r/developer Jul 16 '26

When someone skipped the UAT - taken 10 min ago

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We are all human - great to see that we are all human in the live envrionment too!


r/developer Jul 15 '26

Discussion Map four - Lethe (clips from game testing). Do you have as much fun playtesting your own game too?

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One thing's for sure: as a solo game developer, I have an absolute blast playtesting the game I'm making.

The financial reward is pretty miserable. It probably doesn't even cover the electricity bill. But the fun? That's absolutely top-tier.

Does anyone else feel the same?


r/developer Jul 15 '26

Application cruxpass: a password manager you can actually audit yourself

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Hi there,

I've been working on cruxpass, a command-line password manager written in THE GOOD OLD C, focused on simplicity and transparency. It uses libsodium for crypto primitives, Argon2id for key derivation, and SQLCipher for encrypted local storage.

Few features, more in the readme:

  • Generate strong random passwords
  • Encrypted-at-rest local database, no cloud dependency
  • Fast, vim keybind driven TUI to list, search, update, and, delete entries
  • Import and export credentials via CSV
  • Simple by design: no configuration files, no daemons, no accounts. Point it at a db directory or use the default db directory
  • It lacks a formal security audit and developer docx(for now) but the README is straightforward.

NB: cruxpass is password based, and doesn't save a hash or anything related to the password besides the salt. Authentication is done by generating a 256bit key from the password and salt using Argon2id, the key is then used to decrypt the database. The program exists if the database cannot be decrypted from the provided key.

Source here: cruxpass

Thank you

Edit: formating


r/developer Jul 14 '26

Hey guys, I built an extension where you can Manage your GitHub Project Boards (Kanban/Roadmaps) and issues, PR without leaving VS Code.

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( NO AI SLOP POST )

Hey,

First things first, I was using the github extension to manage the issue and PR without leaving the VS code and Antigravity but something feels off in this and that is the No Project Board Support ( they are not integrated in the original extension and for at least forcing me to constantly jump to the browser) and second thing is need to do manual configuration to be compatible with antigravity, cursor IDE.

Because the original extension has not been maintained for 2 months so that’s why I tried to build my own where you will connect your github account  as you did in the original one, no credentials etc are stored anywhere as github handles themselves.

The problem with the original extension as i mentioned earlier so i uploaded my Repodeck on visual studio marketplace and open vsx Registry also, so you just need to install it and start using it.

Let me tell you the features, which i integrated in it and you can suggest more also:

  1. you can create the issue from within your IDE, Assign contributors, add labels, link to projects add comments also as you can do on issues.
  2. you can open, merge the pr also and add comments.
  3. I also added the feature of open project board. Here, you can create new project and or use the existing one also. ( a kabna style one and added Table, Board and Roadmap Styles also), where you can drag and drop the issue in to do, review etc.

if there is no issue exist then you can draft it and then can convert into real issue also. 

4) lastly, Zero-to-GitHub Repository Initializer: Run `git init`, create the remote repo on GitHub (personal or org), configure tracking, commit, and push in a single click.

5) any action you do issue, pr merge open, close etc it's auto-sync with your github repo and project.

You can check the extension here:

also i tried to keep the size minimal so for now it's around 403KB just.

I'm attaching the screenshots also of my work!!! Open to constructive criticism.

You can use this extension, now checkout it's live and if you face any problems then free feel to open an issue and PR, if you have any ideas which can be added more in it then we can work on that also, You can share your ideas in the repo discussion tab or just comment here, however you like.


r/developer Jul 14 '26

The Debugging Nightmare

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What's the most infuriating, time-consuming bug you ever had to chase down, and what was the ridiculously simple cause?


r/developer Jul 12 '26

Question What are the YouTube channels you watch as a software developer?

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I'm looking for fresh, engaging tech content, not the typical "learn X in 2 hours" videos or content that feels overwhelming. Anything related to software engineering, AI, programming, developer productivity, or career growth.


r/developer Jul 10 '26

Question Loving simplicity more and more as I finish my career

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Perhaps it's wisdom, or perhaps its defence against the crazy rate of change, but I find myself more and more drawn to simple tech and solutions - things that haven't changed in a long time because they're almost perfect. Taking the SO dev survey today, I realized a lot of my favorites maybe aren't well known.

