Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Hasty Treat - Positivity and Web Development


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In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about positivity in the web industry - how it can affect you, your work, and the people around you.

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Show Notes

The tech industry is always on the cutting edge and we’re starting to see a shift in how we deal with positivity and negativity.

3:18 - The effects of negativity and how the web industry is improving

  • Mental health awareness is very real
Stack overflow sees that it needs to change
  • Linus Torvalds’ apology
  • Negativity is a disease, and it spreads
  • Positivity is a force as well
  • You can be constructive while still being nice
    • Dan Abramov, Addy Osmani, Sarah Drasner are all amazing examples of people pushing the web forward while having a smile on their face
  • 11:50 - Healthy ways to approach disagreements

    • Never assume malice
    • Kill them with kindness
    • Take note of the people you admire and how they deal with aggressiveness

    17:08 - The power of positivity

    • Inspire the change you want to see
    • It’s good for your productivity - it makes you feel good
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    Syntax - Tasty Web Development TreatsBy Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

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