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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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      PR stacks? In this economy?!

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      Stacked PRs, now on GitHub. Go forth and stack šŸ„ž
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      Engineers like consuming our design tokens as JS objects. Typeahead, and JSDoc notes are great for providing context and helping them choose the right tokens.
      
      The problem is the tokens are in big objects, so tree shaking doesn't work well, and you end up with a significant performance hit.
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      I recently rebuilt my spreadsheet that tracks our monthly outgoings. It calculates your emergency savings, and checks if your spending fits the 50/30/20 rule. Categories mirror Monzo's, so you can cross-reference against your actual spending.
      
      Sounds useful? Clone it here:
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      Template: Financial Monthly Breakdown
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      What is the US national debt? $39,829,652,708,623 fiscaldata.treasury.gov/americas-fin...
      The national debt ($39.83 T) is the total amount of outstanding borrowing by the U.S. Federal Government accumulated over the nation’s history.
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    26. Scott Hanselman 🌮

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      Couple weeks ago I had my buddy @ericlippert.com on the podcast to talk about his book Fantastic Adventures in Data Structures and Algorithms, and now the book is out! Manning Publications Co. hubs.la/Q03Q9Q9y0 It's on sale right now in early access
      Fabulous Adventures in Data Structures and Algorithms - Eric LippertAuthor Eric Lippert introduces fabulous solutions using uncommon algorithms and data structures. There’s a lot more to algorithms than the useful-but-boring recipes you recite for every interview. Th...
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      CHELSEA FUCKING GRAY
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