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Fall is here! While that means back to school and work, it also means meetups and other conferences and events. What events are you looking forward to? Any you would recommend? Should I get off my lazy butt and host another Weekly Dev Chat In-Real Life event?

P.S. - We're Going to be Friends is, I mean was, the only song I could play on guitar and sing poorly at the same time. It is surprisingly hard to do both at the same time.

We're Going to be Friends by The White Stripes

Fall is here, hear the yell
Back to school, ring the bell
Brand new shoes, walking blues
Climb the fence, books and pens
I can tell that we are gonna be friends
I can tell that we are gonna be friends

Not the official music video but one I think this video captures the spirit of the song.

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Time-Boxing

Do you often time-box tasks while working?

What’s your approach and how do you force yourself to stick to the time constraint you’ve set on a particular task?

When has it helped most in your work or projects?

Everyone is welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others. Zoom link will be posted at 12pm MDT.

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Staying Healthy

Software development can present its own set of healthcare challenges. Physically, poor ergonomics can lead to repetitive stress injuries (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome), poor posture, vision problems, headaches, and more. Mentally, long hours and high stress levels can take a significant toll.

How do you maintain your health while you work? If you’re further along in your career, what adaptations have you made?

Everyone and anyone are welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others. Zoom link will be posted at 12pm MDT.

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