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Welcome to the October 2026 edition of theVar Development.
In this edition - PWA on iPhone, GitHub goes from 2500 requests to 24, Robert Heinlein and more
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PWA on iPhone - Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on iOS have a long history that might surprise you. Many developers face quirks and limitations that stem from this legacy interaction with the iPhone. This article on DZone outlines the origins of these challenges and what they mean for modern PWA development.
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Developers “Before” vs “Today” - The development landscape has transformed dramatically over the years. Once, a lone developer faced a sea of simple bugs, tackling them head-on, but now we navigate through complex systems filled with unpredictable errors. Learn about the challenges the new developers face in this Dev.to article.
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From 2,500 requests to 24: Rebuilding star history without the stargazers - GitHub faced a challenge with its history data, which was retrieved using a complex array of requests. Refactoring this code requires careful planning, and came with its own challenges. Read about it here.
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PHP2Shell Explained - The new PHP vulnerability is sweeping the world, shutting down thousands of websites across the globe. But what is exactly this vulnerability? How it allows remote code execution?
Read this great explanation on Dev.to.
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Words of Wisdom
This I Believe is a text written by Robert Heinlein in 1952, and delivered by him in a national radio broadcast.
This text is a call for optimism, for faith in human nature and in everyday morality.
I love going back to this text when I feel surrounded by bad news, whether true or not, and recharge with optimism, happiness, and gratitude.
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So, that was the October 2026 edition of theVar Development.
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Memi