Developer Shout-Outs

Better Auth Joins Y Combinator: Beka and KiNFiSH announced that their open-source authentication framework, Better Auth, has been accepted into Y Combinator’s Spring 2025 batch, securing $500,000 in seed funding. 1, 2, 3.

Note Taking App: Dev Nerd shared a note taking web app built with a CRUD system and a full-stack approach. Login credentials are provided for testing. 1. Live Link

Typing Game: Abenezer Tigistu is seeking feedback on a typing game built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The game adjusts difficulty based on global typing stats and uses a Gaussian distribution. 1. Live Link

Whack-A-Mole Game: Exodus_tola launched a Whack-A-Mole game with features like levels, timers, sound effects, and a leaderboard. The game is playable on both mobile and desktop devices. 1. Live Link

Meal Genie: Yoni created Meal Genie, an AI-powered meal planner focusing on Ethiopian cuisine. The web app generates personalized weekly meal plans based on user goals and preferences. 1, 2, 3, 4. Live Link

Family Tree Builder: Ihsan Shafi shared a family tree builder web application for review. Users can input grandparent names to start building their family tree. 1. Live Link

Static Site Generator: Cross announced the completion of a static site generator project. The project was inspired by a desire to “reinvent the wheel” and is available on GitHub. 1. Live Link

Portfolio Design: Naol.Builds shared a Figma portfolio design, emphasizing collaboration and communication. The project showcases web design skills and highlights the importance of aesthetics in design. 1. Figma Link

Telegram’s Spam Detection Algorithm: Theo shared news about a community-developed spam detection algorithm for Telegram entering its first phase of testing. The algorithm analyzes and flags spam, and users are encouraged to contribute spam samples for training. 1, 2, 3, 4

Shared Resources

• Ethiopian Digital Trends 2025: Dre shared a PDF summarizing Ethiopian digital trends for 2025. 1.

• Selling Yourself: Dre shared an article about self-promotion for developers. 1. Read Article

• Portfolio Design Collaboration: Elliot showcased a portfolio design project created in Figma, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and clear communication in design. 1. Figma Link

• Productize Yourself: Fraol shared a link to an article by Taylor.town on how to productize yourself. This article seems to be related to the previous one about selling yourself. 1.

• GUI Libraries for Python: Knight shared resources on Kivy and Tkinter, two Python GUI libraries. Kivy is multi-platform, while Tkinter is faster and simpler. PDF documentation is included for both. 1, 2, 3

Tech Company Updates

• Google Cloud’s PyTorch to JAX Guide: Google Cloud released a guide for PyTorch developers transitioning to JAX. It provides side-by-side training loop implementations in both frameworks, along with Flax NNX for those exploring JAX. 1

• Cursor’s Usage-Based Pricing: Kirubel discussed Cursor’s shift to usage-based pricing after 500 premium requests, costing around $1.20 USD per 20 days plus a $20 USD pro fee. The community discussed alternatives and the overall value proposition. 1, 2, 3, 4

• GrokAI Available for Telegram Premium Users: GrokAI is now available for free to Telegram Premium users. The community discussed its value and limitations. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Top Discussions and Reactions:

• ChatGPT’s Predictive Abilities: Henock ARG sparked a discussion about using ChatGPT for life predictions based on personal data. Robi expressed skepticism, while others joined in, debating the accuracy and ethical implications of using AI as a fortune teller. 1, 2, 3, 4.

• Typing Game Feedback: Abenezer Tigistu sought feedback on their typing game, “Typify.” Community members offered suggestions for increased difficulty and mobile compatibility, leading to a productive discussion on game development and user experience. 1, 2, 3.