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manonblackbaek · 1 year ago

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Moonlit Promise

Gwynriel — One-Shot

In the moonlight, Gwyn and Azriel confess what is burning within them and a promise is made to soothe their souls.

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a/n: keep in mind that this work is deeply inspired by M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Village’ (2004), and was made for the Gwynriel Weeks 2024 @gwynrielweeksofficial (doesn’t follow a specific prompt tho)

hope you like it <3

Gwyn doesn’t hear him arriving. His wings are silent, and his feet are light. But she knows he’s outside her bedroom chamber.

His light shines differently than the moonlight. It’s just as tenuous and pure. But more bluish. Not exactly cobalt like his siphons, but teal—like her eyes. Like Nesta, Azriel has a light that surrounds him that only Gwyn can see. She doesn’t understand that aspect of her powers yet, but that is something friends and her are trying to unveil. Nesta’s light is ruby-fire. Beautiful and fitting for her.

But his light through her stained-glass windows makes wonders to the colored glass. Instantly her room is a rainbow of colors. Instantly, she’s restless. Instantly, she can’t force herself to sleep.

Gwyn walks out, barefoot with only a shawl over her white night dress. She moves toward Azriel who sits on the balcony railing, overseeing Velaris, the City of Starlight. She’s still not used to the view, and is amazed by it every time she comes up the House of Wind. In her heart she hopes to never take that beauty view for granted.

He turns as she sits down next to him, throwing her legs over the railing.

“I heard the Inner Circle is going to have an inquiry tomorrow. Each member of Velaris is to be questioned in the meeting hall,” she says.

“Yes,” Azriel says. “To see how the border was breached.”

His breath turns to smoke as he speaks. There was an attack that afternoon, creatures attacked the city and some suspects that someone inside might have invited them in. That’s why she’s spending the night at Nesta’s house.

Gwyn shivers, but she isn’t scared—not with Az here—and doesn’t feel cold. Something inside her is burning, glowing.

“It is cold outside,” Azriel says. “You ought to go in.”

She pulls her shawl closer. “Why are you on this balcony?”

“It is not safe.”

She smiles. “There are other balconies.”

There is a moment of silence. She notices that he’s tense and disturbed by what happened earlier, so Gwyn searches for something to say, to distract him and help if she can.

“Nesta and Cassian’s mating ceremony was beautiful. I’m glad I went. I’ve always loved music and singing, but I fell in love with dancing that night. Cassian danced with me. He’s a good dancer and taught me some of his techniques.” She laughs quietly, remembering how happy she felt having fun with her friends. “You’re a good dancer too. I saw you dancing with Nesta and the High Lady.”

“Did I?”

“You did. But you didn’t dance with me.”

He doesn’t react. She isn’t surprised.

“I met many people that night. I liked that too. The priestess and the acolytes are good company, but I miss meeting new friends. Nesta’s sister was there, she’s very sweet—and her mate was there as well. They were acting very oddly, but I understand. I’m sure they’ll sort things out in no time.” Gwyn looked at Azriel, and whispered. “Do you know how I know?”

He shook his head lightly, “How?” he asked.

“Sometimes we don’t do things we want to do, so that others won’t know we want to do them.” The wind is the only sound around them as Azriel’s shadows dance around her feet, curling around her ankles and calf. “They never touch,” she says, quietly. “They didn’t even dance that night. And their eyes never met, one would stop looking right before the other turned to look. I guess they’re scared to act on what they feel, scared to reach a point of no return. All mates must feel that way, don’t you think?”

Az considers for a moment and says, “I can see that.”

Azriel must be thinking of Nesta and Cassian and how long it took them to accept the bond between them, as well as with the High Lord and Lady of the Night Court, as she was told. When she looks sideways at him, he’s staring at her, and she feels completely exposed before his eyes. They had never once talked about mates and… about them.

The moment is so intense she can’t breathe properly. So she blurts out, “Do you find me too much of a tomboy?”

Azriel frowns and shakes his head lightly, “No.”

In all fairness, it is a ridiculous question, but hopefully it’ll whisk his attention away from the previous topic. Gwyn has always been prone to be talkative whenever nervous.

Gwyn looks up at the sky. Hearth hammering, cheeks red, and says, “I do long to do boy things,” she confides. In a whisper, she says, “Like that game the Illyrian boys play at the stump at the camp. Cassian told us that they put their backs to the woods, to the creatures that might be there, and see how long they can wait before getting scared.” She leans forward and looks at the immense height beneath them. “It's so exciting.” Gwyn glances sideways towards Azriel, he’s not looking at her anymore, but his wings are higher, ready to fly—ready to catch her if she falls. There’s a little smile on her lips when she continues softly, “I understand you hold the record. It will never be broken, Cassian said.”

Azriel gives a small shrug. “It's just children's games.”

Gwyn rests her face on her shoulder and looks directly at him. “How is it you are so brave when all the rest of us are fearful all the time?”

He meets her eyes, and says, “I do not worry about what will happen. Only what needs to be done.”

She opens her mouth to say more, but he speaks before she can utter another word.

“How did you know I was here?” Azriel asks.

“I saw your light through the window.” He blinks, and she sees the curiosity in his eyes. “No, I won't tell you your color.” Gwyn smiles, “Stop asking.”

The wind blows stronger, and she sees snowflakes move all around them. One of his shadows darts forward fast to touch one, before coming back towards her to play with the end of her braid.

It’s a beautiful sight, she thinks. How his light and his shadows dance around as one. The burning sensation in her chest intensifies at the image before her. The beautiful winged male with shadows and lights dancing around his body, as he bathes in moonlight at her side. She feels more content and brave than ever.

In a moment of recklessness, looking at the shadow playing with her hair, she says, “When we are mated, will you dance with me?”

He chokes and looks at her, eyes wide. He doesn’t say anything.

She doesn’t meet his eyes when she says, “I find dancing very agreeable.”

Gwyn counts her heartbeats as she waits for his answer, for something, whatever it may be.

He doesn’t say anything.

Impatient and shyly, she asks, “Why can’t you say what is in your head?”

“Why can you not stop saying what is in yours?” Azriel says abruptly.

Gwyn is surprised by the strength in Azriel's voice. She looks at him, his face is flushed with color and his eyes burn with something she cannot name.

His shadows pause, listening and waiting.

“Why must you lead, when I want to lead? If I want to dance, I will ask you to dance. If I want to speak, I will open my mouth and speak. Everyone is forever plaguing me to speak further. Why? What good is it to tell you, you are in my every thought from the time I wake? What good can come from my saying I sometimes cannot think clearly or do my work properly? What gain can rise from my telling you the only time I feel fear as others do is when I think of you in harm?”

