by HELLO EVERYONE!!! It’s August 15th, 2025, and you are reading the 74th edition of the Codeminer42’s tech news report. Let’s check out what the tech world showed us this week!
This new TanStack library will change your DX forever – by Alem Tuzlak
Alem Tuzlak introduces TanStack DevTools, a new tool built with the TanStack team to enhance web development. The video covers its features, architecture, and implementation, including a custom time-travel plugin and a Zustand store. He highlights the tool’s impact on the coding community, with practical demos and a call to join the open-source community.
5 Useful CSS functions using the new @function rule – by Una Kravets
Una Kravets explores the CSS @function rule, introducing five practical use cases. It enables custom logic in stylesheets, enhancing flexibility. Examples include dynamic color manipulation and responsive typography. The feature is experimental, supported in Chrome Canary. Developers can streamline complex CSS tasks with this.
Introducing “slice components” – by Tyler Lawson
Tyler Lawson introduces "slice components" in Waku, a fine-grained approach to React components. These modular units improve code organization and reusability. The article details their implementation and benefits for scalable UI development. It’s aimed at React developers seeking cleaner architectures. Practical examples illustrate their use.
7 Ways to Stop Form Spam in Remix / Node.js – by Antonin Marxer
Antonin Marxer outlines seven strategies to combat form spam in Remix and Node.js apps. The guide emphasizes practical implementation for developers. It addresses common vulnerabilities in web forms. Real-world examples enhance understanding.
TensorFlow.js Typosquatting Attack: Malicious Package Targeting AI/ML Developers – by SafeDep Team
This post reports a malicious npm package mimicking TensorFlow.js, targeting AI/ML developers. The typosquatting attack deploys harmful code via a disguised package. It highlights the need for vigilance in dependency management. The article offers detection and prevention tips. Developers are urged to verify package sources.
Beyond PlantUML – The Best Open Source Diagramming Alternatives – by Anthony Ettinger
Anthony Ettinger reviews open-source diagramming tools as alternatives to PlantUML. Tools like Mermaid, Draw.io, and Excalidraw are compared for features and usability. The article focuses on developer-friendly options for creating diagrams. It includes practical use cases and setup guides. Ideal for technical documentation needs.
Red Flags: SOLID Principle Violations Every Code Reviewer Should Catch – by javinpaul and Soma
Javinpaul and Soma discuss common SOLID principle violations in code reviews. The article identifies red flags like single responsibility breaches and tight coupling. Practical examples illustrate each violation’s impact. It offers tips for cleaner, maintainable code. Essential for developers and reviewers aiming for robust designs.
GPT-5: Overdue, overhyped and underwhelming. And that’s not the worst of it – by Gary Marcus
Gary Marcus critiques the anticipated GPT-5, arguing it’s delayed and overhyped. He questions its performance improvements and ethical concerns. The article highlights AI development challenges, including diminishing returns. Marcus calls for more transparent AI advancements. A critical perspective on generative AI’s future.
Nextjs 14 Server Actions The Real-World Guide Nobody Talks About – by hiteshsingh solanki
Hiteshsingh Solanki dives into Next.js 14 Server Actions for server-side logic. The guide covers real-world use cases like form handling and API integration. It explains setup, error handling, and performance optimization. Practical for Next.js developers building dynamic apps. Includes code snippets and best practices.
Redesigning Workers KV for increased availability and faster performance – by Alex Robinson and Tyson Trautmann
Alex Robinson and Tyson Trautmann detail Cloudflare’s Workers KV redesign. The update improves availability and speed for key-value storage. It discusses architectural changes and their impact on scalability. Aimed at developers using serverless platforms. Technical insights enhance understanding of distributed systems.
Languages, Tools & Framework releases
Node.js v24.6.0 (Current)
Node.js v24.6.0, released on August 14, 2025, introduces minor updates including support for ML-DSA KeyObject in crypto, dictionary support for zstd compression in zlib, and a new server.keepAliveTimeoutBuffer option in HTTP and much more. The release includes various dependency updates and documentation improvements.
Go 1.25 is released
The Go team announces Go 1.25, featuring new language and standard library updates. Key additions include improved performance and error handling. The release supports modern development needs with enhanced tools. Backward compatibility is maintained. Ideal for Go developers upgrading their projects.
Claude Sonnet 4 now supports 1M tokens of context
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4 introduces support for 1 million tokens of context. This enables processing of extensive documents or complex queries. The update enhances AI capabilities for enterprise use cases. Performance benchmarks and examples are provided. A significant leap for large-scale AI applications.
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And that’s all for this week! Wish you all a great weekend and happy coding!
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