The Daily Index — Wednesday, July 10, 2024 · TLDR Index

ARTICLES & TUTORIALS

TLDR Web Dev

TLDR Web Dev

DEACTIVATING AN API, ONE STEP AT A TIME

To safely deactivate an API, first limit new consumers, then discover existing ones and communicate the upcoming change. Next, deprecate the API with a clear deadline and communicate a sunset date for final usage. Finally, block all requests and deactivate the API while making sure critical bug fixes are addressed during the process.

apichangelog.substack.com · 7 min

TLDR Web Dev

COMPILE-TIME JSON DESERIALIZATION IN C++

C++ doesn't directly support pattern matching like some languages, but template specialization can achieve similar results. This enables type-safe JSON deserialization at compile time. By employing constexpr functions and a lazy parsing approach, the deserialization process can occur at compile time, allowing for compile-time assertions on JSON data.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 11 min

TLDR Web Dev

DON'T USE BOOLEANS

Enums offer several advantages over booleans, such as improved readability, explicit typing for better error handling, and easier behavior-driven development with extendability for future features. The overhead of enums is minor compared to the benefits.

luu.io · 4 min

TLDR Web Dev

COMMON ANTI-PATTERNS IN GO WEB APPLICATIONS

Building user-facing applications can be boring compared to low-level programming, but the challenge of avoiding unmaintainable code makes it rewarding. Loose coupling is key to maintainable applications, and over-reliance on DRY can lead to strong coupling and complexity. Use separate models for different responsibilities and clear code generation to improve maintainability and clarity.

threedots.tech · 18 min

TLDR Web Dev

WHAT IS OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Rising interest rates on the tech industry have affected everything - the job markets, VC funding, IPOs, and layoffs. Macroeconomic changes are continuing to shape the landscape for the tech and software industries. However, these cycles happen every so often, and eventually, the job market will recover.

open.substack.com · 15 min

TLDR Web Dev

INSIDE THE US GOVERNMENT'S BRILLIANTLY BORING WEBSITES

The US government created a unified web design system (USWDS) and a custom typeface (Public Sans) to improve the accessibility and functionality of federal websites. The USWDS, developed by the US Digital Service, provides guidelines and components for consistent design. This initiative was launched in response to the fragmented and inconsistent design of earlier government websites, which often posed a problem for public access to essential services.

technologyreview.com · 3 min

TLDR Web Dev

GOOGLE CHROME GIVES ALL *.GOOGLE.COM SITES FULL ACCESS TO SYSTEM INFORMATION

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge gives websites owned by Google exclusive access to a special API that allows monitoring of system resources and detailed processor information.

threads.net · 1 min

TLDR Web Dev

TURBOPUFFER

Turbopuffer is a new search engine that leverages object storage for cost-effectiveness and scalability, making it an accessible solution for companies seeking to implement vector search and semantic search features.

turbopuffer.com · 9 min