Codenight Weekly 034
Code Hard, Dream Big
From solo hackathon wins to AI-powered CLI tools, our community’s dropping the heat. So, snag your favorite energy drink, crank up that lo-fi playlist, and let’s geek out over the latest from our dev squad. Got a project, a hot tip, or just some spicy tech takes? Hit up the Telegram group and let’s keep the vibes collaborative. This ain’t just a newsletter—it’s a call to build, break, and ship something epic.
Dev Spotlight: Crushing It 💻
Haniccha’s Nostr Hackathon Hype: Haniccha T is all in on the Agentic Mini Apps Hackathon on Nostr. Build AI-powered MiniApps, skip the app store gatekeepers, and chase 10M sats in prizes. Deadline’s July 15, 2025—get coding! Details, GitHub.
enveasy CLI Tool: Sam built enveasy, a CLI tool to simplify setting up local dev environments by auto-detecting Node versions, env vars, and package managers. It generates an enveasy.json file for easy sharing and setup, streamlining project onboarding and environment consistency. 1.
Ethiopian Names Explorer: Iyasu H built the Ethiopian Names Explorer, a website with over 1 million names to discover. The project is open source and available on GitHub, providing a valuable resource for those interested in Ethiopian culture and naming conventions. 1.
Telegram Profile Screen Recreation: YohannesTz.kt recreated the Telegram profile screen using XML and Java, incorporating animations and WebP sticker support. Unable to build Telegram from source, they innovatively developed a functional and visually appealing alternative, sharing the APK and GitHub repository for others to explore. 1, 2, 3.
EmbeddedSupport Launch: Bini launched EmbeddedSupport on Product Hunt, an AI chatbot that can be embedded on a website with a single script tag. This tool aims to provide easy access to documentation and support, streamlining user experience and offering a convenient solution for website owners. 1.
Yoni’s Youtube Downloader: Yoni built a slick YouTube Video Downloader desktop app for his pops. Paste links, hit download, done. Windows EXE and source code are up on GitHub. Practical and clean! GitHub.
Ake W’s Hackathon Glow-Up: Ake W smashed it with SmartSaver, snagging a top-15 spot in the Code4Hope 2025 Hackathon. Round 2’s going down IRL at Microsoft’s Times Square office. Peep the demo and show some love! Demo, Devpost.
Robust Authentication System: Daniel developed a comprehensive authentication system using allsafe-auth that integrates Active Directory (LDAP) authentication, HOTP/TOTP multi-factor authentication with QR code generation for easy MFA setup, and user listing from AD. The project features seamless Django and Inertia.js integration, providing a secure and user-friendly login flow that combines AD authentication with TOTP verification for enhanced security. This solution streamlines authentication management while ensuring robust access control and smooth frontend-backend interaction.
D34ault’s State Management Flex: D34ault👾 unleashed Atomix, a lean state management library that’s outpacing React’s Context API. Docs are WIP, but the GitHub repo’s live—drop some stars and feedback! GitHub.
Just’s TimeWell 2.0: Am_Ai rolled out TimeWell v2.0.0, a Flutter app for crushing time management and habits. New stats, motivational quotes, and progress sharing make it a Kremt AI Challenge essential. GitHub.
Events & Podcasts: Where the Action’s At 🎤
Code4Hope 2025 Round 2: Ake W is headed to NYC for the Code4Hope Hackathon Round 2, repping SmartSaver live at Microsoft’s Times Square office. Wish him luck! Demo.
Ethiopia Bootcamp Alert: Kine shared a one-month bootcamp by Great Commission Ministry Ethiopia, covering programming, media, and music production for Christian youth. Runs July 7 to August 7, 2017. Register.
Resources to Look Up 📚
Firefox for the Win: Ab 🐼 says ditch Chrome’s RAM-hogging ways and switch to Firefox for smoother dev sessions. Post.
AI Workflow Hacks: Moges dropped a killer guide on working with AI—problem definition, tool selection, and prompt precision. A must-read for AI-curious devs. Post.
Yene Birr Budget Tool: Biruk Habtamu introduced Yene Birr, an AI-powered budget platform for the Ethiopian market. Sign up and manage your cash flow like a pro. Post.
CNCF Open-Source Vibes: John beki is calling for contributors to the Microcks project under CNCF. Jump in on docs or open issues. Post.
Community Buzz: Hot Takes & LOLs 🔥
ScholarXIV Web Launch: Dagmawi Babi announced the open-source web version of ScholarXIV, a research paper exploration platform, highlighting its minimal design and powerful features like AI chat and summaries. The launch was met with excitement and positive reactions from the community. 1
Chrome vs. Firefox Smackdown: Ab 🐼 sparked a debate on Chrome’s RAM hunger, pushing Firefox as the leaner choice. Devs weighed in on browser performance. 1.
Human or AI? Mr. Ai claimed to be “half human, half AI,” and Skexo wasn’t buying it. The chat got philosophical fast. 1.
Python on Mobile? Moges vented about Kivy’s quirks, sparking a thread on React Native vs. Flutter for mobile dev. 1.
Unpaid Senior Gigs? Nah. A shady “senior and unpaid” job post got roasted hard, with the community calling out exploitative offers. 1.
Ethio Lottery Glitches: fikir🎚 shared a hilarious pic of “Ethio lottery errors,” and the group had a good laugh. 1.
Amharic Translation Fails: ΛNΛNYΛ exposed Google Translate’s Amharic struggles, prompting chuckles and AI critique. 1.
Java Main Method Return Type: Dani initiated a poll about whether the Java main method contains a return type, leading to a debate about the nuances of void as a return type and its implications at both high and low levels. 1, 2, 3, 4
Yegara Hosting for Full-Stack Apps: A user inquired about using Yegara Host for a full-stack project with React, Node.js, and MySQL, prompting community members to share their experiences and recommendations regarding shared hosting versus VPS solutions. 1, 2, 3, 4
Airtime-to-Cash Conversion App in Ethiopia: A user sought advice on implementing airtime-to-cash conversion for a church donation app in Ethiopia, leading to a discussion about the feasibility and security of such a system. 1, 2, 3, 4
Tech World Updates 🌍
Vercel Snags NuxtLabs: Ezra Ashenafi reported Vercel’s acquisition of NuxtLabs, bringing the Nuxt team into the fold. Vercel Post. 1.
Gemini for Education: Gudisa Gebi hyped Gemini for Education, a free AI tool for classrooms with NotebookLM video overviews and quizzes. Details. 1.
Job Hunt Struggles: Meareg asked for tips on landing remote gigs in Europe or the US, sparking mentorship vibes. Post.
VPS on a Budget: eyob-12 got a Contabo rec for affordable VPS providers. Devs helping devs! Post.
Canva Pro Giveaway: 🤴 offered Canva Pro to the first 15 subscribers. Free swag, anyone? Post.
Disclaimer: This recap is AI-crafted and might miss some context. Jump into the Codenight Telegram group for the full scoop and to join the dev party!