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ThePracticalDev Sep 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Due to a glitch in the universe, the topic of tonight's #DevDiscuss Twitter chat is FREE FOR ALL 😱🤡👻👽😽💸🐙✨🤔🙀👩‍💻🙋🙆‍♂️🙌

living_syn Sep 26 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#devdiscuss how do you determine what languages/frameworks you think will still be here in 5+ years

BlakeTweeted Sep 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss Favorite songs/bands to listen to at work?

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ThePracticalDev Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Here's what happened, some kind of Schrodinger's Twitter poll insanity #DevDiscuss

walkersaxplayer Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss k so. I love cooking with #offal

kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Million dollar question. My approach is how much iteration has happened the past 2-5 years. If it seems stable it is ok-ish? #DevDiscuss

In reply to @living_syn

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I like to mix it up; I write a weekly blog post where I try to find new music or weekly favorites, so I sometimes focus on that #DevDiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

thedoh Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#devdiscuss I listen to https://t.co/6xznLY89ah a LOT while in the zone, otherwise Soma.FM Groove Salad to chill.

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

peakofgoodlivin Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Stormy Weather Shanty Choir. i dunno sea shanties really work for me #DevDiscuss

BlakeTweeted Sep 26 @ 9:10 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss Favorite songs/bands to listen to at work?
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gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Otherwise, I like electro/dream pop like @beatconnexion, @keepshellyinath, @stlucia, or others #DevDiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev, @beatconnexion, @keepshellyinath, @stlucia

peakofgoodlivin Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Athletes from my favorite sports team, actually. There's a lot of commits with Sebastian Aho in it #DevDiscuss

jakebathman Sep 26 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Poll for #DevDiscuss: what do you use for “example” people in your code?

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I listen to a Pandora station called Pop goes Classical. Pop songs with no lyrics. It's perfect to get in the zone to. #devdiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

Yikes. Someone probably used a '==' somewhere #DevDiscuss

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kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss I jam out to @hillydilly a lot during the work day.

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev, @hillydilly

Wintermute21 Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@DevDiscussHQ @GratefulDead all the time #devdiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev, @DevDiscussHQ, @GratefulDead

IgnoreIntuition Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@AtTheDriveIn @qotsa @BenFolds @ATCQ #DevDiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev, @AtTheDriveIn, @qotsa, @BenFolds, @ATCQ

GoldfishWarning Sep 26 @ 9:14 PM EDT

#devdiscuss hey so why do all the compsci students at my school think racism is hilarious, it's uncomfortable to work in the labs

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

IBeRenascent Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

You had one job Twitter Poll. *ONE* #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

DEATH GRIPPPPPPPPPSSSSS #DevDiscuss

In reply to @walkersaxplayer, @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

Wintermute21 Sep 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@phish too #devDiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev, @DevDiscussHQ, @GratefulDead, @phish

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

I listened to The Yeah Yeah Yeahs Fever To Tell today. My choice of music varies on what I want to get done. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

_flat_Erik Sep 26 @ 9:18 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss the soundtrack for HackNet is petty awesome for coding.

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dirak_ Sep 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#devdiscuss i feel like the terminology in tech is a bit unhealthy. everyone refers to the team as "guys" (unnecessarily gendered) & we call things sprints, which implies exhaustion. we need more inclusion & promoted self-care in our circles ✨

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I have seen the light, and switched from Atom to VSCode. What’s ya editor? #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I'm still using Sublime and PHPStorm. #devdiscuss

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BunkyFob Sep 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

None of your idols are as good as you think they are. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann, @ThePracticalDev

DereckCurry Sep 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT

Always make time for family and friends, and also for yourself. #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Sacrilege! But yeah, Sublime was my first “real” text editor. #DevDiscuss

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kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Been all VS since the get go. Use full blown Visual Studio during the day job and VSCode at home for frontend stuff #DevDiscuss

In reply to @TiffanyW_412

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@BillLaboon my CS prof showed us how Emacs could warm you by lighting a fire. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @kunde21, @DevDiscussHQ, @BillLaboon

