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How and Why I’m Improving My Developer Vocabulary

Since I've started actively trying to improve my developer vocabulary, I've seen benefits that extend beyond mentoring other developers.

Gage Vander Clay Software Consultant & Developer. Member of Cell One in the Atomic Accelerator program. Avid distro hopper. Premature optimizer.

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Personal Optimization • Jan 16

10 Built-In macOS Shortcuts Guaranteed to Save You Time Immediately

I've picked up a few tips that save me hours every week, and I would recommend you add these macOS shortcuts to your toolbelt.

The Software Life • Jan 14

Understanding Software Jargon, Part 3: Design Terms

Today, we'll discuss design terms such as "design system," a method that uses elements in a style guide to build the components of a system.

The Software Life • Jan 13

Understanding Software Jargon, Part 2: Process Terms

In the second part of this three-part series, I'll cover some common process terms you'll hear working on your first custom software product.

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Answering the Question, "What’s Your Professional Opinion?"

Growing as Makers

Answering the Question, “What’s Your Professional Opinion?”

Do you freeze when someone asks for your "professional opinion?" With a little preparation, you can form and share a strong, valuable professional opinion.

Want to Level Up Your Consulting Work? Learn from Others

Growing as Makers

Want to Level Up as a Consultant? Learn from Others

My favorite part of watching other people doing consulting work is seeing what makes their style special. Observing this showed me a path to level up.

Developer Archetypes: Radiate Your Strengths and Interests

Growing as Makers

6 Developer Archetypes: Leverage Your Differences

We've recently begun to introduce "Developer Archetypes," a set of self-identified labels Atoms can use to radiate their strengths and interests.

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Build a MIDI Controller with Me Using Arduino

Extracurricular Activities

Build a MIDI Controller with Me Using Arduino

How to Run netboot.xyz via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

Extracurricular Activities

How to Run netboot.xyz via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

A Crash Course on Ethical Hacking - Part 2: Coding a Backdoor

Extracurricular Activities

A Crash Course on Ethical Hacking – Part 2: Coding a Backdoor

A Crash Course on Ethical Hacking - Part 1: What is It?

Extracurricular Activities

A Crash Course on Ethical Hacking – Part 1: What is It?

Flip from Work to Personal and Back Quickly with a Shell Script

Extracurricular Activities

Treat Your Personal Projects with Respect and See More Progress

I started my career in computing with personal projects, and I continue to build and expand my skills with my own projects.

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