She can’t breathe. Azriel looks as if he can’t either.

“That is why I am on this balcony, Gwyneth Berdara. I fear for your safety before all others.” His confession makes her insides burn. He looks at her as if something in him is burning too. “And yes,” he says softly. “I will dance with you at our mating ceremony.”

As Gwyn sits in the moonlight, unable to move, to say anything, tears stream down her cheeks. A scarred hand reaches out and wipes a tear. His touch causes more tears to fall.

So Azriel strokes the end of her braid and leans forward and kisses Gwyneth Berdara on her bedroom balcony at the House of Wind.

thank you for reading <3 you can find me on ao3 here https://archiveofourown.org/works/54568846

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itsnani07 · 17 days ago

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So, this is what I’ve been working on. Any tips on how to polish it better or any grammar corrections?:

Virginia, July 1996

The summers here in the holler were always thick and oppressive. As soon as Ty Deveraux stepped onto the porch, the morning heat and humidity began to stick to him like a second skin. It was barely 7:30 in the morning, and already, Ty was sweating, but he didn't mind. Early mornings here in the holler were always peaceful and quiet. The sounds of cicadas were loud, but oddly comforting, and the cooing from the morning doves that made their nests in the nearby trees always brought Ty at ease.

These were the moments that he enjoyed. Quiet. Calm. Not hearing the sounds of his brother's arguing or the constant snap of customers calling to get his attention whenever their order was wrong.

He went through the pockets of his jeans and pulled out a packet of Marlboros and matches. He lit one with a slow, quick drag across the matchbox, the tiny flame flickering in the morning light, the smoke curled into the air. Ty leaned against the porch railing, letting his elbows rest on the warming wood.

Somewhere down the road, a dog barked once and then went quiet.

He figured Aaron was probably curled up, still asleep, at his desk again; his head resting on top of his sketchbook as usual. Matt might’ve passed out on the couch again after partying with his band or wherever the hell he wanders off to at night. Ody—well, Ody never really slept right to begin with. The kid had been talking in his sleep again, muttering and whispering weird things that Ty couldn’t make out.

It wasn’t the first time he had talked about weird things in his sleep. When he was four, he used to mumble about the tall man in the woods. Ty, as well as their late parents, used to chalk it up to Ody being a strange kid and…yeah, Ody is an odd kid. Sensitive and intelligent for his own good.

Just the other night, after Ty came home from a graveyard shift from Ruby’s, he overheard Ody muttering in his sleep again. Something about roots, mouths, and music. What that boy dreams about, Ty wouldn’t know. It’s best not to try to ponder what goes on inside that kid’s head.

He flicked the ash off the end of the cigarette, watching it fall between the porch slats. He took another drag of his half-finished cigarette when his wristwatch began to beep. He checked his watch and groaned.

8:30 am.

He'd better get ready now if he doesn’t want to be late. Again.

He stubbed the rest of the cigarette on the porch railing and flicked the bud into the yard. If Momma were still alive, she’d have a fit. Not only did her precious baby boy picked up the habit of smoking when he was fourteen, but left the bud in the grass. He made a mental note to mow it sometime this weekend. Not that he had the time anyway. With his double shifts at Ruby’s and keeping his brothers from killing each other, there isn’t just enough time in the day.

He smiled to himself as he began to think about how his mother would react. She would’ve yelled about how it could’ve started a fire and burned the house down. Even worse, it’ll destroy her cluster of zinnias. She would’ve clucked her tongue and placed her hands on her hips before giving the look that most black southern mothers give.

Dad, on the other hand, would’ve brushed it off. Claimed that it wasn’t a big deal and that she was overreacting. But, he wouldn’t say it in front of her; he was bold, but not that bold. He would’ve pretended to scold him in front of her and then offered a better way to hide his smoking habit, telling him which brands were the smooths and how to hide the smell of smoke.

A small, sad smile tugged at the corners of his mouth and then faded once he realized what today was.

July 10.

Ten years today. A full decade since they’d died.

Nope. Can’t think about it, not today.

He opened the screen door, the hinges groaning, and he stepped back inside. Inside the house, it always smells like old wood, spice, and Aaron’s acrylic and oil paints. The morning light peeked through the kitchen windows, the dust motes swirling around in the light. The ceiling fan in the living room wobbled slightly as it spun, pushing out more heat than cool air. Matt most likely put it on the highest setting.

Speaking of Matt, Ty found his brother sprawled out on the couch, his long legs hanging over the couch’s arms. One arm was draped over his face to block out the light, and the other hung off the side. The living room reeked faintly of stale weed, sweat, beer, and whatever godawful cheap cologne Matt had on. An empty bag of chips and crumpled-up candy wrappers littered around where he was sleeping. His Doc Martens were tossed near the door, and his beat-up Walkman was tangled up in his headphone wires.

Ty shook his head.

“Matt,” He called, whispering his name.

“Matt.” He said again.

God, he hoped that he wasn’t hungover. Once Matt’s hungover, it’s hard to wake him up. Ty shook Matt’s shoulder.

“Matthew!” He said a little louder.

Matt groaned and swatted Ty’s hand away.

“I’m up, damn,” he mumbled, his voice still thick with sleep.

“I’m working a double tonight, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m putting you in charge.”

Matt narrowed his eyes, giving Ty a skeptical look.

“Why?”

“I’ve already told you, I’m working a double today and Aaron has his art group at 4,” Ty explained, trying to hide his growing frustration in his voice.

Matt swung his legs off the couch and planted his feet on the floor, making Ty’s nose scrunch up at the smell of stale weed.

“Just make sure you don’t burn the house down and keep an eye on Ody for me,”

Matt began to stretch, the hem of his gray shirt riding up.

“Can’t the bands coming over later,”

Ty sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. God, why does Matt always gotta make things so difficult?

“Just watch him, please? You don’t gotta do much, just pop your head in now and then.”

Matt exhaled like it was the hardest thing he’d ever been asked to do, which to him, it probably was. Ty was starting to regret asking Matt to be in charge. He was debating on waking Aaron up and asking him to miss at least one meeting with his art group. Knowing Aaron, he’d rather die than miss his weekly group meetings.

“Fine,” Matt sighed.

Ty let out a breath he didn’t know he was holding and let out a sigh of relief.

“Thanks, seriously,”

“Yeah. Yeah, let me go back to sleeping off my hangover.”

