Top 7 Featured DEV Posts of the Week

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Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week.

Congrats to all the authors that made it onto the list 👏

Floating Point Precision: Understanding FP64, FP32, and FP16 in Large Language Models

Luke Hinds ・ Feb 8

#machinelearning #ai #llm #datascience

@lukehinds delivers an in-depth exploration of floating-point precision in large language models, breaking down the differences between FP64, FP32, and FP16. Through practical examples and clear explanations, they illuminate how precision choices impact model training, inference, and performance optimization.

1KB Frontend Library

Fedor ・ Feb 8

#javascript #webdev

@fedia takes on the challenge of building a 1kb frontend library that you can copy, paste, and use right away! Read on to see how they approached this problem.

I created a headless browser in Go. Here's what I learned

Peter Strøiman ・ Feb 8

#go #tdd #webdev #javascript

@stroiman shares their experience building a headless browser in Go and provides valuable insights into browser internals.

Building a Custom Shell in Rust from scratch

Max ・ Feb 10

#programming #rust #shell #cli

@maxtaylor walks us through creating a custom REPL shell in Rust, covering everything from basic command parsing to file system operations - ASMR YouTube video included!

The Prototype Chain Explained with a Library System 📚

Arpy Vanyan ・ Feb 9

#javascript #prototype #programming #beginners

@_arpy breaks down JavaScript's prototype chain using a clever library system analogy that makes the concept accessible to beginners.

Breaking into Tech at Midlife: A Nigerian’s Career Transition Story

Trae Zeeofor ・ Feb 13

#softwaredevelopment #webdev #techcareerjourney #selftaughtdeveloper

@trae_z shares their inspiring journey of transitioning into tech in their forties, detailing the challenges and triumphs of becoming a software developer in Nigeria.

My Journey to Appreciating Java in 2025

Aabhas Sao ・ Feb 9

#java #programming #software #community

@aabhassao chronicles their transformation from being a Java skeptic to appreciating its strengths and capabilities. Their personal journey highlights how working with Java in a professional setting changed their perspective, showcasing the evolution of both the language and developer experience.

And that's a wrap for this week's Top 7 roundup! 🎬 We hope you enjoyed this eclectic mix of insights, stories, and tips from our talented authors. Keep coding, keep learning, and stay tuned to DEV for more captivating content and make sure you’re opted in to our Weekly Newsletter 📩 for all the best articles, discussions, and updates.