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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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Networking Opportunities for Atomic Interns & Employees

I believe the connections one makes at Atomic and in our sphere of influence will be deeper and more meaningful than one could get at a large company.

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4 Fun Twitter Handles that Teach Coding

Finding a community of fun, passionate developers and accessible educational resources on Twitter really helped me understand and find my place in the industry.

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5 Principles that Have Guided Me Through My Twenties

After spending nearly all of my 20s at a software consultancy, I’ve started to recognize a core set of principles that I think could help all software professionals.

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Explore the World! Take a Code Vacation

Take time to get away from the codebases you use every day and explore something new. You'll recharge, get inspired, and expand your horizons.

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