Matt flopped back onto the couch and went back into his sleeping position. Ty made his way into the hallway and stopped at Aaron and Ody’s room door. The door was ajar, and Ty quietly pushed the door open with his foot.

He found Aaron hunched over his sketchbook, sitting under the window for light. His bed was made neatly, and he was still wearing his clothes from the night before.

“I’ll swing around 3:30 to pick you up, be ready.”

Aaron nodded as he continued sketching away in his sketchbook, the sounds of his pencil moving softly across the paper. Ty nodded in agreement and paused by the doorway, watching Ody’s chest rise and fall as he slept. Good. He’s okay. With one last glance, Ty closed the door gently, careful not to wake him up and ruin Aaron’s focus.

#poc writer #female writers #writer problems #writerscommunity #writing #writing tips #writing advice #writers on tumblr #writing fiction #why is writing so hard

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captainclickycat · 26 days ago

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Behold: A summation of my plot revisions for Prom Queen because apparently I can't think about anything else right now.

1. So to start with, make it so Lori's mother wasn't falsely accused of murdering her dad. She really did do it. Because (it's either outright confirmed or heavily implied) she was one of the possessed killers. Maybe we get a flashback of how it went down at some point. (If Lori is around in the flashback, maybe we see her mum do the "briefly wrestling back control" thing and manage to restrain herself from hurting her kid, or do something to save her.) Point is, she was a killer. Other stuff can be left still intact (Lori still doesn't deserve to be ostracised and treated like a social pariah, and it's still painted as diabolical for people to taunt her about it.)

1a. By extension, Ruby Lane's mother gets a mention of some kind, since we know she's around during this time period. She wouldn't necessarily have to make an appearance, but there should be some acknowledgement that this isn't the first time they've explored what it would be like for the killers' family members and loved ones who were left behind.

2. The curse and the town's gruesome history are acknowledged throughout the film, and this affects how the characters react to the killer. Possibly it's common knowledge, so when everyone's aware that they live in a town where ordinary people are prone to seemingly just going crazy and killing everyone, their first assumption is that the killer they're dealing with this time must also be some ordinary or trustworthy person they know. There should be time to get a scene in where characters speculate about who's coming after them, and start to get paranoid about whether one of their absent friends or a trusted staff member has gone off the rails.

3. Possibly concurrent to this, there's a particularly clued-up character (akin to Josh in the first films) who can provide some well-delivered exposition about what might be going on. I'm thinking the school news reporter could qualify for this one. You know, the one who was really disconcertingly cheerful about reporting the murders when authorities/a news crew showed up? She strikes me as someone who would want to know more about the town history, especially anything gory or scandalous, if only for the sake of putting together a more interesting exposé. Who's to say that knowledge couldn't also come in useful when the kids are running from a killer themselves.

4. Then the original reveal can more-or-less remain intact, after a lot more toying with audience expectations vis a vis whether or not the killer is possessed. Turns out they're not! They're just regular killers! This town has those too sometimes!

4a. As an addendum to this, maybe the family is in on the whole Sunnyvale deal and managed to sort out an agreement where they participated for a cut of the profits. Maybe they were friendly with the Goode's, maybe Nancy's old Sunnyvale boyfriend was a Goode son, and he willingly cut her in as an exchange for keeping the whole thing under wraps. But the Falconers preferred a more hands-on approach to the sacrifices, instead of just using someone else as a puppet. (That's where the "it was beautiful" scene comes in. These people just take a perverse delight in murdering.) I'm not sure how this exposition could be done with Lori still surviving at the end (and let's give the girl a break, she can still survive) maybe through flashbacks, maybe Nancy gloats about it to her but doesn't give her all the information (making it sound like some sort of criminal contract, or a Strangers on a Train deal or something) and we get the rest of the information through flashbacks. Or maybe the family do come out and say they're in league with the devil but Lori just thinks they're crazy murderers. By extension, they could be involved in Lori's mother's possession somehow (maybe before they realised they preferred to do the dirty work themselves) so there could still be the revelation that it's their fault Lori's dad got killed.

4b. ...Or not. Maybe the whole possession history is just a red herring, and the Falconers aren't actually any more clued-up than anyone else. But they still take advantage of this town's history and the culture of paranoia and distrust that must have arisen to some degree in order to deflect the attention from themselves and their own ordinary, common-or-garden murder hobby.

That's what I've got so far. Taking suggestions for other details.

#I'm sorry but Lori's mum just didn't have that big a role in the film #she could have been done away with quite easily #and it was just plain weird and jarring to see a film with the Fear Street label where the possession thing isn't even suggested #when I first saw it I think I assumed that they *were* going with her mum #being an actual killer/possessed #and then this lady pops up and it's like. What.#she's just a regular person but oh no some people reckon she killed a guy for whatever reason #fear street: prom queen #fear street

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merjashourov · 8 months ago

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Tech Skill For Computer Science Students

Technical Skills for Computer Science Students

Software Development

MERN Stack

Python-Django Stack

Ruby on Rails ( RoR )

LAMP ( Linux, Apache Server, MySql, PHP )

.Net Stack

Flutter Stack ( For mobile app )

React Native Stack ( Cross Platform mobile app development )

Java Enterprise Edition

Serverless stack - "Cloud computing service"

Blockchain Developer

Cyber Security

DevOps

MLOps

AL Engineer

Data Science

#programming #cybersecurity #software engineering

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thebrandscalingexpert · 3 months ago

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How to Develop a P2P Crypto Exchange and How Much Does It Cost?

With the rise of cryptocurrencies, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) crypto exchanges have become a popular choice for users who want to trade digital assets directly with others. These decentralized platforms offer a more secure, private, and cost-effective way to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. If you’re considering building your own P2P crypto exchange, this blog will guide you through the development process and give you an idea of how much it costs to create such a platform.

What is a P2P Crypto Exchange?

A P2P crypto exchange is a decentralized platform that allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly with each other without relying on a central authority. These exchanges connect buyers and sellers through listings, and transactions are often protected by escrow services to ensure fairness and security. P2P exchanges typically offer lower fees, more privacy, and a variety of payment methods, making them an attractive alternative to traditional centralized exchanges.

Steps to Develop a P2P Crypto Exchange

Developing a P2P crypto exchange involves several key steps. Here’s a breakdown of the process:

1. Define Your Business Model

Before starting the development, it’s important to define the business model of your P2P exchange. You’ll need to decide on key factors like:

Currency Support: Which cryptocurrencies will your exchange support (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins)?

Payment Methods: What types of payment methods will be allowed (bank transfer, PayPal, cash, etc.)?

