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Three Common Misconceptions Junior Developers Have About Refactoring

It's almost always the right choice to refactor code when you get the chance. It usually doesn’t pay off immediately, it will in the future when someone else has to understand your

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Why I Started Exercising Before Work

I think it's beneficial to begin your day with something other than work. Exercising before work has made my days less stressful and provided a significant boost to my quality of l

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Four Questions I Ask Myself When Deciding What to Learn Next

With a plethora of development topics and resources available, choosing one can be a daunting task. Here are a few questions I ask myself.

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Integrating a Visual Git Interface into Your Workflow

I have been using VS code’s git interface, and I have seen an improvement in my productivity. Here are some benefits to using a GUI in your git workflow.

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The Benefits of Becoming an Early Riser

Atomic is flexible about when employees can start, but that's a slippery slope for me. So I’ve made it a goal to wake up at 6 and begin my workday at 7.

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Three Awesome Spacemacs Features

I was initially hooked by the nearly flawless Vim emulation. But then I fell in love with the pre-defined mnemonic shortcuts and amazing packages.

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Three Common Misconceptions Junior Developers Have About Refactoring

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