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The strength of admitting you don't know

The world of programming is a constantly evolving universe, where technical skills are just the starting point. Everyone looks at the world of AI with apprehension—software that, on paper, knows more than any programmer and can generate code as easily as taking a sip of water. But the difference between a good programmer and a… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.codemotion.com/magazine/dev-life/a-programmer-who-reads-is-worth-two-tech-books-for-summer-2025/">Read more</a>

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The strength of admitting you don't know

AI/ML

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July 1, 2025

Chain-of-Thought Prompting: the trick to help AI think better

By Orli Dun
We’ve seen that large language models (LLMs) are capable of generating amazing texts. But when we give them complex problems, they sometimes respond too directly, without showing the kind of reasoning we’d expect from a human being.That’s where a revolutionary technique comes in: Chain-of-Thought prompting. What is Chain-of-Thought Prompting? Imagine you have to solve a… Read more
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7 min read
June 23, 2025

The Paradox of Reasoning In AI: Why Agents Trip

By Orli Dun
In the pursuit of increasingly intelligent models, AI agents have revolutionized the way we approach complex tasks, from assisting with medical diagnoses to generating creative code. However, as we rely on multi-step reasoning structures, a paradox begins to unfold: how is it that a system designed to “think” and reason can, at times, fail in… Read more
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7 min read
May 21, 2025

AI Hallucinations: Who Controls the Past Controls the future

By Arnaldo Morena
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”I never really gave this phrase the weight it deserves. Orwell was much more familiar to me for Animal Farm—a title that, as a kid in elementary school, evoked nursery rhymes and bucolic memories more than metaphors or dystopias. 1984 came a… Read more
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Frontend

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4 min read
June 17, 2025

AI-Ready Frontend Architecture

By César Alberca
Originally published on cesalberca.com Adapted for Codemotion Magazine by César Alberca, Frontend Architect and Codemotion Committee Member Rethinking Frontend Architecture in the Age of AI We’re entering an era where frontend systems aren’t just used by humans—they’re also parsed, generated, and interpreted by AI tools. Modern frameworks like shadcn/ui, design-to-code tools like V0.dev, and IDE… Read more
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3 min read
May 26, 2025

10 Fundamental Tips for React

By Lucilla Tomassi
Becoming a React expert isn’t just about writing code. It’s about mastering fundamental concepts, understanding best practices, and knowing how to apply the most efficient solutions for every project. React is one of the most powerful and efficient JavaScript libraries when it comes to building responsive, scalable user interfaces. But like any powerful tool, there… Read more
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6 min read
May 6, 2025

Top 10 Free Web Hosting Services Every Developer Should Know

By Lucilla Tomassi
When it comes to developing web projects, one of the key aspects to consider is choosing the right free web hosting services. However, it’s not always necessary to invest in paid solutions, especially if you’re just starting out or working on smaller projects. Fortunately, in 2025, there are many free web hosting services that provide… Read more
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Backend

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3 min read
June 10, 2025

VanillaCreamJS: Superpowers for Native JavaScript

By Riccardo Degni
VanillaCreamJS is a JavaScript library that literally gives “superpowers” to native JavaScript, enabling powerful and modern capabilities like reactivity without the need for build tools or compilation steps. It’s a one-of-a-kind technology because it: VanillaCreamJS is created and maintained by Riccardo Degni, a senior Italian web developer. 👉 https://www.riccardodegni.com/projects/vanillacreamjs 📦 Installation Simply include VanillaCreamJS via… Read more
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May 13, 2025

Start building REST APIs with Django REST Framework

By raffaelegrieco.it
Django REST Framework (DRF) is one of the most powerful and flexible tools for building RESTful APIs in Python. This article will guide you step by step through the process of creating your first API endpoint, covering the use of serializers, views, and URL routing. In my previous article, we discussed how to structure your… Read more
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6 min read
May 13, 2025

Top 10 online platforms to practice Python every dev should know

By Lucilla Tomassi
Learning and improving your Python skills is a never-ending journey. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps into the world of programming or a senior developer looking to sharpen your expertise, practicing Python is essential for growing as a programmer. Luckily, in 2025, there are plenty of online platforms offering both basic exercises for… Read more
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Dev Life

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July 3, 2025

“A Programmer Who Reads Is Worth Two”: Tech Books for Summer 2025

By Arnaldo Morena
After months of debugging co-pilot’s hallucinations, wrestling with Gemini summaries, and crafting prompts that sound like therapy sessions, your brain deserves a break. Enter: books. Whether you want to build an LLM from scratch, dive into cybersecurity, brush up on documentation, or just escape into the Marvel Universe, here’s a hand-picked list of 14 reads… Read more
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June 17, 2025

Mini PCs: Tiny powerhouses for every need

By Arnaldo Morena
“And to think you used to be so small…” Not long ago, a local TV channel aired the movie about Snowden again—a sign that, despite its star-studded cast, it didn’t quite hit the mark. Still, any movie where the main character is a brilliant tech geek and the villains can be identified by their uniforms… Read more
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DevOps

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April 10, 2025

Top 10 CI/CD Tools in 2025

By Gilad David Maayan
What Are CI/CD Tools? CI/CD tools enable continuous integration and continuous deployment/delivery practices. They automate the process of building, testing, and deploying applications, allowing for more frequent releases. This results in reduced manual intervention, fewer errors, and increased efficiency in software development cycles. CI (continuous integration) focuses on integrating code changes into a shared repository… Read more
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March 25, 2025

Agile and Its Manifesto: How Relevant Are They in 2025?

By danthedev
The Agile Manifesto was written in 2001 by some of the biggest names in software development. Since then, the Agile community has worked to spread and support the best-known, as well as emerging, practices under the umbrella of Agile methodologies. With nearly a quarter of a century passed, a legitimate question has recently surfaced online:… Read more
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4 min read
December 19, 2024

5 Open Source tools you’ll only find on Windows (and why they’re worth knowing)

By Codemotion
When people think of open-source software, they often associate it with Linux, known for its vast range of available tools. However, there are several high-quality open-source tools that are developed specifically for Windows. These tools offer advanced, unique features that often don’t have direct equivalents on Linux. In this article, we’ll explore five essential open-source… Read more
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