Empower Your Devs: GitHub PR Insights & TypeScript 5.5
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As we wrap up a very eventful month, full of updates, exciting news and valuable insights, we've decided to have a look at the articles you’ve found most interesting in June so far. From addressing challenges in the insurance industry through app development to exploring the intricacies of Trunk Based Development, we've got you covered with the top five most popular reads:
In this issue of Frictionless, we'll dive into the latest TypeScript and React updates, uncover what GitHub pull requests reveal about your team's habits, explore strategies for balanced decision-making in tech leadership, and even touch on some fascinating lunar exploration news.
Whether you're looking to empower your dev team, scale your operations, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this newsletter has something for every tech enthusiast and leader.?
So, grab your coffee and let's explore the cutting edge of our industry together!
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Reduce Friction
What GitHub Pull Requests Reveal About Your Team’s Dev Habits
Research shows that GitHub pull requests (PRs) and issues can uncover inefficiencies in your development team's workflow. By analyzing 56 GitHub projects, patterns such as competing PRs and duplicate issue hubs were identified, highlighting communication gaps and workflow inefficiencies.
I Am Not A Fan Of Heroism In The Engineering Industry
?? Long-term good work > ?? short spikes of great work.
Heroism in engineering often involves overworking to meet deadlines, leading to burnout. Instead, engineers should focus on sustainable work habits, ensuring long-term productivity rather than short-term heroics.
How to Avoid Overprovisioning Java Resources
Overprovisioning in Java applications can lead to unnecessary cloud costs due to extra CPU and memory allocation for peak loads. Developers can optimize resource consumption and reduce costs by understanding and implementing effective vertical and horizontal scaling strategies.
“It's A Balance” Isn't Always The Answer
Decision-making requires choosing the right approach: make a bold choice, synthesize a new solution, or find the balance. Tailor your strategy to each scenario for the best outcome, rather than defaulting to compromise.
Defending Previously Made Decisions: A Proven Approach
Engineering leaders should navigate initial reactions to see if resolving disagreements could be beneficial for their teams. Consider varied perspectives and experiences, balance ideal vs. practical solutions, and steer clear of sunk-cost fallacies to prevent future conflicts and encourage resilient decision-making.
4 Women in Tech on What Engineering Leaders Need to Hear
Four talented women working in engineering share insights to help tech leaders learn how to enhance career growth and industry practices. How? By creating a more inclusive and supportive tech environment through continuous learning and active participation.
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Deepen Your Expertise
TypeScript 5.5 is here!
TypeScript 5.5 has arrived, bringing a host of new features and improvements for developers. This powerful language, built on JavaScript, level up code reliability with type declarations, reducing errors and increasing productivity.
What's New in React 19
React 19 delivered an exciting update, including the new use() API and useOptimistic() hook for better asynchronous handling and responsive UI. The new React Compiler and form actions streamline performance and state management, making it a must-have upgrade for developers and companies.
Is React Native The Key To Cross-Platform Mobile Development?
React Native is a game-changer for mobile app development. Major companies like Instagram and Pinterest use React Native to deliver seamless, top-tier mobile experiences. Don’t miss out on leveraging this framework to elevate your mobile strategy.
Boost Your AI Capabilities with Amazon Bedrock on Vercel AI SDK
You can now integrate Amazon Bedrock's advanced AI models with the Vercel AI SDK by installing the provider package and configuring AWS credentials. This seamless integration enhances application functionality and streamlines development, offering a robust and scalable AI solution.
Increase Scalability
Level Up Your Value Delivery
Boost strategic execution, competitiveness, and customer retention with the SQUARE model. SQUARE facilitates product development by addressing common blockers and focusing on six key aspects: throughput, outcomes, timeliness, adaptability, consistency, and cost-efficiency.
How To Assess Integration Security Risks When Evaluating SaaS Vendors
Evaluating integration security risks is crucial for selecting secure SaaS vendors by categorizing data sensitivity, inventorying data, and using detailed vendor intake forms to assign initial risk scores. To ensure enhanced data protection, high-risk vendors undergo thorough security reviews and compliance checks.
13 Practical Updates to Optimize Website Performance
A comprehensive strategy for optimizing website performance can dramatically improve stability, security, SEO, and accessibility. Implementing SSO, WAF, and DDoS protection significantly boosted security and uptime, while SEO adjustments and advanced image optimization increased organic traffic fivefold.
Hiring Top Performers From Large Cybersecurity Vendors Won't Help Early-Stage Startups Grow, But It Can Ruin Them
Bringing in top talent from large cybersecurity vendors might seem beneficial for startups, but it often leads to disappointment as these professionals may struggle with the dynamic and resource-constrained environment.
Breaking Down the Barriers to Operational Innovation
Unlocking operational innovation is key to driving efficiency and value. CTOs can overcome challenges like siloed teams, resistance to change, and time constraints by fostering collaboration between technical and business teams. Engaging employees, explaining the benefits of new technologies, and promoting safe risk-taking are crucial.
Just Cool
Mystery of the Moon’s Far Side Unraveled by China’s Chang’e-6 Lunar Probe
China’s Chang’e-6 mission aims to revolutionize our understanding of the Moon by delivering farside samples - including 2.5-million-year-old volcanic rocks and meteorite materials. These findings are expected to answer fundamental questions about the Moon’s development and provide critical insights into the early history of the Solar System.