A Tasty Treats NEWSLETTER for Web Developers

Issue #50:

Nuxt 4.0 just dropped. Is it still your go-to full stack pick?
Node.js is all grown up. These are the patterns to watch for 2025
JavaScript’s next wave: what’s landing in ES2025 and why it matters
Plus: solar-powered coffee breaks, grilled CAPTCHA challenges, and why core coding skills are your AI-era superpower

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The History of React Through Code

FROM cj

A fun trip down memory lane that provides context and reason for why React is the way it is.

Announcing Nuxt 4.0

CJ'S LINK

A new TypeScript package to generates CRUD operations for your Drizzle ORM schemas with built-in validation, filtering, pagination, soft deletes, and access control.

Modern Node.js Patterns for 2025

HAND selected` by cj

Node.js has transformed quite a bit since it's early days.

Exploring JavaScript (ES2025 Edition)

ANOTHER ONE FROM CJ!

The latest version of Exploring JavaScript is out and completely free to read online! Share with anyone getting started with JS or anyone that wants to brush up on the latest features / syntax.

just for fun:

Sunny Cafes Around You ☕

fun PROVIDED by cj

An interactive map that shows you cafes with sun near you! Takes into account large buildings / angle of the sun.

All Hail The Algorithm

Some good stuff™ we posted this week

The Feed

New episodes 2×/week + other new video content!

Web Dev Q&A | Pre-commit Hooks, requestAnimationFrame, Code Reviews, and More

AI Coding Roadmap for Newbies (And Skeptics)

How to Build MCP Servers

Better Auth with Better Auth

Ciarán Cotter

@monkehack

My hot take on AI is that it's going to make core skills like programming more valuable. It's too easy to let AI do everything for you. The divide between people who've mastered core skills, and the people who allow AI to replace their own skills, will only grow.

8:3 AM • Jul 21, 2025

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Knowing how to program in the age of AI will only make you more valuable
- CJ