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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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      Andrew James

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      i've been reflecting a lot lately on how so much of getting better as a developer doesn't show up in your commit history. it takes months and has no real PR/ artifact to show for it until one day you just... notice you got better at something.
      
      wrote a post on it: sarahgerrard.me/posts/slow-p...
      The Slow Parts of Getting Better - Sarah GerrardMost of the growth that matters as a developer happens slowly and invisibly — building mental models, learning to articulate what you know, getting better at reasoning about tradeoffs. This post is ab...
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    11. Brian

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      Guess who signed a one year lease next to a super noisy underground construction project without realizing it until move in day?
      
      This guy did 😬
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    15. RoxyRodBeck

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      1. I did it. Lifted the dang thing. 😅
      2. Fingers crossed the delays don’t make me miss our fancy dinner. 🤞
      3. I miss my babies already. 💔

      RoxyRodBeck

      roxyrodbeck.bsky.social
      Good morning! I’m officially that girl. I gotta utilize my little CrossFit muscles to get my carry on into the overhead compartment. 🙈 This thing is *heavy*.
      Off I gooooooo. 
      🎶Where in the world is ✨Roxy Sandiego✨🎶
      #idrathercheckabag
      Mirror selfie of woman holding coffee cup next to an orange carry on, backpack, and sweatshirt
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      Wee man turns one tomorrow. Figured it was time for his first set of wheels
      A tricycle designed for toddlers. Animals with balloons sit in the background
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    26. FiniteSingularity

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      Working on a fun retro intro for my next video (and potentially for all of my more "OBS Education" series vids).  Enjoy!
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    30. Jason Lengstorf

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      oh, nothing, just me feeling the crushing weight of adulthood
      Jason looking sad or overwhelmed, with the text overlay, "Things will calm down after this week."

      Jason Lengstorf

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      sometimes I find photos of myself and wonder what I was thinking about that made me pull this face. I look like I'm barely holding it together 😅
      Jason on set. the face he's making looks pained and world weary
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      #Artemis II update: Unfortunately, the toilet is once again no-go 🫠
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    41. Annie Sexton

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      the fact that Claude Code exists and ya'll still have repos with incomplete READMEs is embarrassing
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