Codenight Weekly 025
This week, we're swimming in a sea of fresh launches, slick designs, and the age-old debate of hustle vs. burnout.
From 3D web masterpieces to a reminder app that might just save your social life, the community's been busy building and shipping. So, grab your coffee, settle in, and let's dive into the highlights – and don't forget to chime in on those discussions; your perspective is what makes this community tick.
Developer Shout-Outs
Yoni Tad's Fasika Greeting Bot: Yoni Tad introduced a delightful Telegram bot designed to share joy and blessings during Fasika (Ethiopian Easter). The project stemmed from the simple idea of making people smile with a message. This bot, @easter_gift_bot, enables users to easily send beautiful Fasika greeting cards to friends and family directly within any Telegram chat by typing @easter_gift_bot your-friend-name and selecting a card. After sending a greeting, users can also receive a fun Fasika luck quote. Yoni invites everyone to try the bot, spread the love, and consider starring the project on GitHub if they enjoy it.
Simple Easter App for Entertaining Little Cousins: DOT_RUTH created a basic Flutter app for just that! It's admittedly simple (text and an image 😄), but designed to keep little ones occupied. Built effortlessly using Daveyeindek's new Dart CLI tool (builve command), this app is ready to deploy. Share it and have a Happy Easter! ✨ Download Link.
Andy Marrow's 3D Web Designs: Andy Marrow shared a captivating video showcasing two 3D website design projects. The video offers a glimpse into the creative process and the stunning visual results achieved. He also expressed willingness to share how these designs were created, inviting further engagement from the community. 1.
New ALX Hospitality Hackathon Vlog: Brook Solomon announced the release of a new YouTube video on the Solo Codes channel. The video is now live, inviting the community to check it out. 1.
Figma UI Design Preview: Ethio Codenook shared a visually appealing Figma UI design preview, showcasing their UI design skills. The short video clip highlights the aesthetic and functional aspects of the design, inviting feedback and appreciation from the community. The design offers a glimpse into modern UI trends and design principles. 1.
Bento Cards Figma Giveaway: Icon generously offered a fully editable vector Figma file of Bento cards to the community. This giveaway provides designers with a valuable resource to customize and use in their projects. Icon encouraged users to comment on the Figma file with their thoughts and suggestions, fostering collaboration and feedback within the design community. 1, 2, 3.
Events and Podcasts
Dev Dialogue by GDSC AASTU: Bereket Engida shared his honest stories and advice provide inspiration for aspiring and current developers alike. Discover the mindset that propelled him to tech leadership! 🚀💡
3-Month Python Mastery Bootcamp: Skill Bridge shared a bootcamp, designed to take you from a complete beginner to an advanced Python developer, equipped with real-world skills in automation, web scraping, and OOP 1. Register
African Blockchain Hackathon: Rani announced the African Blockchain Hackathon, which took place on Sunday at 3 PM. The hackathon aimed to bring together developers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts to brainstorm and build innovative blockchain solutions for Africa, featuring workshops, networking, and prizes. 1
Dev Dialogue Session: Kidus G. shared a reminder for the Dev Dialogue session by GDG HiLCoE, which started in 10 minutes on Sunday at 4:00 PM. The session provided an opportunity to learn, connect, and engage with experts in the tech field, covering topics like Women in Tech and Full Stack development. 1
Community Coding Contest: knight announced a Community Coding Contest, encouraging participants to sharpen their skills and compete with peers. The contest focused on improving problem-solving speed and logic, with a resource provided to prepare participants for the challenges. 1
Shared Resources
Python Books: ethio.py shared a great books for your next roadmap. These books collectively offer a well-rounded journey into Python programming and its powerful applications in cybersecurity and automation. Starting with Algorithms and Data Structures with Python (2024), readers build a strong foundation in efficient coding and problem-solving techniques. 1.
3D Website Designs: Andy Marrow shared a captivating video showcasing two 3D website design projects. He also hinted at providing a guide on the creation process, sparking interest within the community. The designs feature interactive elements and demonstrate advanced web development techniques. 1.
African Blockchain Hackathon: Rani announced the African Blockchain Hackathon, inviting developers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts to participate. The hackathon aims to foster innovative blockchain solutions in Africa, offering workshops, networking, and prizes. 1.
Tech Company Updates
GDG HiLCoE Dev Dialogue: Kidus G. announced a Dev Dialogue session by GDG HiLCoE, inviting participants to learn and connect with experts. The session, scheduled for April 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM, focuses on various tech topics, including Women in Tech and Full Stack development. A link to join the session was provided. 1
Job Opportunity: Backend Developer: Whales Technology announced a job opening for a Backend Developer with strong skills in Django, Django REST Framework, aiohttp, PostgreSQL, JWT Authentication, AWS Integration, Message Queueing, Security, and Task Scheduling. The remote, full-time position offers a net compensation of 30k ETB per month. A LinkedIn link was provided for applications. 1
Job Skill Share Recommendation: Fuad recommended Job Skill Share, a website offering various IT courses, including IT Fundamentals, Cisco Core Networking, and Cloud Administrator. The platform provides a one-month free trial, followed by a subscription fee, and is particularly useful for those seeking remote IT support roles. 1
Top Discussions and Reactions
React Native's New Architecture: Ezra shared a message regarding React Native's bridgeless New Architecture, prompting clarification. It became default for new projects with v0.76 (late 2024), not early 2024 as suggested; v0.73 introduced opt-in Bridgeless mode (GitHub #154). Comparisons to the legacy architecture showcase performance benefits but require context (migration isn't automatic for older apps), making the "scammy" label subjective. 1
AI Coding Discussions: Lij 𝓑𝓪𝔂𝓪 🇪🇹💻 🐾 initiated a discussion about AI coding, leading to Corax humorously defining "vibe coding" as coding without understanding. This sparked reactions and further comments on the nature of AI in coding. 1, 2.
Debate on Work Hours:Coraxsought advice on managing energy to work over 40 hours a week, prompting responses fromEyuel Zero 🇪🇹andPhi 🦉who questioned the necessity and efficiency of such long hours. The discussion evolved into time management and work-life balance.01,2,3,4.Ubuntu Installation Issues: Dragon warrior reported an error during Ubuntu installation, leading to shared experiences and troubleshooting tips from other members like Biruk I. and Nahom. The discussion expanded into a comparison of different Linux distributions. 1, 2, 3, 4.
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