Nick_Craver Sep 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

The people are far more important than the tech. #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I have a hard time with this. #DevDiscuss

DereckCurry Sep 26 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Always make time for family and friends, and also for yourself. #DevDiscuss
- courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
  
  If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

living_syn Sep 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#devdiscuss pro-tip: leave a cat trap (an empty box) on your desk if your cat(s) like to walk across your keyboard

stephensauceda Sep 26 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Make stuff that matters #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

YungAmazing Sep 26 @ 9:27 PM EDT

you can't stick to one thing #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann, @bendhalpern

lpasqualis Sep 26 @ 9:28 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss If you could have one programmer superpower, what would it be?

fcu423 Sep 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT

- You don't have to know it all to be great and add value. - It's not about tech, it's about people #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann, @ThePracticalDev

Chromadream Sep 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT

vscode on practically every other language, PHPStorm for the rare time when I need to write in PHP. #devdiscuss

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JT_Grimes Sep 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT

For 95% of problems, someone already knows the answer. If you can't find it in < 20 minutes, ask around. #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Shit breaks. It happens, try to prevent it, but accept the fact that you will be wrong from time to time. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:29 PM EDT

To be fair, I still use Dreamweaver for HTML emails. Because it so handy for nested tables. #devdiscuss

In reply to @TiffanyW_412

_satelliteeyes Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Favorite gif? #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Sep 26 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Due to a glitch in the universe, the topic of tonight's #DevDiscuss Twitter chat is FREE FOR ALL 😱🤡👻👽😽💸🐙✨🤔🙀👩‍💻🙋🙆‍♂️🙌

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

To be fair, I still use Dreamweaver for HTML emails. Because its so handy for nested tables. #devdiscuss

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shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Depends on what I'm feeling. Lately, it's been Spotify's 80s playlist on repeat. Upbeat tempos keep me focused + in a good mood #DevDiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

No one person owns the code. So be mindful of your fellow programmers because they are people just like you. #DevDiscuss

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living_syn Sep 26 @ 9:30 PM EDT

Said cat, in said trap #devdiscuss

micngu Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

That it’s okay to say you need help with something. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann

living_syn Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

understand what the user _meant_ to say #devdiscuss

In reply to @lpasqualis

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Writing a OS kernel from scratch. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @lpasqualis, @bendhalpern

richburroughs Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

One of my least favorites is “post-mortems.” Also war analogies (“war room” etc.). #DevDiscuss

dirak_ Sep 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT

#devdiscuss i feel like the terminology in tech is a bit unhealthy. everyone refers to the team as "guys" (unnecessarily gendered) & we call things sprints, which implies exhaustion. we need more inclusion & promoted self-care in our circles ✨

arakawadotca Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Which apps are your dev toolbox? #DevDiscuss

frickcesar Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I use VSCode sometimes. I like it, but still more confortable with Atom, it's not uncommon to me to use multiple editors #DevDiscuss

In reply to @TiffanyW_412, @ThePracticalDev

ThePracticalDev Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

Jeremy wins #DevDiscuss forever

lpasqualis Sep 26 @ 9:33 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss You are asked to make a big decision. Option 1 is good for the company + bad for the team. Option 2 is the opposite. Which one?

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Related, log in to spotify.me and you get stats on your top tracks/genre, etc. Pretty cool from a data visualization POV #DevDiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Postman, SQL Workbench, Sublime Text, ImageOptim, Terminal for starters. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @arakawadotca

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:34 PM EDT

It's ok to try (and fail). I wish I had done more experimenting, learning, failing earlier on #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann

beaksandclaws Sep 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

I've used Sublime for ~5 years, and v3 is pretty 👍🏼. But I hear Code has *amazing* debugging tools, I want to check it out! #DevDiscuss

In reply to @TiffanyW_412, @ThePracticalDev

jenlooper Sep 26 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Find a mentor, then pay it forward when you can! #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann

lpasqualis Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss You love your coding job. You are offered a 3x salary for a promotion you don't want. What do you do?

