🦄 Chad Smith

5'8, despite my best efforts. Former @DallasPD officer and US Army soldier. Perpetual student. Software engineer. Love my dog. Like my kids.

[🦄 Chad Smith @MapGeek_Chad]

Day 10 of trying to get an answer out of @googlefi. Trying to chat ends with them telling me to email. No answer via email, either.

I pay for coverage. I just want my phone fixed. Guess that's too much to ask.

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Tried using chat to resolve my issue, but was told to use email ... so six days later, still waiting on a replacement device on @googlefi

I'll bet next month's phone bill some rep will email back asking for the same info I've already provided.

[🦄 Chad Smith @MapGeek_Chad]

If you've ever considered using @googlefi, don't.

They won't honor my damage coverage because they don't have the correct IMEI number. Not anything I control.

I was promised a new phone, then nothing. Now, a week later, it's inept reps who want to me communicate via email.

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Me, using Copilot as a scheduling assistant: Can I get a wake up call?

Copilot: Absolutely! I'm happy to help. You need to cut down your caffeine intake and work out more.

Me: ...

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One of the cool new features (improvements) for Angular is simplifying the route parameters for components.

I like this feature because it means less clutter in the code and few dependencies in standalone components.

Protip: if y…https://t.co/A3G64K99Wi https://t.co/w39GZLIkbW

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When I get a new project at work, I typically learn and practice new technology and techniques with personal projects.

Here's a reusable, stand-alone Angular Filter/Search component. It accepts an input of search terms. It outputs the list of selected se…https://t.co/DtyTcJCl0Q

[🦄 Chad Smith @MapGeek_Chad]

When I get a new project at work, I typically learn and practice new technology and techniques with personal projects.

Here's a reusable, stand-alone Angular Filter/Search component. It accepts an input of search terms. It outputs the list of selected se…https://t.co/pOIvVpUFnT

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Not all heroes wear capes.

#clippy #longliveclippy https://t.co/kkeen1emj0

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McKynlee Westman is an amazing software engineer. If you're not talking to her yesterday, it may already be too late. She WILL NOT be on the market long.

I only wish I could bring her onto my team, because I would. Like yesterday. https://t.co/JDbuqEGpuC

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Code reviews are a necessary part of development.

These are my personal guidelines for reviewing code. Your mileage may vary.

1. Refer to standards/style guides when providing feedback.
2. Remove references to people and talk about the code.
3. Ask for…https://t.co/uPvw46ZvcO

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Just a reminder, this is still true. https://t.co/W62zEbCm0U

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Sounds like a valid reason to me.

#fightme #isadiwhatisaid #noavacadoleftbehind https://t.co/GP2sOfL30w

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Microsoft released a sweet C# developer's kit for Visual Studio Code.

Awesome sauce. https://t.co/fNs8gnJb8k

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"It's an older code, sir. But it checks out."

Tech Crunch gave some sage advice 10+ years ago. Too bad social media apps still didn't listen, looking at you Reddit 3rd-party apps.

tl/dr: Don't build your business on an API call t…https://t.co/wWGVt7H3YK https://t.co/1nGjOGO82g

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Seems legit.

#developerjokes #goodjobkevin https://t.co/zIFjcofYhf

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Guilty as charged.

Given enough time, all code is bad.

#isaidwhatisaid https://t.co/7VwkAQCq4b

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tl/dr: The incompetent are generally aware of and can gauge their incompetence. People tend to think they are better than average.

This is a good read.

#dunningkruger #alwayslearning https://t.co/5UGXg2shGW

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I need to up my game.

#goals https://t.co/mulRY3XOn7

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Maybe recruiters have a point when they say too many unqualified people apply for jobs. https://t.co/IUm04QaeMb

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Myron Schippers Jr is awesome. You'd better hire him quick, because it will be a race. https://t.co/JVNoYIyA5I