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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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      Working on lint rules for invalid HTML nesting by first going through code patterns… I have to keep serious blinders on to avoid getting distracted by random aria-label attributes 🐴
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      shout out again to @kanikatolver for hanging in the @torcdotdev discord today and doing resume reviews! 
      
      few takeaways
      
      >use ai to help prompt you to write your resume based off jds 
      >everyone needs to give more actionable data on what you did to move the needle where you worked
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      Get in touch with Phil. He even has his own contact form
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      Phil Hawksworth

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      Yesterday was my last day at Deno.
      
      From today, I'll be cheering the talented team on from outside the org.
      
      This also means that I'm now considering my next move in the DX/DevRel/Technical marketing space.
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      Looking at you, St. Paul. Si, se puede

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      Every single thing named after Cesar Chavez should be renamed for Dolores Huerta
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      Come say hey next week if you're in Amsterdam!

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      Come find us at booth 986 at KubeCon next week. We'll be talking native SSH, securing MCP servers for AI agents and more. See you in Amsterdam!
      
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