Crypto.Andy (DEV) articles - 145 total
Auto-Investing: How I Stopped Chasing the Perfect Entry Point
For the past few months, I’ve been using auto-investing in crypto — and honestly, it’s one of the...
🤝 Strategic Partnerships: Why They Matter More Than Ever in Web3 (and Beyond)
In the world of Web3 and emerging tech, code is only half the equation. The other half? Strategic...
My friend quit after a performance review. Here's why.
About a year ago, a dev friend of mine landed a job at a well-known product company. He was crushing...
Do you need to be a 'rockstar' to get promoted?
Some engineers work quietly and deliver solid results. Others present, network, and promote their...
Who is a Senior Developer, really?
🔹 10 years of experience, but never mentored anyone 🔹 Writes clean code, but doesn’t understand...
💼 What Is a Broker Program—and Why Should Devs & B2B Platforms Care?
If you’re building a terminal, wallet, fintech app, or aggregator—broker models can be a serious...
🤖 Self-Hosting Your AI: 5 Tools to Deploy ChatGPT-Like Models Without the Cloud
Thinking about ditching APIs and running your own language model offline? Here are 5 tools I’ve...
💻 Why I Ditched the Cloud and Started Running My Own AI Locally
Like many devs, I spent months (okay, years) working with cloud-based AI — mostly OpenAI’s GPT...
🧠 Running LLaMA 3 on a MacBook: Realistic or Just a Meme?
When Meta released LLaMA 3, it reignited the open-source LLM race — but one question started popping...
🚀 Top 5 Open-Source LLMs You Can Run on Your Laptop Today 💻
Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have exploded in popularity — but did you know you don’t...
🧠 Async or real-time? What's actually working for your dev team in 2025: Slack, Notion, daily calls, or chaos?
I've worked in teams that had 0 meetings and others that had 5 calls a day. Neither felt perfect....
💾 When do you actually refactor old code vs just leaving it alone because “it works”? How do you decide?
I recently opened a repo I hadn’t touched since 2021… and cringed. Part of me wants to rewrite...
🧱 Are we overengineering full-stack apps in 2025? tRPC, GraphQL, REST... What stack are you actually using?
I’ve been spinning in circles choosing between fancy modern stacks and good ol' REST APIs. I’d love...
⚙️ How do you stay motivated on personal dev projects when there's no pressure, deadlines, or team accountability?
This has been a personal struggle for me lately. I start side projects excited, then slowly drift...
My Thoughts on the DEV x Google AI Partnership 🤖💡
Recently, DEV announced an exciting new partnership with Google AI, and as an active member of the...
What I Learned About Post-Listing Support from Major Exchanges
Getting listed on an exchange used to feel like crossing the finish line — but today, it’s only the...
🚀 Why Choosing the Right Exchange API Is Critical for Crypto Trading Performance
📍** The API Is Not Just a Tool — It's the Core of Any Trading System** In today’s crypto market,...
🚀 Why Speed Is the Best Currency: My API Integration Story
Imagine that every millisecond in the crypto market can bring either thousands of dollars or BTC...
💼 Rise of Corporate Crypto Accounts: What Developers & Businesses Should Know
As blockchain continues to expand its role in the global financial system, it’s not just retail users...
💼 Rise of Corporate Crypto Accounts: What Developers & Businesses Should Know
As blockchain continues to expand its role in the global financial system, it’s not just retail users...
Run Code in Your Browser: Best Online Compilers for C++, PHP, Python, Java, C#, Go & More
Online compilers are tools that let you write, compile, and run code directly in your browser—no...
Why C++ Still Matters in 2025: A Developer's Perspective
C++ has been a cornerstone of systems programming for over four decades. Even as newer languages like...
🔥 The Best Lessons I Took From ICTC 2025
BTC is highly volatile, and its direction is often uncertain. In such an environment, every decision...
Working in Web3? Here's How the Big Players Are Spending Their Gains
While the world watches Bitcoin steadily climb and solidify its role as "digital gold," crypto...
API Design Best Practices in 2025: REST, GraphQL, and gRPC
In 2025, APIs are the backbone of digital ecosystems, enabling seamless communication between apps,...
12 Essential Sites Every Developer Should Know 🌐
As a developer, staying up to date with tools, resources, and best practices is crucial. Here are 12...
The Psychology and Strategy Behind the World's Biggest Crypto Trading Tournament
BTC holds strong around $94,000, but in short-term trading tournaments, it’s not the market itself,...
🧱 What Technical Skills Are Needed to Become a Blockchain Developer?
The blockchain industry is rapidly evolving — and with it, the demand for skilled developers. Whether...
🚀 Why C++ Still Dominates Blockchain Development
If you're stepping into blockchain development, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to...
💣 C++ for Beginners: Smart Choice or a Ticking Time Bomb?
Let’s talk about a classic dilemma every beginner faces: Which programming language should I start...