Graphs and RAG explained, how AI is reshaping UI and work, how to efficiently use Cursor, VS Code extensions security issues.

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Issue 160 - A <rag> group of AI news and resources…

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Hello fellow developer, this time we have a lot of code and AI resources and tools for you, a video explaining graphs and RAG in detail, and you can have a duck! But first, we are heads down in planning an amazing event next week you should check out, the WeAreDevelopers WebDev and AI Day, online on the 27th of March:

WeAreDevelopers WebDev and AI Day - 27th of march, online
Wednesday, the 27th of March is WeAreDevelopers Webdev and AI day! We have an amazing line-up of speakers from companies like Google, Block, Llamaindex, Tessl.io and Figma. Come and learn from Rizèl Scarlett, Hannah Foxwell, Laurie Voss, Thomas Steiner, Rey Bango, Simon Maple and Figma CTO Kris Rasmussen! The event is online and starts at 4pm CET. Check it out get your ticket starting from 79 Euro!
Andreas Kolleger: Graphs and RAGs everywhere, but what are they?

Neo4j has grown from a small open-source project to a major player in the graph database industry, now employing around 800 people. Head of GenAI Innovation, Andreas Kolleger, shares his 15-year journey, discussing the blend of remote work and travel. We talked about the structure of graphs, the role of AI in development, and the importance of context in data retrieval. We described a gradual approach to learning about graphs and AI. So watch Graphs and RAGs Everywhere... But What Are They?

What's happening in AI

  • Embeddings (and how to create them)
  • ‘Open’ AI model licenses often carry concerning restrictions
  • Introducing AI Assistance in Chrome DevTools
  • Google for Startups Accelerator: AI for Energy applications are open
  • AI is reshaping UI — have you noticed the biggest change yet?

Security and Privacy

  • How to prevent WordPress SQL injection attacks
  • AI Risk Management: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices
  • How companies got hacked using a fake VSCode extension
  • How Google estimates the risk from prompt injection attacks on AI systems

Software Development

  • A closer look at the details behind the Go port of the TypeScript compiler
  • Single responsibility principle in React: The art of component focus
  • Building an “easy” web application
  • Using Cursor without the garbage parts and some best tips.
  • Drawing Sharp Lines on the Canvas
  • Introducing `command` and `commandfor`

Tips, Tricks and Tools

  • Tailwind CSS Components Library
  • litegraph.js - create graphs in the browser similar to Unreal Blueprints.
  • Filter - a web-based image editor
  • Flexbox labs - learn how to use flexbox using a WYSIWYG editor
  • Chrome extension boiler plate

Procrastination corner and Wonderful Weird Web

  • Here is your duck!
  • CSS-sweeper
  • The mix-in revolution - how an ice cream vendor inspired Lisp and AI

Career and Culture:

  • DOJ: Google must sell Chrome, Android could be next
  • Google being forced to sell Chrome is not good for the web
  • Backend developer roadmap 2025: the complete guide
  • The startup CTO's handbook
  • AI and the uncertain future of work
Are you looking for opportunities or fancy a change?

Companies to check:

  • Softwareentwickler:in .NET at qualitype
  • Senior Java Engineer at ING Bank N.V
  • Software Engineer IV (Berlin- based) at Eye Security
  • IT PM Omnichannel Checkout at dmTECH
  • Software Architect (f/m/d) at Dennemeyer Group
  • dmTECH
  • Rosenxt Group
  • Dennemeyer Group
  • aedifion
  • BWI

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