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@0ndiekElijah
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2 years
I have been matched! I'm beginning my engagement with @SafaricomPLC as a Frontend Engineer. 🎉 🎊
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Thank You For Considering Us! ... 😂💔 Arap Marindich
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sudo apt upgrade -y workstation I believe in freedom, and apparently, so do my cables.
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Got accepted to the @Andela Talent Network! Now a Certified Member of Andela! 🥳 🎊 🎉
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I just earned the JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures certification @freeCodeCamp ! 10 days of Javascript @freeCodeCamp 😊 With gratitude @freeCodeCamp for the splendid series🙏 Check it out here:
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Here we go.
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I took a cable management course and came very close to earning an A grade.
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sudo apt upgrade -y workstation I believe in freedom, and apparently, so do my cables.
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Launch of Amazon Web Services Development Centre, Nairobi. 👏
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Yesterday was by far the most thrilling day in my tech life. Speaking on Getting Started with the Daraja 2.0 API at the #SafaricomEngineeringSummit . I survived stage fright, but the demo gods were on my neck. We'll do this again. Thank you team #SafaricomDecode 💚
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I just earned the Responsive Web Design certification as a refresher to my web design comprehension. @freeCodeCamp ! Check it out here:
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@0ndiekElijah
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APIs have enabled digital transformation, and businesses worldwide are embracing the use of APIs. Join us this Wednesday (May 11, 2022) at 7:00 PM (EAT) as we get started with Safaricom's Daraja 2.0 API. Meeting link:
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Cheers to one incredible year of new beginnings! 🎉 It's been a journey of growth alongside some of the most talented engineers and an exceptional team. Looking forward to many more adventures together!
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I have been matched! I'm beginning my engagement with @SafaricomPLC as a Frontend Engineer. 🎉 🎊
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Techies at the day 1 of #SafaricomEngineeringSummit expecting demos like in the previous engineering summit. Safaricom Engineering Community:
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Want to become a Software engineer? It's easy if you say so. In this thread, I've handpicked courses from @freeCodeCamp that will help you transition to or become a Software Engineer. 🧵👇
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Junior devs Building 10+ basic crud projects is old fashion. Instead, work on 3-5 different comprehensive projects. Write tests, Dockerize, apply best practices, add CI/CD, and document. Go ahead and spice it up with some AI subsets like ML. Nothing can stop you now!
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Nairobi's GitHub Field Day was an extraordinary tech event. No code, no speaker sessions, just vibes. #ghfielddaynairobi
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@asiedu_dev Also, found this somewhere ,looks good too <Start Here /> ↓ HTML ↓ CSS → Tailwind ↓ JavaScript → React ↓ Firebase → (3 Projects) ↓ Git → GitHub ↓ NodeJS → RESTful ↓ MongoDB ↓ DigitalOcean
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I've seen folks ask if community X or Y exists or where to find them, and it's a hassle. As a side project, I have been working on Teksade to make the tech communities' discovery seamless. A thread🧵
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I just earned the Front End Libraries certification 😇 @freeCodeCamp ! Check it out here: Some of the challenges I worked on ;
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It all began here. This guy struggled to manage Firefox with over 5 tabs and Vs Code simultaneously. I then switched to a lighter alternative, Sublime Text. However, it would freeze at times, requiring a forced shutdown. It only gets better.
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Met a tech bro at the gym; at first, I thought we were agemates only to learn he's 32yo. Again, mind what you eat and hit the gym.
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The first job is always the hardest to land.
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@0ndiekElijah
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During my job search, I made it a habit to browse every website's career pages for potential job opportunities. I saw every website as a chance to discover new roles. 🔍
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My 2022 technical writing trek unwrapped. So far, I have written 25 technical articles, with 16/25 on automated testing. The majority were client articles, with the remainder as contributions to the community. This is 3x what I did in 2021. Happy holidays and a terrific 2023🥳
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Check out these fire tees 👕 at Enjoy a 10% discount on any purchase of two or more items! #TechInspiredCasualWear
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Want to learn technical writing? Check out these resources I discovered. Amazing ones, to be sure. 1. 2. Also, visit @The_GreatBonnie 's blog; he's shared some likable tips on landing gigs.
