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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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      The worst part about Scotland smashing France today will be cheering England on next week 
      
      #SixNations
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    11. taylor desseyn

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      The 2026 tech job market, simplified:
      Cybersecurity: 66,800 openings, up 124%
      AI/ML: 49,200 openings, up 163%
      General SWE: up 10%, more competition than ever
      Specialists are getting recruited. Generalists are applying.
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      One day you're like "we should send a weekly newsletter about the cool stuff on @codepen.io and around". 
      
      Then 500 weeks go by. 🎉
      
      codepen.io/spark/500
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      This reminds me of a great Norm Macdonald joke. You can see the punchline coming from a mile off, but the delivery of that cackle made it 100x better

      Franchesca Ramsey

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      Her trip to Ireland was ruined by this one question?? Gee, I wonder why…
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    26. Jay 🦋

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      Toni has been an advisor to us for years, and it's an honor to have him come in to lead us into this next phase 🚀

      Toni Schneider

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      I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be joining Bluesky as interim CEO. I deeply believe in what this team has built and the open social web they're fighting for. More here: toni.org/2026/03/09/c...
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      end of an era! kind of sad but then having to run this site is probably a form of torture so
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      shit that was fast

      skeety from:me

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      revolving door CEO position? now we're REALLY Old Twitter
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