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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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      Need some advice from parents: 
      
      Have you set up an ISA or equivalent for your child? What were you reasons for that choice?
      
      My gut tells me to open a Junior ISA, but I’m curious if anyone went down a different path
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      Unless it is the uber/urbansitter for pet rabbits, of course.
      
      Or, you know, replacing a public service with an app that explicitly only tries to serve profitable markets
      
      I know, I know, this makes me feel spicy.

      Nicole Sullivan

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      I don’t think a tech startup is a pinnacle of human endeavor.
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      pronatalists think they are superior and yet they look like they’d perish upon a single sip of Tang

      Susan Rinkunas

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      A CNN host asked these creeps: “Does it matter to you all who has more babies in America, or is this a universal thing for you?" Eventually the husband came out and said yeah it does. 
      
      He doesn't support possible "baby bonuses" for low-income people because they are "a drain on tax system"
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      Little fella has colic, and has been screaming for hours. 
      
      Finally managed to 
      a) soothe him
      b) introduce him to qotsa
      
      Good times
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      Okay NOW we're ready 🎮
      My toddlers hands while he holds a new, teal-colored 8BitDo Lite 2 controller
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      generally the thing about this post is that like 90% of these features are either enabled or made much nicer by concurrent rendering. and the post doesn’t even say that because that’s just an implementation detail now.
      
      remember how uncool it was on the javascript pundit twitter
      React Labs: View Transitions, Activity, and more – ReactThe library for web and native user interfaces
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    37. Rogin Farrer

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      Do you author web components with "required" attributes? The convention for most HTML elements is that no attributes are required. But in the context of a design system, it would be nice to require configuration for a custom element. Like a variant attribute for a badge or a button.
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      Saw Sinners last weekend. Was so good, I wanted to see it again. It was sold out last night... a THURSDAY! Got tix early for tonight and it's packed. Love to see it! 🔥
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