Fees: Will you charge a flat fee per transaction, a percentage-based fee, or a combination of both?

User Verification: Will your platform require Know-Your-Customer (KYC) verification?

2. Choose the Right Technology Stack

Building a P2P crypto exchange requires selecting the right technology stack. The key components include:

Backend Development: You'll need a backend to handle user registrations, transaction processing, security protocols, and matching buy/sell orders. Technologies like Node.js, Ruby on Rails, or Django are commonly used.

Frontend Development: The user interface (UI) must be intuitive, secure, and responsive. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React or Angular are popular choices for frontend development.

Blockchain Integration: Integrating blockchain technology to support cryptocurrency transactions is essential. This could involve setting up APIs for blockchain interaction or using open-source solutions like Ethereum or Binance Smart Chain (BSC).

Escrow System: An escrow system is crucial to protect both buyers and sellers during transactions. This involves coding or integrating a reliable escrow service that holds cryptocurrency until both parties confirm the transaction.

3. Develop Core Features

Key features to develop for your P2P exchange include:

User Registration and Authentication: Secure login options such as two-factor authentication (2FA) and multi-signature wallets.

Matching Engine: This feature matches buyers and sellers based on their criteria (e.g., price, payment method).

Escrow System: An escrow mechanism holds funds in a secure wallet until both parties confirm the transaction is complete.

Payment Gateway Integration: You’ll need to integrate payment gateways for fiat transactions (e.g., bank transfers, PayPal).

Dispute Resolution System: Provide a system where users can report issues, and a support team or automated process can resolve disputes.

Reputation System: Implement a feedback system where users can rate each other based on their transaction experience.

4. Security Measures

Security is critical when building any crypto exchange. Some essential security features include:

End-to-End Encryption: Ensure all user data and transactions are encrypted to protect sensitive information.

Cold Storage for Funds: Store the majority of the platform's cryptocurrency holdings in cold wallets to protect them from hacking attempts.

Anti-Fraud Measures: Implement mechanisms to detect fraudulent activity, such as IP tracking, behavior analysis, and AI-powered fraud detection.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure your platform complies with global regulatory requirements like KYC and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) protocols.

5. Testing and Launch

After developing the platform, it’s essential to test it thoroughly. Perform both manual and automated testing to ensure all features are functioning properly, the platform is secure, and there are no vulnerabilities. This includes:

Unit testing

Load testing

Penetration testing

User acceptance testing (UAT)

Once testing is complete, you can launch the platform.

How Much Does It Cost to Develop a P2P Crypto Exchange?

The cost of developing a P2P crypto exchange depends on several factors, including the complexity of the platform, the technology stack, and the development team you hire. Here’s a general cost breakdown:

1. Development Team Cost

You can either hire an in-house development team or outsource the project to a blockchain development company. Here’s an estimated cost for each:

In-house Team: Hiring in-house developers can be more expensive, with costs ranging from $50,000 to $150,000+ per developer annually, depending on location.

Outsourcing: Outsourcing to a specialized blockchain development company can be more cost-effective, with prices ranging from $30,000 to $100,000 for a full-fledged P2P exchange platform, depending on the complexity and features.

2. Platform Design and UI/UX

The design of the platform is crucial for user experience and security. Professional UI/UX design can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000 depending on the design complexity and features.

3. Blockchain Integration

Integrating blockchain networks (like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, etc.) can be costly, with development costs ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 or more, depending on the blockchain chosen and the integration complexity.

4. Security and Compliance

Security is a critical component for a P2P exchange. Security audits, KYC/AML implementation, and regulatory compliance measures can add $10,000 to $50,000 to the total development cost.

5. Maintenance and Updates

Post-launch maintenance and updates (bug fixes, feature enhancements, etc.) typically cost about 15-20% of the initial development cost annually.

Total Estimated Cost

Basic Platform: $30,000 to $50,000

Advanced Platform: $70,000 to $150,000+

Conclusion

Developing a P2P crypto exchange requires careful planning, secure development, and a focus on providing a seamless user experience. The cost of developing a P2P exchange varies depending on factors like platform complexity, team, and security measures, but on average, it can range from $30,000 to $150,000+.

If you're looking to launch your own P2P crypto exchange, it's essential to partner with a reliable blockchain development company to ensure the project’s success and long-term sustainability. By focusing on security, user experience, and regulatory compliance, you can create a platform that meets the growing demand for decentralized crypto trading.

Feel free to adjust or expand on specific details to better suit your target audience!

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tomblomfield · 3 months ago

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Vibecoding a production app

TL;DR I built and launched a recipe app with about 20 hours of work - recipeninja.ai

Background: I'm a startup founder turned investor. I taught myself (bad) PHP in 2000, and picked up Ruby on Rails in 2011. I'd guess 2015 was the last time I wrote a line of Ruby professionally. I've built small side projects over the years, but nothing with any significant usage. So it's fair to say I'm a little rusty, and I never really bothered to learn front end code or design.

In my day job at Y Combinator, I'm around founders who are building amazing stuff with AI every day and I kept hearing about the advances in tools like Lovable, Cursor and Windsurf. I love building stuff and I've always got a list of little apps I want to build if I had more free time.

About a month ago, I started playing with Lovable to build a word game based on Articulate (it's similar to Heads Up or Taboo). I got a working version, but I quickly ran into limitations - I found it very complicated to add a supabase backend, and it kept re-writing large parts of my app logic when I only wanted to make cosmetic changes. It felt like a toy - not ready to build real applications yet.

But I kept hearing great things about tools like Windsurf. A couple of weeks ago, I looked again at my list of app ideas to build and saw "Recipe App". I've wanted to build a hands-free recipe app for years. I love to cook, but the problem with most recipe websites is that they're optimized for SEO, not for humans. So you have pages and pages of descriptive crap to scroll through before you actually get to the recipe. I've used the recipe app Paprika to store my recipes in one place, but honestly it feels like it was built in 2009. The UI isn't great for actually cooking. My hands are covered in food and I don't really want to touch my phone or computer when I'm following a recipe.

So I set out to build what would become RecipeNinja.ai

For this project, I decided to use Windsurf. I wanted a Rails 8 API backend and React front-end app and Windsurf set this up for me in no time. Setting up homebrew on a new laptop, installing npm and making sure I'm on the right version of Ruby is always a pain. Windsurf did this for me step-by-step. I needed to set up SSH keys so I could push to GitHub and Heroku. Windsurf did this for me as well, in about 20% of the time it would have taken me to Google all of the relevant commands.

