When you work with other people in a codebase, at some point you have to merge your code into the main branch. The code should be reviewed before that happens in order to keep quality high on the branch that is deployed to production and is used to start other branches.

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While you probably have lots of code in your codebase that you are proud of, it's almost certain that you didn't write all or even most of the code that executes while your application is running. Code reuse has always been a critical part of software development, but it's important to get it right.

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Your time is the most valuable and most scarce resource that you have. If you don't protect it and use it appropriately, everything else that you want from your life is out of your reach. It is critically important to protect it, but it can be difficult when small problems completely disrupt your day.

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Understanding memory can be a tricky thing, especially the deeper into a computer system you get. To help understand it a hierarchy of memory was conceptualized. This triangular shape helps to visualize the different levels of physical memory storage in a system.

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Developers like to abstract things. Abstraction gives us a lot of benefit, but there are times when we need to reign in our enthusiasm for it. It's past time we discussed when abstractions are not useful or are actively harmful.

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We are reaching the time of year when resolutions and goals start to fall away. Being disciplined is an inconvenience, it's hard work but to reach big goals we need to be disciplined in what it takes to achieving goals.

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Writing all this code is fun, but when you have to actually deploy, it can be nerve-wracking. A bad deployment can result in corrupted data, system failures, angry customers and hours of wasted time. Avoiding busted deployments will become a priority after you experience one.

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When we are learning something new, we will all eventually hit a roadblock. Roadblocks are tough to deal with, because they sap your enthusiasm. Left alone long enough, they'll make you give up on your goals.

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Ageism in development is a real thing in some areas of the industry and a concern for senior developers becoming more senior.

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You've bitten the bullet and decided to pay the Apple Tax or maybe you are considering the transition. Switching from Windows to using a Mac may seem a bit daunting, especially if you've been on Windows for decades. However, it is not as difficult as you may think.

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