Best Code 56 Team Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 64: Demystifying Dataverse (w/ Oleg Ovanesyan) 28:44

2d ago28:44

28:44

When building solutions, when should you use Microsoft Dataverse? Why would you choose Dataverse over SharePoint or SQL for your solutions? To understand the reason why your organization would benefit by using Dataverse, IT admins and solution developers need to have a better understanding of Dataverse offers. Luckily, Oleg Ovanesyan joins the podc…

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Episode 63: Custom agents in Microsoft Copilot (w/ Jeremy Thake) 32:31

16d ago32:31

32:31

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the September 16th moment when Microsoft rebranded copilots to agents. Jeremy Thake joins the LCA crew to talk about extensibility in Microsoft Copilot. What does this mean for pro code developers using Visual Studio Code and makers using Microsoft Copilot Studio? What is the difference with Graph connectors…

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EP 56: Disney Ditches Slack 21:26

21d ago21:26

21:26

Disney has announced they are no longer using Slack!What happened? Why did it happen?But more importantly, are there habits YOU are doing as a pro coder that is putting your company at risk as well?====12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io!====Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store…

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Episode 62: Extensibility in Copilot agents (w/ Sabin Nair and Nathan Helgren) 33:26

24d ago33:26

33:26

Microsoft Copilot has some amazing extensibility features and great customizations to take your agents further. Find out from the brains of the operation, Sabin Nair and Nathan Helgren, both from the Microsoft Dataverse team, as they talk to us about what does it mean to connect to third-party sources, how you can customize your agents with connect…

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Episode 61: Peak Performance (w/ Austin Laugesen) 28:35

22d ago28:35

28:35

Microsoft Power Apps allows makers to rapidly build and deploy applications to help organizations modernize their business processes. But how do makers and admins ensure that their applications run efficiently and provide a great experience? We have Austin Laugesen, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft join us to discuss the ways that the Power P…

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Episode 60: What's New in ALM? (w/ Casey Burke) 34:42

29d ago34:42

34:42

Pipelines in Microsoft Power Platform has had a slew of new features released and we got the best person to tell us all about them! Casey Burke joins the podcast to talk about how Application Lifecycle Management is shaping up in Power Platform, how organizations should apply ALM, and what is the future of ALM.…

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Episode 59: The Shaping of Power Apps Studio (w/ Clay Wesener) 33:14

1M ago33:14

33:14

Microsoft Build provided a slew of news announcements for product and feature improvements. Some of the coolest features announced were in Microsoft Power Apps Studio. Luckily, we got the man with the plan, Clay Wesener, Partner Group Product Manager, at Microsoft to tell us all about what the features are, why organizations should care, and how to…

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Episode 58: Your Data and AI Strategy (w/ Robert Bruckner) 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

Get ready to elevate your AI game! Your AI experience is only as good as your data, and with Microsoft Dataverse, it gets a whole lot better! What do we mean by ‘a whole lot better’? We’ve got Robert Bruckner, CTO and VP of Microsoft Dataverse, here to break it all down. If you’re eager to supercharge your organization’s success with generative AI,…

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Episode 57: What is Project "Sophia" (w/ Julie Strauss) 39:10

2M ago39:10

39:10

You may have heard the term 'Project Sophia' before or maybe not yet, but this amazing new business application technology from Microsoft is going to be a game changer for organizations. Julie Strauss, VP of Project Sophia joins the podcast to tell us how Project Sophia is going to take your data and knowledge further and deliver insights to move f…

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Episode 56: The Catalog Your Company Needs (w/ Derek Kwan) 26:20

2M ago26:20

26:20

In this episode, Derek Kwan joins us as we dive deep into the innovative catalog feature in Power Platform. Join us as we explore how this powerful tool is revolutionizing the way organizations manage and distribute approved artifacts such as apps, flows, and bots. We'll discuss how the catalog enables makers to access reusable components right whe…

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Episode 55: Oh Buddy, Prompt Buddy (w/ Erik Olsson and Stuart Ridout) 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

Copilot can respond with some fantastic answers to your questions, but sometimes the hardest part is asking the right questions. Well, this is where Erik Olsson and Stuart Ridout, the creators of Prompt Buddy come in to help you (and the rest of the hosts, let's be honest) build the best prompts to get the most out of Copilot. Join us as Erik and S…

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Episode 54: Thoughts from the Field (w/ John Landgrave and Chris Simmons) 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

We often get asked how newly announced features are received in the real world. How are they being used, what are the improvements that are needed, and how much does John Landgrave love the work that marketing is doing for him and his peers? In this post-Build episode, Principal Technical Specialists John Landgrave and Chris Simmons join us to disc…

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Episode 53: Getting Your Approval (w/ Grant Archibald) 26:26

