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.

Many of the authors who made the list this week are returning Top 7 authors -- we are grateful for their consistent high quality contributions to the community:

Closing the Designer-Developer Gap

Kathryn Grayson Nanz ・ Aug 21

#design #webdev #discuss #frontend

@kathryngrayson highlights the common pain points shared by developers when asked about their experience with designer to developer handoffs for projects.

How we edited 175 conference videos in 5 hours

Christian Heilmann ・ Aug 19

#php #videoediting #batchprocessing

@codepo8 reveals how they batch-edited 175 conference videos in just 5 hours, a task that used to take multiple months. Christian shares their script and provides a detailed breakdown of how they approached the task.

Good Refactoring vs Bad Refactoring

Steve Sewell for Builder.io ・ Aug 23

#webdev #refactoring #programming #javascript

@steve8708 offers actionable advice on making thoughtful, incremental changes to improve code quality without introducing new problems when it comes to refactoring.

Playing the Long Game in Frontend Development: Reflections on Balancing Ambition and Execution

Eran Sakal ・ Aug 20

#architecture #react #programming #productivity

@eransakal reflects on managing frontend projects with both immediate needs and long-term goals, sharing lessons learned from leading complex development efforts. Eran emphasizes the importance of balancing short-term deliverables with sustainable growth and architecture. This is the first in a series of articles that details key takeaways.

Line Numbers for <textarea> using SVG

Mads Stoumann ・ Aug 19

#javascript #webdev #showdev #css

@madsstoumann walks us through their problem solving strategy when trying to figure out how to add line numbers to a JSON-preview within a .

I Applied at a FAANG and Failed — Three Interviewing Lessons

Cesar Aguirre ・ Aug 19

#career #interview #careerdevelopment #beginners

@canro91 shares personal lessons learned from failing a FAANG interview, offering valuable advice on preparation and self-assessment.

How did we test hundreds of landing pages

Elias Lima for Woovi ・ Aug 19

#testing #nextjs #frontend

@eliaslma details how they use render testing to simplify their process for testing hundreds of landing pages.

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.