I was impressed that it started using the Rails conventions straight out of the box. For database migrations, it used the Rails command-line tool, which then generated the correct file names and used all the correct Rails conventions. I didn't prompt this specifically - it just knew how to do it. It one-shotted pretty complex changes across the React front end and Rails backend to work seamlessly together.

To start with, the main piece of functionality was to generate a complete step-by-step recipe from a simple input ("Lasagne"), generate an image of the finished dish, and then allow the user to progress through the recipe step-by-step with voice narration of each step. I used OpenAI for the LLM and ElevenLabs for voice. "Grandpa Spuds Oxley" gave it a friendly southern accent.

Recipe summary:

And the recipe step-by-step view:

I was pretty astonished that Windsurf managed to integrate both the OpenAI and Elevenlabs APIs without me doing very much at all. After we had a couple of problems with the open AI Ruby library, it quickly fell back to a raw ruby HTTP client implementation, but I honestly didn't care. As long as it worked, I didn't really mind if it used 20 lines of code or two lines of code. And Windsurf was pretty good about enforcing reasonable security practices. I wanted to call Elevenlabs directly from the front end while I was still prototyping stuff, and Windsurf objected very strongly, telling me that I was risking exposing my private API credentials to the Internet. I promised I'd fix it before I deployed to production and it finally acquiesced.

I decided I wanted to add "Advanced Import" functionality where you could take a picture of a recipe (this could be a handwritten note or a picture from a favourite a recipe book) and RecipeNinja would import the recipe. This took a handful of minutes.

Pretty quickly, a pattern emerged; I would prompt for a feature. It would read relevant files and make changes for two or three minutes, and then I would test the backend and front end together. I could quickly see from the JavaScript console or the Rails logs if there was an error, and I would just copy paste this error straight back into Windsurf with little or no explanation. 80% of the time, Windsurf would correct the mistake and the site would work. Pretty quickly, I didn't even look at the code it generated at all. I just accepted all changes and then checked if it worked in the front end.

After a couple of hours of work on the recipe generation, I decided to add the concept of "Users" and include Google Auth as a login option. This would require extensive changes across the front end and backend - a database migration, a new model, new controller and entirely new UI. Windsurf one-shotted the code. It didn't actually work straight away because I had to configure Google Auth to add `localhost` as a valid origin domain, but Windsurf talked me through the changes I needed to make on the Google Auth website. I took a screenshot of the Google Auth config page and pasted it back into Windsurf and it caught an error I had made. I could login to my app immediately after I made this config change. Pretty mindblowing. You can now see who's created each recipe, keep a list of your own recipes, and toggle each recipe to public or private visibility. When I needed to set up Heroku to host my app online, Windsurf generated a bunch of terminal commands to configure my Heroku apps correctly. It went slightly off track at one point because it was using old Heroku APIs, so I pointed it to the Heroku docs page and it fixed it up correctly.

I always dreaded adding custom domains to my projects - I hate dealing with Registrars and configuring DNS to point at the right nameservers. But Windsurf told me how to configure my GoDaddy domain name DNS to work with Heroku, telling me exactly what buttons to press and what values to paste into the DNS config page. I pointed it at the Heroku docs again and Windsurf used the Heroku command line tool to add the "Custom Domain" add-ons I needed and fetch the right Heroku nameservers. I took a screenshot of the GoDaddy DNS settings and it confirmed it was right.

I can see very soon that tools like Cursor & Windsurf will integrate something like Browser Use so that an AI agent will do all this browser-based configuration work with zero user input.

I'm also impressed that Windsurf will sometimes start up a Rails server and use curl commands to check that an API is working correctly, or start my React project and load up a web preview and check the front end works. This functionality didn't always seem to work consistently, and so I fell back to testing it manually myself most of the time.

When I was happy with the code, it wrote git commits for me and pushed code to Heroku from the in-built command line terminal. Pretty cool!

I do have a few niggles still. Sometimes it's a little over-eager - it will make more changes than I want, without checking with me that I'm happy or the code works. For example, it might try to commit code and deploy to production, and I need to press "Stop" and actually test the app myself. When I asked it to add analytics, it went overboard and added 100 different analytics events in pretty insignificant places. When it got trigger-happy like this, I reverted the changes and gave it more precise commands to follow one by one.

The one thing I haven't got working yet is automated testing that's executed by the agent before it decides a task is complete; there's probably a way to do it with custom rules (I have spent zero time investigating this). It feels like I should be able to have an integration test suite that is run automatically after every code change, and then any test failures should be rectified automatically by the AI before it says it's finished.

Also, the AI should be able to tail my Rails logs to look for errors. It should spot things like database queries and automatically optimize my Active Record queries to make my app perform better. At the moment I'm copy-pasting in excerpts of the Rails logs, and then Windsurf quickly figures out that I've got an N+1 query problem and fixes it. Pretty cool.

Refactoring is also kind of painful. I've ended up with several files that are 700-900 lines long and contain duplicate functionality. For example, list recipes by tag and list recipes by user are basically the same.

Recipes by user:

This should really be identical to list recipes by tag, but Windsurf has implemented them separately.

Recipes by tag:

If I ask Windsurf to refactor these two pages, it randomly changes stuff like renaming analytics events, rewriting user-facing alerts, and changing random little UX stuff, when I really want to keep the functionality exactly the same and only move duplicate code into shared modules. Instead, to successfully refactor, I had to ask Windsurf to list out ideas for refactoring, then prompt it specifically to refactor these things one by one, touching nothing else. That worked a little better, but it still wasn't perfect

Sometimes, adding minor functionality to the Rails API will often change the entire API response, rather just adding a couple of fields. Eg It will occasionally change Index Recipes to nest responses in an object { "recipes": [ ] }, versus just returning an array, which breaks the frontend. And then another minor change will revert it. This is where adding tests to identify and prevent these kinds of API changes would be really useful. When I ask Windsurf to fix these API changes, it will instead change the front end to accept the new API json format and also leave the old implementation in for "backwards compatibility". This ends up with a tangled mess of code that isn't really necessary. But I'm vibecoding so I didn't bother to fix it.

Then there was some changes that just didn't work at all. Trying to implement Posthog analytics in the front end seemed to break my entire app multiple times. I tried to add user voice commands ("Go to the next step"), but this conflicted with the eleven labs voice recordings. Having really good git discipline makes vibe coding much easier and less stressful. If something doesn't work after 10 minutes, I can just git reset head --hard. I've not lost very much time, and it frees me up to try more ambitious prompts to see what the AI can do. Less technical users who aren't familiar with git have lost months of work when the AI goes off on a vision quest and the inbuilt revert functionality doesn't work properly. It seems like adding more native support for version control could be a massive win for these AI coding tools.

