Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week.
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@grahamthedev helps us understand the fundamentals of AI by putting together an interactive demo that visualizes a model transition from knowing nothing to understanding something.
@vatana7 shares their journey of implementing a custom CAPTCHA validation system on Linux, and the unexpected challenges they encounter.
@whitep4nth3r guides us through how she transitioned from keyboard-based coding to voice-based development, offering practical advice for others who might face similar challenges.
@kurealnum shares their comprehensive Neovim setup for taking notes in both Markdown and LaTeX formats.
@smfiorillo outlines the crucial non-technical skills that truly define exceptional engineers, from problem understanding and business expertise to communication and adaptability.
@lovestaco introduces us to PostgreSQL indexing, explaining how different types of indexes work and when to use them effectively. Through detailed examples and practical scenarios, they demonstrate how to optimize database queries while considering the important trade-offs between read and write performance.
@siddhantkcode shares how his team optimized CI pipeline performance by implementing efficient Go build caching in GitHub Actions.
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Awesome posts @grahamthedev, @vatana7, @whitep4nth3r, @kurealnum, @smfiorillo, @lovestaco, @siddhantkcode!!