Look, I get it — it’s the weekend. You should be relaxing, but a little part of your brain still wants to feel productive. Not full-on work mode, just… something that makes you feel like the day wasn’t totally wasted on scrolling and snacks.
So here are a few chill, no-pressure suggestions if you're in the mood to level up as a developer without losing the weekend vibes:
1. Browse the MDN Web Docs
Seriously. Pick a random topic you kind of understand (like flexbox, or event bubbling) and just dig in a little. You’ll almost always find something you didn’t know or forgot existed.
2. Watch a Short Talk or Dev Conference Video
YouTube is full of great tech talks that aren’t dry or overwhelming. Look for something from conferences like JSConf, React Summit, or even talks by indie devs sharing their cool side projects. Low effort, high inspiration.
3. Read Up on a Framework You Haven’t Tried Yet
Maybe it’s Svelte, Solid, Qwik, or Astro — even just reading the intro pages of their docs can give you new perspective (and maybe a little motivation to play around with something new later).
4. Reflect on Your Code
Open up an old project, scroll through the code, and cringe a little (optional). Then, think about what you'd do differently today. That alone is growth — no new code required.
And hey — even if you just skim one article or take a few notes, that’s still a win. Learning doesn’t always have to mean building the next big thing.
Enjoy the weekend. Guilt-free.