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Game On: A Roundup of Fun Tools for Learning Tech Skills

Fun learning tools like games and puzzles help you internalize core concepts by making the process enjoyable and engaging.

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I was asked, "Should I take an online course?" I think your time is better spent on a personal project you can show to potential employers.

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It’s easy to leave a tech conference struggling to remember what you learned. I find handwritten notes help me retain what matters most.

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Explore how trust and human connection, not just technical skill, define successful consulting engagements.

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Sometimes I wonder if a People Person belongs in tech. Turns out, I put the soft in software, and that's exactly the point.

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You come home after a long work day and all you want to do is cook, eat, and watch TV, reset and do it again. Where is the place for play?

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In part one of this series on Crucial Conversations, we prepared. Next, here's how to keep the conversation real and respectful.

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Interesting work sticks. Lessons learned while genuinely engaged are retained longer, bolstering competence for future challenges.

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Discover how developers can increase their impact by adopting a consultant mindset and turning small insights into project successes.

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Junior developers need to use LLMs differently than senior ones. Here's why and what I have been trying instead.

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Great mentorship is a two-way street. In strong mentorship relationships, both mentor and mentee engage with intentionality and trust.

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Last year, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a coding mentor for the Dexter FIRST Robotics FTC team (Team 16714- the Dreadbolts!).