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Setting Up a Work Study Group for AWS Certification

Why and how did we study for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam as a group? How did it work out, and what might we do differently next time?

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Atomic Tech Lead 2020 Learning Interests

What happens when the tech leads at Atomic get together to share professional development interests and brainstorm opportunities for 2020?

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Professional Development Goals for Grumpy Old Developers

It can be challenging to come up with meaningful professional development goals as you get further into your career. Here are three tips to help!

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Overcoming Pair-formance Anxiety

"Pair-formance Anxiety” is a common emotional state that improves when you consciously work on it, especially if you have help.

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Be the Best Mentee – Four Ways to Engage Deeply with Your Mentors

Actively engaging in meetings with your mentors and peers is the best way to grow in your career. But how can you engage deeply?

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What Learning to Sail Taught Me About Building Software

What started as a fun summer hobby on the lake, became an opportunity for professional growth and a deeper understanding of boundaries.

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The Making of Dead Again: A Ludum Dare 45 Retrospective

Creating a themed video game in 72 hours with little-to-no game development experience? Yep— we did it. And so, 'Dead Again' was born.

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Three Strategies for Working Solo as a Junior Developer

I followed these strategies while working alone as a junior developer. They helped turn a stressful, challenging situation into a great learning experience.

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Jumping into an Established Codebase as a Junior Developer

Joining a project with an established codebase is tricky. Check out these five techniques for finding sure footing in a new-to-you codebase.

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Lessons Learned from Atomic FC’s First Season

The season was fun, helped bond us together as colleagues, and also provided some learning opportunities that could be used at work.

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How to Build Confidence Through Consulting

Consulting work builds confidence to embrace uncomfortable challenges and capitalize on the opportunities that come your way.

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Managing Your Career in Tech – Part 2: Leverage OKRs for Personal Growth

Don't wait to get started with OKRs for personal development. Anyone can use them — you just need direction, will, and orientation around the framework.

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