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  • So you want to game the system and get promoted?

    A guide to stacking the odds in your favour to get to the next level.

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  • So you want to work remotely?

    Tips and product suggestions for setting up an effective remote workstation.

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  • Building an Accessible Menubar Component Using React

    Create an accessible Menubar based on the WAI-ARIA design pattern for a menubar widget.

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  • So you want to write a Groom’s speech?

    Advice for the groom to help him create a memorable and meaningful wedding speech.

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  • So you want to build a PC?

    An overview of the main hardware components you will need to build a desktop PC.

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  • Multiple Entry Points in Create React App Without Ejecting

    Create multiple entry points without ejecting from the safety net of Create React App.

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  • So you want to WFH?

    Tips maintaining focus and effective communication whilst working from home.

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      Laurie

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      This is interesting.
      
      The footgun is in overuse such that it’s a performance hit.
      
      But it could reduce the need for storing local state for end user quality of life improvements.

      react.dev
      Activity is also ready to try in react@experimental.
      
      Activity is a new component to hide and show parts of the UI:
      
      <Activity mode={isVisible ? 'visible' : 'hidden'}>
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      Apparently I think the 90s are all the 00’s

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      If you like history stuff, I came across a neat little daily game you might like: You guess the year of some historical images, and then it gives you a score. The basement server image sure does take me back. Here's more: whichyr.com
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      Damn newborns got hands 😅
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    25. Gergely Orosz

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      Probably thebest practice I've found to be efficient in developing with GenAI tools:
      
      Unit tests, unit tests, unit tests! (or other automated tests)
      
      With this "security net" I am confident to run fast with these tools (incl agentic mode)
      
      We should talk more about tests + GenAI... so important
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      Newsletter: As Celsius victims detail their devastation even under the weak crypto regulations of the past, the Trump administration continues to dismantle those same rules while he pumps his personal memecoin with promises of private access.
      
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      Issue 82 – E-molumentsAs Celsius victims detail their devastation even under the weak crypto regulations of the past, the Trump administration continues to dismantle those same rules while he pumps his personal memecoin wi...
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      This episode is super popular today! Just started listening and @leonnoel.bsky.social and @dthompsondev.bsky.social have already dropped SO MANY actionable tips.
      The last 12 months have been huge for me, networking wise, and it’s definitely thanks to the advice from these two.
      #careerswitcher
      Screenshot of the programming podcast: the art of the DM. Two men closed mouth smiling at the camera.
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