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​Welcome to this weeks Top 3 in Tech newsletter. Today we'll dive into the future of AI and what it means for developers, take a look at the recent NextJS version 13 release, and discuss the Advent of Code project and the benefits of participating.

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1. ChatGPT and what AI means for developers

If you've been on Twitter or LinkedIn at all for the past few weeks, you've probably noticed the recent release of ChatGPT.​

This large-scale language model trained by OpenAI allows for the creation of human-like conversational experiences, making it a potential game-changer for developers. It's more fluid than other AI models in the past, because it responds better to follow-up prompts and changes to achieve the desired result.

In the future this technology can be used to create chatbots that can assist users with tasks, answer questions, and provide customer service. Additionally, ChatGPT can be used to generate text for product descriptions, news articles, and other types of content.

The future of AI in development looks bright with the release of ChatGPT. As this technology becomes more advanced and widely adopted, we can expect to see more sophisticated and intuitive conversational interfaces on websites and applications. This will not only improve the user experience, but also make it easier for businesses to automate certain tasks and provide better customer service.

But before we get too carried away, it's important to remember that AI is not going to replace developers any time soon. While AI can certainly assist with certain tasks and make our jobs easier, it will never be able to fully replace the creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that developers bring to the table. It'll just allow us to focus on more interesting problems without having to reinvent the wheel for every project.

In fact, the rise of AI is likely to create new opportunities for developers. As AI becomes more advanced, developers will need to have a deep understanding of this technology in order to build and deploy applications that utilize it effectively. This will require developers to continuously learn and adapt, but it will also open up new and exciting career opportunities.

So while the release of ChatGPT is definitely exciting, it's not something that developers need to worry about in terms of job security. Instead, we should see it as an opportunity to learn, grow, and continue to innovate in the field of development.

Whatever the future of AI might look like for developers, I encourage you to at least play around with and get familiar with this new tool. ChatGPT is definitely the most interesting application of AI I've seen yet - so give it a shot and see for yourself:

​Get started with ChatGPT here​

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2. NextJS 13

Vercel, the company behind NextJS, recently released their newest version 13 of the framework. It includes several notable updates and improvements, one being the ability to use the same React components for server-side AND client-side rendering, making the development process more efficient.

Additionally, version 13 introduces automatic static optimization, which automatically optimizes pages that don't require server-side rendering. This can greatly improve performance and reduce the load on the server - without you having to worry about it!

Other improvements in version 13 include:

• Improved TypeScript support, including easier integration with existing TypeScript projects
• Better support for environment variables, including the ability to use them in the browser
• Improved error handling, including the ability to see stack traces in the browser for easier debugging

NextJS is an amazing framework that's only continuing to grow in popularity and features - so it's definitely a tool worth keeping an eye on.

​Check out the release notes on their website.

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3. Advent of Code

Advent of Code is an annual event where participants solve a series of coding challenges. The challenges are released daily throughout the month of December and are designed to improve problem-solving skills and help people learn new programming concepts.

So the challenge is already going, but you definitely still have time to join in for the rest of the month. There's even a lot of value in going back and solving the challenges from the early December days.

One of the great things about Advent of Code is that it's accessible to people of all skill levels, because the challenges start off easy and get harder as the month goes on, so everyone can participate.

Advent of Code is also a great way to connect with other programmers and form a community since participants are encouraged to discuss their solutions and share their experiences on social media and online forums.

If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to improve your coding skills and connect with other programmers, consider participating in Advent of Code. It's a great way to challenge yourself and learn something new.

​​Check out the Advent of Code website for 2022​

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