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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 got an hour to myself, so let’s try to beat Ascension 17 in #SlayTheSpire, and test out Bluesky’s Live feature!
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    11. Adam Argyle

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      We’re off to see the wizard! 
      
      Join us tonight at 8 PM ET for a guest episode with Zach, the CEO of Warp 🤘🏻
      
      We’ll talk about Warp’s new cloud orchestration platform for agents, Oz, and all things AI and agentic development.
      
      See you there!
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      Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhiskey Web and Whatnot is the world’s most important web development and AI podcast. Hosted by veteran developers Robbie Wagner, Charles William Carpenter III, and Adam Argyle, the show delivers defi...
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    15. Andrew James

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      4 million and I’ll do it

      Techaro

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      If you can give us 5 million dollars, we'll build a competitor to Discord
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      Yes! This 💯

      WeRateDogs

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      we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
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    29. Kent C. Dodds 🌌

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      I want to show you a demo of what I believe the future of user interaction to look like. This is ChatGPT controlling a live energy simulator (MCP App). I'll explain why today's architecture is clunky, and how WebMCP makes agent-driven UX much simpler. More 👉 www.epicai.pro/agent-contro...
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    33. Gergely Orosz

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      Once again, @Steve_Yegge talks truth to power.
      
      He also has a history of being right, quite a lot. Including calling it mid-2025 how writing code by hand will be over, and late 2025 how agent orchestration will be the next hot topic w AI coding
      
      Full: newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/steve-yegg...
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    37. Kelsey Hightower

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      Activities vs Impact.
      
      Productivity is measured against activities. You can generate a lot of code, in a short amount of time, for a new feature nobody uses. You'd still be highly productive.
      
      You can highlight an existing feature in an ad campaign and grow revenue by 30%. Now you've made an impact.
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