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Andrew James

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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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    11. Front End North

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      Have you headed to the 20i stand yet? Lots of (actually great!) prizes to win - glasses, a notebook, free hosting, and more!
      3rd time lucky? Tom dances at the 20i stand having won a prize on the wheel
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    15. Kristen Seversky

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      Ugh lil buddy insists on these early-morning meetings šŸ˜ā¤ļø
      My toddler playing with his toy laptop next to my real laptop on the kitchen table. His hand is over the control buttons.
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    19. Andrew James

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      First day back after pat leave and straight into an offsite.
      
      Could be worse
      New York Yankees stadium. A can of Stella Artois is in shot
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    23. George Rodier

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      Day 24. After a 1 mile warm up. I did 1.5 tempo miles to gauge my progress. Maintained a 9:35 min per mile pace. Honestly not where I’d like to be. However considering I couldn’t hold a 10min pace a month ago, I’m happy with the progress.
      
      #SummerRunningSeries #DevsWhoRun
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    27. David Darnes

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      If you see this, quote post with a robot that isn’t from Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr Who or Transformers.
      Tiny robot from ā€œBatteries Not Includedā€

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    34. Gergely Orosz

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      Microsoft:
      
      All-time high valuation
      All-time high revenue
      All-time high profits
      
      *Still does mass layoffs*
      
      (Sidenote: probably now is the single best time to hire, or try to hire from the company)
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    38. Katie Mack

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      Really fun talking about the end of the universe for @sydneyideas.bsky.social and answering questions with @taramurphy.bsky.social! Thanks to everyone who came out!
      Tara and me sitting on chairs on a stage. She is smiling and I’m looking at the audience answering a question
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