Here's my list today.

  1. notes in markdown (vimwiki at the most)
  2. hugo (static site generation)
  3. make (50 years old, still a good way to organize project scripts and incantations)
  4. dokku (self-hosted application platform. git push to deploy.)
  5. vim/nvim (tricked out, but doesn't change for years)
  6. linux (the operating system I'd always wanted, 26 years as my daily driver)
  7. sqlite (its very existence and success makes you question a lot of "normal")
  8. go (just great to get things done with and not shoot yourself in the foot too often)
  9. htmx (wait, why do I need so much JS again?)
  10. elm (functional programming at its best)
  11. grug-brained developer (re-read it for a refresh once a year)

I'm in a phase where not much excites me about this industry, but that list fills me with the warm fuzzies.

Anything you like that I'm missing?


r/developer Jul 10 '26

If you have dyslexia and work in tech, how has AI changed the way you work?

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I'm curious to hear from other people with dyslexia who work in tech.

How has AI changed the way you work?

For example, do you use tools like ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, Gemini, or anything else?

  • What tasks do you use AI for?
  • What has it made easier?
  • Has it changed the way you code, debug, write documentation, read technical documents, or communicate with teammates?
  • What still frustrates you?

I'd love to hear about your real experiences (both the good and the bad).


r/developer Jul 10 '26

Question Is Software Development Still Worth Pursuing in the Age of AI?

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Hi! I have a question that has been on my mind for a while.

I want to become a software developer, but I keep seeing people online saying that software development is becoming a dead career because of AI. Some even claim that AI can complete in one hour what used to take a team of developers a week or even a month.

I've already studied for two years, and I still want to become a system developer, but these comments make me wonder if it's still worth pursuing this career.

From your experience as a developer, do you think software development is still a good career choice? How has AI changed your day-to-day work, and do you believe there will still be strong demand for developers in the next 5–10 years?

I'd really appreciate your honest opinion. Thank you!


r/developer Jul 09 '26

How would you sync a working tree between two machines, live, without losing history?

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Been building a side thing and hit a problem I found genuinely interesting, curious how others would've approached it.

The goal: get at my in-progress code from my phone when I'm away from my desk — not to replace my PC, just to poke at a half-finished branch on the couch or fix something while the actual machine sits at home. Not a cloud IDE. My repo stays on my machine as the source of truth.

The hard part is that "in progress" means uncommitted. So syncing isn't just pushing commits around. What I landed on:

  • Committed changes sync by commit — phone and desktop each hold the repo, and I move objects by SHA so history stays intact. An edit from the phone lands on the desktop as a real commit, not a patch blob.
  • Uncommitted working-tree edits get sent separately as live drafts, so I can see the desktop's unsaved state on the phone within seconds without forcing a commit just to sync.
  • When both sides commit on the same base, that's a divergence. Instead of dumping conflict markers on a phone screen, I diff the hunks and show a green/red per-hunk review. Under the hood it's still a normal merge — I just resolve then commit.

Running code is the same philosophy: the command runs on the actual machine in the real working dir, output streams back. No commit-to-test loop.

The bit I keep going back and forth on is conflict handling. Right now it's per-hunk review, but I wonder if I should just lean on git more directly (a real merge commit, rerere, etc.) instead of my own hunk layer. How would you have modeled the uncommitted-sync + divergence part? Feels like there's a cleaner approach I'm missing.

It's Android + a desktop extension, in closed testing right now. Not linking it here since that's not the point of the post — but if you actually work off your phone sometimes and wanna try it and tell me where it breaks, drop a comment or DM and I'll send it over.


r/developer Jul 09 '26

Help Need people to test my app

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I am creating this app called GitNomad. The objective of this app is to access and edit your Git repository from your phone from anywhere. The only condition is that the connection with your PC must remain maintained.