Another complaint I've heard is that the AI coding tools don't write "production" code that can scale. So I decided to put this to the test by asking Windsurf for some tips on how to make the application more performant. It identified I was downloading 3 MB image files for each recipe, and suggested a Rails feature for adding lower resolution image variants automatically. Two minutes later, I had thumbnail and midsize variants that decrease the loading time of each page by 80%. Similarly, it identified inefficient N+1 active record queries and rewrote them to be more efficient. There are a ton more performance features that come built into Rails - caching would be the next thing I'd probably add if usage really ballooned.

Before going to production, I kept my promise to move my Elevenlabs API keys to the backend. Almost as an afterthought, I asked asked Windsurf to cache the voice responses so that I'd only make an Elevenlabs API call once for each recipe step; after that, the audio file was stored in S3 using Rails ActiveStorage and served without costing me more credits. Two minutes later, it was done. Awesome.

At the end of a vibecoding session, I'd write a list of 10 or 15 new ideas for functionality that I wanted to add the next time I came back to the project. In the past, these lists would've built up over time and never gotten done. Each task might've taken me five minutes to an hour to complete manually. With Windsurf, I was astonished how quickly I could work through these lists. Changes took one or two minutes each, and within 30 minutes I'd completed my entire to do list from the day before. It was astonishing how productive I felt. I can create the features faster than I can come up with ideas.

Before launching, I wanted to improve the design, so I took a quick look at a couple of recipe sites. They were much more visual than my site, and so I simply told Windsurf to make my design more visual, emphasizing photos of food. Its first try was great. I showed it to a couple of friends and they suggested I should add recipe categories - "Thai" or "Mexican" or "Pizza" for example. They showed me the DoorDash app, so I took a screenshot of it and pasted it into Windsurf. My prompt was "Give me a carousel of food icons that look like this". Again, this worked in one shot. I think my version actually looks better than Doordash 🤷‍♂️

Doordash:

My carousel:

I also saw I was getting a console error from missing Favicon. I always struggle to make Favicon for previous sites because I could never figure out where they were supposed to go or what file format they needed. I got OpenAI to generate me a little recipe ninja icon with a transparent background and I saved it into my project directory. I asked Windsurf what file format I need and it listed out nine different sizes and file formats. Seems annoying. I wondered if Windsurf could just do it all for me. It quickly wrote a series of Bash commands to create a temporary folder, resize the image and create the nine variants I needed. It put them into the right directory and then cleaned up the temporary directory. I laughed in amazement. I've never been good at bash scripting and I didn't know if it was even possible to do what I was asking via the command line. I guess it is possible.

After launching and posting on Twitter, a few hundred users visited the site and generated about 1000 recipes. I was pretty happy! Unfortunately, the next day I woke up and saw that I had a $700 OpenAI bill. Someone had been abusing the site and costing me a lot of OpenAI credits by creating a single recipe over and over again - "Pasta with Shallots and Pineapple". They did this 12,000 times. Obviously, I had not put any rate limiting in.

Still, I was determined not to write any code. I explained the problem and asked Windsurf to come up with solutions. Seconds later, I had 15 pretty good suggestions. I implemented several (but not all) of the ideas in about 10 minutes and the abuse stopped dead in its tracks. I won't tell you which ones I chose in case Mr Shallots and Pineapple is reading. The app's security is not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with it for the scale I'm at. If I continue to grow and get more abuse, I'll implement more robust measures.

Overall, I am astonished how productive Windsurf has made me in the last two weeks. I'm not a good designer or frontend developer, and I'm a very rusty rails dev. I got this project into production 5 to 10 times faster than it would've taken me manually, and the level of polish on the front end is much higher than I could've achieved on my own. Over and over again, I would ask for a change and be astonished at the speed and quality with which Windsurf implemented it. I just sat laughing as the computer wrote code.

The next thing I want to change is making the recipe generation process much more immediate and responsive. Right now, it takes about 20 seconds to generate a recipe and for a new user it feels like maybe the app just isn't doing anything.

Instead, I'm experimenting with using Websockets to show a streaming response as the recipe is created. This gives the user immediate feedback that something is happening. It would also make editing the recipe really fun - you could ask it to "add nuts" to the recipe, and see as the recipe dynamically updates 2-3 seconds later. You could also say "Increase the quantities to cook for 8 people" or "Change from imperial to metric measurements".

I have a basic implementation working, but there are still some rough edges. I might actually go and read the code this time to figure out what it's doing!

I also want to add a full voice agent interface so that you don't have to touch the screen at all. Halfway through cooking a recipe, you might ask "I don't have cilantro - what could I use instead?" or say "Set a timer for 30 minutes". That would be my dream recipe app!

Tools like Windsurf or Cursor aren't yet as useful for non-technical users - they're extremely powerful and there are still too many ways to blow your own face off. I have a fairly good idea of the architecture that I want Windsurf to implement, and I could quickly spot when it was going off track or choosing a solution that was inappropriately complicated for the feature I was building. At the moment, a technical background is a massive advantage for using Windsurf. As a rusty developer, it made me feel like I had superpowers.

But I believe within a couple of months, when things like log tailing and automated testing and native version control get implemented, it will be an extremely powerful tool for even non-technical people to write production-quality apps. The AI will be able to make complex changes and then verify those changes are actually working. At the moment, it feels like it's making a best guess at what will work and then leaving the user to test it. Implementing better feedback loops will enable a truly agentic, recursive, self-healing development flow. It doesn't feel like it needs any breakthrough in technology to enable this. It's just about adding a few tool calls to the existing LLMs. My mind races as I try to think through the implications for professional software developers.

Meanwhile, the LLMs aren't going to sit still. They're getting better at a frightening rate. I spoke to several very capable software engineers who are Y Combinator founders in the last week. About a quarter of them told me that 95% of their code is written by AI. In six or twelve months, I just don't think software engineering is going exist in the same way as it does today. The cost of creating high-quality, custom software is quickly trending towards zero.

You can try the site yourself at recipeninja.ai

Here's a complete list of functionality. Of course, Windsurf just generated this list for me 🫠

RecipeNinja: Comprehensive Functionality Overview

Core Concept: the app appears to be a cooking assistant application that provides voice-guided recipe instructions, allowing users to cook hands-free while following step-by-step recipe guidance.