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Long time tech twitter. I'm happy to announce that I'll be speaking at the Third Annual Pycon Kenya conference at the United States International University (Kenya) on Effective Testing with Python. Dates: 5 May 2022 - 6 May 2022 See you all there. @pythonairobi #PyConKE
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GitHub has been the best backend devs' portfolio. Functional to knowledgeable users. We had an idea and have made some progress. An interactive backend devs' portfolio, including a visualized codebase down to the module level, and so on. What do you think? cc: @collinsperez6
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@NdemoKelvin "... let people know what you are good at and make friends" 💯
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Junior developers, Avoid startups where everyone is "too busy to look at your code" when you are stuck while expecting you to deliver. Your personal development is critical. Toxic entanglements should be avoided. #CodeNewbies #Awareness
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"Untested code is broken" - Anonymous Join us today at 2:00 PM at SHSS LT 7, USIU as we talk effective Python testing with unittest and pytest. #PyConKE2022 #PyCon2022 #pycon #Python
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How about building a virtual assistant on top of ChatGPT? A ChatGPT Alexa or Siri😃
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I have been using "chatGPT" for 3 months and all I can say, it's a revolution that we should all embrace. I've been using the AI through the OpenAI playground to respond to emails, explain code snippets, and other tasks. The more elaborate you are the better it is. #ChatGPT
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Junior developers, Avoid startups that hire you thinking they're doing you a favor. You are the price; keep walking until you find a team that values your uniqueness. Say no to a place that does not value your self-development. #CodeNewbies #Awareness
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Python: Fibonacci Sequence - nth term 💡 What is a fibonacci sequence ? This is an integer sequence composed of a recurrence relation, with the first two terms, 0 and 1, referred to as seed terms. Following that, each term is the sum of the previous two terms. How it works 👇
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Let's talk APIs. 😎 🥳 Join me in this session as I take you on a fun, hands-on, and pragmatic journey to learning Node.js and Express.js development. 5.00 PM-6.00 PM(EAT) Wed 17th, 2022 RSVP:
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Hello there, Are you a fan of cyber security, a bug bounty hunter, or a developer? Or are you just starting out? This is your event. Join us on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., as we get started with Web hacking. Please RSVP here:
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The wait is over! 🎉🚀 The Safaricom Engineering Summit 'Decode' is returning, and it promises to sizzle more than ever! #SafaricomDecode
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Yesterday was by far the most thrilling day in my tech life. Speaking on Getting Started with the Daraja 2.0 API at the #SafaricomEngineeringSummit . I survived stage fright, but the demo gods were on my neck. We'll do this again. Thank you team #SafaricomDecode 💚
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77k views and counting on my blog!🎊🎉Never regretted that humble beginning as it became a stepping stone to endless opportunities. Blogs. (recent) #DEVCommunity #javascript #Python
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Hello, developer. Can you code? Contribute to open source. You can code and write? write content for the community A good public speaker? organize events and mentor techies Have some extra cash? support community initiatives. Else, do it all. Be a positive force.
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A new commitment to building the @awscloud community for the greater good. I'm delighted to be a part of it. I am now an @AWSCommunity builder 🥳🎊🎉. #BetterTogether
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#Python 's FastAPI is a modern, fast web framework for building Python 3.6+ APIs. It is quick, simple to learn, ready for production, easy to code, and short. Discover how a simple @FastAPI application works.👇
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Nimeenda #DSEAfricaMeetUp pale Moringa School
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Well, looks like I'm ready to debug life the old-fashioned way!
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I'm reading the comments on my #SafaricomDecode talk, and I'd like to thank everyone for the redirection. It was a giant leap; with the typical nervousness of speaking in front of a large group for the first time, it might not have been a great talk, but keep an eye out. 🙂
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@VittoStack React 💙. Regardless of what🤣
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It doesn't matter how big the community is; what matters is how many people you inspire and the impact you have on individuals. Lux has been a home and a learning ground for many developers; let's show our appreciation. Help grow and make @lux_academy a better place.
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Pic of the day. Tupo site! Shot by: @josejrke #DevFest2022 #CodeToInfinityAndBeyond
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Important Python topics that most beginner tutorials do not cover and that you should be aware of. 1. Logging 2. Decorators 3. Generators 4. Threading & Multiprocessing 5. Context Managers Missed any? Comment them down below. #CodeNewbie #CodeNewbies #Python3 #pythonlearning
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"I got an SWE job after studying Js for 8 hours". Yeah, that's likely, but I've never heard of it. However, you can still make quick money with your technical skills in just 2 steps. 1. Write 3-5 technical articles & post them on a public blog 2. Apply for jobs Questions 👇💬
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@jesss_codes Web design != Web development
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Day 16 of 100. React: Review Using Props with Stateless Functional Components #100DaysOfCode with @freeCodeCamp
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Hello, tech Twitter Want to up as a developer? Technical writing is a skill that does not only make you stand out but also opens you several income streams. Join us tomorrow (May 3) at 7:00pm (EAT). It's gonna be big 🥳 🚀 Our speaker is @Wawerruh See you then.
