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Debug tips from a lifetime newbie

Debugging problems with code (especially production code) is something that is rarely taught in university classes or code schools. Here are some tips that I've come across from watching smarter people than me debug problems.

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You're 8 episodes away from being in the top 20%

A shift in perspective can help you stay motivated on your journey to the top. Set achievable goals and measure your progress to keep moving forward.

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SEO for Devs: Own your work with canonical tags

Canonical tags are a powerful tool to help search engines understand which version of a page is the original one. This can help you avoid duplicate content issues and ensure that your content gets the credit it deserves.

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Struggling with TypeScript: why not?

One of your biggest skills as a person-on-the-internet is your ability to research and learn new things.

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Open Sourcing my Design System

I'm open sourcing the Figma file I use to design and create images for my personal site.

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Impostor Syndrome: The monster in your head

Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud.

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Statistically, nobody has used your app

People spend most of their time on sites and apps other than yours. This means that users prefer your site to work the same way as all the other sites they already know.

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The Aesthetic-Usability Effect

When building something new, what's more important: that it works, or that it looks good? The Aesthetic-Usability Effect says that users perceive more aesthetically pleasing designs as easier to use than less aesthetically pleasing designs.

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