Hello, .dev!

Google Registry has launched a new top-level domain (TLD) called .dev, specifically aimed at developers and technology enthusiasts, providing a dedicated online space for building communities, showcasing projects, and learning new technologies. This initiative is designed to offer a secure domain environment as all .dev websites require HTTPS connections, enhancing protection against ad malware, tracking injections, and spying on open networks. Notable companies like GitHub, JetBrains, and Salesforce are already utilizing .dev domains to offer a variety of resources, tools, and solutions to improve productivity and skills, while the Early Access Program allows users to secure desired domains at a premium before the general availability begins on February 28. Google itself is using .dev for its projects such as web.dev and opensource.dev, and the launch follows previous successful introductions of secure domains like .app and .page, facilitating a broader movement towards an HTTPS-everywhere web future.