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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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      Noting perhaps my largest personal career accomplishment, which is launching CodePen 2.0. Far more work, believe it or not, than the entire creation of the original CodePen. This isn't the...
      
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      CodePen 2.0Noting perhaps my largest personal career accomplishment, which is launching CodePen 2.0. Far more work, believe it or not, than the entire creation of the original CodePen. This isn't the place to describe every detail of what we did and why we did it. If you're interested, perhaps our Why 2.0? podcast or the What's...
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      you can play this game for real if you want
      
      cassidoo.github.io/stack-run

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      We can’t fix your attention span, but we can make stacked PRs make sense.
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      I've been testing this out on nuxt 
      
      ... I've decided I like stacked prs 🥞

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      Stacked PRs, now on GitHub. Go forth and stack 🥞
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      amazon mandated 15% more ics per manager. gartner says 20% of orgs will use ai to cut over half their middle management. and people are still telling engineers the only way up is management. its the worst career advice in tech.
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      Here's a 42nd thought on my 42nd birthday: things take the time they take. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H86Ey31AryY
      
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