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Top 7 Featured DEV Posts from the Past Week

Every Tuesday we round up the previous week's top posts based on traffic, engagement, and a hint of editorial curation. The typical week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday, but don't worry, we take into account posts that are published later in the week.

Clear design, clean projects

@fanniegunton created this guide for future clients after a poorly-planned project wrapped to make it better the next time around. Super helpful stuff in here!

The steps to change your mindset

Step 1: be aware of your attitude when working on something new. This and manny more mindset-shifting tips for tackling hard challenges via @tomeraitz.

Accessibility is not a bolt-on

@clairebaire explains that when it comes to accessibility, sometimes, the standards aren't all we need.

Learning new things is hard

@meganesulli is an experienced teacher in several different fields and they have some fantastic tips for learning more efficiently. Take a look πŸ‘€

No turning back

@bradstondev's story of staying the course to accomplish their dreams in software development. You don't want to miss this inspiring reflection.

Learn computer architecture, become a better software engineer

This is a pretty convincing argument for learning computer architecture. Thanks, @voider!

Be the driver and the passenger

@adiatiayu clearly breaks down the different elements of pair-programming based on past experiences. This read will inspire you to try out a new role in pair programming that you aren't as familiar with.

That's it for our weekly wrap up! Keep an eye on dev.to this week for daily content and discussions...and if you miss anything, we'll be sure to recap it next Tuesday!

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Gracie Gregory (she/her) β€’

Congrats on these great articles @fanniegunton , @tomeraitz , @clairebaire , @meganesulli , @bradstondev , @voider , & @adiatiayu !

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Fannie E Gunton β€’

What an unexpected delight! Thank you, DEV & @graciegregory πŸ™πŸΌ And thank you @tomeraitz , @clairebaire , @meganesulli , @bradstondev , @voider , & @adiatiayu for the great articles!! Keep writing, y'all!!

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Ayu Adiati β€’

Thank you so much, DEV & @graciegregory ! πŸ˜ƒ

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Nick Taylor β€’

So many great posts! Congrats to all, but giving some shoutouts to my peeps @adiatiayu and @clairebaire !

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Ayu Adiati β€’

Thank you, Nick! ❀

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Tomer Raitz β€’

Thank you DEV & @graciegregory 😁 it made my day!

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Bradston Henry β€’

Wow! πŸ˜† πŸ₯²πŸ€©

I am ABSOLUTEY honored to be on this list with all these awesome people! Thanks so much @graciegregory for highlighting all of our work! πŸ₯³

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Megan Sullivan β€’

Wow, this made my day! Thanks! 🧑

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