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What Is a README and Why Should You ReadME?
Introduction Picture this: you find an interesting project on GitHub, but you have no idea how to use it, what it does, or how to contribute. That’s where the README file comes in. It’s the first thing you see and the most important guide to understanding a project. But here’s the real question—why should you…
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From Day One to Month Eight: Looking Back at My First Week as a Dev
Eight months ago, I started my very first dev job. I was full of excitement, nerves, imposter syndrome, and coffee. So much coffee. I actually wrote this blog post during my first week – wide-eyed and overwhelmed, trying to take in every single detail. But I never hit publish (classic me). So, 8 months later,…
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Git Command Line Hacks: Work Smarter, Not Harder
The Command Line: Your Computer’s Secret Superpower The command line (also called the terminal or shell) is a way of interacting with your computer by typing text commands instead of clicking buttons. It might seem intimidating at first, but once you get the hang of it, it can actually be faster and more powerful than…
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What Not to Do as a New Developer (And What to Do Instead)
Starting a new role can feel like navigating a minefield. You’re figuring out where everything is, who everyone is, and what on earth you’re actually meant to be doing. It’s a lot. So, let’s take a breath, step back, and get you prepped for day one. Here are a few things to not do—and what…
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