3M ago26:26

26:26

Still waiting on approval for something? Sounds like that process needs to be digitized. Check out this episode where Grant Archibald, Sr. Program Manager at Microsoft walks us through the business approval kit for Microsoft Power Platform. What it is, why you need it, and what it enables your organization to do once deployed. It must be a summer c…

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Episode 52: Prompts and Knowledge (w/ Gwen Bego) 24:28

3M ago24:28

24:28

Microsoft Copilot Studio provides so many amazing features to help bring generative AI into your applications. Sometimes it feels like we've only scratched the surface of what we can do, but Gwen Bego, GPM Power Automate/AI Builder at Microsoft, joins the podcast to talk to us about prompt plugins, adding knowledge to your copilots, and what that m…

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Episode 51: Adoption and Innovation (w/ Alan Chai) 33:00

3M ago33:00

33:00

How can customers spark adoption and innovation in their organizations? Alan Chai joins the podcast to share his inspirational and insightful story of how he utilized Microsoft Power Platform to change his organization, innovate applications, deliver business outcomes quickly, and grow adoption. TBy Microsoft

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Episode 50: The Future of Power Automate and Copilot (w/ Sangya Singh) 30:47

3M ago30:47

30:47

Automation is one of the core components of Microsoft Power Platform and as organizations move from automation to hyperautomation, what does that mean for end users, admins, and makers? We are extremely lucky to have Sangya Singh, VP of Power Platform Automations join the podcast to discuss all things automation, how Microsoft Power Platform and Mi…

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Episode 49: Desktop Flows and Copilot (w/ Bill Ryan) 33:11

4M ago33:11

33:11

Desktop flows are a major component of hyper automation and Microsoft Power Platform. Bill Ryan, Director of Business Programs at Microsoft, joins the show to talk about the role of Power Automate desktop flows (RPA), how Microsoft Copilot is used, and what organizations should think about when implementing Copilot in their desktop flows and how go…

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Episode 48: The Washing Machine Episode (w/ Juliet Helms) 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

We LOVE listener requested topics, and this one is great! Juliet Helms, Senior Business Outcomes Specialist at Microsoft, joins the crew to talk about finding the return on investment of Microsoft Power Platform and how her team helps organizations realize value. Oh, and if you're wondering about the title, there is a fantastic story from Juliet on…

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EP 55: Elon's xAI is the latest tech giant coming to Tennessee! 20:55

4M ago20:55

20:55

Elon Musk has announced plans to build his "gigafactory" in Memphis, TN, the site for the supercomputer planned to undergird xAI. As Yet Another Big Tech firm expands into Tennessee, what does that mean for pro coders? Find out on today's episode of the Pro Coder Show!====12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.i…

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EP 54: 7 Tips on Giving A Customer Presentation 27:34

5M ago27:34

27:34

You're manager has tapped you to give a customer presention. Gulp. With sweats and shaking you nod your head yes. Learn these seven tips on how to give a customer presentation and make them NOT so scary!====12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io!====Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://…

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Episode 47: From Pro Code and Low Code Dev Journey (w/ Rahul Ranjit) 28:14

4M ago28:14

28:14

With Build wrapping up, we were able to sync with Rahul Ranjit, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, to chat about how a pro developer approaches low code development and what that means to their skillset and career progression. We cover how low code and pro code tooling work together and where does low code fit in enterprise solution developmen…

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EP 53: So you want to work on open source? 19:22

5M ago19:22

19:22

So you want to be a pro coder and work with open source. What does that even mean? Do you know how open source coders even earn a living? And what does open source really mean, anyway?====12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io!====ALSO SEE: 👀✅ More actionable advice to advance your career: https://youtu.be/wh…

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Episode 46: What Copilot and When? Pt. 2 (w/ Carsten Groth and Daniel Laskewitz) 22:49

5M ago22:49

22:49

Carsten and Daniel are back for part two of our Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Studio podcast episode. Learn how to navigate the decision tree of what copilot tool to use when building custom copilots, which will help you get greater ROI faster, and what teams are going to have to get involved when choosing the right tool!…

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Episode 45: What Copilot and When? Pt. 1 (w/ Carsten Groth and Daniel Laskewitz) 23:55

5M ago23:55

23:55

Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure AI Studio provide ways for developers to build custom copilots. But what tool should you use and when? Carsten and Daniel join the podcast to share their thoughts on how organizations should approach Copilot Studio and Azure AI Studio to build amazing custom copilot solutions! This episode is so great we had to br…

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Episode 44: Talking Low Code Security (w/ Mihaela Blendea) 27:50

5M ago27:50

27:50

Security is paramount to Microsoft. Mihaela Blendea, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, joins the podcast to talk about security in Low Code. The difference between governance and security and what that means for large and small organizations. For more information on some of the 'projects' Mihaela discusses on the show check out the Secure and…

