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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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      Hi
      
      Please stop making anti-MAGA memes with AI
      
      Do you know how lame that makes you look
      
      It’s embarrassing
      
      Plz stop
      
      There are better ways to take the piss out of them
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      Not that I believe Microsoft will actually honor any of this, given how cavalier they are about messing with my personal computer for their shareholders, but better to be safe.

      Gergely Orosz

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      If you use GitHub (especially if you pay for it!!) consider doing this *immediately*
      
      Settings -> Privacy -> Disallow GitHub to train their models on your code.
      
      GitHub opted *everyone* into training. No matter if you pay for the service (like I do). WTH
      
      github.com/settings/cop...
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      I still enjoy writing some creative code by hand (or touching up AI content), but damn it feels good to have AI deal with all the admin:
      
      - creating worktrees
      - stacked diffs 
      - code reviewer
      - ticket created & populated 
      - resources linked to ticket
      - pr reviewers / ticket subs
      - status updates
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      interesting how a baby in a dark suit and dark shoes looks mature. but a man wearing a dark suit with tan dress sneakers and "fun socks" looks like a child. something to think about
      Boss Baby in a dark suit, white shirt, dark tie, and black dress shoes. He's pointing at you in a cool, casual way.
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      Grateful.
      Bye y’all.
      A good luck we will miss you sign with brown and green themes

      RoxyRodBeck

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      Good morning! It is officially my last day in public education. Bittersweet as I’ll miss my lovely coworkers, but I am so excited to start this new chapter I’ve been working so hard for. The staff surprised me with plans for a little lunch time going away party. 😭
      Mirror selfie of woman in brown and greens
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      My fave coffee spot knows that I always ask for a cup of hot water -- just for me to hold, for my Raynauds 🙃. But it' honestly gotten worse this year. It triggers so easily now. like 🫰🏾
      Two hands holding a pastel green cup on top of a coffee table in a café
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