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Here’s everything you need to know this week in the world of full-stack development.
Programming
🤔 How to work in tech when your job isn't safe
The cushy, balance-focused culture of the 2010s? Gone. Execs want speed, output, and hustle, with layoffs looming like a storm cloud. Some devs are trying to keep up by just… working more, it kinda works, but it’s a trap. Sure, more hours = more output. But burnout, brain fog, and dumb mistakes come with the package. Here are some smarter strategies.
🛠️ The Insanity of Being a Software Engineer
Being a software engineer today feels like trying to master 12 careers at once.
You start with some languages and tools, then come the frameworks, the front-end madness, the full-stack expectations, the DevOps pile-on, and the cloud configuration rabbit holes. You’re writing CSS one minute, debugging Kubernetes the next, and oh—now you’re a manager too.
🍎 How Apple Pay Handles 41 Million Transactions a Day Securely
Apple Pay is handling a jaw-dropping 41 million transactions a day, securely. Unlike a traditional credit card, it doesn’t flash your info around. Instead, it leans on EMV tech to authenticate payments. No data shown, no data stolen. This blog post does a fantastic job of simply explaining the architecture behind Apple Pay.
🔥 How do you code everyday without getting burnt out?
Burnout is real for developers. If you're always indoors, glued to a screen, it adds up fast. Try working from a co-working space or just getting out more. Talk to people, take breaks, and stop working after hours. Protect your mental energy by padding your schedule, 4–5 solid hours of deep work is enough.
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Front-End
📽️ Anime.js releases v4
Anime.js, a fast and versatile JavaScript library to help animate the web has released v4. The stunning landing page and documentation is drawing a ton of attention.
🤖 How AI Agents Are Quietly Transforming Frontend Development
AI agents are quietly reshaping frontend development. They’re not just speeding up work, they’re redefining how we build and think about the web. From tweaking code to optimizing layouts, silent collaborators are doing real work. And they’re way more than fancy autocomplete, they’re goal-driven, task-specific, and surprisingly sharp. Here’s how AI agents are quietly transforming frontend development.
🖼️ Is CSS-in-JS still a thing?
Styled-components is officially in maintenance mode. React’s changes and the rise of Tailwind have made CSS-in-JS feel outdated. With no clear migration path and a shrinking ecosystem, new projects are being steered away. It’s the end of an era… and maybe a lesson in hype cycles.
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Have a great week, see you the same time next week!
- Full Stack Focus team :)