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Lacking inspiration at work? Teach someone what you do!

I discovered that when you teach a coworker or friend about what you do, you gain inspiration and a newfound appreciation for your work.

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Impressions of the LeadDev Together Series

Thinking about participating in a virtual software development conference or event? Here's why I'd reccomend the LeadDev Together series.

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Learn to Code: Make It Simple, Personal & Communal

Learning to code is simple but not easy. Good learning makes it stupid simple. It also makes it personal, and it makes it communal.

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I’m Biased, and So Are You

Cognitive bias can't be avoided, but an awareness of your biases means you can use the advantages of them in your favor and lessen their negative effects.

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Tips for Navigating Your First Full-Time Job: Lessons from a Year of Pair Programming

Navigating your first full-time job can be difficult. I learned several important things from pair programming, and I'll share them with you.

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Our Mentorship Fantasies Are Holding Us Back

The lack of mentors isn’t our problem; it’s our collective fantasy of mentorship. Here are some practical ways to get what we want without magic.

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What College Didn’t Tell Me About A Career In Software Development

After a year in my position at Atomic, I understand how different a career in software can be from what I thought it was in college.

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3 Things I Learned from FIRST Robotics – and Why Everyone Should Try It

Many people wonder if doing FIRST Robotics (as a student or mentor) is worth the time investment. As someone who participated for two years, I can confidently say, "Yes!"

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Words for Encouragement for the Young, Out-of-Place Developer

Starting a career in technology can be intimidating and lonely, especially if you don't fit in. Here's what I wish someone had said to me when I started.

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Redefining Value: Questions to Ask Yourself When the Work Doesn’t Seem to Matter

How (and why) to change your perspective when you find yourself asking, "Is this really worth it?" about the work you're assigned to do.

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Tips and Tricks for Giving Talks

Want to start presenting at meetups and conferences? Here's what I've learned and what I wish I'd known when I started as a speaker.

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How to Recover When You Make a Mistake at Work

It's tempting to dwell on your mistake, but focusing on what to do after is more valuable. How you handle the aftermath will be far more memorable.

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