systems for cost-effectiveness.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The essential guide to writing clean and effective code</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-essential-guide-to-writing-clean-and-effective-code</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-essential-guide-to-writing-clean-and-effective-code</guid><description>Discover the essential development acronyms and principles that can help you write clean, efficient, and scalable code. Learn how to improve your coding skills and become a more effective developer.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/charlesdeluvio-pjAH2Ax4uWk-unsplash.DF0LFSjx_Z1wNPWe.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The essential guide to writing clean and effective code&quot; /&gt;

Discover the essential development acronyms and principles that can help you write clean, efficient, and scalable code. Learn how to improve your coding skills and become a more effective developer.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Unlocking 10x performance: TypeScript 7 rewritten in Go</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/unlocking-10x-performance-type-script-7-rewritten-in-go</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/unlocking-10x-performance-type-script-7-rewritten-in-go</guid><description>This major release of TypeScript boasts a 10x performance boost, courtesy of a Go-based rewrite of the TypeScript compiler and toolset. We explore how this groundbreaking rewrite harnesses Go&apos;s powerful concurrency model, efficient memory handling, and compiled performance to deliver a truly transformative developer experience.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/typescript-5-8.DfU6ZwsN_1sOLLS.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Unlocking 10x performance: TypeScript 7 rewritten in Go&quot; /&gt;

This major release of TypeScript boasts a 10x performance boost, courtesy of a Go-based rewrite of the TypeScript compiler and toolset. We explore how this groundbreaking rewrite harnesses Go&apos;s powerful concurrency model, efficient memory handling, and compiled performance to deliver a truly transformative developer experience.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The great AI debate: Will developers become obsolete?</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-great-ai-debate-will-developers-become-obsolete</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-great-ai-debate-will-developers-become-obsolete</guid><description>The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked debate about its potential to replace human programmers. While AI can automate repetitive tasks, analyze code, and optimize systems, it lacks the creativity, empathy, and complex problem-solving skills that human programmers bring to the table.</description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/graeme-worsfold-324nknuhxDg-unsplash.CGd99gtg_YAiDy.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The great AI debate: Will developers become obsolete?&quot; /&gt;

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked debate about its potential to replace human programmers. While AI can automate repetitive tasks, analyze code, and optimize systems, it lacks the creativity, empathy, and complex problem-solving skills that human programmers bring to the table.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Web development trends and forecasts for 2025</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/web-development-trends-and-forecasts-for-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/web-development-trends-and-forecasts-for-2025</guid><description>Web development in 2025 will be dominated by edge computing, AI tools, WebAssembly, backend-free architectures, and micro-frontends. These technologies are reshaping how we build web applications by making them faster, smarter, and more modular.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/pawan-thapa-oE4JfDvseQI-unsplash.BE5l1Nbs_1aE2rS.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Web development trends and forecasts for 2025&quot; /&gt;

Web development in 2025 will be dominated by edge computing, AI tools, WebAssembly, backend-free architectures, and micro-frontends. These technologies are reshaping how we build web applications by making them faster, smarter, and more modular.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The rise of AI code helper tools: 5 best alternatives to GitHub Copilot</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-rise-of-ai-code-helper-tools-5-best-alternatives-to-git-hub-copilot</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-rise-of-ai-code-helper-tools-5-best-alternatives-to-git-hub-copilot</guid><description>Explore GitHub Copilot and 5 top AI-powered code completion tools, including Codeium, Amazon Q Developer, Tabnine, Cody and Replit AI. Find the perfect tool for improving your development workflow and writing more efficient, maintainable, and error-free code.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/ai-code-helpers-pexels-googledeepmind-18069241.DvsS70Bi_JjyEm.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The rise of AI code helper tools: 5 best alternatives to GitHub Copilot&quot; /&gt;

Explore GitHub Copilot and 5 top AI-powered code completion tools, including Codeium, Amazon Q Developer, Tabnine, Cody and Replit AI. Find the perfect tool for improving your development workflow and writing more efficient, maintainable, and error-free code.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Enhancing web accessibility with WhoCanUse</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/enhancing-web-accessibility-with-whocanuse-com</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/enhancing-web-accessibility-with-whocanuse-com</guid><description>WhoCanUse is a valuable tool for web designers and developers to enhance web accessibility by providing real-time visualization, comparison capabilities, compliance checks, and extensive color palettes. By adopting WhoCanUse, designers and developers can create inclusive and user-friendly web experiences for all users, including those with visual impairments.</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/whocanuse.DsT1i6cu_rn5Tw.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Enhancing web accessibility with WhoCanUse&quot; /&gt;

WhoCanUse is a valuable tool for web designers and developers to enhance web accessibility by providing real-time visualization, comparison capabilities, compliance checks, and extensive color palettes. By adopting WhoCanUse, designers and developers can create inclusive and user-friendly web experiences for all users, including those with visual impairments.</content:encoded></item><item><title>Astro 4.0 beta released</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/astro-4-beta-released</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/astro-4-beta-released</guid><description>The Astro team has released the first beta of Astro 4.0, marking a significant step forward in the development of this popular framework. This beta version introduces several enhancements and bug fixes, including support for Vite 5, new lifecycle events for the &lt;ViewTransitions /&gt; router, and a fallback strategy for prefetching in reduced data scenarios.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/astro-4-beta.En8HFoin_Z2e34sQ.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Astro 4.0 beta released&quot; /&gt;

The Astro team has released the first beta of Astro 4.0, marking a significant step forward in the development of this popular framework. This beta version introduces several enhancements and bug fixes, including support for Vite 5, new lifecycle events for the &lt;ViewTransitions /&gt; router, and a fallback strategy for prefetching in reduced data scenarios.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The best free stock photo sources — Top 5 sites I use</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-best-free-stock-photo-sources-top-5-sites-i-use</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-best-free-stock-photo-sources-top-5-sites-i-use</guid><description>The rise of free stock photo platforms has revolutionized possibilities of content creation on a budget. This article highlights the top five sources for consistently delivering quality imagery, allowing creative projects to shine without significant costs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/faizur-rehman-pHPzdEHN6Os-unsplash.DupHgOgM_JngkE.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The best free stock photo sources — Top 5 sites I use&quot; /&gt;

The rise of free stock photo platforms has revolutionized possibilities of content creation on a budget. This article highlights the top five sources for consistently delivering quality imagery, allowing creative projects to shine without significant costs.</content:encoded></item><item><title>The three pillars of employee loyalty: salary, colleagues and meaningful work</title><link>https://listiak.dev/blog/the-three-pillars-of-employee-loyalty-salary-colleagues-and-meaningful-work</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://listiak.dev/blog/the-three-pillars-of-employee-loyalty-salary-colleagues-and-meaningful-work</guid><description>Retaining top talent depends on three key factors: Salary, colleagues and meaningful work. Salary reflects value, colleagues create a supportive atmosphere, and meaningful work combines passion with purpose.</description><pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><content:encoded>&lt;img src=&quot;https://listiak.dev/_astro/headway-5QgIuuBxKwM-unsplash.D2bCAc3R_ZRaSNR.webp&quot; alt=&quot;The three pillars of employee loyalty: salary, colleagues and meaningful work&quot; /&gt;

Retaining top talent depends on three key factors: Salary, colleagues and meaningful work. Salary reflects value, colleagues create a supportive atmosphere, and meaningful work combines passion with purpose.</content:encoded></item></channel></rss>