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sidebar_label: Introduction
description: "daily.dev brings the latest tech news and articles to developers, curated from over 1300 sources with a customizable feed to stay ahead in tech."
description: "daily.dev brings the latest tech news and articles to developers, curated from over 1600 sources with a customizable feed to stay ahead in tech."
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# Introduction

daily.dev is a professional network for developers that provides the latest tech news and articles all in one place.
**daily.dev** is the professional network for developers to discover top tech news, grow their knowledge, and connect with a global community—all in one place.

We curate posts from over 1300 tech news sources and present them in a single feed that you can customize to your interests using tags. Our platform helps you save time by finding high-quality posts, so you can stay up-to-date and stay ahead of the curve as a developer.
We aggregate content from **1300+ trusted sources**, organize it into a personalized feed, and help you stay ahead of the curve. From AI breakthroughs to web dev deep dives, daily.dev filters out the noise and surfaces what truly matters.

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## Quick start guide
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## ✨ Why developers love daily.dev

- ✨ **Hyper-personalized feed**: Our latest Feed Algorithm (v3.0) learns what you love and delivers relevant articles daily.
- ✨ **Companion widget**: Upvote, comment, and bookmark directly on the article without switching tabs.
- ✨ **OpenAI-powered summaries**: Quickly digest content with smart TL;DRs.
- ✨ **Collaborative Squads**: Join topic-focused groups for niche discussions.
- ✨ **Cross-platform**: Access daily.dev on browser, mobile, or PWA.

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## 🧭 Quick start guide

### 1. Install daily.dev 🚀

Get daily.dev on your favorite platform and start exploring the latest in tech:

#### 🧩 Browser Extension (Recommended)

Set daily.dev as your new tab and integrate it directly into your daily workflow:

We want you to get the most out of daily.dev, so we've put together this quick start guide to help you make the most of our platform and our community.
- [Install for Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dailydev-news-for-develope/hidbbfobdgdllahcipdbdgcjickpejkn)
- [Install for Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/dailydev-news-for-develo/hilgjjheifcmhkbipcnlmkdbjbhenlif)

### Step 1: Install 🚀
#### 📱 Mobile Apps

You can use daily.dev as a [browser extension](/getting-started/browser-extension-installation.md) or as a [progressive web app (PWA)](/getting-started/pwa.md).
Take daily.dev on the go—real-time updates and personalized news in your pocket.

Also available on the Google Play store as [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.daily).
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We recommend the browser extension, which sets your new tab to show daily.dev and helps you develop a good reading habit. But don't worry, you can always pause the new tab functionality if you need to focus!
- [Download on iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daily-dev/id6460429054)
- [Download on Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.daily)

### Step 2: Set up your feed 🎯
#### 💻 Progressive Web App (PWA)

Once you've installed the extension or accessed the web app, the next step is to [create your personal feed](/setting-up-your-feed/filtering-content-feed.md). This allows you to customize daily.dev to your preferences and interests, providing you with the most relevant tech and developer news.
Prefer a lightweight experience? Try our [Progressive Web App](/getting-started/pwa.md) for desktop or mobile use.

### Step 3: Engage with other developers 👏
> :::tip
> We recommend the browser extension to build a consistent reading habit. Need to focus? You can [pause new tab mode](/key-features/pause-new-tab.md) anytime.
> :::

Check out some of our [key features](/key-features/feeds.md) and start engaging with other developers on our platform to help grow your professional network and make new connections.
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### 2. Set up your feed 🎯

Tailor your experience by [filtering with tags](/setting-up-your-feed/filtering-content-feed.md). The more you engage, the better your recommendations become.

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### Step 4: Build your presence 🦸
### 3. Engage with the community 👏

On daily.dev, you can [create a profile](/your-profile/activity.md). With a profile, you can comment on posts, upvote, bookmark useful posts, showcase your reading with our DevCard, and much more!
Explore [key features](/key-features/feeds.md) like comments, upvotes, and article discussions. Mention other devs and grow your network.

### Step 5: Customize the look and feel 🌈
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### 4. Build your presence 🦸

Make daily.dev look and feel the way you want! [Customize](/customize-your-feed/layout.md) the theme, layout, card density, and other cool preferences to personalize your experience.
Create a [developer profile](/your-profile/activity.md) to:

- Showcase your DevCard
- Track your reading and engagement
- Bookmark valuable insights

You can use daily.dev as a [browser extension](/getting-started/browser-extension-installation.md) or as a [progressive web app (PWA)](/getting-started/pwa.md).
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Also available on the Google Play store as [Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.daily)
### 5. Customize your experience 🌈

Make daily.dev your own. [Tweak layout and design](/customize-your-feed/layout.md) to fit your reading style and workflow.

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We recommend the browser extension, which sets your new tab to show daily.dev and helps you develop a good reading habit. But don't worry, you can always pause the new tab functionality if you need to focus!
> Ready to upgrade your dev workflow? Get started with daily.dev today and never miss a beat. 🚀