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Rejuvenating My Developer Identity at AndConf

I expected to learn and meet people doing cool things with tech. I didn’t expect to reconnect my "software developer" identity with my sense of self.

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Coding For Fun – How to Avoid Creating a Second Job

I've found an approach that lets me code for fun outside work. As a result, I program in my free time, and I feel really happy when I do it.

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Using Code as a Medium for Continuous Learning

Using code as a medium, learning about topics outside of software development becomes part of the process of writing great software.

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A Trip to SyntaxCon 2016

There was a ton of good content packed into the two intense days of SyntaxCon, and I wanted to share some highlights.

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Effective Agendas Lead to Effective Meetings

There is no reason anyone should sit through a poorly run meeting. After all, this is a solved problem.

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Career Lessons from an Electronics Lab

There are many aspects of an academic lab that I've found to be valuable for a successful work life. Here are some things I wish I'd known as a student.

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A Hierarchy of Needs for Software Development

How do you drive down from the whole universe of "software development topics worth knowing" to the specifics of the next thing to learn?

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How to Pick the Perfect Code Sample for Your Next Job Application

The Do's and Don't's of picking a good code sample for your next software developer job application (at Atomic Object or elsewhere).

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On the Importance of an Open Mind in Software Development

I don’t believe in silver bullets. No technique or technology is right in all circumstances.

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My First Month as a Software Developer

I liked being able to jump between tutorials and real-world scenarios. I was able to use the concepts I learned and try to apply them to my team's project.

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How to Showcase Your Development Skills as a Busy Student

How do you build a portfolio of projects for your software developer resume when you’re a busy, working student with little time for "side projects"?

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8 Software Conferences to Check Out in 2016

Eight 2016 software conferences that could help you deepen your expertise in one area or learn about something completely new.

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