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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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      Who turned the Internet off?
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    11. RoxyRodBeck

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      Chill chat with @chenmike.com  tonight! At least I think it was chill. He appears to be lost in space. 😆😜 Get well soon!
      Side by side of man with blurry background and woman with a lot more in the background
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    15. Brian

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      I wonder if recruiters emailing me about AI roles have any idea how off putting I find that field in general
      
      They’ll find other people to do the work, I’m sure, and I guess I don’t want to both too many bridges, so I say nothing
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      If anyone ever asks why I chose software engineering over structural, I’ll just show them this
      A nail in the wall, and three previously failed attempts below it
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    23. Nicole Sullivan

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      Why do mobile games have so many ads 😤
      
      Are there games you like with no ads?
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      Died many times setting up Meta/Insta/Threads API config just in the browser. The page actually takes TIME to load. Weird how this feels gross now.
      
      83/100 Days of Atlantis
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