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REMIX TAKES ON NEXT.JS IN BATTLE OF THE REACT FRAMEWORKS

Remix and Astro are currently getting a lot of buzz as simpler alternatives to Next.js, the dominant framework of the React era. Remix is a more direct competitor to Next.js, since they are both based on the React library, but its origins go back a full decade. This article looks at what inspired the creators of Remix to start the framework and how Remix tackles the complexity of React. Shopify, for example, is using Remix internally for its admin dashboard and apps.

WHAT IT WAS LIKE WORKING FOR GITLAB

This author shares their learnings from their time at GitLab, focusing on aspects like company culture, product development, and team structure. GitLab prioritized self-hosted installations over the SaaS offering, leading to performance issues. Since GitLab offered both a SaaS and self-hosted model, it created conflicts of interest and challenges in maintaining separate codebases. Using Ruby on Rails allowed the company to grow fast, but created some challenges with performance and maintainability.

GOOGLE PREPARES FOR A FUTURE WHERE SEARCH ISN’T KING

Sundar Pichai, Google's CEO, says that the way people find information online is changing. Social media apps, short-form videos, and generative AI are challenging the traditional way of using search engines. Pichai says that Google is still committed to search, but that the company is also experimenting with new ways to help people find information. He says that the future of search may be a combination of traditional search and more generative AI experiences.

SHOULD YOU STAY TECHNICAL AS AN ENGINEERING MANAGER?

While staying "hands-on" with coding decreases as you climb the leadership ladder, maintaining technical knowledge ("staying technical") is still important. It allows you to understand your team's challenges, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively. Aim to dedicate 20% of your time to technical activities like attending meetings, contributing to documentation, working on small internal tools, and participating in ongoing learning.

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