Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week.

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Juris: The Framework That Isn't a Framework

Pinoy Codie ・ Jun 29

#webdev#javascript#programming#jurisjs

@lynphp introduces Juris, a JavaScript solution that functions as both a framework and a simple utility library, offering developers the flexibility to choose their level of abstraction.

The First Time I Saw a Computer—A Bit of Nostalgia

Cesar Aguirre ・ Jun 30

#discuss#watercooler#jokes#programming

@canro91 shares a nostalgic journey about their first encounter with computers and reflects on the evolution from Windows 95/98 with dial-up connections to modern computing.

8 Alternatives to AI for Coding and Creativity

Ingo Steinke, web developer ・ Jul 2

#webdev#programming#productivity#ai

@ingosteinke challenges the over-reliance on AI tools by presenting eight practical alternatives including human experts, specialized algorithmic tools, documentation, and traditional problem-solving techniques.

Building My First CLI Tool — Messy but Worth It!

Khushiii ・ Jul 3

#javascript#webdev#node#programming

@khushimehappy chronicles her first experience building a CLI tool in JavaScript.

AI Can "Guess" Base64 Encoding - And That Changes Everything

Ryo Suwito ・ Jul 1

#webdev#programming#rust#cybersecurity

@ryo_suwito reveals a surprising discovery that AI systems can accurately predict base64 encodings without explicit training.

My 8-Hour Reality Check: Coding with DeepSeek-R1-0528

Pankaj Singh for forgecode ・ Jun 28

#devops#programming#webdev#ai

@pankaj_singh_1022ee93e755 provides an honest 8-hour evaluation of DeepSeek-R1-0528, praising its reasoning capabilities and MIT licensing while highlighting significant latency issues that impact practical use.

Stop Abstracting Your Frontend

Pranav Sindura ・ Jun 29

#webdev#programming#javascript#ui

@pranavsindura argues against over-engineering frontend applications with backend-style abstractions, advocating for adaptable code over scalable architecture.

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