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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 Groomโ€™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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      Andrew James

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      ajames.dev/social is live ๐Ÿฆ‹
      
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      Let's see what all the @atproto/api fuss is about
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      i've been reflecting a lot lately on how so much of getting better as a developer doesn't show up in your commit history. it takes months and has no real PR/ artifact to show for it until one day you just... notice you got better at something.
      
      wrote a post on it: sarahgerrard.me/posts/slow-p...
      The Slow Parts of Getting Better - Sarah GerrardMost of the growth that matters as a developer happens slowly and invisibly โ€” building mental models, learning to articulate what you know, getting better at reasoning about tradeoffs. This post is ab...
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      saw someone use grok today to correct the pope
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    15. Ian Coldwater ๐ŸงŠ๐Ÿšซ

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      Non-technical Bluesky users: do you know what a PDS is?
      
      Technical users: no spoilers
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    19. Andrew James

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      Wee man turns one tomorrow. Figured it was time for his first set of wheels
      A tricycle designed for toddlers. Animals with balloons sit in the background
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      Interop's Custom Highlight API is NEAT
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      Kubernetes Contributors,
      
      We've updated the AI use policy. TL;DR you must disclose AI use in the PR description and interact with reviewers yourself. You must not co-author with AI or co-sign commits with AI or use the assisted-by or co-developed commit trailers.
      
      groups.google.com/a/kubernetes...
      [ANNOUNCEMENT] Updates to the AI usage policy
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      what a decade man
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      I find it so disspiriting. I spent my youth playing Dance Dance Revolution and other rhythm games in arcades. It was healthy and social and fun. Most arcades today are gateway drugs for casinos.
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