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It’s that time of year again, and Hacktoberfest is right around the corner! I thought I’d give you a quick run-down on how I prepare for what I’m going to do for Hacktoberfest.
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Stop naming functions `fetch()`.
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How to Cheat in JS Object Manipulation
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Definition of Dependencies
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Observations on Tech Work
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