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As I reflect on my time as a professional developer, I realized recently that the only real thing I created was the act of sharing my knowledge with my colleagues. While we developed some impressive products and achieved significant milestones, the truth is that the real value of my work lies in the relationships I built and the knowledge I could impart to those around me.

As a professional, I am aware that it can be easy to get caught up in the deliverables and tangible outcomes of a project. However, I have learned that the knowledge we share, the connections we make, and the relationships we build are what truly shape our careers and the companies we work for. I am humbled by the impact that sharing my knowledge has had on the team, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have learned from my colleagues as well.

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Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:00:00 -0500

What does that even mean?

I love creating something that didn’t exist before, and then ‘bam’—it’s a thing that others can use. It’s thrilling if it’s something people need to use, and the best feeling by far if it’s something someone genuinely wants to use.

At least until someone turns the power off. Then it all becomes a tiny magnetic dance frozen in place or microscopic scratches on a disk. It’s peculiar to think of software as both existing and not existing simultaneously.

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