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How to Pick a Conference: Advice from a Fish out of Water

It can be overwhelming to pick a conference, especially if you're new to the industry! Here are some questions you should ask yourself.

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Pottery and programming seem different, but the soft skills needed are similar. Here's how I've used ceramics to become a better programmer.

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We frequently talk about programming as logical and analytical. What does an intuition-centered development practice look like?

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Feeling frustrated as a new developer? It’s actually a good sign! Learn how trusting your instincts as a new developer helps you grow faster.

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Utilizing Discord communities to talk about niche technologies and their implementations can kickstart your career!

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It’s easy to fall in the trap of “Oh that’s not my job, somebody else can do it.” What really matters is that SOMEONE takes ownership.

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Despite what some people may say, coding is for everyone. Let's go Hacking With The Homies, and move toward being examples for ourselves.

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Being outside is awesome (duh), and the walking standup is a great way to make a daily micro-improvement on that front.

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Here is what I've learned about how to identify when I am in a fear loop — letting my fear brain drive — and how to move out of this mindset.

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Preferring simplicity over complexity and being a great communicator are traits I've observed from effective software consultants.

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Whether you're at a consultancy or a product company, from development to management, you have a hidden superpower: saying no.

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Thinking about mentoring? It’s great to start sooner rather than later. Here are reflections from experiences I've had as a young mentor.