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@cassandraspruit leads things off by describing their answer to What are the hardest coding terms to search for?:
SOAP. Back in the day when I was first learning how it worked, I wondered if I could make Ajax work with it somehow.
So I googled "ajax soap".
@tobiassn offers their opinion in What's the most wasteful software?:
Electron. I mean, I don’t mind it all that much if a full fledged app that I use a lot uses it, but the moment you use it for an app that flashes disc/disk images, you loose all hope from me.
@aleksandrhovhannisyan shares some useful perspective about perfection vs. progress in response to Clean code, dirty code, human code:
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The Tell me about the worst CSS you've ever had to deal with thread had some great replies, but none better than @lukeshiru who talks about a true war of sorts:
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@ryansmith provides some great tips in response to Has your job impacted your physical health?:
Aside from occasional eye irritation, nothing too concerning here. I am very mindful of the potential issues and try to avoid them. Here are my tips:
- Invest in a good chair. I have the Steelcase Leap which is not cheap, but worth the investment since being at the computer is my job and hobbies, so I spend a lot of time there.
- Sit with good posture. Having the nice chair isn't enough, don't hunch over the keyboard or "zoom in" with your neck.
- Invest in a comfortable keyboard. I prefer ergonomic keyboards because they more naturally fit your hands and wrists. Microsoft's Ergonomic Keyboard is not too expensive and has served me well. That fancy RGB-lit mechanical keyboard may be a dream to type on, but if you have to strain and contort yourself to do so, it isn't worth it.
- Do wrist stretches every so often to help prevent carpal tunnel or repetitive stress injury.
- Take a break every so often and go for a walk.
- Exercise in your free time.
- For the eyes, I have screen brightness set fairly low and use the night light overlay.
See you next week for more great comments ✌
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Congrats to @cassandraspruit , @tobiassn , @aleksandrhovhannisyan , @lukeshiru , and @ryansmith for making the list this week!
Thanks!