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An Azure Bootcamp is coming up soon, and it will be awesome! Courtesy of @Azpisodes . #Azure #AzureSQL #CloudComputing
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Starters, there are more ways to boost your progress than just the basics. Consider joining tech communities, attending events and networking, contributing to open source, and writing technical articles. Exposure opens your mind to a new world. Don't just consume knowledge;
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@asiedu_dev @TreciaKS So JavaScript developers wanna do everything with JavaScript. 🙄🤣
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Today's @lux_academy space 🔥💯. Extra pressure😂😂
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@DThompsonDev Hi. I'm Elie, a full-stack Software Developer from Nairobi, Kenya. I build for the web using Python Flask and React. Currently, I'm looking for a new role as a Full-stack developer. Portfolio -
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Continue to polish whatever you're working on. Work on your portfolio, learn new technologies, inspire others, and most importantly, be kind to others. #CodeNewbies #Inspire
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Every developer should be a part of a tech community. I've met the most amazing people in this life through tech communities, and they've all redefined me in some way. Find yourself a community/communities 😃 Check out @lux_academy and see you at @moringaschool on 06/25/22 😎
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@asiedu_dev I'm 21 and I started coding at 18, begun serious coding at 20. Web Developer | Aspiring Data Analyst I build using Python- Flask, currently learning and adding React to the stack. ( FREM) I've some articles at My portfolio:
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#SafaricomEngineeringSummit has undoubtedly revealed the beast that Safaricom truly is. Known to be a telecom company, @SafaricomPLC is now incredibly evolving into a full-fledged tech company. Saf has everything for everyone. #SafaricomDecode #safaricomengineeringcommunity
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The future belongs to the curious! Authorization and Authentication in APIs by @clifford_ouma 🎊🎉.
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After attending both Twitter spaces by @lux_academy , you should have all the reasons to stay motivated.
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Python - basic web scraping 💡 What is web scraping? it is simply the automated extraction of a web page's unstructured HTML information in a specified format, structuring it, and storing it for future consumption. Learn basic web scraping. 👇 #Python
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If there is one learning platform I will always recommend to anyone, it is @freeCodeCamp . Their certified JavaScript course is among the best available on the internet. I always enjoy and prefer their lengthy YouTube tutorials, and the instructors do it with zeal. #CodeNewbie
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As a fresher in tech, you go through a lot, from wanting to be a hacker to being a developer... treading several paths with tons of tutorials before settling on a specific track. While having a mentor can help you overcome this, trying new things isn't bad; retardation is.
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Leetcode to Codility to ... 🚫 Here is a list of 300+ companies that will hire you with no coding interviews and have several open roles for everyone. Check them out.
