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Journals GG
November 25, 2024

Hey there.

Here’s everything you need to know this week in the world of full-stack development.

Frontend Focus

Beautiful Frosted Glass Effect with CSS
Tyler Wolf Leonhardt, known for his work on games like Forza, has shared a fascinating blog on web design. Drawing inspiration from game aesthetics, he’s recreated a stunning glass effect using HTML. In his latest post, Tyler walks through the process, providing sample code and assets for those eager to try it out.

Prototype and productionize AI features with a modern JS/TS stack
The Gatsby team is venturing into AI with a new project designed for JavaScript and TypeScript developers. While most AI tools are Python-centric, many frontend and full-stack developers struggle to break into AI engineering. Enter Mastra, a JS/TS-first AI framework, packed with the core tools needed to take your AI ideas from prototype to production.

Programming

The two factions of C++
The US government wants developers to ditch C++, citing memory safety concerns. Agencies like the CISA, NSA, and even the White House are pushing for alternatives, releasing reports urging a shift away from memory-unsafe languages. Big tech is already on board: Microsoft is rewriting core libraries in Rust, Google is building C++/Rust interop tools, and AWS is fully embracing Rust.

This shift highlights a divide: nimble, modern companies treating code as a key asset vs. legacy corporations. What happens next?

AI is taking your job
Kent C. Dodds dives into the AI job debate with a fresh perspective. In his latest post, he explores how AI impacts work, but not in the way you’d expect. He emphasizes the importance of in-person connections and the unique human edge over AI, making a compelling case for what truly sets us apart in the workforce.

The Tragedy of Running an Old Node Project
How hard could it be to run an old node project? Pretty hard actually.

Tutorials

AI

Tools