At 33, Baby on the Way, No Plan: How I Became a Developer
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sorrowfulfloyd
4 months ago
1 replyEnjoyed reading that. It really shows that the reality of life is still there, behind all the glamor of the industry that's being fed to all of us every day.
ospehlivanoAuthor
4 months ago
Appreciate it! The shiny side is fun, but it’s the grind that makes it real.
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