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Software Engineer | #100Devs JavaScript | Node | Express | React | PIBKAC Story Lover | RPGs | SciFi & Fantasy

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Danny Thompson @dthompsondev.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Y'all saw how awesome The Commit Your Code Conference 2026 was but you weren't there with us! So, Who am I going to see at CYC27?
Image of the keynote talkImage of Amanda Mayfield giving her talkImage of Roxy giving her talkImage of Leon Noel giving his talk
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I'm sure plenty of people will poke fun at @dthompsondev.bsky.social for that little laptop incident, but I'll just say that you handled that with a lot more grace than I would've! Great start to #CYC26, man. Oh, and the talk was alright I guess. 😁
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Getting into the Database Design portion of my latest creation. That's how you know it's getting real. #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
On today's episode of 'Accidentally Underselling My Abilities': #100Devs #react
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Hey @devmansam.net ! I've said it before and I'll say it again! Don't think for a moment we've forgotten about you. #100Devs isn't the same without ya, and we're looking forward to having you back.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Finally got around to reading Ender's Game. Currently on the sequel, Speaker for the Dead.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Ya know, when I watched Dune 2, I assumed the ending was sequel bait. I recently finished the book. That's just how it ends: abruptly. I'm not sure I'd call it good or bad, necessarily. I just wasn't expecting it. I still had a good 150 pages left; turns out those were appendices.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Today I learned a valuable lesson regarding localStorage: treat it as untrusted input, or it may cause you problems later. Something as simple as a try catch block can save you a headache. #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Just found a job post from a company that, on their website, has the usual bragging about implementing AI in everything. The job post? It was for cleaning up AI-generated code.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
@devmansam.net Don't for a moment think we've forgotten you, Sam. Every time we have a huddle at #100Devs we wonder how you're doing and look forward to seeing you back.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
So apparently, in certain corners of social media, people from all over the world are discovering the real America by coming here for the World Cup, and their reactions are just delightful.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Help me with a simple problem, code buddies. I'm trying to prevent a 'Place Order' button from executing unless the user has entered their name and phone number. What are some ways I can do it? Do you have any preference? It's a full stack react.js app, for clarity. #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I'm currently integrating the Stripe payment processing API into a storefront App. It seemed like a lot at first, but it's starting to fall into place. Have you guys used stripe, or perhaps recommend anyone else? #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Oh man, I wish I had learned about tab groups sooner. Now I've got all my madness nicely organized into 4 tabs: Learning, Building, Networking, and The Hunt. Try it if you haven't already! #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Episode 3 of 'Accidentally Underselling My Abilities' #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
TIL that Javascript environments have acess to the Crypto API, which allows you to generate a "v4 UUID using a cryptographically secure random number generator." Can be quite useful for making truly unique React keys, without which your UI might break unexpectedly.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Today I had that weird situation of looking at some of my past work and saying 'Wait... why did I do it that way? There's a better way to do that' *proceeds to refactor* Oh, past-me, truly you are a mystery.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Looking back on an old project, simultaneously impressed and confused by past-me's decisions. I'm debating whether or not to start the project over with my improved knowledge of #react. Who else has experienced this? #100devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
There's a special kind of both liberation and anxiety that comes from closing long-open tabs in your browser.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Trying to improve the UX of my app. Users will need to delete things, but with no 'Are you sure?' they might end up deleting the wrong thing, which is no bueno.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
On today's episode of Accidentally Underselling My Abilities: #100Devs #tech
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Did you know that a fat arrow function's return is implicit UNLESS you use a code block, where it becomes explicit? I didn't. Here I thought I was having react-specific trouble, but nope; just javascript. Nothing like learning something new to show you holes in your old knowledge. #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Debugging code is often frustrating, but the satisfaction of figuring it out is something else. #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Picked a project back up that I haven't messed with in a while. God bless past me for having good comments in his code.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas, #100Devs !
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
I should watch Kurzgesagt more often. They have some cool stuff. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwSz...
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Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time
YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Maybe I really am more awesome than I give myself credit for. #100Devs
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Leon Noel @leonnoel.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
About to chat with @jasminepvo.bsky.social in 10 mins On building the community, neuroplasticity, and resilience it takes to make it through the trough of sorrow and break into tech Bouncing back from burnout and how to move with intention Really excited for this one! 🍵 leonnoel.com/100devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Leon recommended watching this a while back and having finally gotten around to watching it myself, I recommend it, too. Check it out when you have time, guys! #100Devs www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xS6...
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Veritasium: What Everyone Gets Wrong About AI and Learning – Derek Muller Explains
YouTube video by Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Easily one of the coolest sites I've ever seen. Check it out! #100Devs neal.fun/space-elevat...
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Space Elevator
Take a trip to space!
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Leon Noel @leonnoel.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Demoing a system to feel confident and 360 Slam Dunk any technical interview in 60mins on Discord
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Leon Noel @leonnoel.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Pumped to chat with #100Devs alum @marciac95.bsky.social in 60 mins to talk about Going from farming to data science Landing clients even in rural areas And getting the first paying customers for their apps ⤵️
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Leon Noel @leonnoel.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
From thinking "I'll Never Learn Math" to Distinguished Professor of Engineering & one of the world’s leading experts on learning! @dthompsondev.bsky.social & I had the HONOR of chatting on the pod with the 🐐 Dr. Barbara Oakley A DEEP DIVE into How To Learn in The Age of AI + so much more
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Leon Noel @leonnoel.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Helping people craft stories that lead to better resumes and more interviews live in 20 mins! Come hang out with 400+ new friends all making moves this October to improve their job hunt!
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Leon Noel @leonnoel.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Yesterday, #100Devs talked about crafting a story that gets you hired! Today @grahammcbain.bsky.social who went from bootcamp grad to Senior Developer Advocate working on Amp Code is Telling their story, breaking down the agentic coding space, & giving everyone free credits in 30 mins!
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Leon Noel @leonnoel.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
I've helped 1000+ people get jobs in tech This is the most amount of interviews, callbacks & offers I've seen in almost two years For the next 30 days, I'm going live on Discord every day to help you land one too! If you are feeling stuck, join us in 15mins leonnoel.com/discord
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Join the Learn w/ Leon & Friends Discord Server!
We are engineers who believe in community before code & provide a 100% free path to becoming a software engineer! | 73204 members
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
'Current AI is a very complex hammer that doesn't understand what it's doing, or what nails are, but we're letting it add new shelves to the library of human knowledge' www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zfN...
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AI Slop Is Killing Our Channel
YouTube video by Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
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Devin Lane @devinlane.com · 07/10/2025
In addition to being a software engineer I've been a musician and guitar teacher for 15+ years. I'm growing my lessons business into an online music school and we're launching our first offering with one of my fav teachers: "Write a song using music theory" lightninglessons.com/classes/writ...
Flyer for online music theory songwriting workshop. Text reads:

