Every Monday we round up the previous week's top posts based on traffic, engagement, and a hint of editorial curation. The typical week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, but don't worry, we take into account posts that are published later in the week. ❤️

1. Byte Size

From loading external dependencies on demand to creating a common bundle to load base components, Guilherme shares tips on reducing your JS/CSS size.

How we reduced our initial JS/CSS size by 67%

Guilherme Oenning ・ Nov 26 '18

#webpack #webdev #react #javascript

2. Snippets & Examples

A few handy CSS tricks from day-to-day tips to more unusual use cases (like prevent highlighting!)

5 CSS tips you didn't know you needed

Lynne Finnigan ・ Nov 28 '18

#webdev #css #tips #devtips

3. Continued, Iterative Effort

Jamie shares how they approached the challenge of building a game under 13Kb for the js13kgames challenge, all while raising a baby. This article covers everything from developing game mechanics to generative algorithms.

How to Write a Game in Under 13 Kb While Taking Care of a Baby

Jaime González García ・ Dec 2 '18

#gamedev #javascript #gamejam

4. Stay Alert 👀

Jenn shares their experience with toxic teams and advice on what to watch out for, both with the team and with oneself. If you're in this situation, Jenn also shares a few tips on creating an action plan.

My experience with toxic teams

Jenn ・ Nov 28 '18

#toxic #work #health

5. Strange Syntax

For anyone who's crossed paths with -->, some dood breaks down its meaning. Whether or not you choose to use this combo operator, well, that's up to you.

Demystifying the Long Arrow "Operator"

Basti Ortiz ・ Nov 30 '18

#javascript #programming

6. Vue Axios

A look into this popular Vue plugin.

Let's talk about an unnecessary but popular Vue plugin

heftyhead ・ Dec 1 '18

#vue #webdev #javascript #discuss

7. CLI or GUI?

People can be very opinionated on tools and workflow, but there's no need to shame anyone on their preferences!

On GUI-shaming and a mountain of hot takes

Ben Halpern ・ Nov 29 '18

#cli #gui #tooling #productivity

That's it for our weekly wrap up! Keep an eye on dev.to this week for daily content and discussions...and if you miss anything, we'll be sure to recap it next Monday!