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Episode 43: Realizing the Value of Low Code (w/ Eric Denton and Tara Mason) 29:26

5M ago29:26

29:26

In this week's episode, Eric Denton, Global Black Belt - Dynamics, and Tara Mason, Power Platform Specialist join the podcast to discuss how to find the value of Microsoft Power Platform. From understanding business readiness and how organizations can snap to patterns of value, to increase to how organizations solve the solution development problem…

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EP 52: What's stopping you from coding like this? 35:23

6M ago35:23

35:23

Being a pro coder, have you considered WHERE you want to work? Have you heard of working REMOTELY?On this special episode of the #ProCoderShow, broadcast from Walt Disney World, find out the pros and cons of working remotely, how to find out if remote positions are available, and whether working remotely is for you.====12 Rules for Pro Coders is OU…

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Episode 42: The Dataverse that Binds Us (w/ James Oleinik) 28:20

6M ago28:20

28:20

Dataverse is big, I mean really big. It is the foundational data layer in Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365. But what does this mean for Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, and how does AI Builder fit into this? James Oleinik, Partner PM Director for Microsoft Dataverse, joins the podcast to teach all of us about …

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EP 51: Google lays off Python team! What does it mean? 55:59

6M ago55:59

55:59

Google has laid off their ENTIRE Python team! Why? Does this impact me?More importantly, are you SAFE as a pro coder? And what can you do to better protect yourself in the future?Find out on this episode of the #ProCoderShow!====12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io!====Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE …

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Episode 41: Known Issues (w/ Mansi Malik) 21:54

6M ago21:54

21:54

Yup, the title gives this one away. Mansi Malik, Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, comes on the podcast to teach Ken, Sean, and Wendy about the Known Issues feature for Power Platform admins. Learn more about how Microsoft communicates what issues are known with the platform and how they are working on a fix, estimated time to fix, and potential…

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EP 50: What do you want to be when you grow up? 55:58

6M ago55:58

55:58

So you want to be a pro coder. But what does that mean? Are you going to write e-commerce sites in JavaScript? Maybe build cool iOS apps? Do you even have a clue?Find out what people are doing today...and some of the nitty gritty of being a pro coder. And maybe just maybe, you can unlock what it is that YOU want to do that will make you the most mo…

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EP 49: Why YOU should be using continuous integration! 54:20

6M ago54:20

54:20

Ever heard of continuous integration? It's the thing we must ALL be doing, right? Because someone told you so? Or...why?Find out what CI is really for, how it reduces risk, and what YOU should be looking for when it comes to making continuous integration serve you...and not the other way around!====12 Rules for Pro Coders is ABOUT to be released, a…

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Episode 40: To Fabric or Power BI in Low Code? Why not Both!? 28:05

6M ago28:05

28:05

In this episode, Patrick LeBlanc and Adam Saxton, better known as Guy in a Cube, join the podcast to discuss all things Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Patrick and Adam talk about Power BI's place in the Power Platform family of tools, Fabric and why it matters, why the admin centers are different between Power BI and Power Platform, and a so much m…

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EP 48: Everything you need to know about STOCK OPTIONS as a PRO CODER 49:52

7M ago49:52

49:52

Someone offering you a chunk of equity for a new position? What does that mean? Do you have to accept a pay cut to get that? What about RSUs? ISOs? Strike prices? Enough already, just give it to me! Is this a good deal or not?WARNING: This episode is for educational advice only. Before making any financial choice, consult your accountant, tax attor…

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Episode 39: Become Dr. Yes! (w/ Zohar Raz) 32:44

7M ago32:44

32:44

Microsoft Power Platform governance can be complex and overwhelming for organizations. Zohar Raz, Principal Group Program Manager at Microsoft, joins the podcast to discuss what governance features exist for Power Platform admins, what to think about when setting up a governance strategy, and how Microsoft can help organizations prepare, deploy, an…

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EP 47: If you're a pro coder you're going to need... 54:31

7M ago54:31

54:31

If you're a pro coder, you sure ain't doing it with your bare hands! Instead, you have loads of tools that you reach for. Some, every day. Some, once in a blue moon. But which ones are VITAL to your success as a proc?====Don't forget to pre-order your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!====I ❤️:* Favorite IDE: https://www.p…

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Episode 38: The Future of Power Apps and Copilot (w/ Ryan Cunningham) 35:12

7M ago35:12

35:12

In this absolutely amazing episode, Ryan Cunningham, VP, Power Apps joins Ken, Wendy, and Sean to discuss the current status and future of Microsoft Power Apps. Learn how Power Platform solution developers can integrate Microsoft Copilot in their applications, in Power Platform with extensibility, and the effect Copilot will have on their careers. …

