Codenight Weekly 020
Uncover exciting projects in AI, web, and mobile development, alongside a strong spirit of community collaboration and open source initiatives.
Developer Shout-Outs
Taskify Manager Web App: Yohanes Mulugeta launched Taskify Manager, a task management web app designed for productivity and organization. The app allows users to manage work projects, personal goals, and daily tasks. 1, 2, 3, 4. View the website on Link.
MERN Stack Food Delivery Website: fikir🎚 showcased a full-stack food delivery website built with the MERN stack. The project includes JWT authentication, role-based access, and features for customers, restaurant owners, and admins. 1, 2, 3, 4. View website on Link
SummarizeTube Chrome Extension: 레베카 아브라하❤💛 shared SummarizeTube, a Chrome extension that uses Gemini AI and a Node.js backend to provide summaries of YouTube videos. The extension adds a side panel with a summarize button for quick video overviews. 1. View the code on GitHub.
Streamlit-based Chatbot with LangChain: Yonas H presented a Streamlit-based chatbot that integrates GPT models and LangChain. The chatbot features an interactive UI, customizable models, control over creativity and length, and secure API handling. 1. View the code on GitHub.
Progress Tracker App: Sam Great Go Dev released Progress Tracker, an Android app that tracks year and age progress with daily and weekly notifications. The project is open-source and available on GitHub. 1, 2, 3, 4. View the code on GitHub.
Flutter Food App: Bina shared their first fully functional Flutter project—a food app with Firebase Auth integration for login and signup. The project demonstrates skills in Firebase integration, state management, and UI/UX design. 1, 2, 3, 4.
The Audio Streaming Platform (TASP) Update: Millions shared an update to their audio streaming platform, TASP, featuring offline downloads, synced lyrics, UI redesign, adjustable playback speed, and improved navigation. Several community members contributed to this release. 1, 2, 3, 4.
AI-Powered Search Chatbot: Yonas H also shared an AI-powered search chatbot built with LangChain, LangGraph, and Streamlit. The chatbot integrates web search, Wikipedia, and Arxiv research retrieval, powered by Llama 3 via Groq. 1.
Motion Tunes Music Streaming App: Semahegn presented Motion Tunes, a music streaming app built with Jetpack Compose. The project focuses on animations, transitions, and custom UI elements, utilizing ExoPlayer, orbital navigation, and dynamic particle systems. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Portfolio Website: 𓄂{𝑽𝔢𝔫𝔬𝔭𝔶𝔵} shared their portfolio website, built with a unique terminal-inspired design. The portfolio showcases projects and skills with interactive elements. 1. View the website on Link.
Events and Podcasts
UPCOMING
RESTful APIs Workshop: Don't miss the workshop on RESTful APIs with guest speaker Yohannes Haile, an Information Systems alumni. The workshop will be held at 8:00 PM (2:00 LT). 1, 2.
IS Talks - LeetCode Problem-Solving Session: Join Daniel Mola for a LeetCode problem-solving session hosted by the Information Systems Hub. Daniel is a 3rd-year Information Systems student and the creator of the LeetCode with Dani Telegram channel. The session will be held on Monday at 8:00 PM (2:00 LT). 1.
PAST
Friday Night Coding with Neba: Join Nebyu Samuel for a live coding session on cloning Telegram's session system using JWT and sessions. The session will be held on March 14, 2025, from 7:45 PM to 9:00 PM (GMT+3) or 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM local time. 1, 2, 3.
Live Projects Review Session: Tech Nerd will be joining the Home of Projects community for a live project review session. Get feedback, showcase your work, and learn how to improve your projects. The session will be held tonight at 7 PM. 1.
Waga DeFi Series - DeFi Wallets: Join Dagim Jida for a session on DeFi wallets. Learn about DeFi wallet essentials, custodial vs. non-custodial wallets, security tips, connecting to DeFi platforms, and wallet management. The session will be held today at 7:00 PM EAT on the Waga Academy Telegram channel. 1.
Tadas Petra Interview: Listen to Dagmawi Babi's podcast interview with Tadas Petra, a prominent figure in the Flutter community. They discuss Tadas's upbringing, faith, career, hobbies, Flutter, Google Expert program, and his new educational company, Hungrimind. 1.
Shared Resources
Skillbridge Internship Opportunities: Yonas shared an internship opportunity at Skillbridge Institute of Technology. They are looking for frontend developers, backend developers, UI/UX designers, and content creators/SEO specialists. The internship offers real-world project experience and potential for hire. 1
21st.dev Component Library: Ibnu Afdel shared 21st.dev, an open-source component library for React and Tailwind CSS. It offers a wide range of UI elements, marketing blocks, and AI-powered code generation. Free and pro plans are available. 1
Landing Page Design Challenge: Abdu M. announced a landing page design challenge. Participants are tasked with creating a responsive landing page for a fictional software company using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or React. Submissions will be voted on by the community. 1
Tech Company Updates
Cybersecurity Companies Emphasize AI: Several cybersecurity companies, including Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, Okta, and CrowdStrike, are increasingly focusing on AI. They highlight its role in improving security and combating cyber threats, integrating it into their financial results and future strategies. 1.
TypeScript Going Native with Go: Microsoft's Project Corsa aims to port the TypeScript compiler and tools from JavaScript to Go. This promises a 10x speed increase, lower memory usage, better scalability, and native performance. The transition is expected to be complete by late 2025. 1.
Addis CV for Resume Enhancement: Addis CV is a tool designed to improve resumes. It scans for errors, suggests improvements, and rephrases sections to make them stronger for the job market. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Top Discussions and Reactions:
The Audio Streaming Platform (TASP) Update: Millions announced the release of TASP v1.1.3. This update includes offline downloads, synced lyrics, UI redesign, playback speed control, and improved navigation. Contributions from kira200336, The_Darcus, and software_guy were highlighted. 1, 2, 3, 4.
International Payment Gateways vs. Local Alternatives: A lively debate ensued between Lij Baya and Y/\BI regarding the necessity of international payment gateways like PayPal and Stripe in Ethiopia, given the availability of local options like Telebirr and Chapa. Baya argued for prioritizing local solutions, while Y/\BI emphasized the benefits of foreign currency and broader accessibility. 1, 2, 3, 4.
Dating Challenges for Developers: An anonymous developer sparked a relatable discussion about the difficulties developers face in dating. The post, shared by Alpha, resonated with many members, leading to humorous commiseration and suggestions for "debugging" the issue. 1.
The Audio Streaming Platform (TASP) Update: Millions announced a major update (v1.1.3) to The Audio Streaming Platform (TASP), an open-source audio streaming app. The update includes offline playback, UI improvements, synced lyrics, and adjustable playback speed, thanks to contributions from several community members. 1, 2.
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