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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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      My wife’s #spotifywrapped this year captured the day she went into labour with our first born. Good times
      Spotify wrapped:

Explaining on April 5th, 2025, the music was vastly different to what she usually listens to.
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      deployed some polishing ux fixes to sidetrail.app, in particular embeds (to other trails, to bsky posts, and external links) should no longer be "jumpy" when they load
      
      unlike with "native" bluesky iframe embeds, i'm doing resolving on the server so it's immediately available if the data is cached
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      Who turned the Internet off?
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      Help me understand why as a lifelong Metroid fan I’m struggling to connect with #metroidprime4. It feels so lonely. Empty. Emotionally and otherwise. It’s on rails. It’s not a Metroid some how. Is it the HUD? The play loop? The chatty NPCs? This is a disappointing slog so far.
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      Ordered more cosplay things
      
      that's it. goodbye :')
      
      36/100 Days of Atlantis
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