Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week

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

Congrats to all the authors that made it onto the list 👏

In Defense of C++
Dayvster 🌊 ・ Sep…


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Jess Lee

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

Congrats to all the authors that made it onto the list 👏

@dayvster tackles some of the most common criticisms of C++ and provides a balanced perspective on its strengths and weaknesses.

@wyattdave explores whether AI-powered "vibe coding" will replace low-code platforms, concluding it won't due to factors like cost, security concerns, and human preference for visual interfaces.

@bekbrace shares their personal reflection on maintaining passion for programming despite AI concerns and job market changes.

@adnanrahic provides a comprehensive tutorial on building custom OpenTelemetry Collectors using the OpenTelemetry Distribution Builder and GitHub Actions.

@jankapunkt reflects on how unfriendly interactions can discourage contributions and make newcomers hesitant to participate in open source development.

@pierreb announces the launch of Notifuse, an open-source alternative to Mailchimp and Resend for newsletters and transactional emails.

@thebluedrara provides a detailed guide on creating local mirrors of Ubuntu repositories and custom "flat" repositories for offline package installation.

And that's a wrap for this week's Top 7 roundup! 🎬 We hope you enjoyed this eclectic mix of insights, stories, and tips from our talented authors. Keep coding, keep learning, and stay tuned to DEV for more captivating content and make sure you’re opted in to our Weekly Newsletter 📩 for all the best articles, discussions, and updates.


This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Jess Lee


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