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Tomorrow, I'll be hosting an event on Introduction to Web Development with Flask, in which we'll create a blog API from scratch. Everyone who plans to attend could perhaps bring a friend. Everyone is welcome. Venue @MurangaUni @DSC_MUT @MSAmbassadorsKE
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Wow! The response to #Teksade has been incredible!🎉🎇 So many tech enthusiasts have stepped up to volunteer their skills and help build this platform. Excited to see the impact we can make together!🚀💻 #opensource
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Ready to dive into the future of UI development and transform your tech toolkit? 🚀💻🔥 Simplify your complex UIs, enhance their scalability, and bring innovative solutions to the forefront. 📆 Wed, 31st May. See you there! 🎉🎊 RSVP here 👉
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Another good news! I have been verified and am now part of @WithPropel 's Talent pool! I'm actively looking for new opportunities. Feel free to reach out. Here's more about me and what I do →
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Back then, as a freshman and learning Python for the backend, Flask. I hated one particular error. The infamous ImportError from circular imports drove me insane. My issue was naming files with the same name as functions and variables 😅. #Python #flask
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Hey, tech Twitter. The more effort you put in, the smarter you work, and the more exceptional you are, the more valuable you become. So, keep doing what you're doing, be good at it, and remember to hold a hand(s). Have a good time. #SaturdayMotivation #weekendsmiles
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Back to where it all started @DSC_MUT . It's time to take the wheel as the lead 🥳. Let us work together to foster ideas, propel innovation forward, upskill, and be the beating heart of a thriving tech ecosystem. Kudos @haimestone & @HarunMbaabu 🎉 🎊. #BetterTogether
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A CV allows you to show a prospective employer the best of what you've got but getting it right, especially as a beginner, can be challenging. Here's what your CV should include 👇 CTTO: Black@ Meta Mentored Coding Challenge #CodeNewbies
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With the current opportunities in the tech ecosystem, the "no jobs" narrative dies. Jobs exist; the determining factor is what you are truly capable of doing, your skills. Upskill & be visible. #SafaricomDecode #SafaricomEngineeringSummit #safaricomengineeringcommunity
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Overheard a conversation at #pyconke2022 , and this guy said, "I love my company" is just an utterance. He added, "companies don't like you but rather what you offer and that if you find greener pastures, don't be afraid to act." He must have had a good reason😅 #techlife
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It's almost here 🥳 🔥 🚀 Pycon KE 2022 at the United States International University - Africa, on 6th & 7th May 2022 The event will start at 9AM on Friday. See you then! #PyConKE2022
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Google's Bard just raised the bar for badness! 🤯 Out-badding the baddies. #GoogleIO2023
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Productivity tip 💡 Yes, it works, try it. #productivitytips #mentalhealthsupport
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After perfecting your CV, advancing through the ATS, and getting shortlisted for an interview, the task at hand is to prepare for the whiteboard interview as best you can. Here's what to cover, where to go, and how to do it.👇 CTTO: Black@ Meta Mentored Coding Challenge
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Hello tech Twitter, a simple one here, tell me what's wrong with the code block below and walk away with a LinkedIn Premium 12-Month voucher. Available for the first two who get it right 😃 #GraphQL
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Junior vs Senior Developer Jnr: Hello, my name is Y, and I'm 20 years old. Snr: Hello, my name is X, and I have 20 years of experience. @AbadoJack 😂😂
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This morning, I awoke to fantastic news. I have been chosen for the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors program 2021. I'm excited to contribute as a community builder. Thank you very much, @MicrosoftLearn . Special thanks to @HarunMbaabu @DSC_MUT @dsea_MurangaUni @lux_academy
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💡 Python on the Web. How does a minimal Flask application work ? Explained 👇 #DEVCommunity #CodeNewbie
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Working on a mini-project. ~ Hostel Reach and Reservation Web App using 📱💻 Serving the backend in Python-Flask 🐍 Comments accepted on the necessary improvements on the landing page 😉 Github: #100DaysOfCode #100daysofcoding #Python @freeCodeCamp
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@Prathkum Continuation - On the same browser, open a new tab - Search for - Create an account and upload your index.html file - Congrats! Your webpage is now live and you can now share your project with remote friends and fam 🥳🎉
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As long as you take things slow, there's no reason for it to be impossible.
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Hoodie or the tee?
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Test-driven development is simply a measure to combat inactivity and maintain strict focus; there is no "coming back to it later." 😅
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Upgrade your wardrobe with our exclusive tech-themed tees at Truth A2🚀 Embrace your passion for tech in style.
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Pale wamesema nipige luku safi. Thank you @0ndiekElijah for the nice themed tshirts.
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🤔 What's your take – hit or miss? #TechInspiredCasualWear
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"A convoy is not a convoy when you are alone" ✅ Celebrating @HarunMbaabu 🎉🥳🏅 Always building and giving back to the community. It's time you celebrate your wins. @DSEAfrica @lux_academy @Ladies_Of_Lux @LuxDevHQ @dsea_MurangaUni @LuxacademyC @
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It is with huge pride I can officially announce that I have been recognized as one of Business of Data’s 30 under 30: Rising Stars of Data and Analytics 2021! by @CoriniumGlobal You can read the full report here: #CodeNewbie #WomenWhoCode #100DaysOfCode
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Day 33 of 100 Revising Javascript essentials. For in/For of Learning React at @udemy React - The Complete Guide with React Hook Redux 2021 Follow me @dev_elie 😊📈 #100DaysOfCode #100daysofcodechallenge #100daysofcoding #CodeNewbies #CodeNewbie #code #javascript
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| ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ | One day at a time, champion. You got this. |_______________ | \ (•◡•) / \ /
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