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An introduction to product management

An introduction to product management

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techcareers

In today’s fast-paced tech industry, product management plays an important role in turning innovative... Read more

DevOps Practical Experience with Home Lab

DevOps Practical Experience with Home Lab

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learning
python
linux

Intro This summer I had an opportunity to learn DevOps skills through MLH Fellowship x... Read more

Why is understanding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) important?

Why is understanding the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) important?

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productmanagement

The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is the backbone of building software effectively and... Read more

Self-Hosted Chat Solutions for LLMs: Open WebUI

Self-Hosted Chat Solutions for LLMs: Open WebUI

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openwebui

I have been experimenting with various Large Language Models (LLMs) for things like proof reading,... Read more

Exploring extension domain types: Which one should you choose for your web product?

Exploring extension domain types: Which one should you choose for your web product?

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webdev
webproduct

If you’ve followed along with our Understanding the basics of launching a web product guide, you... Read more

Understanding the basics of launching a web product

Understanding the basics of launching a web product

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domainregistration
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webhosting

You’ve coded a beautiful and responsive website; now it’s time to launch it! But where do you start?... Read more

Becoming a leader by leveraging mentoring

Becoming a leader by leveraging mentoring

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opensource
leadership

After navigating the challenges of becoming a developer and enduring many years of frustration, you... Read more

Tips for collaborating with a new project codebase

Tips for collaborating with a new project codebase

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softwaredevelopment
programmingtips

Working on a new project codebase can be both exciting and challenging. Whether you're an experienced... Read more

Simplifying Web Forms with the FormData Web API

Simplifying Web Forms with the FormData Web API

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webapi
react
webdev

Oh, the beauty of filling out online forms... Whether ordering a book, signing up for a newsletter,... Read more

Meet Cheryl Murphy: Full-Stack Developer, lifelong learner, and volunteer Project Team Lead at Web Dev Path

Meet Cheryl Murphy: Full-Stack Developer, lifelong learner, and volunteer Project Team Lead at Web Dev Path

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webdevpathsuccess

Cheryl Murphy is not only a dedicated full-stack web developer skilled in technologies like React,... Read more

From Traveler to Tech: Satoshi's Story

From Traveler to Tech: Satoshi's Story

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techcareerjourney
opensourcecollaboration

In our blog series that highlights the diverse journeys into the tech industry, we're thrilled to... Read more

How to Spot and Avoid Job Scams: A Guide for Junior Tech Professionals

How to Spot and Avoid Job Scams: A Guide for Junior Tech Professionals

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techjobscams
techcareeradvice

In the digital age, finding your first or next tech position online has never been easier. Scammers... Read more

Best Practices for useState and useEffect in React

Best Practices for useState and useEffect in React

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webdev
reacthooks
javascript

This article cover image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 3 Welcome to the world of React!... Read more

The Scrum Hour

The Scrum Hour

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agile
teamcollaboration

This article cover image was created with the assistance of DALL·E 3 Hey everyone! As we say goodbye... Read more

Understanding Memory Location in JavaScript

Understanding Memory Location in JavaScript

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memorylocation
webdev
beginners

JavaScript powers the web with its ability to build interactive websites and applications. Despite... Read more

Making Your LinkedIn Profile Shine in the Tech World

Making Your LinkedIn Profile Shine in the Tech World

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techcareertips
techjobs

Hello again, tech people! Over the past four years, I've navigated the ebb and flow of the tech... Read more

Questions to ask when choosing your first tech jobs

Questions to ask when choosing your first tech jobs

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careeradvice
jobinterview
jobsearchtips

Starting a career in the tech industry is both exciting and daunting. As newcomers, we often focus on... Read more

Navigating the shift from customer service to coding

Navigating the shift from customer service to coding

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techcareerjourney
opensourcecollaboration

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, professionals with diverse backgrounds... Read more

Choosing the Right Way to Deploy Your Project

Choosing the Right Way to Deploy Your Project

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devops
githubflow
bluegreenmethod

Smooth teamwork for winning projects When multiple heads come together for a project,... Read more

Embracing Change: From Marketing and Software Management to UI/UX Design

Embracing Change: From Marketing and Software Management to UI/UX Design

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techcareerjourney
ui
ux

The world of design thrives on diverse perspectives and unique talents. Meet Kimberly Cashwell, a... Read more

Communication in Times of Remote Work: Overcoming Challenges and Enhancing Collaboration in Tech Teams

Communication in Times of Remote Work: Overcoming Challenges and Enhancing Collaboration in Tech Teams

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remotecollaborationchallenges
effectiveremotework

"Communication is the essential glue that binds remote tech teams together." When it... Read more

Transitioning from Support Engineer to Web Development: Unveiling Vincent's Inspiring Journey

Transitioning from Support Engineer to Web Development: Unveiling Vincent's Inspiring Journey

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techcareerjourney
opensourcecollaboration

Welcome to our blog series, where we showcase the inspiring stories of individuals who have thrived... Read more

Rethinking TypeScript Practices: The Downside of React.FC

Rethinking TypeScript Practices: The Downside of React.FC

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typescript
react
bestpractices

In recent years, using TypeScript with React has become increasingly popular. TypeScript adds static... Read more

From HR to Tech: Klesta's Inspiring Journey with the Web Dev Path Project

From HR to Tech: Klesta's Inspiring Journey with the Web Dev Path Project

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techcareerjourney
opensourcecollaboration

Welcome to our blog series where we highlight the incredible individuals who have benefited from the... Read more

Understanding the Differences in Low-Context and High-Context Communication Styles in Business Environments

Understanding the Differences in Low-Context and High-Context Communication Styles in Business Environments

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highcontextculture
businesscommunication

A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to participate in a workshop with a career coach who... Read more

Asynchronous Data Fetching Made Fun: Promises, Async/Await, and Functional Programming in JS and React

Asynchronous Data Fetching Made Fun: Promises, Async/Await, and Functional Programming in JS and React

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react
promises
asyncawait

Asynchronous data fetching can sometimes feel like a wild adventure in the synchronous world of... Read more

Creating responsive and fluid layouts with flexbox, rem units, and mobile-first approach

Creating responsive and fluid layouts with flexbox, rem units, and mobile-first approach

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frontend

In today's world, where users access websites on different devices with varying screen sizes and... Read more

How to use the Intl.ListFormat built-in WEB API

How to use the Intl.ListFormat built-in WEB API

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javascript

What is a built-in WEB API? A built-in Web API is a collection of pre-built JavaScript... Read more

Healthy Schedules to Prevent Burnout in Tech Teams: How Scrum Can Help

Healthy Schedules to Prevent Burnout in Tech Teams: How Scrum Can Help

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scrum
worklifebalance

The tech industry is constantly evolving and fast-paced. Companies must stay ahead of the curve to... Read more

Destructuring Objects in JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide

Destructuring Objects in JavaScript: A Beginner's Guide

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beginners
datastructures
objectdestructuring

If you've ever found yourself needing to access properties of an object in JavaScript, you may have... Read more