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🤫 Geek Goss 🤭

#LogMeOut…NOT! - Guess what? For a brief period, you could not log out of X (formerly Twitter)! That’s because of them trying to use X.com for everything twitter.com but managing the session state poorly. Users were losing it.

#UpgradeUproar - Microsoft just announced they're pulling the plug on Windows 10 support. It's like being forced to switch from your favorite old jeans to a brand-new pair. Users were unsure if MS will go through with it though considering it’s still used by 70% users.

⌛ The Past 24 hours

Truecaller Partners with Microsoft to Integrate Personal Voice in AI Assistant

Truecaller has partnered with Microsoft to integrate Microsoft's Personal Voice technology into its AI Assistant. This feature allows users to create a digital version of their own voice for the Assistant to use during calls.

Bugcrowd, the crowdsourced white-hat hacker platform acquires Informer to Enhance Security Capabilities

Bugcrowd has acquired Informer, a UK-based specialist in attack surface management (ASM), to strengthen its security offerings. This acquisition is Bugcrowd's first and part of its broader plan to consolidate its position in the security market.

Git will now manage your file versions - in Windows filesystem

Microsoft is updating File Explorer to include native version control with Git integration, allowing users to track changes and comments directly within the app. Additionally, File Explorer will now support 7-zip and TAR file compression, enhancing its current ZIP compression capabilities. These updates aim to improve project management and file handling efficiency in Windows.

👩🏾‍💻 Bit Boutique

neosync | Ever wanted to use production data for testing? W/o worrying about anonymyzing the data? This tool will do it for you and more

magic-ui | See those fancy animations on a website? This provides components for you to replicate them.

📢 In case you missed it

• Vercel Ship event just concluded. Head over to their website to know what’s in store for the rest of 2024

• Appjs.co event ends today. React Native and Expo enthusiasts need to check it out

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🎲 Miscellaneous

Navigating the JavaScript framework ecosystem

The JavaScript framework landscape is ever-evolving, making it exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time. This talk will cut through the noise, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, updates, and best practices in popular frameworks like Angular, React, Vue, and rising stars like Svelte and SolidJS.

Insights on effective design interviews

Robin Rendle discusses the nuances of conducting design interviews, emphasizing the importance of understanding a candidate's problem-solving process rather than just their portfolio. He suggests focusing on how designers think, their approach to collaboration, and their ability to articulate design decisions. The goal is to find individuals who are not only skilled but also fit well within the team’s culture and workflow. This approach helps in hiring designers who can contribute effectively and grow within the organization.

Engineering Effective Meetings for Maximum Productivity

Effective meetings are crucial for productivity and team success. To engineer better meetings, focus on clear objectives, structured agendas, and active participation. Ensure meetings are necessary, start and end on time, and follow up with actionable items. Encourage concise communication, limit attendees to essential participants, and create a collaborative environment. By refining these aspects, meetings can become more efficient and impactful.