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Angular 20, My Journey, and Why I’m Excited Again

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  TL;DR: Angular 20 lands with stable incremental hydration and route-level render modes , plus Zoneless in developer preview. ( Angular Blog ) Signals APIs ( effect , linkedSignal , toSignal ) are stable, and new experimental async APIs ( resource , httpResource ) make modeling async as first-class reactive flows much easier. ( Angular Blog ) The testing story moves forward: Karma remains deprecated, and v20 brings experimental Vitest support in the CLI. ( Angular , Angular Blog ) DX upgrades : template HMR by default , style-guide updates, type-checked host bindings/listeners, and TypeScript 5.8 baseline. ( Angular Blog , Version compatibility ) Angular now has official AI guidance (prompts, patterns, starter kits), so I added a quick prompt framework you can use today. ( Build wit...
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Angular's New Control Flow Syntax: A Fresh Way to Handle Template Logic

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  TL;DR : When Angular 17 dropped its new control flow syntax, it immediately caught my attention. Having built apps for years with *ngIf , *ngFor , and *ngSwitch , this change feels like a breath of fresh air for readability and maintainability.  What's new: Angular introduces a built-in template syntax for control flow ( @if ,  @else, @else if,   @for , @switch , @case , @default ,  @empty ) replacing older structural directives. Why it matters: Cleaner templates, easier debugging, and potential performance improvements. Tip: New syntax is future-facing—start using it in new projects and plan for migration using Angular's official guide . By  Javi , Developer and Com...
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Location: The Horse Capital of the World
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Fine-Grained Reactivity with Signals: A New Frontier in Front-End Frameworks

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  TL;DR : Signals are transforming how modern JavaScript frameworks manage state and UI updates. This blog introduces the foundational concepts of signals, explores their history, and shows how they’re being adopted by frameworks like Angular, Vue, and SolidJS. You'll also get a practical glimpse into how signals work under the hood and how Angular leverages them for fine-grained reactivity. By  Javi , Developer and Community Organizer at  GDG Central Florida
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Cloud Functions for Firebase: An Introduction and Overview

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    TL;DR :  What it is: Cloud Functions for Firebase lets you run JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python code in response to events (like Firestore updates, HTTPS requests, etc.) without managing servers. How it works: Your code is stored and executed in a managed Google Cloud environment that automatically scales. Benefits: Reduced operational overhead, automatic scaling, and seamless integration with Firebase services Best Practices & Resources: Follow coding best practices, secure your API keys, and monitor usage. More details below! By  Javi , Developer and Community Organizer at  GDG Central Florida
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Prompt Engineering & Frameworks: A Practical Guide

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  TL;DR :  Prompt Engineering helps you structure instructions for AI models so they give you accurate, relevant answers. Frameworks like TCREI , CRISP , SCQA , RTF , COT , and RASCEF offer different ways to organize your prompts. These methods help you conserve tokens, optimize time, and ensure your AI outputs align with your goals. Best Practices include focusing on complex tasks, integrating roles, and providing comprehensive context. By Javi , Developer and Community Organizer at GDG Central Florida
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Celebrating Innovation and Empowerment: A Recap of International Women's Day 2024 - Impact the Future

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TL;DR :  GDG Central Florida ,  GDG Space Coast , and   WTM Ambassadors '   International Women's Day event, " Impact the Future ," was a day filled with inspiring talks from industry leaders at the forefront of AI and technology. The event not only celebrated the impact of Women Techmakers but also fostered promising connections between attendees, demonstrating the power of community and innovation. Inspiring talks on AI, STEM education, and creative thinking. A sneak peek at a presentation on Workflows and Generative AI by Mete Atamel of Google. STEAMDivas empowering young women to lead the robotics revolution. A lively discussion on human creativity vs. AI with Kim Morrow Design. Networking opportunities and, of course, pancakes! By Javi
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Location: Kissimmee, FL, USA
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DevFestFlorida Meetup Connections: ServiceNow, Orlando DevOps, and Women Tech Makers

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  DevFestFlorida.org  is a Google-sponsored software developer conference that empowers the local software development community to come together to network and learn about the coolest new technologies out there. Check out the special feature session and breakout sessions tomorrow!   Connect with ServiceNow Developer Meetup ServiceNow Developers unite! Meet up with colleagues in your area to learn the tips and tricks of ServiceNow Application Development. Get support from the community of developers, the Developer Program, and ServiceNow employees and partners. Think of it as a year-round CreatorCon that happens in your own town. Network with, learn from, and bond with the community of like-minded professionals in the ServiceNow developer ecosystem. Join us on SNDevs Slack in the #florida channel to discuss meetups or events happening in Florida related to ServiceNow: http://invite.sndevs.com/ Connect with their team in the public community area. Navigating DevOps Tr...
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