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 👏

How to try experimental CSS features

Chen Hui Jing ・ Jul 5

Hui Jing walks through the steps to enable experimental CSS features in different browsers, while giving us a glimpse of CSS and browser history.

You Don't Know Undo/Redo

Isaac Hagoel ・ Jul 1

#webdev #javascript #programming #learning

Isaac dives deep into the complexities of implementing undo/redo functionality in applications.

The Silent Crisis in Open Source: When Maintainers Walk Away

BekahHW for OpenSauced ・ Jul 4

#opensource #community #burnout

Bekah highlights the growing issue of burnout among open source maintainers, discussing its impact on the community and potential solutions.

CSS One-Liners to Improve (Almost) Every Project

Alvaro Montoro ・ Jul 3

#css #webdev #listicle

Alvaro shares powerful CSS one-liners that can enhance the functionality and aesthetics of web projects with minimal code. Before and after pics included!

Mythbusting DOM: Was DOM Invented Alongside HTML?

Serhii Babich ・ Jul 3

#webdev #html #development #history

Serhii debunks common myths about the Document Object Model (DOM), clarifying its history and evolution in web development.

otel-tui: A TUI Tool for Viewing OpenTelemetry Traces

Y.Matsuda ・ Jun 29

#observability #opentelemetry #webdev

Y.Matsuda introduces OTel-TUI, a text-based user interface tool designed for visualizing OpenTelemetry traces, making it easier to debug and monitor applications.

The Productivity apps I use in 2024

Cassidy Williams ・ Jul 2

#productivity #applications #todo #opensource

Cassidy lists her favorite productivity apps for 2024, explaining how each one keeps her organized and efficient.

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.