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Always look after number 1
I want to tell you a story, not the polished kind you hear on YouTube or from influencers who haven’t worked a real engineering job in years, but the version that actually happens behind the scenes. When I first started in tech, I genuinely believed that if I worked hard enough, stayed late enough, solved enough problems, and proved myself enough, the company would take care of me. I thought the late nights meant something. I thought the extra effort would be remembered. I thought loyalty still meant what it used to. Turns out, it didn’t. I watched brilliant developers people who built systems everyone depended on get laid off because a new VP wanted to “tighten budgets.” I watched companies replace entire teams based on a spreadsheet projection. And I learned something harsh but true: You can be incredible at your job and still be disposable to the wrong place. This wasn’t a tragic moment… it was a wake up call and I want you, especially if you’re early in your journey, to wake up much sooner than I did. Because here’s the part nobody warns you about: Tech attracts passionate people, people who will stay up until 2am chasing a bug because they can’t let it go. People who feel guilty clocking off “on time.” People who tie their sense of worth to solving problems quickly. People who desperately want to belong. But passion without boundaries becomes exploitation. I burned myself out doing work that I thought mattered deeply and it did, just not to the people I was doing it for. And I’ve seen juniors do the same: crushing themselves trying to “prove they deserve to be here,” without realizing that healthy developers don’t prove themselves by suffering. So here’s the truth: Clock off on time. Go home. Close the laptop. Your life matters more than your output. And if you still have that itch, that desire to build, to grow, to push yourself, don’t waste it on a sprint ticket you aren’t paid extra to complete. Put that energy into something that belongs to YOU. A tiny side project.
Always look after number 1
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heheh, honest reflection is good, @Jared Fink! 😆 While we definitely want to avoid burning bridges with leadership, asking "Why?" is actually a superpower in engineering not to be difficult, but to deeply understand the value and priority of what you're being asked to build.
🌤️ Post-Thanksgiving Reset: What’s One Thing You’re Starting Fresh This Week?
It’s the Sunday after Thanksgiving that weird in-between day where: - you're not fully “back to routine” - you’re not fully “checked out” - and you’re definitely not sure what day it is But here’s the thing: Today is actually one of the best days to reset your momentum. Not January 1st Not Monday morning Not “when things calm down.” Today! Because today is where you quietly choose the version of yourself you’re going to step into for the rest of the year. So let’s do something simple but powerful: 👉 What’s ONE thing you’re starting fresh this week? Not huge goals. Not perfection. Not a full-blown schedule. Just one thing: ✨ A project you want to restart ✨ A habit you want to bring back ✨ A concept you want to finally understand ✨ A piece of code you want to revisit ✨ A routine you want to commit to ✨ A fear you’re finally ready to push through ✨ A question you’re ready to ask ✨ A task you’ve delayed but want to complete Whatever it is… name it. Because naming it is the first step to actually doing it. 👇 Drop yours below: “This week, I’m starting fresh with ______.” Let’s finish this year strong, one small reset at a time #frontend #postthanksgiving #careerswitch #codingjourney #developers #momentum #webdev #growthmindset
🌤️ Post-Thanksgiving Reset: What’s One Thing You’re Starting Fresh This Week?
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@Heather Hugo, Glad you’re feeling better and ready to jump back in! 🚀 You are absolutely right—tracking your time is a game-changer for time management because it turns vague "studying" into concrete data. It keeps you accountable and shows you exactly where your focus is going (and where it might be drifting).
What’s REALLY Holding You Back Right Now?
I want to start a conversation today that every single one of us can relate to, no matter your skill level, background, or where you are in your journey. Because whether you're learning frontend, freelancing, switching careers, or leveling up your dev skills, there’s always one thing that quietly slows you down and most people never talk about it. So let’s talk about it! 👉 What’s the REAL thing holding you back right now? Not the polished answer. Not the “motivation speech” answer. Not the textbook answer. I mean the honest one. The one you usually keep to yourself. Here are a few I hear all the time: 💬 “I get overwhelmed and shut down.” 💬 “I don’t know if I’m smart enough for this.” 💬 “I start strong but lose momentum.” 💬 “I’m scared to put my work out there.” 💬 “I don’t know what to focus on next.” 💬 “I feel behind compared to everyone else.” 💬 “Life keeps getting in the way and I feel guilty starting over.” 💬 “I’m afraid of failing publicly.” If even one of these speaks to you, you’re not alone, this community is full of people who’ve felt the exact same thing including me. But here’s the good news: Your biggest blocker is also your biggest breakthrough, the moment you name it, it loses its power. So today, let’s take the first step together. 👇 Drop one sentence below: “What’s holding me back right now is…” I’ll jump in and respond with steps, clarity, and direction. No judgment, no ego, just support and progress. You don’t have to do this journey alone. We’re here with you! #FrontendDevelopment #CareerSwitch #LearningToCode #Motivation #HonestConversation #WebDevelopment #TechCareers #DeveloperJourney #GrowthMindset
What’s REALLY Holding You Back Right Now?
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Thanks for sharing that @Michelle Calvin. That feeling is increeedibly common, but you can absolutely break through it. The experience you're looking for only comes from the messy process of breaking code and fixing it 😅, so trust yourself to take that leap, you are closer to the next level than you think! 💪
Build a PERFECT Design System INSTANTLY with Relume’s Generator 🏃‍♂️
In this video, we're taking a deep dive into the Relume Design System Generator—a revolutionary tool that allows you to configure, create, and launch a complete, production-ready design system in minutes. This tool generates a massive set of components and utility classes that are perfectly structured for the Webflow environment. Stop spending hours on foundational work and start building faster than ever!
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unused space in flex layouts
so the purple is unused space, but what sets how much unused space is used? there's no max-width set as far as i can tell.... but there are inherent values that are set to something somewhere. how can i see them?
unused space in flex layouts
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@Jared Fink The unused purple space isn't "set" by a missing max-width but is a direct result of the flex container's space distribution strategy. The outer container you're inspecting has the class justify-center (common in frameworks like Tailwind CSS), which translates directly to the CSS property justify-content: center;. This property tells the browser to take all the extra space that is not consumed by the flex items (the blue content box) and divide it equally on the left and right sides, centering the content. The size of the blue box itself is likely constrained by a utility class on one of its parent elements, such as max-w-2/3, preventing it from growing to fill the entire container and thereby creating the leftover space. Great work noticing that! To see exactly how this space is being calculated, in your DevTools, switch from the Styles tab to the Computed tab for the parent container (the element with the justify-center class). In the computed styles, filter for justify-content to confirm the value is center. Even better, look for the Layout tab (often next to Styles, Computed, and Event Listeners). This tab provides a fantastic visual overlay of the Flexbox container, clearly showing the items and the "free space" the browser is distributing. This will confirm the mechanism at play and show you the explicit CSS rule determining the space distribution! Keep digging; you're doing great!
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