# News

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Something Is Coming… 👀

My team and I have been working hard behind the scenes on something really exciting over the past few months, and we have a little surprise for you all.

I’ll share everything with you next week so keep an eye on this newsletter and on my YouTube channel! 😉

Design Patterns in Modern Software Design

Design patterns are fundamental tools in software development, but are you using them wisely? 🧩

In this week’s blog, I’ll discuss when design patterns are the right tool for the job and when they might be adding unnecessary complexity. We’ll cut through the confusion and focus on how patterns can make your code cleaner, more maintainable, scalable, and flexible—without falling into the trap of over-engineering.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re naturally applying patterns to solve real problems or forcing them into your code unnecessarily, this post is for you. 🧠💻

# Community

Leo, one of our community members, is seeking guidance on developing an API similar to the OpenAI Assistant API using FastAPI and AWS. He’s facing challenges with planning the cloud architecture and making component decisions. 🤔

Several community members have already shared valuable tips and best practices on cloud architecture, authentication, rate limiting, and scalability to assist Leo. If you’re new to deployment and cloud services, these insights could be incredibly beneficial for you too.

Join our Discord server to read the full thread and gain valuable knowledge. If you have experience and advice to share, your input could make a big difference for Leo and others in the community! 🚀

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