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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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      Andrew James

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      5 jobs I’ve had 
      
      - Waiter
      - Bartender
      - Sound Engineer
      - Games Tester
      - Software Engineer

      tyler

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      5 jobs I’ve had
      
      - little league umpire
      - breakfast buffet guy
      - spin class instructor (with rowing machines)
      - software engineer intern
      - software engineer
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      where are the short kings?
      
      maybe ur short because you trained too hard as a kid
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    18. laura šŸ”„

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      i put my hoodie on her like a little blankie and she hates it
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      Why would I ever want Finder on Command + Tab?!
      
      I feel like I’m constantly landing on the wrong window. Skill issue?
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      Here’s a wall of 90s and 00s CDs. My wife decided that they were talking up space in the basement and so something had to be done about it!
      This is a wall installation of 180 CDs from the 90s and 00s (which was about the last time I bought a physical CD).
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    30. dan

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      one thing i struggle with is that i’m really not a product person. so like… can it ever be useful? idk.
      
      need to find energy to finish and release it cause it’s easy to fall into a loop of discouragement. i’ll play video games now

      dan

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      thanks everyone for the warm welcome @atproto.london! here's my demo of Inlay from today. code not ready for release yet but i'll try to get it to a releasable stage over the next weeks
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      it’s too cold to use the crying emoji, the tears would freeze on the way down
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    41. Web Witch šŸ”® Stephanie Stimac

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      I'm begging someone to open a Vietnamese restaurant in Bedford please. Milton Keynes, Biggleswafe and Hitchin all have Pho but are all a 25-30 minute drive. I just want to be able to order yummy broth from my couch while postpartum thnx.
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