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Ben Halpern

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A Canadian software developer who thinks he’s funny.

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May 11 '23

What Was Your Toughest Coding Concept and How Did You Conquer It?

We all encounter hurdles along our coding journey, but it's the triumphs that make us grow. What...

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May 10 '23

What's On Your Mind When the Lights Go Out?

Let's discuss the thoughts, dreams, and anxieties that keep us up at night. How do they impact our...

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May 9 '23

What Are Some Warning Signs of a Dysfunctional Coding Environment?

Have you ever experienced a toxic or dysfunctional coding culture? What made it challenging to work...

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May 8 '23

Permission, responsibility, and empowerment

From this Week's Meme Monday sahra 💫 ...

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May 8 '23

Meme Monday

Meme Monday! Today's cover image comes from last week's thread. DEV is an inclusive space! Humor in...

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May 8 '23

What's Your Favorite Text Editor or Terminal Emulator?

When it comes to coding, your choice of text editor or terminal emulator can have a big impact on...

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May 7 '23

Senior Front-End Developers Share Advice for Juniors: What Would You Add?

Dear senior front-end developers, You've been in the industry for a while, and you've gained a lot...

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May 6 '23

What Would Your Code Look Like as a Painting?

Is your code a Pollock? A Picasso? An O'Keefe? Or maybe it's an Edvard Munch! Unleash your inner...

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May 5 '23

Are You a One Device Wonder or Tech Collector?

Hey there! Let's chat about our tech habits. How many gadgets do you own and what do you use them...

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May 4 '23

The White House signaled support for potential new AI regulations

Substantive news in the future of AI. The Washington Post ...

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May 4 '23

Which programming ecosystems are helped and hurt by generative AI?

Which languages, frameworks, infrastructure, etc. is set to become more useful and important, and...

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May 4 '23

Which Star Wars Character Would Make the Best Developer?

Happy Star Wars Day! Let's have a little fun. Which Star Wars character do you think would make the...

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