bendhalpern Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

What about master-slave? #DevDiscuss

richburroughs Sep 26 @ 9:32 PM EDT
One of my least favorites is “post-mortems.” Also war analogies (“war room” etc.). #DevDiscuss
- dirak_ Sep 26 @ 9:20 PM EDT
  
  #devdiscuss i feel like the terminology in tech is a bit unhealthy. everyone refers to the team as "guys" (unnecessarily gendered) & we call things sprints, which implies exhaustion. we need more inclusion & promoted self-care in our circles ✨

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

So the past few weeks I've been working on standing up this side project I'm working on. Preview here: #DevDiscuss https://t.co/hMNgbJnIXW

LuishXY Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

What’s your favorite tech related movie? #DevDiscuss

omieveecode Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@ThePracticalDev umm.. Anyone got tips for landing your first fulltime job as a Developer? #DevDiscuss

rogerzanoni Sep 26 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Instrumental stuff like My sleeping karma and And so I watch you from afar #devdiscuss

In reply to @BlakeTweeted, @ThePracticalDev

sanchitos Sep 26 @ 9:38 PM EDT

Be patient #devdiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann

davidgagne Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Always Be Commenting #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann, @ThePracticalDev

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

These make me cringe too #devdiscuss

In reply to @richburroughs

Wintermute21 Sep 26 @ 9:39 PM EDT

VS 2017 all the way #devdiscuss

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gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Give it a preview, and sign up if you're interested! It may be a little rough, wasn't planning on releasing it just yet :| #DevDiscuss

jiyujinkyle Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

I have seen the light, and switched from Atom to VSCode. What’s ya editor? #DevDiscuss https://t.co/EMHXnseo0K

kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

"post-mortem" is my least favorite term in dev. No one died people! Unless of course your system really can kill someone. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @shannon_crabill, @richburroughs

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:41 PM EDT

But I'm using a fun stack of tech I've not used in production before: express, HBS, @contentful, @cloudinary, MySQL. I'm stoked… #DevDiscuss

In reply to @contentful, @cloudinary

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Right? And it has such a negative connotation. Just call it a follow up or something #DevDiscuss

In reply to @kylegalbraith, @richburroughs

ToastbotGames Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Everyone is lost. Ask for explanations without fear. Explain things without judgement. #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

…to have it at even this state. Hoping to resolve (pun intended) the DNS issue so it will go to the https://t.co/5BFH76cQGb URL #DevDiscuss

In reply to @contentful, @cloudinary

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

How do other #devdiscuss peeps deal with imposter syndrome?

Archetapp Sep 26 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Share your information! It helps people out with their issues & you’ll learn if you’re doing it all wrong along the way. 🙌 #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

sparky_005 Sep 26 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Sometimes you may feel like you have no idea what you're doing. That's good. That means you're learning. #devdiscuss

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Archetapp Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

One of the reasons I started my YouTube channel. Best way to learn is to have thousands of people see what you did wrong. 😅 #DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

In last week's #DevDiscuss, @kimberlypilbeam got me pumped up about native so I've been teaching myself Swift this week #DevDiscuss 😋

CuriousCurmudge Sep 26 @ 9:46 PM EDT

I don't know is a perfectly acceptable answer. #DevDiscuss

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TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

After learning React and Angular, that’s next on my list. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @bendhalpern, @kimberlypilbeam

justAfanDavid Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Q: are there any production software systems in use today that are in assembly, minus some mainframe stuff? #DevDiscuss

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JT_Grimes Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Bloggers, authors, conference speakers, and other tech quasi-celebrities aren't smarter than you are. You can do what they do. #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Just work through it. I had that this week, then I got a React + Google Maps API jobs filter working and felt like a King lol #DevDiscuss

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JT_Grimes Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

There are some tech quasi-celebs where you *can* do what they do, but you shouldn't, but that's a #devdiscuss for another day.