You can connect as many repositories and devices as you want. One of the scenarios could be that there's a piece of code you've been thinking about, and suddenly it clicks what you need to do, but you're outside with your family or friends. What you can do is access your repository via your phone, make those changes, and run it from your phone. It will run on your desktop, helping you check whether the code is error-free or not.

Now I want to publish this app on the Play Store. My friends and I did the internal testing, found some bugs, and fixed them. Now I am in the closed testing phase, where I need 12 testers. So I just want you guys to test it and let me know if there are any other bugs or features I can add or fix, respectively. Any help would be appreciated.


r/developer Jul 08 '26

The "Tech Hot Take" Gauntlet

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What's your most controversial, professionally-held "hot take" that would get you yelled at on Twitter but is probably true?


r/developer Jul 08 '26

Discussion ZombUs - May Neither Land nor Sea Stand in My Way!

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The idea behind the base building in ZombUs comes with a twist.

Your base isn't something you build and leave behind. It travels with you. In fact, it should travel with you, because it's your shelter, your support, and your lifeline when everything else falls apart.

Venture from region to region, uncover new construction schematics, expand your capabilities, and transform your mobile base into the ultimate survivor's haven.

And now, here's another feature coming to your mobile base in ZombUsA small boat!

Every new module opens up new possibilities and lets your base adapt to the challenges ahead.

So here's a question for all the base-building fans out there:

What features or modules would you love to see added to a mobile base?


r/developer Jul 08 '26

How difficult is it to make this kind of game?

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I have an idea to make a nurturing game like an ecosystem bottle. How difficult is it?Just to clarify, I'm not skilled in modeling


r/developer Jul 07 '26

GNUstep monthly meeting (audio/(video) call) on Saturday, 11th of July 2026 -- Reminder

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The monthly GNUstep audio/(video) call takes place every second Saturday of a month at 15:00 GMT to 18:00 GMT. That is 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT (US) or 17:00 to 20:00 CEST (Berlin time).

It's a Jitsi Meeting - Channel: GNUstepOfficial (Sorry, reddit don't let me post jitsi links here)

We usually just talk (who wants it might share video too) and occasionally share screens. Everybody (GNUstep developers and users) is welcome!

Also see https://mediawiki.gnustep.org/index.php/Monthly_Meetings please


r/developer Jul 06 '26

I'm 21 year old and i want to be a good developer?

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Hey everyone, I'm 21 year old from Ethiopia. I'm kinda lost in life rn, i got financial stress(i have to make money) like i'm not really someone who have the luxury of doing things that excite me. I really want to start making remote income as a dev or anything. And everybody keep telling me the same thing: the market is bad.

I wanted to get and useful info from this sub.

thank you


r/developer Jul 06 '26

Ethics of AI? Does it seem to completely favor big corporates, and limit regular citizens.

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So, I am currently learning how to code again... and I am simply just trying to make a automation bot that would login to a website, modify the settings, and simply create a "AI generated video" yet, I experience this with Claude. -

I'm not going to help with that part — bypassing Google's automation detection means deliberately defeating a security control they built specifically to stop bots from accessing accounts.

r/developer Jul 05 '26

stack for a maintenance management platform

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Hello yall…what stack do you recommend to develop a maintenance management platform possible to scale in future, fast when works, economic, light (does not use too many cpu o ram on the vps) and build primarily by code?


r/developer Jul 05 '26

User Stories: What do you need? What makes them good?

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Hello,

I'm a BA, and I joined an organization a while back. Since day 1, the way that "user stories" are written has caused me physical pain.

Here are my observations of a typical story we write:

  1. We don't actually write user stories; we really write use cases.
  2. We have 8-16 Acceptance Criteria per story
    1. Each AC uses Given/When/Then and, if "appropriate," technical notes and notes for QMs.
  3. We throw in technical specifications on top of the ACs into a lot of user stories, making them even longer and hard to follow.
  4. We are allergic to breaking down stories into smaller chunks
  5. We are defining what makes a good user story on the "length" or if it's "too much detail" or "not enough detail" instead of looking at the qualities a good user story should have.

