Issue #40: We <3 Frontend, The Path to Smarter Web Apps, Integrating Ollama in Next.js & More!

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Another week, another batch of awesome resources from near and far! The team has been busy poking around the interwebs in search of cool articles that bring in helpful or just plain interesting facts, code samples, guides, case studies - you name it!

So let's see what's in store! ??

To .NET & Beyond

Coding Azure 1: Creating Cloud-Native Apps ??

Peter Vogel ’s "Coding Azure" series is here to unpack the 'what' and 'why' behind the process—helping you master #Azure inside and out and build cloud-native Azure apps in no time!

Get started on the journey: https://prgress.co/414M8du

Theming Support is Here for Telerik UI for .NET MAUI! ????

Does your .NET MAUI app need some stylish theming?

Check out the NEW built-in theming mechanism in Telerik UI for .NET MAUI!

At last you can create stunning UIs with light & dark swatches & full customization.

See for yourself: https://prgress.co/3EoxMf7

Dive in Using DeepSeek, .NET Aspire and Blazor ??

#DeepSeek is still making waves but we have Dave Brock 's breakdown of what it is, what it does, and most excitingly, how to set it up in your local environment using .NET Aspire & #Blazor.

Dive in: https://prgress.co/42JncK6

JavaScript Trends

We ?? Frontend Livestream!

Valentines Day is the perfect time to showcase some love for the things that make us happy - like frontend!

That's why ?? Alyssa Nicoll and Kathryn Grayson Nanz are teaming up to spend some quality time this Friday talking about React, Angular, Design, Accessibility, AI tools and tons more like the #JavaScript Survey Results from 2024, the Design Survey, Angular Survey and more!

Be sure to tune in right here on LinkedIn: https://www.dhirubhai.net/events/we-frontend7293628077245394945/theater/

Cool Things We Found Along the Way

10 Minute Martech ??

We know there aren't many of you on the #martech side around these parts, but our teammates at Progress Sitefinity have just launched an awesome new podcast called 10 Minute Martech and it's promising to be quite insightful.

So, if you want to get up to speed with the latest technology, marketing and entrepreneurial topics out there with experts like Neil Patel, Matt Heinz, and Pam Didner, you should check it out.

Episode 1 is out now on:

?? Apple: https://prgress.co/4hG9vj9

?? Spotify: https://prgress.co/3Er6o06

?? and YouTube: https://prgress.co/3EmiVlo

Goodbye JavaScript, Hello Blazor: Your Path to Smarter Web Apps ??

Blazor Server vs. Blazor WebAssembly? Jeffrey T. Fritz explains the difference and why it matters for your next project. Check it out: https://hubs.li/Q035wWrj0

Things .NET Devs Need to Know in 2025 ??

What does every aspiring .NET dev need to know in 2025?

See the recommendations from Nick Chapsas 's annual roadmap for #cSharp & .NET, focusing on the backend essentials you need to master!

Grab it here: https://t.co/Cagx2bM3Ft

How to Integrate Ollama in Next.js ??

All aboard the LLM train! Because it looks like that's the train we're all taking a ride on these days!

Check out how to integrate Ollama with Next.js and build some awesome #AI-powered apps! Here is your ticket: this article by Elijah Asaolu on the world of open-source LLMs like #DeepSeek: https://t.co/ChkpGBSeUk

Tailwind-Styled Emoji Picker ??

This Tailwind-styled emoji picker by Ferruccio B. . is here to help you find the perfect emoji!

Start adding some emoji magic but don't forget to also be #a11y friendly: https://prgress.co/3WMDEW8

Blazor Skyrocketing in the Top 1 Million Sites ??

It's always neat to visit BuiltWith and check what's the trend with Blazor's usage in the top 1m sites!

That's it for this week!

We hope you find a good resource in here for your mid-afternoon snack, morning coffee or commute!

Catch you next time!

- The TechRel Team ??