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I always try to conquer a project from start to finish, just as a way to say yes I got this. #devdiscuss

In reply to @shannon_crabill

mrskellyvaughn Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT

Ask people questions. We're all learning. And when you feel like you've learned enough to where you have something to share, help others. Share what you know. #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Sep 26 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I haven't told anyone yet 🤐 Don't tell anybody on the https://t.co/E4yHRJkeOg team, wouldn't wanna distract them. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @kimberlypilbeam

swyx Sep 26 @ 9:50 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss what did you last look for on google but could not find? crowdsource here

kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:51 PM EDT

It took me a long time to realize this and it is 100% accurate #DevDiscuss

JT_Grimes Sep 26 @ 9:47 PM EDT
Bloggers, authors, conference speakers, and other tech quasi-celebrities aren't smarter than you are. You can do what they do. #DevDiscuss
- courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT
  
  If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

…to have it at even this state. Hoping to resolve (pun intended) the DNS issue so it will go to the https://t.co/UkAELn19tw URL #DevDiscuss

In reply to @contentful, @cloudinary

mrskellyvaughn Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Accept its inevitability, take a deep breath, and push forward. I've learned to let go of trying to be perfect. I just need to be good enough. Do quality work and keep learning. #devdiscuss

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:43 PM EDT

How do other #devdiscuss peeps deal with imposter syndrome?

bendhalpern Sep 26 @ 9:52 PM EDT

On the subject of impostor syndrome, this remains the best collection of stories I've ever seen #DevDiscuss https://t.co/Q4C3DHZuOw

In reply to @shannon_crabill

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

For me, right now? Scored my first ever round 1 interview. That’s why I am so relaxed on this chat tonight. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @shannon_crabill, @ThePracticalDev

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

This is a great (and inspirational) response. Thank you #devdiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn

TiffanyW_412 Sep 26 @ 9:53 PM EDT

That helps boost confidence. I may not get it. But it helps to know you are on your way. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @shannon_crabill, @ThePracticalDev

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Easier said than done at times. It comes in waves for me #devdiscuss

In reply to @lfv89, @ThePracticalDev

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

Sublime Text 3 for the win #DevDiscuss

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BunkyFob Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

I'm trying to use it as motivation to work harder and more diligently. So far it's working. #DevDiscuss

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jrgifford Sep 26 @ 9:55 PM EDT

It's been difficult. I keep a folder of emails/kudos/accomplishments that I've collected. #devdiscuss

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jrgifford Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Bonus: It makes going for a raise easier. "Here's an email from the dir of marketing saying great job, and from the CTO, etc" #devdiscuss

In reply to @shannon_crabill

spandalai Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT

Always be kind. There are many taking the path you have already traveled. Be helpful and encouraging #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:56 PM EDT

I'll give this a read. @kathryngrayson gave a keynote speech on this same topic over the summer! #litmuslive #devdiscuss

In reply to @bendhalpern, @kathryngrayson

rosegaelle Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

ALWAYS ASK: "WHY?" Never be afraid to challenge the status quo. Stay curious. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:57 PM EDT

Yes! I felt this way with Javascript. Once I got it, writing if / for loops was cake #devdiscuss

In reply to @Fluffy776, @ThePracticalDev

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Deep down I believe it, but then I hear about how guys like Kent Dodds who are super smart have only been using React for 2 yr… #DevDiscuss

In reply to @kylegalbraith

kylegalbraith Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

That is a great tip! #DevDiscuss

In reply to @jrgifford, @shannon_crabill

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:58 PM EDT

…I see what they do now and it's hard to imagine myself on that same level #DevDiscuss

In reply to @kylegalbraith

karthikb_ Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Remember everyone before you stood exactly where you are right now. Don't be afraid of the challenges ahead #DevDiscuss

courtneyxann Sep 26 @ 9:17 PM EDT

If you had one piece of advice to offer anyone in tech. What would it be? #DevDiscuss

shannon_crabill Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Indeed! I've been doing this since the summer. Great for a pick-me-up when the self doubt settles in #devdiscuss

In reply to @jrgifford

goonersdev Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Twitter at 280? exciting, but that making Twitter less Twitter. you know, short and simple tweet. Imagine if Trump have 280. #devdiscuss 😆

gdavis92 Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

I think most devs at my agency use ST3. I like how fast, pluggable, and lightweight it is. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann, @TiffanyW_412

JuliaLikesTech Sep 26 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Learn slowly and find a program and matches your learning style. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @courtneyxann, @ThePracticalDev