Songwriting class, Lightning Lessons
Write a song using music theory
Virtual group workshop on Zoom
Register now at lightninglessons.com

An outline drawing of two teens dancing in a 50s Archie style
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
"It's kind of like reddit but printed on dead trees" - Leon, explaining Newspapers to the younguns. #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
So a guy hosted a website on a vape. But can it play Doom? bogdanthegeek.github.io/blog/project...
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Hosting a WebSite on a Disposable Vape
Someone's trash is another person's web server.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
For the love of god... I put down the work and say 'okay fine I'll finish this up later' but my brain says "oh no, we're still thinking about this. Open VScode again right now!"
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Working on a React Native app MVP and I'm feeling the brain-burn. I try to keep Leon's advice in mind: 'Manage frustration' #100Devs
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Javascript has some weird interactions, and I found a list of a bunch of them. Check it out if you want a laugh. github.com/denysdovhan/...
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GitHub - denysdovhan/wtfjs: 🤪 A list of funny and tricky JavaScript examples
🤪 A list of funny and tricky JavaScript examples. Contribute to denysdovhan/wtfjs development by creating an account on GitHub.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
I do a codewars problem every day. If I'm low on time, I might do an easier one just to keep the brain in code mode. I realized today that I'm running out of those easier ones. Guess I'm just gonna have to do harder ones by default.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Have been successfully getting up earlier, and I think I'm liking it so far. Having most or all of my daily wins done by 11am is... new.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Man, there's nothing quite like picking back up an old project that you left collecting dust for a bit. "What is this? " "Why did I do that? " "Where am I?"
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Man I don't think I'm ever gonna understand Regex.
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
It's not often that I get to use javascript.info/optional-cha... for a codewars solution, but it makes me feel good.
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Optional chaining '?.'
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
function isItMyBirthday(date) { return date.getMonth() === 7 && date.getDate() === 19 }
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JB @jaybeeswe.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
I've been on call for Jury Duty the last couple months. Today I'm finally called in and my alarm just decides to not go off, so I nearly miss it. Not a fun way to start the day.
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