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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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      Let's see what all the @atproto/api fuss is about
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      If you're new to the software industry, or looking for a job, you really should be listening to those doing the work. You don't have to agree with everything they say, but you should be listening. Ask questions and challenge everything -- even if you can't afford to say it out loud.
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    11. Wes Bos

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      Mad CSS Jackets are now available! These are sooooo sick. 
      
      Highest bracket pick on madcss.com also wins one. fill them out!
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    15. Kristen Seversky

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      I welcome the messy discourse *now* before this is the de facto playbook for the next year+ 🫠

      Techmeme

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      Block says it is laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000+ employees; XYZ jumps 19%+ in extended trading (Annie Palmer/CNBC)
      
      Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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      I stole this.

      Steve Morgan

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      I stole this.
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    29. Brittany Ellich

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      Today I get to update my bio from "Senior dev" to "Staff Engineer" at GitHub 😎
      
      Excited to see what this new chapter brings!
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    33. Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫

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      Getting periods again now? Blame Greg Bovino

      Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫

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      Minneapolis uterus havers: if you’re bleeding out of cycle and wondering why, it’s the tear gas. Really, it does that
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      the best place to start if you are laid off 
      
      your contact list in your phone
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      Dear cold callers: when I answer the phone and you ask for Laurie, it's a really great idea not to gender-check me so hard you say "you're not Laurie". That doesn't go down well.
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