NEWSLETTER Jun 9, 2023
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This week's tech spotlight:
![WhatsApp introduces 'Channels' feature, bridging the gap between messaging and social media](https://www.bandofcoders.com/hubfs/BandofCoders_CTA9/images/NL20230609_Img1-jpg.webp)
WhatsApp's new Channels feature revolutionizes messaging, encouraging users to follow local happenings and sports updates.
![Leaked image unveils Instagram's new Twitter competitor](https://www.bandofcoders.com/hubfs/BandofCoders_CTA9/images/NL20230609_Img2-jpg.webp)
Coming soon: Instagram's text-based app combines features from Twitter and Mastodon, offering a familiar feed and the ability to share text, photos, and videos.
![WordPress to introduce AI assistant for automated blog post writing](https://www.bandofcoders.com/hubfs/BandofCoders_CTA9/images/NL20230609_Img3-jpg.webp)
Jetpack AI Assistant revolutionizes content creation on WordPress in the editor interface, significantly reducing time and effort.
![TikTok expands access to paywall and 20-minute videos for wider user base](https://www.bandofcoders.com/hubfs/BandofCoders_CTA9/images/NL20230609_Img4-jpg.webp)
TikTok broadens access to its Series feature, enabling more users to monetize exclusive content behind paywalls and create extended 20-minute videos.
Our perspective:
![Who's On Your Team? The 7 Core Members of Every Development Project](https://www.bandofcoders.com/hubfs/BandofCoders_CTA9/images/NL20230609_Img5-jpeg.webp)
Front-end developer: the customer-friendly coder
There are three main types of developers: front-end, back-end, and full-stack. The names are pretty self-explanatory. A front-end developer creates the front part, or user-facing component, of a product.
As you can imagine, a front-end developer is a pretty vital part of any development team. In addition to simply building the user-facing part of your product, they make sure users have a smooth, seamless experience using the product. Among other things, that means creating an intuitive interface with findable buttons, easy-to-read text, simple navigation, and high-speed transitions.