When going back doesn't mean going backwards
A story of doing a career U-turn and rekindling my love for web development.
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Burnout, a cautionary tale (and a plea to take a break)
It turns out that burnout doesn't 'just happen to other people'. I've been running on fumes for months, and it culminated in me crying in a coffee shop in front of my extremely kind and patient manager.
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Start at the beginning: the importance of learning the basics
If you're an early-career developer, Twitter is overflowing with people tweeting great tips – and some absolute rubbish – about how to improve your skills and become better at your job. I've spoken to more than a few people who've asked me, "how should I start?". And I tell everyone the same thing: learn the basics.
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The right tag for the job: why you should use semantic HTML
Whether you write plain old HTML, HTML templating or JSX, are you using the right HTML tags? A guide to semantic HTML: what it is, why it's so important, and how to use it
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A typical day: pandemic edition
What does a typical day for me look like in 2021?