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From bypassing CBE’s developer mode lockout to debating the ethics of AI replacing humans (again), the conversations were as energetic as a poorly grounded server rack. Dive in for a curated look at the week’s highlights, and don’t forget to jump into the Telegram group – your voice adds to the vibrant chaos. Let’s make something meaningful, people.

Developer Shout-Outs

Amharic Keyboard: 𝓶𝓲𝓷_𝓽𝓮𝓼𝓷𝓸𝓽 shared an Amharic keyboard project built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The project aims to provide a user-friendly typing experience for the Amharic language. 1, 2.
Pic-Grabber Chrome Extension: 🦹‍♂️𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐗 developed a Chrome extension to download images from any webpage. It supports various image types, including dynamically loaded images, background images, and SVGs. 1.
Bill Splitter App: Tem! shared a bill splitting application built with assistance from Claude. The app helps users calculate individual costs, including VAT and service charges, when splitting bills with friends. 1.
Life Tracker App: Brook Solomon shared progress on a life tracking application built with Laravel, React, Tailwind, and Inertia JS. The platform allows users to track various aspects of their lives, including finances, workouts, sleep, and diet. 1, 2, 3, 4.
CBE Launcher: Eyuel Zero 🇪🇹 and Yohannes created CBELauncher, a workaround for the recent CBE mobile banking update’s developer mode issue. This tool allows users with developer mode enabled to access the app without encountering the error message. 1.
Website Redesign: Ibnu Afdel showcased a redesigned personal website built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The redesign focuses on improved responsiveness for smaller screens, better project organization, and a polished overall look. 1.

Events and Podcasts

Past

Talk with Misikir Adane: Luna had a session with Misikir Adane, Co-Founder and CEO of Muyalogy, yesterday night at 2:00 on Telegram. Misikir shared insights from his extensive tech career, including leadership roles at Perago, Appcues, bp, and contributions to Ethiopian government projects. 1 Listen

Shared Resources

Consensus AI Tool: Ibnu Afdel shared Consensus App, an AI-powered tool that extracts insights from peer-reviewed research. Get reliable answers to complex questions in seconds, saving time and effort. Perfect for professionals, researchers, and anyone seeking credible information. 1 Tool Link
FastAPI Resources: Crusade shared a collection of FastAPI resources, including books and cookbooks. These resources cover various aspects of FastAPI development, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. 1, 2, 3, 4 Channel Link
AI-Powered IDE Cursor: Lij Baya shared Cursor, an AI-powered IDE that can help developers save time and improve their productivity. It offers features like code generation, debugging, and refactoring. 1, 2, 3 Tool Link
Computer Science Readings: GeneneT. shared a curated list of computer science readings on GitHub. Topics include algorithms, garbage collection, type systems, compiler design, concurrency, operating systems, parallel programming, and static analysis techniques. 1 Reading Link

Tech Company Updates

Google Translate Supports Ethiopian Languages: Loline forwarded a post announcing that Google Translate now supports all official Ethiopian working languages. The post highlighted the increased accessibility and inclusivity this brings to communication in Ethiopia. 1.
Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 Issues: Users reported performance and compatibility problems with Windows 11 24H2, particularly affecting game performance. Discussions included troubleshooting steps, potential rollbacks, and the impact of Microsoft’s recent updates. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Top Discussions and Reactions:

CBE Developer Mode Restriction: A “critical” CBE update prevents the app from opening with developer mode enabled, sparking debate about the effectiveness and rationale behind this security measure. Members like YohannesTz.kt and Theodore questioned the decision, while others offered workarounds. Eyuel Zero shared a method to bypass the restriction, and he and YohannesTz.kt later developed a patch. 1, 2, 3, 4.
”Hire AI, Not Humans” Trend: A discussion emerged regarding the increasing trend of prioritizing AI over human employees. Dev. Web Ω initiated the conversation, expressing concerns about the potential downsides of over-reliance on algorithms. muktar shared a relevant article. 1, 2. Reading Link