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Antonio Thomas

@athomas_jr

Self-taught developer on a mission to help others succeed in tech | Sharing advice, tips, and motivation for fellow self-taught devs | πŸ’Ό Full-stack @EyeCueLab

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Feeling stuck in your self-taught dev journey? πŸ€” Here are some helpful tips to get you moving: 🟒 Seek advice from experienced devs 🟒 Join dev communities to stay motivated 🟒 Take a break and come back refreshed

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Finding the balance between work, side projects, family, and downtime is hard. What tips do you have for making it all work? And don't forget about sleep 😴 πŸ™‚

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If you want to become a better developer, PR reviews can help. Here are some key things I've learned from our group reviews. πŸ’‘ Mistakes are a part of the learning process πŸ’‘ Multiple solutions exist (some are just better πŸ˜„) πŸ’‘ Constructive criticism is not personal

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Make web development a breeze with these 5 tools! 🀩 Here's what I use every day: 🟒 Warp - Terminal 🟒 WebStorm & RubyMine - IDE 🟒 GitKraken - Git client 🟒 Docker Desktop - managing containers 🟒 Agenda - taking notes What tools do you rely on throughout your work day?

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It's easy to get discouraged by setbacks, but don't forget how far you've come! Remind yourself of your wins, and stay focused on the exciting opportunities ahead.

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Developers, let's share some stories! πŸ—£ What has been the biggest obstacle you've faced on your journey? What did you learn from it?

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Ready to take your coding skills to the next level? πŸš€ Here are some of my top picks for learning resources: πŸ’‘ Stack Overflow: get answers to coding questions πŸ’‘ freeCodeCamp: free online coding course πŸ’‘ Reactiflux Discord: connect with other developers What's on your list?

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Developers, it's time to focus on your well-being! Here are some easy self-care tips to get you started: πŸ’§ Drink plenty of water. πŸ‹πŸΏβ€β™‚οΈ Exercise regularly. πŸ₯— Eat a balanced diet. 🏝️ Take time to relax. πŸŒπŸΏβ€β™‚οΈ Make time for yourself.

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Ready for your first dev role? 🀩 Here are a few tips to help you out πŸ€“ βœ… Embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and improve βœ… Start small and focus on building a solid foundation βœ… Stay curious, and don't be afraid to ask questions

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Self-taught developers, when you start your first job, you may notice some knowledge gaps. Make a list of the skills and technologies you need to improve on and create a plan to learn them. Consistent effort is key πŸš€