Michael TharringtonEvery Tuesday we round up the previous week's top posts based on traffic, engagement, and a hint of editorial curation. The typical week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, but don't worry, we take into account posts that are published later in the week.
Meaningful OS Contribution
Just in time for Hacktoberfest, @jmfayard drops some really awesome "unconventional" advice for making simple but meaningful contributions when working in open source.
JavaScript Under the Hood
Ever wonder what's happening behind the scenes when you run a few lines of JS code? If so, you're in luck. @inancakduvan walks us through it all in this excellent breakdown.
Becoming a Faster Programmer
@marcinwosinek walks us through many helpful tips to speed up our development flow while also reminding us not to rush.
Working on a Personal Project
@maxr96 collected together seven tips from experience (including occasional mistakes 😅) that can help you with your personal projects.
HoloPin: Digital Badges for Devs
You a dev? You like digital badges? Lucky you! @elenalape intros us to Holopin, a digital badge platform built with devs in mind.
Could a 60% Keyboard Benefit You?
In this in-depth breakdown, @ilaif makes a solid case for why they prefer 60% keyboards.
Tech Communities to Join
DEV isn't the only developer community out there! Check out @juliafmorgado's awesome list of tech communities and find the places that fit you best.
That's it for our weekly Top 7 for this Tuesday! Keep an eye on dev.to this week for daily content and discussions...and be sure to keep an eye on this series in the future. You might just be in it!
