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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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    11. Angie Jones

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      Sarah @sarahedo.bsky.social  did an amazing job speaking at #dotJS! 🤩
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    15. Jake Bailey

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      @zkat.tech's optional dep fix for npm just got merged in github.com/npm/cli/pull..., fixing what is probably the most critical (and upvoted) issue with npm today; broken lockfiles missing platform specific deps
      
      I can't believe it's finally going to be fixed
      fix(arborist): omit failed optional dependencies from installed deps by owlstronaut · Pull Request #8184 · npm/cli… but keep them 'in the tree' This PR was authored by @zkat Fixes: #4828 Fixes: #7961 Replaces: #8127 Replaces: #8077 When optional dependencies fail, we don't want to install them, for...
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      After a full day of arduous labour, I can relax into a night of casual gaming
      4 Patio slabs. Two of them have been power-washed. Two have not.
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    23. Molly White

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      Every so often I read a book that's so good it makes me feel like I need to recalibrate my book ratings scale. How can it be a "five star" book when it's so much better than other "five star" books I've read?
      
      On East of Eden and book ratings: mollywhite.net/micro/entry/...
      East of Eden, and book rating scalesEvery so often I read a book that's so good it makes me feel like I need to recalibrate my book ratings scale. How can it be a "five star" book when it's so much better than other "five star" books I'...
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    27. Sara Soueidan

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      I am happy to (finally) announce that the #PracticalAccessibility course chapter update is now live!
      
      If you are enrolled in the course, log in to your account and check out the Changelog page for details about this update. 👀
      
      I also have exciting news to finally share! 👇
      
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