Backend (Rails API) Functionality

User Authentication & Authorization

Google OAuth integration for user authentication

User account management with secure authentication flows

Authorization system ensuring users can only access their own private recipes or public recipes

Recipe Management

Recipe Model Features:

Unique public IDs (format: "r_" + 14 random alphanumeric characters) for security

User ownership (user_id field with NOT NULL constraint)

Public/private visibility toggle (default: private)

Comprehensive recipe data storage (title, ingredients, steps, cooking time, etc.)

Image attachment capability using Active Storage with S3 storage in production

Recipe Tagging System:

Many-to-many relationship between recipes and tags

Tag model with unique name attribute

RecipeTag join model for the relationship

Helper methods for adding/removing tags from recipes

Recipe API Endpoints:

CRUD operations for recipes

Pagination support with metadata (current_page, per_page, total_pages, total_count)

Default sorting by newest first (created_at DESC)

Filtering recipes by tags

Different serializers for list view (RecipeSummarySerializer) and detail view (RecipeSerializer)

Voice Generation

Voice Recording System:

VoiceRecording model linked to recipes

Integration with Eleven Labs API for text-to-speech conversion

Caching of voice recordings in S3 to reduce API calls

Unique identifiers combining recipe_id, step_id, and voice_id

Force regeneration option for refreshing recordings

Audio Processing:

Using streamio-ffmpeg gem for audio file analysis

Active Storage integration for audio file management

S3 storage for audio files in production

Recipe Import & Generation

RecipeImporter Service:

OpenAI integration for recipe generation

Conversion of text recipes into structured format

Parsing and normalization of recipe data

Import from photos functionality

Frontend (React) Functionality

User Interface Components

Recipe Selection & Browsing:

Recipe listing with pagination

Real-time updates with 10-second polling mechanism

Tag filtering functionality

Recipe cards showing summary information (without images)

"View Details" and "Start Cooking" buttons for each recipe

Recipe Detail View:

Complete recipe information display

Recipe image display

Tag display with clickable tags

Option to start cooking from this view

Cooking Experience:

Step-by-step recipe navigation

Voice guidance for each step

Keyboard shortcuts for hands-free control:

Arrow keys for step navigation

Space for play/pause audio

Escape to return to recipe selection

URL-based step tracking (e.g., /recipe/r_xlxG4bcTLs9jbM/classic-lasagna/steps/1)

State Management & Data Flow

Recipe Service:

API integration for fetching recipes

Support for pagination parameters

Tag-based filtering

Caching mechanisms for recipe data

Image URL handling for detailed views

Authentication Flow:

Google OAuth integration using environment variables

User session management

Authorization header management for API requests

Progressive Web App Features

PWA capabilities for installation on devices

Responsive design for various screen sizes

Favicon and app icon support

Deployment Architecture

Two-App Structure:

cook-voice-api: Rails backend on Heroku

cook-voice-wizard: React frontend/PWA on Heroku

Backend Infrastructure:

Ruby 3.2.2

PostgreSQL database (Heroku PostgreSQL addon)

Amazon S3 for file storage

Environment variables for configuration

Frontend Infrastructure:

React application

Environment variable configuration

Static buildpack on Heroku

SPA routing configuration

Security Measures:

HTTPS enforcement

Rails credentials system

Environment variables for sensitive information

Public ID system to mask database IDs

This comprehensive overview covers the major functionality of the Cook Voice application based on the available information. The application appears to be a sophisticated cooking assistant that combines recipe management with voice guidance to create a hands-free cooking experience.

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just-a-carrot · 1 year ago

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i'm such a nerd for asking this... To the (few) characters that do code, what's their favourite/preferred programming language?

(Sorry for the super specific ask lol i was just *very* curious)

hahaha so specific 😂

I would say iggy's worked mostly in JS but knows some ruby on rails, too, as well as typescript. he prefers JS and working with react + mongodb

gidget is also a JS lover but I see them as preferring SQL when it comes to databases

sorry it seems a bit boring lol

#ask: ow #ask: iggy #ask: gidget

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A Binance Clone Script is a pre-built, customizable software solution that replicates Binance's features, connect with BlockchainX

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It is used to generate and send out smart contracts for auto-trading, token generation, and other decentralized functionalities.

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galaxyharlot · 11 months ago

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Hey all, if any of you know someone looking for a Backend Dev, I got laid off. I'm good with Groovy and SpringBoot and can learn pretty much any environment. I have passing familiarity with Ruby on Rails and Django, and most kinds of commonly used databases.

In the past I've been a Frontend Dev as well. Primarily focused on Bootstrap, Next.JS, and React, using standard HTML/JS/CSS stack.

I've been learning GameBoy programming in my free time and finding a joy in Small Device programming that might extend well to a junior embedded systems job.

I've worked on major systems used by colleges and libraries, and I've worked on a scheduling system with ~500 medical facilities as their customers.

You might have seen my posts about Computer Science. If they seem like they might be relevant to someone's needs and you're willing to act as a recommendation for me, please reach out.

#I normally wouldn't do this but its an emergency #by the way your company probably has a financial incentive for playing the role of recruiter

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halfling-myth-lady · 9 months ago

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Another update for Pokémon reborn!(Spoilers for up until the police meeting with Cain amaria and someone else right before blacksteam)

So…Corey,huh.

It’s so messed up that heather is the only one who hasn’t learned about Corey.

Also,wtf did shade do to just make Corey’s body disappear?tf???

Anyways,let’s go back a bit to talk about fern.

Fern is an asshole.

Like,I get it,he was evil,but you don’t make fun of a dead man,especially when someone you know just fucking witnessed it.

Also,the thing with Shelly?I want to punt this man.

Speaking of Shelly,her and Victoria are tied for my favorite character.she needs a hug.

Like,imagine you try to get your brother’s attencion only for him to ignore you(presumably),watching your friends dad die,and needing to deal with FUCKING FERN.i want to hug her.

Also,on the note of her gym battle,she kicked my ass.

It wasn’t “just luck” she beat me fair and square and I will take that L gracefully.

Even on the second attempt where I was more prepared it took a bunch of bullshitting with pikachu and Volt switch.

“Being gay and doing crime:that’s what I call a dang good time~” Cain I love you.

Also-we got Victoria back baby!

I don’t have much to say about any of the orphanage kids.

Cain gets called a Disney princess and is just like “y’know what?yes I am”

Shade beat me in the ass 4 times in a row I had to replace lucky with a scraggy to beat him-

GG lucky,you did good.