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EP 46: Is Java okay? 45:25

7M ago45:25

45:25

You want to use Java, but someone said it's junk. You want to use JavaScript, but someone said don't waste your time! What CAN you use? What's the #1 language you SHOULD be using if you want to become a pro coder?====Don't forget to pre-order your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!====Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE …

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Episode 37: What to Do with Microsoft Copilot Studio (w/ Henry Jammes) 22:20

7M ago22:20

22:20

Ever wonder where to get started or what you can do with Microsoft Copilot Studio? Henry Jammes from the Power CAT team (not real cats, thanks Ken) joins the podcast to discuss what organizations can do with Microsoft Copilot Studio, extensibility and plugins, and how data is used in Microsoft Copilot Studio.…

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EP 45: HOW do I get PROMOTED? 46:53

7M ago46:53

46:53

Every wonder how to get promoted...or to secure a merit increase? Find out what your manager is up to every year...and why it may be costing you just what you need. ====Don't forget to pre-order your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!====Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.ioDISCLOSUR…

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EP 44: Ever been WRONG before? 53:22

8M ago53:22

53:22

Ever been WRONG before? Ever read code from a teammate that was wrong? Ever made a big MISTAKE? In this episode of the Pro Coder Show, learn how to give and receive feedback on code reviews and other places.====Don't forget to pre-order your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFE…

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Episode 36: Environment Routing (w/ Hazim SharafelDin) 25:41

7M ago25:41

25:41

How do Power Platform admins ensure their users are creating content in the right environment? Join Hazim SarafelDin, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft as we discuss environment routing, a new managed environments feature for Power Platform. Learn how environment routing, paired with other newly announced governance features, will help admins …

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EP 43: Goodbye Spring... 55:04

8M ago55:04

55:04

...hello Cockroach Labs!What happened? Why are you no longer on the Spring team? And what is CockroachDB? What's happening over there? Here's your chance to ask me anything...and to get the long and short of what is happening on this channel.====Don't forget to pre-order your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!====Do YOU up…

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EP 42: Is code testing THAT important?? 1:08:38

8M ago1:08:38

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Unit testing, integration testing, black box testing, white box testing, fuzz testing, smoke testing...what does it all mean?!?Is it really The Thing To Do to FIRST write a test case and THEN write the code that solves that test case? What REALLY matters when it comes to testing your code?Find out on this episode of the #ProCoderShow====Don't forge…

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Episode 35: Ignite Refresher (w/ Michael Roth and Chris Huntingford) 27:03

8M ago27:03

27:03

In this week's episode, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the biggest announcements for Microsoft Power Platform that occurred at Microsoft Ignite. Michael Roth and Chris Huntingford join us to let us know what they thought were most exciting and the impact of the announcements. From Microsoft Copilot Studio to groups and rules in …

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Episode 34: Dataverse at the Center of Low Code (w/ Mike Bassani) 26:04

8M ago26:04

26:04

In this episode, Sean, Wendy, and Ken talk to Mike Bassani, Partner PM Manager at Microsoft, who shares his insights on Dataverse, the data platform that powers the Power Platform. We discuss what Dataverse is, how it works, and how it works in terms of security. We also learn about the different ways to get data into Dataverse, and the security co…

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Episode 33: Help! We Still Use InfoPath and SharePoint Workflow Engine (w/ April Dunnam) 22:49

9M ago22:49

22:49

In this episode, April Dunnam joins Ken, Wendy, and Sean to discuss what organizations can do as the end-of-life approaches for InfoPath and SharePoint Workflow engine 2013. What are your organizations options for migration? What can you do if a third-party software you use has dependencies on these technologies? What weird and odd way will Ken int…

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EP 41: What you should NEVER do! 56:33

9M ago56:33

56:33

Why is your COMMIT MESSAGE so important? What do you ALWAYS need to include? And what should you NEVER put in a commit message?Also, you'll get to meet fellow pro coder and YouTuber content creator @talesfromthejarside !====Don't forget to pre-order your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!==== DISCLOSURE: All opinions state…

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Episode 32: Doing Good (w/Josh Bregman, Heather McLean, Ben Wong) 33:20

9M ago33:20

33:20

In this episode, Ken, Sean, and Wendy discuss how the Power Platform can help organizations do good. To help explain what good Power Platform can do, we are joined by great people in: Heather McLean - Principal Product Manager of Innovation at Blackbaud, Ben Wong, Senior Principal Product Manager of Sky Developer Platform at Blackbaud, and Josh Bre…

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EP 40: What is a PRO CODER's most IMPORTANT TOOL? 1:06:31

9M ago1:06:31

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As a pro coder, we use LOTS of tools. But which one is absolutely critical? Which one is vital to a strong and successful career? Which one should you invest time and energy in to make sure it's working?====Don't forget to pre-order your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!====DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine an…

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