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Published in Better Programming

·Apr 6, 2021

Farewell, Better Programming

I’ll be moving on from my editor position but don’t worry, BP is still in great hands — Hey everyone, I wanted to post a short note saying goodbye as I’m moving on from my post as the editor of Better Programming. As you may be aware, my wife and I welcomed a daughter in late January and Anupam Chugh took over as the interim editor while I…

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Farewell, Better Programming

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Mar 20, 2021

Thoughts on the Needle in My Shoulder

Or how this could have been so much worse under Donald Trump — Yesterday I got the first of two doses of the COVID vaccine. Pfizer, if you must know. I got my vaccine the same place I went to my junior prom, which is a weird place for two big-ish life events to both happen. As the needle stuck out of my…

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Thoughts on the Needle in My Shoulder

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Published in Better Programming

·Jan 15, 2021

The Best of Better Programming (January 9–15, 2021)

The best things we published this week — Hey everyone, This is going to be my last newsletter for a few weeks as I’ll be taking paternity leave Monday to spend some time with our new forthcoming family member! Fear not, dear reader, you’re in great hands. This week I wrote an introduction post to our interim editor…

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The Best of Better Programming (January 9–15, 2020)

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Published in Better Programming

·Jan 13, 2021

Introducing Our Interim Editor: Anupam Chugh

I’ll be taking some time off to welcome a new family member — Hey everyone, I wanted to share some exciting news and a change for the next few weeks on Better Programming. My wife and I are expecting our first child very soon so I’ll be taking paternity leave starting Monday, January 18th. Long-time Better Programming contributor Anupam Chugh will be taking my place, managing the day-to-day editorial duties, and making sure that we continue to publish great content!

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Introducing Our Interim Editor: Anupam Chugh

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Published in Better Programming

·Jan 8, 2021

The Best of Better Programming (December 21, 2020–January 8, 2021)

The best things we published to end 2020 and begin the new year! — Hey everyone, happy new year! We hope you had some relaxing time to end the year, maybe a few nice 4-day weekends spent exactly how you planned to. …

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The Best of Better Programming (December 21, 2020–January 8, 2021)

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Published in Better Programming

·Dec 31, 2020

Begin Where You Are, You Have Everything You Need

A message to myself for 2021 —

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Begin Where You Are, You Have Everything You Need

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Published in Better Programming

·Dec 18, 2020

The Best of Better Programming (December 12–18, 2020)

The best things we published this week — Hey everyone! Happy Holidays! 50 weeks down this year. The last full work week before Christmas and New Years for many. …

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The Best of Better Programming (December 12–18, 2020)

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Published in Better Programming

·Dec 12, 2020

The Best of Better Programming (December 5–11, 2020)

My favorite articles that we published this week — Hey everyone, I hope you had a good week. We’re trying something a little different on our newsletter this week. These are a combination of the best-performing articles this week and a few of my personal favorites sprinkled in. …

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The Best of Better Programming (December 5–11, 2020)

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Published in Better Programming

·Dec 4, 2020

The Best of Better Programming (November 28–December 4, 2020)

Our most-read articles this week! — Hi everyone, I hope your week was full of deep work, not too many meetings, and hopefully not doing too much tech support for your family post-Thanksgiving 😃 Our most-read articles this week are a veritable treasure trove of learning, lessons, and resources so let’s dive right in: 4 Python…

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The Best of Better Programming (November 28–December 4, 2020)

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·Nov 27, 2020

The Best of Better Programming (November 21–27, 2020)

Our most-read articles this week! — Hey everyone, I hope you had a nice week. This week was Thanksgiving here in the US. I took some time off yesterday to relax and have a Zoom Thanksgiving dinner with my family from around the country. We’ve got some great stories for you this week so without further…

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The Best of Better Programming (November 21–27, 2020)

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