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+Tue, October 8th, 2024 • Niall Maher
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+# 🚀 Node.js Course, TikTok Channel & More
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+Maintaining an Open-Source repository during Hacktoberfest is hard work. But it's always fun to welcome new contributors.
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+Earlier today, we hit 69 contributors on Codú's Open-Source codebase!
+
+Nice...
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+🖥️ **New Node.js Course Launch**: I've started a new course on building CLI tools with Node.js. It's aimed at someone who knows JS and is interested in learning Node.js. Here's the series so far:
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+- [Introduction to Node.js](https://www.codu.co/articles/introduction-to-node-js-wcw5rwlz)
+- [Setting Up Node.js](https://www.codu.co/articles/setting-up-node-js-2fe_wafm)
+- [Node.js and Non-Blocking Operations](https://www.codu.co/articles/event-driven-architecture-node-js-and-non-blocking-operations-i65wflm3)
+- [Node.js vs JS in the Browser](https://www.codu.co/articles/node-js-vs-js-in-the-browser-dj1e1ilg)
+- [Building a Simple CLI Tool with Node.js](https://www.codu.co/articles/building-a-simple-cli-tool-with-node-js-dha19one)
+- [Working with Modules in Node.js](https://www.codu.co/articles/working-with-modules-in-node-js-kfgeg-by)
+
+📱 **Codú TikTok**: We've joined the TikTok! Follow us for bite-sized coding tips and behind-the-scenes peeks at the dev life. Check out our first post [here](https://www.tiktok.com/@codu.co/video/7420768768604851489?_r=1&_t=8qBDUDtaoJF), which has a cool VS Code tip.
+
+## 📚 This Week's Picks
+
+**[The Undeniable Utility Of CSS :has (13 mins)](https://www.joshwcomeau.com/css/has/)**
+
+In this blog post, Josh introduces you to :has and shares some of the most interesting real-world use cases he has found, along with some "mindblowing" experiments.
+
+**[An Engineer's Checklist of Logging Best Practices (8 mins)](https://www.honeycomb.io/blog/engineers-checklist-logging-best-practices)**
+
+This checklist of best practices will make your logging efficient, actionable, and scalable.
+
+**[Uploading Images in Next.js (File Uploads, Filestack) (3 mins)](https://www.codu.co/articles/uploading-images-in-next-js-file-uploads-filestack-vntnaf6h)**
+
+Uploading images in Next.js is a common task when developing web applications. This tutorial explores two different approaches.
+
+**[Bolt - AI App Builder (resource)](https://bolt.new/)**
+
+_"Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack web apps_." This new AI tool for developers is igniting the internet.
+
+**[How to Reduce Docker Image Size (5 mins)](https://dev.to/prodevopsguytech/how-to-reduce-docker-image-size-best-practices-and-tips-for-devops-engineers-1ahg)**
+
+Best Practices and Tips for DevOps Engineers
+
+**[Build a Full Stack Calendly clone (video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oacr8VrnNk)**
+
+In this video, Kyle shows you how to create a Calendly clone complete with Google Calendar integration. This project uses Next.js, TypeScript, Drizzle, Neon, Clerk, and ShadCN.
+
+## 📖 Book of the Week
+
+**["Node.js Design Patterns" (3rd Edition)](https://amzn.to/3UoF7Rl)** by Mario Casciaro and Luciano Mammino
+
+Raise your Node.js skills with this comprehensive guide to designing and implementing production-grade applications. Packed with proven patterns and techniques, this book is a must-read for developers looking to write better, scalable, and maintainable Node.js code.
+
+## 🛠️ Something to Enjoy
+
+**[Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/?utm_campaign=Focused&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Revue%20newsletter) --- [obsidian.md](https://obsidian.md/)**Obsidian is a powerful knowledge base on top of a local folder of plain text Markdown files. The human brain is non-linear: we jump from idea to idea constantly. Obsidian helps you map things more like your brain.
+
+## 📅 Upcoming Events
+
+**React Dublin Autumn Meetup**: Join us for an evening of React goodness!
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+- When? Thursday, October 10th at 18:00.
+- Where? Workday, Dublin.
+- RSVP: [https://guild.host/events/react-dublin-autumn-up984j](https://guild.host/events/react-dublin-autumn-up984j)
+
+## 🔗 Quick Links
+
+- **Codú TikTok:** [https://www.tiktok.com/@codu.co](https://www.tiktok.com/@codu.co)
+- **Hacktoberfest GitHub Issues:** [https://github.com/codu-code/codu/issues](https://github.com/codu-code/codu/issues)
+- **Our YouTube channel:** [https://www.youtube.com/@codu](https://www.youtube.com/@codu)
+
+Thanks, and stay awesome,
+
+Niall
+
+Founder @ Codú