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 👏
@kayleecodez walks us through building a version control system in Rust to finally understand Git's content-addressable storage system and how commits, trees, and blobs actually work.
@dayvster reflects on the shift from software as a product to software as a service, expressing concern about how subscription models have evolved from delivering value to extracting it.
@razoorka shares their experience leading a Ukrainian tech team through four years of war, demonstrating how systems built during the first crisis enable survival through subsequent ones.
@rpalo warns against the temptation to make configuration files executable, arguing that when config becomes Turing-complete, it's time to reconsider your architecture.
@interstelios explores Conway's Law and how systems reflect not just organizational structure but also the ambiguity and indecision within teams.
@bcornils shares their journey of rediscovering joy in product management by treating AI as a tool rather than a threat, using it to handle tedious work while focusing on orchestration and human connection.
@franciscolunadev82 reflects on accepting a CTO title at 21 without the proper foundation, experiencing burnout from being a solo engineer juggling every domain without mentorship or a team.
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
Jess Lee | Sciencx (2025-10-21T18:33:48+00:00) Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/21/top-7-featured-dev-posts-of-the-week-17/
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