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Blockchain & Ethereum: Welcome to the Decentralized Internet

Bitcoin showed us the first use-case of blockchain technology; Ethereum will show us many more. It's a marketplace of financial services, games, and apps that can't steal your data

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Microaggressions: Not a Tiny Issue

An introduction to microaggressions, why they’re important to consider, and how to recognize them in the workplace.

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Names and Identities Change – You Should Design for That

People change their names, their pronouns, and aspects of their identities all the time. We should design and build systems that accommodate that.

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A “Design Problem” Is Everyone’s Problem

When we call something a "design problem," we're implying that visual design can fix the way the business or software system was "designed."

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Kick out the JAMstack: A Reading List for Beginners

If you're unfamiliar with the phrase "JAMstack" or are trying to wrap your head around it, here's my list of reading materials to get you started.

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OK, Boomer – Musings From a Software Developer

In terms of my career in software development, I am the Boomer generation. What strong opinions about development am I holding that I may need to let go?

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Midwest UX 2019: Reframing Reality

Midwest UX 2019 explored the theme “Reframing Reality.” Atomic’s own Bella Olszewski got the change to speak about tidying up design— Marie Kondo-style.

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Who Takes High School Computer Science?

High schools can have a big impact on who is involved in the tech industry. Encouraging more women and people of color to take AP computer science could go a long way towards incre

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How I Got Involved with Volunteering to Help Kids Learn to Code

Elementary and high school teachers are unlikely to have software industry experience, so experienced developers can be an invaluable resource to them.

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Evolving Education Practices in Soft Skills

There is so much competition and challenge in today's workplace. Careers will require expertise in communication, empathy, and kindness at any organization.

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Seven Influential and Inspirational Women in Tech

As the push for more women in tech continues, let's remember the countless inspirational women before us who have paved the road to success. Here’s a brief history of just a few of

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Using the Culture Cycle to Shape Your Company Culture

Learn to actively shape your company's culture by thinking in terms of the Four I's of the Culture Cycle — individuals, interactions, institutions, and ideas.

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