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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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Cutting the Ends Off the Roast

Don't be afraid to ask, "Why am I doing this?" and "Why am I doing it this way?" Otherwise, you'll miss the opportunity to make things better.

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6 Questions that Keep Your Team Engaged During Remote Meetings

Keep people engaged, avoid awkward pauses, and make your remote meetings more conversational by asking these six questions.

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3 Career Lessons from 20 Years as a Developer

You don't need a title to lead or to change your company for the better. Trust yourself, and don't be afraid to step out with good ideas.

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Using Mind Maps for Technical Planning and Writing

Do you find yourself stuck when starting on a technical challenge or piece of writing? A mind map can you get your thoughts in order.

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