Monthly web tech update featuring Zod 4, React useEffect behavior, VS Code Copilot Agent Mode, faster TypeScript, and AI’s role in dev work.

Second part of a series on AI search techniques, focusing on vector search, hybrid methods, and reranking approaches like RRF and cross-encoders to enhance relevance in RAG systems.

Part 1 of our series on building effective search systems focuses on full-text search. Learn how it works under the hood—from text preprocessing and the BM25 scoring function to indexing strategies and enhancements like synonym and fuzzy search.

A look into how one of our DevOps engineers bridges the world of particle physics and software development—contributing to CERN’s ALICE experiment while mentoring students and building powerful data analysis tools.

A monthly roundup of web development updates, including the stable release of React 19, official TypeScript support in Node.js, advanced CSS Container Queries, performance tips, and web security insights from OWASP.

How hands-on experience with Aider led to the creation of AiderDesk — a desktop app that builds on Aider’s strengths while improving usability, context management, and the overall developer workflow.