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Gossip heard around the cubicle

We play another round of The Numbers Game based on an article from Brandwatch.

Which book should be the next focus?

What can a dev do to prepare for a recession?

You need VR in your life.

Resources We Like

122 Amazing Social Media Statistics and Facts (Brandwatch)

29 Must Read Books For Programmers (dev.to)

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