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• Core Points: Microsoft supports a Washington state bill to repurpose underused commercial land for housing, arguing faster land unlocking, stre…
‘A new era of software development’: Claude Code has Seattle engineers buzzing as AI coding hits …
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• Core Points: Claude Code and Anthropic’s AI coding tools are fueling a surge of excitement among Seattle software engineers, signaling a new ph…
Microsoft Closes Campus Library as It Shifts to AI-Driven Digital Learning Experiences
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• Core Points: Microsoft is shutting its traditional employee libraries, including the Redmond campus, signaling a move toward AI-powered learnin…
Seattle-Area HR Tech Startup Included Acquired by Phenom in Strategic HR Software Deal
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• Core Points: Seattle-based Included to join Phenom in a strategic HR software acquisition expanding Phenom’s talent experience platform.
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Git and GitHub for Students and Beginners: Understanding Basic Version Control and Collaboration
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• Core Points: Version control with Git tracks changes; GitHub stores code online and enables collaboration; essential workflows for beginners in…
Can AI Image Generators Replace Professional Photographers in 2026?
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• Core Points: AI image generators challenge traditional photography, but human photographers offer context, storytelling, and ethical practices …
Theming Animations with CSS Relative Colour: Practical Techniques for SVGs
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• Core Points: CSS relative color values enable dynamic, scalable theming of SVG graphics; combine with custom properties and media queries for r…
UX and Product Designer Career Paths in 2026: Decision Trees, Self-Assessment, and Strategic Plan…
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• Core Points: For 2026, designers should blend core UX skills with product thinking, leverage decision trees for career planning, and use self-a…
Countdown to New Adventures: January 2026 Wallpapers Edition
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• Core Points: Start 2026 with fresh desktop wallpapers and a practical guide to choosing and applying them for renewed workflow and motivation. …
How to Measure the Impact of Features with TARS: A Practical UX Metric
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• Core Points: TARS is a simple, repeatable UX metric designed to track feature performance; it emphasizes meaningful, action-oriented insights. …