My Word of the Year in 2023
I’m not a savant at risk taking. I can hedge my opinions and guard my feelings. Perhaps I want to be liked a little much. My need for belonging can make me w...
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A brilliant and succinct quote that says so much about our being.
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Axiom: Any software engineer writing a blog on tech will eventually write a post about interviews. - Yours Truly
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I think life should be more like improv and improv should resemble life.
Frame code reviews as gift exchanges
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