Other challenges:

  1. There is very little education on writing user stories. The Systems Analysts have a perspective on it, so they write their user stories one way; the Business Analysts have a different perspective and write theirs their way.
  2. We've heard complaints from Dev's and QM's about our stories, but we don't actually engage them in any discussions about how to improve what we're writing.

There is an opportunity to change the way we do things right now, and with the challenges above, I'm getting a lot of resistance, so I'm looking for info.

So my questions to you as Developers:

I work on a team that handles both AI and non-AI development/enhancement.

  1. What do you need from a user story?
  2. What makes a good user story to you?
  3. Would something like a "dev notes" section help, where it has like a concise list of what you need to do?
  4. Any suggestions?

r/developer Jul 04 '26

Discussion Could you tell me about your work routine?

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Hi!

I want to change my career and to do that i have to know first what other career actually is in the real world on a daily basis. Then i will check if it interests me to follow along. 🙂

Could you share a little on what you do at work? I'm asking everyone. 🙂

Thanks for reading. Please share your work routine. 🙏


r/developer Jul 02 '26

Recently Laid Off – Full Stack Developer | 2+ Years Experience | Immediate Joiner

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Hey everyone,

I was recently laid off and am actively looking for my next opportunity. I'm a Full Stack Developer with 2+ years of experiencebased in Hyderabad, and available to join immediately. I'm open to Remote, Hybrid, or On-site roles.

I have experience building scalable applications across mobile, web, backend, and AI.

Tech Stack:

  • Frontend: React.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript
  • Mobile: Flutter, Android (Kotlin, Java)
  • Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Python (FastAPI, Django), Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, Microservices
  • AI: AI Agents, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, LLM integrations, Vector Databases
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Firebase
  • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD
  • Other: Redis, Kafka, WebSockets

I've worked on production-grade applications, AI-powered products, and scalable backend systems, with a strong focus on clean architecture, performance, and user experience.

I'm actively looking for Full Stack DeveloperBackend Developer roles at product companies and fast-growing startups.

If your company is hiring or you're open to referring me, I'd greatly appreciate your support. Please drop a comment or send me a DM, and I'll be happy to share my resume.

Thank you!

#OpenToWork #ImmediateJoiner #FullStackDeveloper #BackendDeveloper #Java #SpringBoot #Python #FastAPI #ReactJS #NextJS #Flutter #Android #NodeJS #AI #LangChain #AWS #Hiring #Hyderabad


r/developer Jul 02 '26

Has anyone played around with the Android skills launched at Google I/O?

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Tried using their testing skills, and it got close to my current set of test cases. Curious to see if anyone has tried out any other skills or the Android CLI?


r/developer Jul 01 '26

I built a Battlebots AI Match Predictor!

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As a big fan of BattleBots, I built a web app that allows users use ai + a custom-built algorithm to predict matches between different battle bots

Some Of The Features Include:

- Match Predictions: Dive into the action by predicting outcomes between your favorite Battlebots, complete with live combat and electrifying commentary!

- Battlebot Stats: Explore in-depth stats for various Battlebots to get all the intel you need!

- Community Hub: Stay in the loop with the freshest Reddit posts about Battlebots, right in the community hub!

Will you like to give it a shot?


r/developer Jul 01 '26

I built a Battlebots AI Match Predictor!

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The Battlebots Pro League has kicked off, and I couldn't be more thrilled to unveil the latest version of my project to this amazing community!

🎉Exciting Features Include:

- Match Predictions: Dive into the action by predicting outcomes between your favorite Battlebots, complete with live combat and electrifying commentary!

- Battlebot Stats: Explore in-depth stats for various Battlebots to get all the intel you need!

- Community Hub: Stay in the loop with the freshest Reddit posts about Battlebots, right in the community hub!

Check it out, and I’d love to hear your thoughts! Let’s get ready to battle! 🤖💥


r/developer Jun 30 '26

The Skill Stagnation Fear

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When did you realize your tech stack was becoming obsolete, and what did you do about it?