Anyways holy shit badge four

Shit the orphanage kids

…I think Cain just fucked up the rail way

HOLY SHIT ACE FUCK YEAH WE GOT A MAGIC PERSON

I have two theories abt the ruby ring and sapphire bracelets:

Either 1.it has to do with the gate thing that we saw when we were busting Victoria out of meteor jail.

Or 2.kyogre and groudon have something to do with it.

Cain seems to have reacted at the wastelands being a PULSE location,I wonder if that’s his home.

#pokemon #pocket monsters #pokemon reborn #pokemon reborn fern #pokemon reborn cain #moxe plays pokemon reborn

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eddyprince321 · 10 months ago

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Best of Web Development Courses: A Comprehensive Guide

Web development is a vital skill in today’s digital world. Whether you're aspiring to become a professional web developer or looking to enhance your skills, selecting the right web development course is crucial. With countless options available, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. This article provides a guide to the best web development courses available, helping you navigate through the top choices and find the one that suits your needs.

Why Take a Web Development Course?

Web development encompasses everything from creating basic websites to complex applications. The demand for skilled web developers is consistently high as businesses transition to digital platforms. By taking a web development course, you can:

Enhance your coding skills: Learn programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more.

Gain practical experience: Hands-on projects help you build a portfolio to showcase your skills.

Stay updated with industry trends: Modern courses keep you informed on the latest technologies and best practices.

Open career opportunities: Web development is a versatile field with various career paths such as front-end, back-end, or full-stack development.

Now, let’s dive into the top 10 web development courses that will give you the edge you need.

Top 10 Web Development Courses

The Web Developer Bootcamp – UdemyOverview: This course, created by Colt Steele, is one of the most popular web development bootcamps available. It covers everything from HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to more advanced topics like Node.js and Express.Why it stands out:

Over 63 hours of content.

Project-based learning with real-world applications.

Affordable pricing with regular discounts.

Ideal for: Beginners looking to get an in-depth introduction to web development.

Full-Stack Web Development with React – Coursera (offered by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)Overview: This course focuses on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node). It's offered through Coursera by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, which gives it a reputable edge.Why it stands out:

Covers both front-end (React) and back-end development.

Offers a certificate from a prestigious institution.

Focuses on responsive web design.

Ideal for: Learners who want to focus on full-stack web development.

The Odin ProjectOverview: The Odin Project is a free, open-source curriculum that takes you through the entire web development process. It focuses on Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and offers plenty of hands-on projects.Why it stands out:

Completely free with a community of learners.

Comprehensive learning paths from beginner to advanced.

Emphasizes practical projects.

Ideal for: Self-motivated learners looking for a free, community-driven option.

CS50’s Web Programming with Python and JavaScript – edX (Harvard University)Overview: CS50 is Harvard’s famous computer science course, and this specific track focuses on web programming. You’ll learn about Python, Django, JavaScript, and SQL through this rigorous program.Why it stands out:

Offered by Harvard University.

Covers complex web development topics such as Django and security.

Highly challenging, suitable for intermediate to advanced learners.

Ideal for: Developers with some background looking to dive deeper into web programming.

Complete Web Development Bootcamp – Udemy (Dr. Angela Yu)Overview: Dr. Angela Yu’s bootcamp is highly rated on Udemy for its engaging teaching style and comprehensive approach. You’ll learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, React, and even a little bit of web design.Why it stands out:

Over 55 hours of content.

Fun and engaging style with a focus on building projects.

Regularly updated to reflect the latest technologies.

Ideal for: Beginners who want to build a solid foundation in web development.

Responsive Web Design – freeCodeCampOverview: FreeCodeCamp is known for offering free, self-paced coding lessons, and its Responsive Web Design certification is one of the most popular. You’ll learn HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.Why it stands out:

Free and self-paced.

300 hours of content including hands-on projects.

Community support and real-world project building.

Ideal for: Those looking for a free, structured way to learn responsive web design.

Zero to Mastery Complete Web Developer – Udemy (Andrei Neagoie)Overview: Andrei Neagoie’s course takes a hands-on approach to web development, covering everything from HTML and CSS to advanced topics like React and Node.js.Why it stands out:

Covers both front-end and back-end development.

Real-world projects like building a chat application.

Regularly updated to reflect industry changes.

Ideal for: Beginners to intermediate learners looking for comprehensive training.

Modern React with Redux – Udemy (Stephen Grider)Overview: React is one of the most in-demand front-end technologies today, and Stephen Grider’s course is perfect for those looking to specialize in it. This course covers React and Redux, focusing on building dynamic web applications.Why it stands out:

Specialized focus on React and Redux.

Project-based learning.

Great for intermediate learners.

Ideal for: Developers looking to specialize in React.

Learn Web Development – Mozilla Developer NetworkOverview: MDN’s web development course is a comprehensive, free resource that covers all aspects of web development. It’s created by the Mozilla Developer Network, known for its high-quality documentation.Why it stands out:

Free and constantly updated.

Covers the basics to advanced topics.

Reliable and well-documented resources.

Ideal for: Learners who prefer self-paced study with extensive documentation.

JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for Web Developers – Coursera (Johns Hopkins University)

Overview: This course, offered through Coursera by Johns Hopkins University, focuses on the fundamentals of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, which are essential building blocks for any web developer.

Why it stands out:

Covers core web technologies.

Earn a certificate from a well-known university.

Focus on building real-world projects.

Ideal for: Beginners looking to get certified in web development fundamentals.

What to Look for in a Web Development Course

When choosing the best web development course for your needs, consider the following:

Skill Level: Are you a beginner or do you have some coding experience? Courses like The Odin Project and freeCodeCamp are great for beginners, while more advanced developers might prefer CS50’s Web Programming or Modern React with Redux.

Specialization: Do you want to focus on front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), back-end (Node.js, Django), or full-stack development? Choose a course based on your career goals.

Project-Based Learning: A good web development course should include hands-on projects to help you apply what you've learned. The more projects, the better your portfolio will look to potential employers.

Certification: If you’re looking for recognition, consider courses that offer certificates from reputable institutions, like those from Coursera or edX.

Price: While some courses are free, others may require a one-time fee or subscription. Many platforms like Udemy offer discounts, so be sure to check regularly.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're just starting your journey in web development or looking to advance your skills, there’s a course out there for you. The best web development courses offer a blend of hands-on projects, updated content, and engaging instruction. As you consider the top 10 web development courses, think about your current skill level, your career aspirations, and your learning preferences. With the right course, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a proficient web developer.

Remember, learning web development is a marathon, not a sprint. Choose a course that fits your pace, stay consistent, and you'll see significant improvement in no time!

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